Washington’s decision to place a bounty on the heads of the PKK leadership has been met with suspicion and derision in Ankara.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey 'won’t be duped' by US in Syria
Is Putin getting serious on Libya?
As Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev led the Russian delegation to the Palermo conference on Libya, Moscow spoke of its economic interests in the country but, most importantly, was sending a strong political message to warring factions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is Putin getting serious on Libya?
Drivers close Gaza border crossing to protest new fees
The only commercial crossing into the Gaza Strip has been closed by truck drivers in protest of increased fees levied on crucial imports.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Drivers close Gaza border crossing to protest new fees
PA, Russia step up economic ties
As part of efforts to boost cooperation, the Palestinian Authority and Russia signed understandings on energy, customs and labor exchanges at the third meeting of the Russian-Palestinian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: PA, Russia step up economic ties
Abu Dhabi and Singapore initiate cross-border FinTech testing
Agreement between ADGM and AFIN to enable cross-border FinTech sandbox testing
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Abu Dhabi and Singapore initiate cross-border FinTech testing
IoT device payments to reach $410bn by 2023
Juniper Research predicts payments from connected cars to be biggest driver of IoT finance
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: IoT device payments to reach 0bn by 2023
Arada plans smart city with Aljada mega-project
Aljada will include smart transport, solar power, 5G and sustainable living
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Arada plans smart city with Aljada mega-project
Forcepoint predicts cybersecurity risks in 2019
Forcepoint Cybersecurity Predictions Report highlights seven areas of change in 2019
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Forcepoint predicts cybersecurity risks in 2019
ISACA releases COBIT 2019
First update to COBIT framework in seven years, includes new focus areas and design guides
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: ISACA releases COBIT 2019
South Israeli rages at Netanyahu as Liberman bows out
Residents of Israel's southern communities are furious with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to respond to Hamas' recent rocket fire with an operation in Gaza, and his defense minister's resignation has left him alone with the blame.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: South Israeli rages at Netanyahu as Liberman bows out