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October 21st, 2025 - 08:02 GMT

Sally Shakkour

From orange to rose gold: iPhone 17 Pro holders face color glitch

ALBAWABA - Users of the new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have reported a new problem after less than two months of its release by the American company, Apple. Some people who purchased the orange color of the new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max detailed that their smart device's color has changed solely from orange to pink or rose gold. A number of users ...

The closure of the Nassib border crossing translated into a heavy drop in Lebanese agricultural exports from 533.18 tons in 2014 to 360.76 tons in 2016. (File photo)

February 14th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Struggling Lebanese farmers call for more governmental support

OPEC is still urging oil suppliers outside the group to fulfil their commitments to cut output. (File photo)

February 14th, 2017 - 05:34 GMT

Saudi oil production reaches lowest level in eight years

The project is expected to cost SAR2bn, with investors receiving a profit of 15 per cent of the capital annually or SAR350m through 20-year rental leases. (File photo)

February 13th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Consortium to invest $1.3B in 100 international schools in Saudi Arabia

The new terminal will have 118 check-in counters for international and domestic flights, along with 82 immigration counters. (File photo)

February 13th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Oman: Muscat International Airport's revamp on track for end-2017 completion

UK trade envoy to Egypt Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP and the CEO of UK Export Finance Mr Louis Taylor in Egypt in 2016. (Gov.uk)

February 13th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

UK’s 'biggest trade delegation to date' heads to Cairo

In Saudi Arabia, 39 percent people have made online purchases, an increase of 57 percent from last year and 33 percent bought things using their mobiles in the last month. (Shutterstock)

February 13th, 2017 - 10:05 GMT

Huge rise in MENA e-commerce presents opportunities for fintech sector

Redundancies and the shrinkage of the oil and gas sector continue to place pressure on the demand in the market. (Shutterstock/ Martchan)

February 13th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Abu Dhabi rents continue to drop under market pressures

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Christine Lagarde, Emirati and regional leaders at the World Government Summit in Dubai. (Twitter/Dubai Media Office)

February 13th, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

World Government Summit 2017: Governments must tap the talents of Generation Z

Arabtec did not provide any details on where the losses in 2016 came from, but the company had attributed earlier losses challenges in the economic environment. (File photo)

February 13th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Beleaguered Arabtec mulls capital reduction plan amid $926M reported loss

The telecom sector in Jordan is subject to different taxes that are considered the highest in the region. (Shutterstock)

February 13th, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Jordan's higher telecom taxes impede plans to become regional ICT hub: Telcos

Once shunned in favour of prestigious foreign brands perceived to offer higher quality, Egyptian-made products are much more affordable for customers who are increasingly price-conscious. (Wikimedia Commons)

February 13th, 2017 - 05:16 GMT

Egyptians buy local as currency devaluation bites

When it comes to the question of cyber-security, organisations in the region have shown a rather cavalier attitude, dominated by a ‘why me?’ mind-set. (Shutterstock)

February 12th, 2017 - 12:32 GMT

MENA M&As are prime targets for cyberattacks: FireEye