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Spotlight UNITED ARAB EMIRATES QATAR Issue dated 24/10/2018

Abu Dhabi and Doha compete in cyber offensive operations

In the cyber influence battle between Abu Dhabi and Doha, the two kingdoms are working with an array of foreign contractors. [...]

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