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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 ...

Jeddah has been divided into nine zones for garbage-lifting and the present contract, valued at SR1.8 billion, is substantially less than the SR3 billion contract signed earlier.

September 9th, 2013 - 02:27 GMT

Will this one be Saudized too? Saudi Arabia pays $500 million for garbage clean-up project

The IEA comprises OECD countries that hold strategic inventories which can be released in the event of a supply disruption in oil markets.

September 9th, 2013 - 01:24 GMT

Oil might be getting expensive, but we're all covered- says IEA

US Secretary of State John Kerry said that there is “only a political solution to Syria’s war, not a military one”.

September 9th, 2013 - 01:16 GMT

Jittery GCC markets soothed by Kerry's words

The engineering sector dominated the highest number of jobs occupied by foreign workers with more than 3 million foreign workers compared to 149,000 Saudis in the same field, the source said.

September 9th, 2013 - 12:25 GMT

So much for Saudization: expats holding 86% of private sector jobs

United Arab Bank CEO Paul Trowbridge described the undisclosed deal as “priceless”.

September 9th, 2013 - 12:10 GMT

Barcelona signs another 'priceless' UAE deal

Last year, criminals from India created a fake website that claimed to be associated with the IDB and tried to collect money online. The fraud was uncovered and customers were warned by Indian officials.

September 9th, 2013 - 10:00 GMT

Hajj season bringing sheep prices to unholy levels

The annual study, which benchmarks building costs in 47 countries, found that relative construction costs across the globe have been affected by substantial fluctuations in currency throughout the year.

September 9th, 2013 - 09:44 GMT

GCC construction costs shoot as high as their skyscrapers

Qualified customers will enjoy free holiday packages, with the flexibility to choose their destinations. They will also have a chance to start repayment for their loans next year.

September 8th, 2013 - 02:36 GMT

Commercial Bank of Dubai offers a free vacation for those willing to sink themselves in debt

Be prepared for a turning of the cycle very soon, and the stock market is unlikely to keep its nerve in anticipation.

September 8th, 2013 - 02:02 GMT

Global markets on the edge, awaiting US, UN decision

With its isolated coffee shops and restaurants, Beirut seems to have lost its old charm. Pictured: an empty Beirut Restaurant.

September 8th, 2013 - 01:00 GMT

Syrian crisis threatens Beirut's standing as "Paris of the Middle East"

Despite the rising influx of refugees, the Lebanese state has yet to draft a comprehensive plan to meet increasing needs, particularly in the health and education sectors.

September 8th, 2013 - 12:45 GMT

World Bank to attempt and rectify Syria's economic toll on Lebanon

September 8th, 2013 - 08:15 GMT

Harvard,AUD host conference on global socioeconomic issues in Dubai