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UAE Introduces Stricter Security Controls for Banking and E-Commerce Apps

Banks across the United Arab Emirates are rolling out stronger access requirements and multi-factor authentication for mobile banking and online shopping applications as regulators move to strengthen protection against digital fraud.
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