Facebook has said it will appeal against an order to stop collecting and storing WhatsApp users’ data. The social network did not obtain effective approval to use information about the messaging platform’s 35 million German users, an authority in the country ruled on Tuesday. Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information said Facebook must also delete any data it has already received from WhatsApp, which it bought for AED 69 billion in 2014.
OPEC+ expresses concern on global energy supply
An OPEC+ panel meeting on Sunday expressed concern about attacks on energy assets during the US-Israel war on Iran, saying they were expensive and time-consuming to repair and so have an impact on supply.
More than 2,700 firms join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in March
Dubai Chambers said on Sunday 2,709 firms registered at Dubai Chamber of Commerce during March, with the largest share coming from the real estate, renting and business services sector, accounting for just over 41 per cent of new members.
UAE maintains strong credit rating with stable outlook after Moody’s review
The UAE Ministry of Finance has said the country's maintained its Aa2 credit rating with a stable outlook, following a periodic review of the country’s financial position by the credit ratings agency Moody’s Ratings.
Abu Dhabi to host Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 will be held from April 20-22 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, experts, decision-makers and businesswomen.
Dubai’s new business support measures set to boost resilience, growth
Officials overseeing Dubai’s tourism and key economic sectors have said that the business support measures announced earlier this week will bolster resilience, help companies navigate short-term challenges and support sustained growth.
