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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 ...

New York crude had struck $112.24 a barrel at the end of August, which was the highest level for more than two years.

September 15th, 2013 - 06:49 GMT

Oil prices eased by ongoing Syria talks

The Qatar Exchange (QE) has 42 listed companies. Its aggregate market capitalization as of Sept. 10 was $144 billion.

September 12th, 2013 - 12:51 GMT

Qatar's listed companies to double in five years!

"According to sources familiar with this market, sales have increased to the point that “there is a container or two each day, loaded with various kinds of foodstuffs, going from Tripoli to Syria.” These factories are flourishing in a manner they never dreamed of (Photo credit:Getty).

September 12th, 2013 - 11:55 GMT

The silver lining in Lebanon's deteriorating economy? Canned goods demand boosted by Syrian refugees

As the economy has improved and various sectors such as retail, tourism and real estate have shown significant improvements, banks in the UAE, including Mashreq, have experienced 20 per cent growth in the first six months."

September 12th, 2013 - 11:20 GMT

UAE banks' growth figures on phenomenal upswing

"You wanted to do more with your smartphone. You wanted a bigger screen and bigger input capabilities. The first Galaxy Note was just the beginning. Today we cross a new boundary by pushing higher," said co-CEO and head of Samsung's mobile business.

September 12th, 2013 - 10:14 GMT

iPhone, who cares? Samsung dominates Saudi Market

Dozens of Lebanese firms are moving their operations abroad, the head of the Beirut Chamber of Commerce told The Daily Star Wednesday, amid what he termed was an “unprecedented economic slowdown.”

September 12th, 2013 - 09:37 GMT

As if the brain drain wasn't enough: energy costs could drive Lebanese businesses away

Pictured: the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, which Iraq's new government is still paying the price for.

September 12th, 2013 - 08:48 GMT

The price of the past: Iraq reiterates commitment to pay Kuwait compensations

he King stressed the need to boost foreign investments in Jordan by implementing mega-projects concerned with securing energy and water security, according to a Royal Court statement.

September 12th, 2013 - 08:43 GMT

Taking the lead: King Abdullah of Jordan makes economic demands to Parliament

The 17-sq m lounge is designed to offer guests a comfortable environment to relax while they wait for their luggage.

September 12th, 2013 - 08:12 GMT

Jordan's fancy new airport about to get fancier with a Four Seasons lounge

5C has the same body, same processor and same retina display as the iPhone 5, and the only difference is the polycarbonate shell instead of the metal shell on iPhone 5.

September 12th, 2013 - 07:18 GMT

For emerging markets, the 'c' in iPhone 5c might stand for 'colorful', but certainly not for 'cheap'

“Total cash holdings will probably fall further from their 2012 post-global financial crisis high, but this will be due to companies using the cash for debt repayments," says Fitch.

September 12th, 2013 - 06:42 GMT

2014 to mark a 'turning point' for EMEA corporations

The staff has been radically downsized from 180 in 2011 to just 36 who remain, said Dr White.

September 11th, 2013 - 12:49 GMT

The end of an era: NYIT to exit Bahrain's educational scene