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.
Eleven agreements signed at Al Ain Future Business Forum
Eleven agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed as the inaugural Al Ain Future Business Forum concluded at ADNEC Centre Al Ain.
UAE, Argentina launch CEPA negotiations
The UAE and Argentina have announced the launch of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a new step in efforts to deepen trade and investment relations.
Meraas awards AED 1 billion contract for Nad Al Sheba Gardens expansion
Meraas, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth nearly AED 1 billion to GCC Contracting to build 272 villas and townhouses in Phase 7 of Nad Al Sheba Gardens.
Meta launches AI gadget Charm as race for post-smartphone hardware heats up
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday has unveiled a small handheld gadget called Meta Charm for using its new Muse AI assistant, taking the company's hardware efforts beyond its successful smart glasses.
UAE Central Bank sanctions Bank Melli Iran over compliance breaches
The Central Bank of the UAE has imposed strict enforcement measures on the UAE branches of Bank Melli Iran following violations of regulatory requirements, including legislation related to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and proliferation financing.
