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thepeninsulaqatar. com > article > 12 > 04 > 2026 > qatar-strengthens-public-awareness-of-digital-identity-protection-amid-rising-cyber-threats

Qatar strengthens public awareness of digital identity protection amid rising cyber threats

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (311+ words) Doha, Qatar: As cyber risks grow in scale, Qatar is intensifying efforts to raise public awareness around digital identity protection, placing greater emphasis on equipping individuals with the knowledge and practical tools needed to safeguard personal information and navigate an…...

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thepeninsulaqatar. com > article > 03 > 04 > 2026 > qatar-launches-cloud-privacy-assessment-tool-to-strengthen-data-protection

Qatar launches cloud privacy assessment tool to strengthen data protection

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (431+ words) Doha, Qatar: National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) yesterday announced the launch of a new Cloud Computing Privacy Assessment Tool aimed at helping organisations enhance privacy governance and strengthen data protection as the country accelerates its digital transformation. In a post…...

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thepeninsulaqatar. com > article > 02 > 04 > 2026 > netizens-in-qatar-raise-concern-over-misuse-of-national-warning-alert-tone

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1+ week, 2+ day ago  (14+ words) Netizens in Qatar raise concern over misuse of national warning alert tone'The Peninsula Qatar...

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thepeninsulaqatar. com > article > 28 > 03 > 2026 > indonesia-begins-enforcing-social-media-ban-for-under-16s

Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for under-16s

2+ week, 13+ hour ago  (260+ words) Jakarta: Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms there was "no room for compromise." The Southeast Asian nation announced the ban this month citing threats from…...

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thepeninsulaqatar. com > article > 19 > 03 > 2026 > amir-receives-phone-call-from-king-of-bahrain-3

Amir receives phone call from King of Bahrain

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (185+ words) Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Thursday a phone call from HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir and. .. Amir receives…...

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thepeninsulaqatar. com > article > 07 > 03 > 2026 > national-cyber-security-agency-issues-advisory-on-fraudulent-websites

National Cyber Security Agency issues advisory on fraudulent websites

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (158+ words) The Peninsula Qatar National Cyber Security Agency issues advisory on fraudulent websites Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency, NCSA, urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent websites impersonating official government platforms. In an infographic advisory on social media,…...

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thepeninsulaqatar. com > article > 04 > 03 > 2026 > government-communications-office-launches-official-whatsapp-channel

Government Communications Office launches official Whats App channel

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (66+ words) The Peninsula Qatar Government Communications Office launches official Whats App channel The GCO urged the public to follow the channel by clicking Join The channel serves as an official verified source for disseminating government communications issued by entities in the…...

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thepeninsulaqatar. com > article > 15 > 02 > 2026 > vietnam-licenses-musks-satellite-internet-firm-starlink

Vietnam licenses Musk's satellite internet firm Starlink

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (179+ words) Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam has granted a licence to Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the communist country, a government agency said. The radio frequency regulator said local unit Starlink Services Vietnam Co. can initially deploy four…...

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thepeninsulaqatar. com > article > 12 > 02 > 2026 > russia-confirms-ban-on-whatsapp-says-it-failed-to-abide-by-law

Russia confirms ban on Whats App, says it failed to abide by law

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (168+ words) Moscow, Russia: Russia has blocked the popular messaging service Whats App over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday, urging its 100 million Russian users to switch to a domestic alternative. Peskov said the decision was due…...

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thepeninsulaqatar. com > article > 10 > 02 > 2026 > media-city-qatar-attracted-244-companies-during-web-summit-qatar-2026

Media City Qatar attracted 244 companies during Web Summit Qatar 2026

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (155+ words) Visitors at the Media City booth during the Web Summit Qatar. Doha, Qatar: During Web Summit Qatar 2026, held from February 1 to 4, 244 interested leads expressed interest to join Media City Qatar over the four-day event, reflecting strong regional and international interest…...