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UAE Central Bank Tightens Cybersecurity Requirements for Banks and Fintech Firms

The Central Bank of the UAE has ordered licensed financial institutions to upgrade their technology and conduct rigorous zero-trust security audits as authorities seek to strengthen national banking infrastructure against sophisticated cross-border cyber threats.
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