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Telecom Authority Rubbishes Hacking Report

After having faced numerous queries from worried citizens about SMSes warning about viruses that may leave their personal bank account information open to hackers, the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) has rubbished the threat as just a means to spread panic.

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Keeping Passport as Security Deposit is Illegal: Lawyer

DUBAI - K. K. Sarachandra Bose, a lawyer with Dar Al-Adalah Advocates and Legal Consultant, said car rental companies in the UAE follow two methods: keeping passports as a security deposit or credit card-based payment. Most countries follow the credit card-based rent-a-car policy.

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Foreigners' Shareholding Drop on ADX in 2008

The value of shares held by foreign investors in the firms listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange dropped from nine per cent in the beginning of 2008 to five per cent at the end of the year, according to Tom Healy chief executive Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

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New Baton for Dubai Police

Dubai Police has introduced the tonfa baton which will be used by the anti-riot division. Brigadier Mohammad Eid Al Mansouri, Director of the General Department of Protective Security Emergency Department of Dubai Police said the tonfa is used worldwide.

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