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GCC heatwave may cause power problems for local businesses
Power grids across the Arab Gulf are under extreme pressure.’
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•Date: 18th June 2010 • Region: Middle East •Type: Article •Topic: Power
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The 2010 Business Continuity Benchmark Report
Many companies over-confident about business continuity plans, according to Marsh survey.
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•Date: 18th June 2010 • Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC statistics
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Business continuity management in the Middle East
A survey has looked at the uptake of business continuity in the region.
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•Date: 12th Nov 2009• Region: Middle East •Type: Article •Topic: BC stats
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Abu Dhabi Investment Council completes the set up of business continuity site
Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) the investment arm of the government of Abu Dhabi has recently completed the set up of a business continuity site through the installation of a redundant data center. The implementation of the site was completed by a team of specialists from Alpha Data, UAE’s leading multi-disciplined systems integrator.
•Date:11th Nov 2009• Region: M.East •Type: Briefing
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Egypt arrests 26 over suspected al-Qaeda plot to attack foreign ships passing through the Suez Canal
According to Middle East Online, Egyptian security forces have arrested 26 suspected al-Qaeda cell-members on charges of plotting attacks on foreign ships passing through the Suez Canal. The suspects are alleged to have prepared remote controlled detonators and explosives and were waiting for instructions from abroad from an Al-Qaeda operative.
•Date:10th July 2009• Region: M.East •Type: Briefing •Topic: Terrorism
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eHosting Datafort partners with BCM Institute to offer business continuity and data recovery services
eHosting DataFort has announced it has entered into a partnership with the Singapore-based Business Continuity Management Institute and GMH Pte Ltd (GMH) to jointly provide organizations across the Middle East with end-to-end IT services focusing on business continuity and data recovery. More details.
•Date:10th February 2009• Region: M.East •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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Where next for business continuity?
Has business continuity arrived? Is it the finished product? Are the current standards and best practices the destination of two decades of evolution from disaster recovery? Or is the current stage simply part of a journey to a new and different destination? David Honour comments.
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•Date: 23rd Dec 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Wipro launches ‘Disaster Recovery Assurance Services’
New service for India and Middle East markets.
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•Date:12th Dec 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Double-Take Software opens office in Dubai
Double-Take Software has announced the opening of its first office in the Middle East at Dubai Media City to better serve the Gulf Co-operation Council region. The new office will be directed by Hafida Rahmi, sales director Middle East and Africa. Wouter Vancoppenolle, business development manager Middle East and Africa will also provide locally high level presales and sales support.
•Date: 22nd October 2008• Region: Middle East •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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Case study: Implementing business continuity in the upstream and midstream energy sector (petrochemicals and refineries)
Business continuity planning in industrial sectors has a different emphasis than in service industries. Vincent Tombros explains.
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•Date: 15th July 2008• Region: M.East/World •Type: Article •Topic: Plan development
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Terror warning issued for United Arab Emirates
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office has updated its advice for British nationals travelling to or resident in the United Arab Emirates. According to the FCO, the risk of a terrorist attack in the emirate has increased and there is currently a high risk. Attacks could be indiscriminate and could happen at any time, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers such as residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests. More details.
•Date: 17th June 2008• Region: M.East •Type: Article •Topic: Warnings
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Dubai Bank opens state-of-the-art disaster recovery centre
Dubai Bank has announced that is has implemented a state-of-the-art disaster recovery site for its core banking systems. The site is located 100 km away from the primary data centre and forms an integral part of Dubai Bank's business continuity plan. Faizal Eledath, chief information officer of Dubai Bank, explained the considerations behind choosing the site: “We had to look at the availability of different power grids, the distance from the primary data centre, and insulation from critical environmental factors such as seismic activity, floods, etc. Through the utilization of best-of-breed recovery technology and institutionalizing a full-fledged recovery process we have further secured our business critical data assets from natural disasters.” Source: http://www.ameinfo.com
•Date: 22nd April 2008• Region: M.East •Type: Briefing •Topic: Financial sector BC
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Business Continuity Journal Volume Two, Issue Four now available
Continuity Central’s quarterly peer-reviewed advanced level publication.
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•Date: 31st January 2008• Region:World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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The Information technology Authority of Oman signs contract for new disaster recovery facility
Mideast Data Systems will design and construct the facility.
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•Date: 31st January 2008• Region: M.East •Type: Article •Topic: BC marlets
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Business continuity 2008: Middle East
Samir Pawaskar highlights business continuity challenges which are unique to Middle East organizations.
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•Date: 25th January 2008• Region:M.East •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Foreign fighter networks: implications for multinational corporations
GeoCritical highlights an emerging threat.
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•Date: 25th January 2008• Region: M.East •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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Business continuity in 2008
What changes and challenges does the new year hold for the business continuity profession? David Honour speculates.
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•Date: 3rd January 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Is Dubai business continuity ready?
Rudy Chouchany highlights weak areas in the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015.
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•Date: 21st Nov 2007• Region: Middle East •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Neverfail appoints regional director for Middle East and Africa region
The Neverfail Group has announced the appointment of Basem Al Kayuali as regional director for its Middle East and Africa operations. In his new position, Al Kayuali will lead the company's expansion plan in the region through local resellers and distributors. Prior to joining Neverfail, Al Kayuali worked with Symantec Ltd. as regional business development manager for the Middle East and emerging markets. http://www.neverfailgroup.com
•Date: 31st Aug 2007• Region: Various •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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‘Mobility: A Nation Under Siege’
Leading Middle Eastern and African mobile telecoms provider MTC has published a report titled: Mobility: A Nation Under Siege analysing the vital role played by mobile telecommunications in assisting disaster recovery within Lebanon during the Israeli-Lebanese conflict in July 2006. http://www.menareport.com/en/business,/214704
•Date: 13th July 2007 • Region: M.East •Type: Article •Briefing
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GlobalOptions Group expands business in Middle East and Northern Africa
GlobalOptions Group, Inc. has announced that its James Lee Witt Associates unit (JLWA) has formed a multi-year agreement with Kuwait-based International Investors Group Holdings k.s.c.c. (IGH), to jointly provide emergency planning, crisis management, business continuity planning, training and exercises, and continuity of government services to governments and corporations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. www.wittassociates.com
•Date: 21st June 2007 • Region: Various •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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Tropical Cyclone Gonu
Tropical Cyclone Gonu update page.
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•Date: 6th June 2007 • Region: M.East •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Business continuity in Oman and UAE explored
Vast majority of companies are considering business continuity planning; but tends to be confined to the IT department.
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•Date: 17th May 2007 • Region: Middle East •Type: Article •Topic: BC statistics
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Business continuity roadshow hits Saudi Arabia
Four of the technology industry’s leading vendors – Hitachi Data Systems, Juniper, Sun Microsystems, and Symantec – recently hit the road to undertake an initiative to educate Saudi’s business community on the benefits of a comprehensive business continuity strategy. Focusing on how corporations can overcome operational failures, the four technology vendors stopped in Saudi Arabia’s three main cities – Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar – to meet with decision makers and brief them on the latest strategies and technologies used to ensure business continuity. Read the IT Arabia story.
•Date: 9th May 2007 • Region: M.East •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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Survey looks at EMEA data-related business continuity and disaster recovery practices
UK at the bottom of the league when it comes to testing.
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•Date: 27th April 2007 • Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Oil companies struggling to keep on top of emerging threats
According to a survey by Marsh.
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•Date: 27th April 2007 • Region: M.East / World •Type: Article •Topic: BC statistics
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Business Continuity Management Institute launches six business continuity and disaster recovery certifications in Asia and the Middle East
Complements the existing high-level certifications by providing formal training for the entry and mid-level business continuity professional.
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•Date: 20th April 2007 • Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Oil companies told to address risks holistically
Effective risk management can provide strategic advantage: Marsh chairman.
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•Date: 6th March 2007 • Region: M.East/World •Type: Article •Topic: Op.risk
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Business continuity uptake in UAE examined
KPMG’s UAE division has published the results of a comprehensive survey into business continuity in the Emirate.
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•Date: 9th January 2007 • Region: Middle East •Type: Article •Topic: BC stats
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Business continuity resolutions for 2007
Ten things to consider adding to your to-do list. By David Honour.
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•Date: 3rd Jan 2007• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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