Tech news Facebook OKs local firm’s launch of Moments-like app in China: New York Times Yomna Yasser Aug 13, 2017 0 Facebook Inc, whose social media platform is blocked in China, authorized a local company to launch a…
MENA News American Airlines says Qatar Airways refiles for clearance to buy stake Yomna Yasser Jul 13, 2017 0 American Airlines Inc said on Wednesday that state-owned Qatar Airways has revised its antitrust filing with U.S.…
Tech news Portland, Oregon to demand controversial Uber software tool Yomna Yasser May 6, 2017 0 The city of Portland, Oregon plans to subpoena Uber Technologies Inc to force it to disclose software that helped…
Tech news Apple self-driving car testing plan gives clues to tech program Yomna Yasser Apr 23, 2017 0 Apple Inc outlined a plan to train operators of self-driving cars in documents submitted to California…
Tech news Uber uses secret program to hide from regulators Yomna Yasser Mar 6, 2017 0 Uber has been using a secret program to prevent undercover regulators from shutting down the taxi-hailing service…
Tech news Apple to appeal EU tax ruling this week, says it was a ‘convenient target’ Ghada Ismail Dec 19, 2016 0 Apple will launch a legal challenge this week to a record $14 billion EU tax demand, arguing that EU regulators…
Tech news Uber fires back at California DMV in self-driving car row Ghada Ismail Dec 17, 2016 0 Uber Technolgies Inc on Friday again defied a demand by California regulators that the ride-services firm apply for…
Tech news Cybersecurity company Optiv files for IPO Ghada Ismail Nov 19, 2016 0 Cybersecurity company Optiv Security Inc, majority owned by Blackstone Group LP, filed with U.S. regulators for an…
Tech news EU antitrust regulators seek to know if LinkedIn data is unique Ghada Ismail Oct 22, 2016 0 EU antitrust regulators want to know whether LinkedIn's data is unique, two people familiar with the matter told…
Tech news Amazon seeks to settle EU antitrust e-book investigation Ghada Ismail Oct 5, 2016 0 Amazon is talking to European Union antitrust regulators about settling a year-long investigation into its…
Tech news Uber takes legal action over new rules in London Ghada Ismail Aug 18, 2016 0 Uber has launched legal action against new rules in London such as written English tests for its drivers, in the…
International News UK, China regulators discuss framework for financial projects Noha Gad Jul 31, 2016 0 British and Chinese securities watchdogs are discussing an agreement that will pave the way for landmark financial…
Industry & Trade U.S. regulators probe Fiat Chrysler vehicle sales Noha Gad Jul 19, 2016 0 U.S. regulators are investigating whether Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCHA.MI)(FCAU.N) had inflated vehicle sales…
Tech news EU antitrust regulators charge Google one more time Ghada Ismail Jul 14, 2016 0 EU antitrust regulators accused Alphabet Inc's Google on Thursday of preventing rivals from competing with the…
Tech news Tesla crash raises concerns about autonomous vehicle regulation Ghada Ismail Jul 2, 2016 0 The fatal crash of a Tesla Motors Inc Model S in Autopilot mode has turned up pressure on auto industry executives…
Tech news U.S. warns banks on cyber threat after Bangladesh heist Ghada Ismail Jun 8, 2016 0 U.S. regulators on Tuesday told banks to review cyber-security protections against fraudulent money transfers in…
Tech news Taiwanese regulators finalise Foxconn purchase of Sharp Ghada Ismail Jun 1, 2016 0 Taiwanese regulators have cleared Foxconn's $3.5 billion acquisition of Sharp Corp., paving the way for the world's…
Tech news SEC probes Alibaba accounting methods, shares plunge Ghada Ismail May 26, 2016 0 U.S. regulators are investigating Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's accounting practices to determine whether they…
Tech news Uber provides U.S. agencies with data on more than 12 million users Ghada Ismail Apr 13, 2016 0 Uber Technologies Inc on Tuesday released its first ever transparency report detailing the information…
Industry & Trade Volkswagen managers were notified about diesel probe in May 2014 Noha Gad Feb 15, 2016 0 A high-ranking employee warned senior Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) managers in May 2014 that U.S. regulators might…
Banks 2015 SME Regional Conference kicks off Today in Egypt Administrator Jan 14, 2015 0 Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab and Central Bank Governor Hisham Ramez have inaugurated today the 2015 Small…