Welcome to this edition of Carver's Middle East Regulatory Updates.

We begin with financial and regulatory developments including the Saudi Central Bank's directive for exchange offices to operate at full capacity during Ramadan and Hajj seasons, ensuring operational efficiency and security at key pilgrimage locations.

In capital markets news, the Capital Market Authority has approved a capital increase for Asas Makeen Real Estate Development and Investment Company, tripling its shares via bonus issuance.

The Central Bank of Bahrain announced that its recent treasury bill issue was oversubscribed by 108%, demonstrating robust investor demand.

On the cybersecurity front, the National Cybersecurity Authority of Saudi Arabia is participating as a cybersecurity partner at the 2026 Global Defense Exhibition, showcasing strategic initiatives to strengthen national cybersecurity resilience. Saudi Arabia also contributed to drafting internal regulations for the United Nations Cybercrime Convention, emphasizing international collaboration against cybercrime.

Major technology companies have released important security updates: ASUS removed a vulnerable feature in its Business Manager software, HP released a service pack patching critical vulnerabilities in ThinPro 8.1, and Samsung issued security patches for flagship mobile devices.

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Articles mentioned:

1. Security Updates-ASUS Business Manager - Alert 92
2. HP ThinPro Security Update - Alert 89
3. Confirmation of Exchange Offices Readiness During Ramadan and Hajj Seasons
4. Security Updates – Samsung Mobile - Alert 90
5. Daily news
6. ADGM Academy and the DGE Mawaheb Talent Hub Collaboration
7. National Cybersecurity Authority Participates in Global Defense Exhibition 2026
8. CMA Approves Capital Increase for Asas Makeen
9. Germany and Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Energy Policy Cooperation
10. Capital Market Authority Capital Increase Announcement
11. Ministry of Communications Launches iBridge Cloud Computing Program
12. Ministry of Communications Launches iBridge Cloud Computing Program (Duplicate)
13. Central Bank of Bahrain Treasury Bills Oversubscribed
14. Critical Vulnerabilities in SmarterTools SmarterMail - Alert 91
15. Sudan: Foreign Secretary's Statement
16. Saudi Arabia’s Participation in Drafting UN Cybercrime Convention Internal Regulations
17. NAMLCFTC Decision on UAE Virtual Assets Travel Rule
18. Virtual Asset Service Providers Travel Rule Document
19. DFSA Fines Reinsurance Broker for Misleading Conduct
20. IMF Speech on Leveraging AI and Enhancing Preparedness