Three men have been charged in the US over the JPMorgan hack. The cyber fraud netted hundreds of millions of dirhams in illegal profit. The infiltration of the major financial company, as well as others, has been called breathtaking by prosecutors. A US attorney confirmed the enterprise dated from 2007 and accessed the personal information of more than 100 million people.
Dubai Taxi Company to acquire National Taxi
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has announced a major expansion deal, signing an agreement to acquire National Taxi, one of the UAE’s established taxi operators, in a transaction valued at AED 1.45 billion.
Dubai Holding becomes largest shareholder of Emaar Properties
Dubai Holding has acquired a 22.27 per cent equity stake in Emaar Properties from the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), becoming the company's largest shareholder with a total 29.73 per cent stake.
Abu Dhabi gets AED55 billion boost for 24 infrastructure projects
Abu Dhabi has greenlighted 24 infrastructure projects under a new AED55 billion public-private partnership that will see the development of roads, flood control systems and education campuses among others.
Abu Dhabi aims for 80% local materials in housing projects
Abu Dhabi plans to increase the use of locally manufactured building materials in housing developments to as much as 80 per cent under a new agreement between two government entities.
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