The center will provide in-country Managed Security Services (MSS) to key sectors, including energy, manufacturing and utilities
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Video: Are UAE organisations ready to embrace full-time hybrid or remote work?
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Almost 90 percent of UAE full-time workers want hybrid or fully remote working models: report
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