The NFC technology, which uses wireless technology to transfer data over short distances, has failed to catch on due to the high costs involved.
Many praised the watch for its clean aesthetic, but some bloggers and editors said it had a masculine aura.
Market participants with direct knowledge of the deal said that Bahrain would be able to issue its first 30-year debt by taking advantage of good sentiment towards the Gulf in general.
Routine and experience could be the worst enemy for growth, writes management expert Debbie Nicol.
Media reports have pinpointed 9 September as the date Apple will introduce its long-rumoured smartwatch.
Dubai is one of first places where the capital will turn to in times of turmoil elsewhere in the world.
A draft law limiting working hours is among measures to limit the impact of labour reforms in the Kingdom
The Kingdom is wary of the growing influence that the Islamic State is wielding across the region.
The group, famous for its beheadings, provides electricity and water, pays salaries, controls traffic, and runs nearly everything from bakeries to courts.
The Ebola virus has claimed over 1,900 lives since the outbreak began in West Africa late last year. Is enough being done to stop its lethal spread?
Emaar could consider IPOs for its hospitality and international units in the future, writes Sachin Mohindra, SVP – Portfolio Manager at Invest AD Asset Management.
Edward Burton, senior financial planner, Acuma Independent Financial Advice
Saad Elkhadem, research analyst at IDC ME, Turkey and Africa explores the changing dynamics in Samsung and Apple’s battle for smartphone supremacy.
The public declaration is a motivational approach unique to the UAE, which invokes honour, the backbone quality of the region, writes the author of ’10 Tips For Leadership In The Middle East’.
Jean-Marc Jacot explains how the company’s Middle Eastern expansion will help raise its global profile.
As global migration towards cities grows, Dubai and other urban centres are looking to compete on a new frontier of smart technology.
Gulf bond issues, expected to start next month, are likely to include a sovereign sukuk from Sharjah and a sovereign U.S. dollar conventional bond from Bahrain.
The Kingdom’s preferred Sunni allies have lost out to militants, and Riyadh faces its nightmare scenario of watching two key Arab states become proxies for its rival Tehran or perpetual failed states.
Clear policies are needed to implement a successful Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, writes Tim Stone, VP, Marketing, EMEA at Polycom.
Libya’s oil production rose significantly during the last two months but experts say the ongoing internal conflict could be counterproductive.
Both sides have agreed to address issues such as the release of Palestinian prisoners and Gaza’s demands for a sea port.
Figures indicate that the PlayStation 4 has performed much better than its rival, Microsoft’s Xbox One.
In an exclusive interview, George Kostas elaborates on the future of the company.
Political leaders in Britain, France and Germany have so far ruled out joining military action in Iraq.
The country we all know as Iraq may never be the same again and that poses problematic questions for the stakeholders in its economy.
Heightened geopolitical risks and developments in emerging market economies are hampering growth.
With the dollar strengthening and equities showing a better return, the metal has run out of reasons to rise.
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Mobile technology made the world complex for marketers, writes Dirk Henke, MD, Eastern Europe & MEA at mobile ad tech firm Criteo.
Brands need to innovate and deliver on promises, writes Anthony Ryman, managing director of grow, a brand consultancy in Qatar.