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October 2nd, 2025 - 11:42 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Snapchat under fire for a policy to impose fees on users

ALBAWABA - Snapchat is expected to impose new fees on people who want to keep their memories saved on the American app. "Pay to save" is a new policy announced by Snapchat that charges users for storing photos and videos. The popular app has designated people with more than 5GB of "archive" as its target group. Under the new policies, users with more than 5 GB of storage will be ...

Etihad will now fly to seven global regions with the addition of Africa Sub-Sahara and Indian Ocean (File Archive)

February 6th, 2014 - 08:18 GMT

Hey Africa! UAE's Etihad Airways to open new sales region in Sahara continent

The scheme, launched this week, is open to all ADIB customers and comes at no extra charge.

February 6th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Yes, this is real! Abu Dhabi bank to offer free job loss cover

The Gulf Arab state is spending billions of dollars in areas such as transport, electricity and water generation and housing,

February 6th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Qatar reveals $205 billion worth of infrastructure projects it has under its sleeve

On narrow-body planes, both the Airbus A320neo and the Boeing 737 MAX are being considered, he said.

February 6th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

With more privatization to come, Saudi Arabian airlines announces two IPO's

The businessmen claimed that thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have still not recovered from the financial downturn caused by the unrest in 2011,

February 5th, 2014 - 06:41 GMT

Major Bahraini businessmen express anger over expat levy

The firm said its “business would run as usual” and directors “do not expect any financial implications on the company due to this development”.

February 5th, 2014 - 06:08 GMT

Scandal alert! Oman National Gas CEO arrested over corruption, bribery

Iran and France have the potential to notably increase their bilateral annual trade to $5 billion and more

February 5th, 2014 - 05:50 GMT

Talk about a successful visit! Tehran, Paris trade ties could sky rocket from $240 million to $5 BILLION

The discount of US crude to Brent narrowed on Wednesday to its smallest since mid-October as traders expected the startup of a pipeline from Cushing to refineries on the US.

February 5th, 2014 - 02:07 GMT

American cold season brings global oil prices up to $106

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February 5th, 2014 - 11:00 GMT

This bird has landed, and perhaps for good: Bahrain Air on verge of bankruptcy

Taxes on cigarettes represent around 75 per cent of the value of the product

February 5th, 2014 - 09:09 GMT

At least it's not fuel prices this time: Jordan's tobacco, alcohol prices go up

Dubai's 2020 World Expo is expected to increase UAE's sukuk issuance, adding to its historical record of being the largest issuer of the Islamic bonds in the MENA region (File Archive)

February 5th, 2014 - 09:06 GMT

Can the 2020 World Expo boost UAE's sukuk issuance?

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February 5th, 2014 - 08:38 GMT

Jordan: Controversy over imported gas cylinders persists