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Dubai chosen for global launch of new BlackBerry Q5
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Dubai chosen for global launch of new BlackBerry Q5

Wednesday, 19 June 2013 1:20 PM

Research in Motion says new smartphone will be launched at opening on Dubai store

Kuwait telco Viva signs $270m financing deal
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Kuwait telco Viva signs $270m financing deal

Wednesday, 19 June 2013 12:09 PM

Funds will be used to upgrade its network and expand in Kuwait, says telecoms operator

Dubai tailors offer body scanning for the perfect fit
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Dubai tailors offer body scanning for the perfect fit

Wednesday, 19 June 2013 10:05 AM

Fashion meets technology with a wave of hi-tech-driven fashion stores rolling out in the GCC

First MidEast BlackBerry flagship store set to open
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First MidEast BlackBerry flagship store set to open

Wednesday, 19 June 2013 9:47 AM

Dubai retail debut will offer the region's first one-hour repair or replace service, says RIM

Kuwait's Zain eyes acquisitions in IT industries
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Kuwait's Zain eyes acquisitions in IT industries

Wednesday, 19 June 2013 8:24 AM

Mobile operator aims to exploit rising demand for data to offset falling call, text income

Qatar's Ooredoo to invest $274m in fibre optic network
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Qatar's Ooredoo to invest $274m in fibre optic network

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 12:16 PM

State-backed telecoms operator aims to get all homes connected by end of 2014

Facebook defends giving users' data to gov'ts
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Facebook defends giving users' data to gov'ts

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 10:50 AM

Senior exec says move is vital to protect the public from threat of terrorism

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Tech giant IBM silent on Middle East redundancies
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Tech giant IBM silent on Middle East redundancies

Monday, 17 June 2013 8:22 AM

IBM, the world’s largest computer-services provider, to cut global workforce by up to 8,000 in $1bn plan

Saudi Arabia plans WhatsApp block before Ramadan
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Saudi Arabia plans WhatsApp block before Ramadan

Sunday, 16 June 2013 10:55 AM

Gulf kingdom has already cut off access to communications platform Viber

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Kuwait's QualityNet eyes Middle East expansion
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Kuwait's QualityNet eyes Middle East expansion

Sunday, 16 June 2013 8:11 AM

Gulf state’s largest Internet provider is chasing deals in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq

Qatar's Ooredoo pulls bid for Maroc Telecom stake
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Qatar's Ooredoo pulls bid for Maroc Telecom stake

Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:24 PM

Telecom group's CEO says no longer in 'best interests' to chase Vivendi's 53% stake

Saudi mulls armed drones to curb wildlife hunting
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Saudi mulls armed drones to curb wildlife hunting

Friday, 14 June 2013 11:18 AM

Wildlife Authority says it is seeking skilled pilots to control anti-hunting drones

Abu Dhabi builds remote-controlled stealth boats
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Abu Dhabi builds remote-controlled stealth boats

Thursday, 13 June 2013 10:24 AM

Unmanned vessels can be used to protect vital coastal assets, says manufacturer

Kuwait's QualityNet being courted for acquisition
Technology»

Kuwait's QualityNet being courted for acquisition

Thursday, 13 June 2013 8:26 AM

Exclusive: Country’s biggest internet provider is in talks with a major global player

UAE seizes 1m fake printer cartridges
Technology»

UAE seizes 1m fake printer cartridges

Wednesday, 12 June 2013 3:48 PM

Tech giant HP says it has confiscated 9m fake products in last four years


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    Saudi Arabia to rehire Indian maids on lower wages

    The problem with many South Asians in general and Indians in particular is that greed has no limit for them. No matter how much they get, which is often... more

    Wednesday, 19 June 2013 10:59 AM - Fahd
  • 11
    Gulf airlines told not to carry US whistleblower

    In those so called democratic (they should change it to Hypocratic) there is freedom of speech but no freedom after the speech.
    When the guys speaking... more

    Wednesday, 19 June 2013 12:00 PM - Last of the mohicans
  • 4
    New Dreamliner too small for us, says Emirates

    If Boeing can develop a 777 that can fly for 20 hours, then why bother flying through Dubai? Most EK traffic is transfer passengers. 20 hours nonstop would... more

    Wednesday, 19 June 2013 5:04 PM - John Harte
  • 35
    Saudi Arabia to rehire Indian maids on lower wages

    The problem with many South Asians in general and Indians in particular is that greed has no limit for them. No matter how much they get, which is often... more

    Wednesday, 19 June 2013 10:59 AM - Fahd
  • 27
    Female UAE expats face new visa curbs

    @anguilla: Kalba town is part of the Sharjah Emirate.
    along with khor fakkan and dibba al hisn.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharjah_%28emirate... more

    Friday, 14 June 2013 6:23 PM - omar faris
  • 14
    Saudi's Grand Mufti vents against horse statues

    I am wondering why this article is being published here? it is really useless. anyway, I in certain ways agree with the Mufti. god bless Saudi Arabia more

    Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9:27 AM - Faisal
  • 57
    Are there too many Brits in the UAE?

    @ Henry, enough of whining, the host country does not need you, it is your employer that needs your services and you know well enough that you can be made... more

    Saturday, 1 June 2013 11:32 AM - Zain
  • 37
    Rights group urges UAE not to deport strikers

    Organizations like HRW, Green peace, ILO, UNHCR are so self serving that it is amazing they still exist! they spend 60/70 percent of their budgets (meant... more

    Thursday, 30 May 2013 7:53 PM - Navin
  • 35
    Saudi Arabia to rehire Indian maids on lower wages

    The problem with many South Asians in general and Indians in particular is that greed has no limit for them. No matter how much they get, which is often... more

    Wednesday, 19 June 2013 10:59 AM - Fahd