Daily brief
Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor has begun slowing down the Telegram messaging service, citing alleged legal violations. The regulator has threatened the platform with multi-million ruble fines for failing to comply with data deletion and self-monitoring obligations. Kremlin and parliamentary officials stated that any user-reported issues stem from Telegram's failure to comply with Russian laws.
LuLu expands its retail footprint in the UAE through a partnership with Adnoc, planning to open five new stores.
Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai has introduced advanced photon-counting CT technology.
Egypt's Nuweiba port has reopened as shipping in the Red Sea normalizes.
A subsidiary of Gulf Training has signed an $18 million contract with Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry.