Siemens has established binding cybersecurity requirements, primarily for suppliers of security-critical components such as software, processors and electronic components for certain types of control units
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Kalimat Telecom selects Parallel Wireless for network installation in Iraq

The agreement is set to deliver ease of deployment and the flexibility required to meet the network infrastructure demand in Iraq. (Image source: Kalimat Telecom)
Kalimat Telecom, a subsidiary of Kuwait?s Trade Links, has selected Parallel Wireless, Inc, one of the leading providers of the world?s first end-to-end software-based unified network solution across 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, to build mobile broadband network in Iraq
Yahsat and Thuraya unveil advanced military satellite at IDEX 2019

The companies will present nine new technologies including future-focused prototypes covering land, sea and air platforms. (Image source: IDEX)
UAE?s satellite operator Yahsat and Thuraya, Yahsat?s mobile satellite services subsidiary, are showcasing the latest government and military satellite communication technologies at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX)
Investcorp and ASI launch JV for GCC infrastructure investing

The joint venture will actively target greenfield and brownfield social and core essential infrastructure assets in sectors including healthcare, education, utilities, social housing, smart cities, roads and rail. (Image source: sj liew/Flickr)
Bahrain?s Investcorp and Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) have launched a joint venture that will invest in social and core infrastructure projects in GCC countries
?Oman?s industrial sector contributed US$14.54bn to GDP?
Oman is increasing the pace of exploring promising marketplaces. (Image source: winusebastian/Adobe Stock)
Oman?s industrial sector contributed US$14.54bn to the GDP in 2017, said Dr Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidi, minister of commerce and industry