The global technology firm plans to increase regional hiring and open more offices in a major expansion drive.
Future utility bills may be displayed on social networks as government sectors look to improve communication.
The world’s biggest social network acquires the company behind the ‘tagging’ of photos for $60 million.
The stock exchange will pay $40 million to investors hit by technical glitches during Facebook’s IPO debut.
The American computer giant has warned Middle East PC users of the virus penetrating the region.
The social networking site has opened an office in Dubai to try and boost advertising revenues from the region.
The Facebook CEO has lost $1.5 billion in the last five days, losing his spot among the world’s 40 richest people.
Investors have accused the company of hiding weakened growth forecasts ahead of its $16 billion IPO.
The social network eyes regional advertisers as a new source of investment following the firm’s IPO last week.
Tumbling shares wipe billions off Facebook price two days after IPO amid accusations of a poorly constructed listing.
The social networking site’s IPO fizzled out on day one, dampening high expectations and expert predictions.
The social networking site reportedly plans to float an additional 85 million shares in its IPO.
The US tech firm posted quarterly revenues of $39.2 billion, a 59 per cent jump on last year.
Out of all handheld consumer technology, tablets have the most glittering future, say experts.
Digital experts have slammed the practice of hiring fake users to ‘like’ a page.
Never before has social media so dramatically shaped the behaviour of businesses in the Gulf, writes Ryan Harrison.
The social networking site confirmed that the rival photo-sharing app will not be integrated into Facebook.
The seeds for the social media-driven Arab Spring were sown more than five years ago, says Alexander McNabb, director, Spot On PR.
The UAE and Qatar also ranked high for their IT technologies on the global index compiled by the World Economic Forum and INSEAD.
The Arab Spring ignited the Gulf’s online passion and participation. And now, there’s no turning back.
The daily deals website has been facing increasing criticism from customers and investors across the world.
The Gulf’s love affair with malls is far from over, but e-shops are making headway, writes Ryan Harrison.
Gulf Business lists 10 companies to keep an eye on as they move the region’s digital industry forward.
The internet contributes more to the UK economy than any G20 country.
The much anticipated Windows 8 is expected to go sale in October.
Regional investors are ready to provide up to half a billion dollars to promote new businesses in the Middle East, say industry experts.
Employers need to radically change old working models, writes Alison Maitland, senior visiting fellow at Cass Business School.
The micro-blogging site, which is celebrating its sixth birthday, is now seeking to find the right revenue model.
EXCLUSIVE: Regional IT spend will grow at double the global rate, according to EMC global CFO.
Apple tops the global top brands list, which also includes the three entries from the GCC.