India and Japan have resolved to strengthen their cooperation in the field of cyberspace, and reaffirmed their commitment to an open, secure and accessible cyberspace, enabling economic growth and innovation, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The Second Japan-India Cyber Dialogue, held here on August 17, saw discussions on domestic cyber policy landscape, cyber threats and mitigation, mechanism on bilateral cooperation and possible cooperation at various international and regional forums. Both sides attested that existing international law is generally applicable in cyberspace. At the same time no country should conduct or support ICT (Information Communication Technology)-enabled theft of intellectual property, including trade secrets or other confidential business information, with the intent of providing competitive advantages to its companies or commercial sectors, a statement by......

The annual foreign investment conference taking place 19-20 September will host a number of international economic experts and renowned industry figures.

Sharjah FDI Forum 2017, the annual foreign direct investment (FDI) event held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, will host a series of panel discussions conducted by regional and international investment experts.

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Crude oil prices were up on Sunday (August 20) compared to the previous close.

The price of Brent oil was at $52.86 up from $51.03 and U.S. WTI crude was at $48.70 from $47.09.

OPEC decided to extend cuts in oil output by nine months to March 2018, OPEC delegates said, as the producer group battles a global glut of crude after seeing prices halve and revenues drop sharply in"...

The U.S. dollar to Iraqi dinar (IQD) exchange rate remained stable in the Kurdistan Region’s currency markets on Saturday (August 19).

Broker Dana Mawlud told NRT that $100 was selling at 126,150 IQD, maintaining the same rate as the previous day.

Mawlud also reported that 100 British pounds was at 161,000 IQD and 100 euros was at 147,000 IQD.

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An advisor to the Iraqi parliament said that despite withholding Kurdistan Region’s share from the loans it has received, the Iraqi government demands Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to pay off a part of the debts.

Madhat Sleman, an advisor to the Iraqi parliament, said that Iraq owes foreign governments around $120 billion. The government has demanded KRG to pay off $4.20 billion of the debt it has never received a penny of, he said.

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