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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 ...

Western Asia has been the primary destination of UAE assistance for three consecutive years since 2009. Africa received more than 20 per cent of aid last year or Dh1.26 billion.

October 10th, 2013 - 10:57 GMT

UAE's goodwill translates to $1.5 billion in foreign aid

“If we hope even in long run, that with sanctions off, the economy would improve, we have been building castles in the air. Even if oil incomes enriched the country, still we will face damages inflicted by oil incomes,” he said.

October 9th, 2013 - 11:57 GMT

Think lifting sanctions off Iran would improve its economy? Think again!

The unrest that toppled two leaders in Egypt, removed Muammar Gaddafi from power in Libya and plunged Syria into civil war will lower cumulative economic output in the nations to just above $2 trillion from $2.9 trillion over the four years.

October 9th, 2013 - 11:38 GMT

HSBC puts a price tag on the Arab Spring

Hotels in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain are looking to achieve from 95 to 100 per cent occupancy during this coming Eid

October 9th, 2013 - 10:07 GMT

UAE hotels anticipate high occupancy levels for Eid

During a meeting with a delegation of Yemeni businessmen at the Prime Ministry, Ensour stressed the importance that Jordan attaches to Yemen’s security and stability.

October 9th, 2013 - 08:15 GMT

Jordan interested in pursuing more economic ties with Yemen

Economic studies forecast that investing $1 billion in infrastructure projects will create around 110,000 jobs in oil importing countries.

October 9th, 2013 - 08:02 GMT

The three goals that ECSWA thinks the ME should prioritize

October 8th, 2013 - 02:29 GMT

Who knew? Blackberry 'doing fine' in the Middle East

Once completed, the Dubai Water Canal Project will add 6km to the Dubai waterfront, of which the Canal will have a depth of up to six meters on high tides.

October 8th, 2013 - 02:06 GMT

Dubai trying to outdo mother nature once again with Dubai Canal Project

"Many viewers seem to favor the free content of FTA channels rather than paying for TV content,” Al Atiyat added.

October 8th, 2013 - 01:55 GMT

Expanded TV menu for Arab World

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October 8th, 2013 - 09:20 GMT

'Golden balls' after all? David Beckham's ventures earning 317,000 pounds a week!

Abu Dhabi is an oil-led economy and expected it to stay that way

October 8th, 2013 - 08:54 GMT

Envious of Dubai? Abu Dhabi's oil contribution to GDP falls

The unemployment rate in the Kingdom rose during the first quarter of 2013 to 12.8 per cent

October 8th, 2013 - 07:52 GMT

From high to slightly higher: more Jordanians are unemployed