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Facebook’s WhatsApp Acquisition Now Has Price Tag Of $22bn

The acquisition was announced by Facebook in February and recently received regulatory approval in Europe.

UAE Says Shocked By US Vice President’s Comments On Terror Financing

Joe Biden said that the Middle East had provided money and weapons to Al Nusra and Al Qaeda.

Apple To Hold iPad Event On Oct. 16

The iPhone maker is expected to unveil the new iPads and the latest updates to its iMac line, according to reports.

Emirates Starts A380 Dallas Flights

New daily A380 service to Texas city dovetails with Qantas’ new superjumbo flight from Sydney

US, Saudi Arabia, UAE Strike Modular Oil Refineries In Syria

One U.S. official told Reuters that such refineries could produce about $2 million a day in oil revenue.

Apple iPhone Rollout Marred By Bending Phones, Dropped Cell Service

Apple iPhone 6 Plus buyers discovered their phones can bend when placed in back pockets.

BlackBerry Set To Launch New Smartphone, Passport

The Passport boasts a big square screen and a unique touch-sensitive tactile keyboard.

UAE, Saudi, Bahrain Confirm Role In Strikes Against Islamic State In Syria

A sources said said the Saudis had sent four F-16 fighter jets, the UAE contributed four warplanes, Bahrain two and Qatar a Mirage jet.

Apple Sells Record 10m Units Of iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus In First Three Days

Last year, Apple sold nine million iPhone 5S and 5C models in 11 countries, including China, in the first weekend.

Saudi And UAE Join US In Launching First Strikes In Syria

The United States has been building a coalition to combat Islamic State, which has seized large areas in Iraq and Syria.

Alibaba IPO Breaks Record, Ranks As World’s Biggest At $25bn

The IPO surpassed the global record set by Agricultural Bank of China in 2010 when the bank raised $22.1 billion.

Al Jazeera Countersues Al Gore Over $65m

Al Jazeera bought Current TV for an estimated $500 million in 2013 from Al Gore.

Saudi Offers Cautious Support To US In Battle Against Islamic State

The Saudi leadership remains mistrustful of U.S. President Barack Obama after a series of disagreements following the Arab Spring.

New iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus Get Rave Reviews, Called “Excellent”, “Beautiful”

Apple launched the new phones on September 9, and they go on sale from September 19 onwards.

Qatar-Based Cleric Criticises US Role Against Islamic State

Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian-born cleric based in Doha, said Washington was acting in its own interests.

Kerry Urges Arabs To Back Campaign Against Islamic State

In a strong measure of support, Saudi Arabia has agreed to host training camps for moderate Syrian rebels.

Saudi To Host Training Of Moderate Syria Rebels As Part of U.S. Strategy Against IS

U.S. officials declined to specify where on Saudi territory the rebels would be trained.

Saudi Billionaire Prince Alwaleed-Backed Twitter To Raise $1.3bn Through Debt Offerings

The San Francisco-based company said it would use part of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

Retailers Seen Unlikely To Warm Up To Apple Pay

The NFC technology, which uses wireless technology to transfer data over short distances, has failed to catch on due to the high costs involved.

Apple To Charge Banks In New Payment System – Bloomberg

Apple’s new iPhones come equipped with a new mobile payments service, which launches in the United States next month.

Fashion World Divided On First Look At Apple Watch

Many praised the watch for its clean aesthetic, but some bloggers and editors said it had a masculine aura.

Etisalat To Launch iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus On September 26 In UAE

The new devices were described by Apple CEO Tim Cook as the company’s “best phones ever made.”

Apple Unveils The Watch, Larger iPhones At Star-Studded Event

It’s the first new product to be developed and introduced under Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook’s reign.

Apple Launches Two iPhone 6 Models, Says “Best Phones Ever Made”

The iPhone 6 runs on iOS 8 and includes a new mobile wallet system called Apple Pay.

Basic Challenges Such As Mediocre Battery Life Plague Apple’s iPhone

Aside from improving battery life, Apple should create more options for media file sharing, says a tech enthusiast.

Arab Bank Chairman Testifies In US Court, Denies Funding Hamas

A lawsuit, first filed 10 years ago, accuses the Jordan-based bank of knowingly maintaining accounts for operatives of the militant Islamist group.

As Apple Prepares To Unveil iPhone 6, Quick UAE Launch Urged

The new device from Apple is expected to do “extremely well” in the UAE, says expert.

Apple’s Rivals Hope Its iWatch Makes “Wearable” Work

Media reports have pinpointed 9 September as the date Apple will introduce its long-rumoured smartwatch.

Apple To Add Security Alerts For iCloud Users, Says Cook – WSJ

Apple will alert users through email and push notifications when someone tries to change an account password or restore iCloud data to a new device.

US-Chartered Flydubai Plane Reaches Dubai After Being Diverted To Iran

The aircraft, carrying about 100 Americans from Afghanistan, was diverted to Iran because of issues with its flight plan.