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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 ...

Share of the oil sector to the Kingdom’s GDP dropped from 29.5 percent to 22.2 percent in the two periods, which is a good indication that the Saudi economy has been increasingly supported by the private and nonoil sectors.

September 24th, 2013 - 09:28 GMT

Say what? Saudi's GDP reached SR 2.66 trillion in 2012

The preliminary deal, subject to a six-week period of due diligence, which is expected to be completed by November 4, values the sinking smartphone manufacturer's at 9 dollar-a-share.Watsa further said that they can deliver immediate value to shareholders.

September 24th, 2013 - 09:05 GMT

BlackBerry sells itself for $4.7 billion

According to the report, Apple said that its fourth-quarter revenue will be at the high end of its estimated 34 billion dollars to 37 billion dollars in total revenue.

September 24th, 2013 - 07:46 GMT

Crushing expectations: new iPhones mark Apple's most successful launch ever!

Around 100 tons of black oil are planned to be exported through the port of Anzali to Russia

September 23rd, 2013 - 10:55 GMT

Iraq exports black oil to Russia via Caspian Sea

Consumer loans capture nearly 80 percent of Saudi local banks’ retail loan portfolio

September 23rd, 2013 - 10:26 GMT

Saudis financing their consumption with more loans

Lebanon’s tourism sector contributed more than $8 billion in 2009 and 2010 to Lebanon’s GDP

September 23rd, 2013 - 09:38 GMT

Lebanon's tourism sector worse off than last year

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are expected to lead the way for GCC growth

September 23rd, 2013 - 09:20 GMT

An unexpected development: GCC growth to slow down in 2013

During 2003-2010, the ICT spending has grown at a CAGR of almost 19 percent to reach a value of $12 billion.

September 23rd, 2013 - 07:22 GMT

UAE's ICT spending to reach astounding levels

Fraud is one of the most significant systemic risks faced by financial and other institutions globally,

September 23rd, 2013 - 06:29 GMT

Fraud costing businesses a good chunk of their profits

The Arab Potash Company (APC) has decided to operate at a reduced rate due to uncertainties in world potash markets and the resultant impact on demand.

September 22nd, 2013 - 01:32 GMT

Jordan's Arab Potash cutting production due to uncertainties

The Sudanese justice minister, Mohamed Bishara Dousa, said that the United States economic sanctions imposed on Sudan have seriously affected lives of the Sudanese people.

September 22nd, 2013 - 01:19 GMT

Sudan calls US economic sanctions a 'human rights violation'

The Anglo-Dutch major, in charge of operations at the southern Majnoon oil field, said on Friday it aims to boost output to 175,000 barrels per day (bpd) in October.

September 22nd, 2013 - 10:30 GMT

Shell resumes Iraqi production in Majnoon oilfield