BBC launches US paid subscription to news website
London, United Kingdom - The BBC, Britain's public broadcaster that is struggling with strained finances, on Thursday launched a paid...Business
Japan’s high-tech sunscreens tap into skincare craze
Tokyo, Japan -- When YouTuber Hannah Price set out to compare Japanese and Australian sunscreen, she wasn't expecting her deep...Business Global
Snapchat to add in-app Amazon shopping
In-app shopping will be available for select products advertised on Snapchat and sold at Amazon, the spokesperson added. People will...Snapchat-parent Snap shares shot up more than 7 percent on the news, ending the formal trading day at $12.15 per share
Snap and Amazon last year unveiled a collaboration that let Snapchat users "try on" eyeglasses using AR then buy those they liked at Amazon
AD Ports net profit up
It posted a 189% jump in revenue in Q3 to US$1.15bn.Its EBITDA rose by 28% YoY to $207 million during the third quarter, largely supported by the acquisition of Noatum and Karachi Gateway Terminal
The company said that the negative net operating cash flows of $158 million were impacted by a temporary deterioration in working capital
Google warns against downloading its AI model from external sources
Washington, US--Google has warned users against trying to obtain its Cold generative artificial intelligence (AI) model from external sources currently...According to Google the download delivers malware to victims, stealing sensitive data and starts from a user's social media accounts
The company is working on Bard tools to integrate them into many of the different services it provides from search engine to Pixel phones
Black Friday is a $74bn opportunity for MENA retail. But is it losing sheen by ‘blindly copying’ the West?
The expected injection of billions of dollars into the retail business through sale of varied items can turn out to...In 2021, Black Friday sales notched up $61 billion, followed by a further upswing in sales to $70 billion in 2022, and this year sales are expected to cross the figure
According to several experts, the annual event continues to draw consumers across the GCC, with nearly 85 percent of them expected to participate in Black Friday
Black Friday is a $74bn opportunity for MENA retail. But is it losing sheen by ‘blindly copying’ the West?
The expected injection of billions of dollars into the retail business through sale of varied items can turn out to...In 2021, Black Friday sales notched up $61 billion, followed by a further upswing in sales to $70 billion in 2022, and this year sales are expected to cross the figure
According to several experts, the annual event continues to draw consumers across the GCC, with nearly 85 percent of them expected to participate in Black Friday
EgyptAir orders 10 Airbus A350 planes in $3.2bn deal at Dubai Airshow
The transaction is worth $3.2 billion, reports say.Airbus commercial director Christian Scherer told a news conference the deal marked "an important milestone" in the "long and successful partnership" with EgyptAir
Airbus, which on Monday announced an order for 30 A220-300s from Latvian budget carrier airBaltic, has been overshadowed by US rival Boeing at this year's Dubai Airshow
UAE’s Tawazun Council signs deals worth $1.27bn at Dubai Airshow
Dubai, UAE - UAE's Tawazun Council, an independent government entity that works closely with the Ministry of Defense and security...Four contracts were signed by Tawazun Council on behalf of the Ministry of Defense with local companies, totaling AED 2.7 billion ($740m)
A contract was signed with “Air Dynamics Solutions” to provide Technical Support and Purchase of Spare Parts and Repair of Aircrafts.
Foxconn reports 11% rise in profit
Foxconn is China's largest private-sector employer.Foxconn said net profit for July-September rose to Tw$43.1 billion (US$1.3 billion) from Tw$38.8 billion in the same period last year
Tuesday's results follow consecutive quarterly profit misses - with January-March seeing a drop of 56 percent and a one percent fall in next three months
Emirates to build advanced $950m engineering facility at DWC
Dubai, UAE -- Emirates has unveiled a plans to build a $950 million cutting-edge engineering facility at Dubai World Central...Spanning 1 million square meters, the engineering complex is set to become the most extensive and advanced facility of its kind operated by any airline globally.
Tailored to meet the evolving needs of Emirates' aircraft fleet through the 2040s, the facility is expected to provide support for the airline's operations.
Denmark, Netherlands top destinations for remote working: Report
Davos, Switzerland -- Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany have emerged as the leading countries for remote working, offering the best...The Global Remote Work Index, which evaluates 108 countries, is a crucial tool for remote workers seeking the best destinations for their work.
A WEF report, which surveyed over 800 companies employing more than 11 million workers, highlights remote working as a significant trend.
