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. Read article
•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. Read article •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. Read article •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. Read article •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. Read article •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. Read article •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. Read article •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. Read article
•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. Read article
•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. Read article
•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. Read article •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. Read article
•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. Read article
•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. Read article
•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. Read article
•Date: 3rd Jan 2007• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Case study: Implementing business continuity in the upstream and midstream energy sector (petrochemicals and refineries)
