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Kuwait man who insulted emir on Twitter has sentence halved

Apr 30, 2013

Sager Al Hashash was sentenced to two years in prison on March 7 for remarks he made on social media forum. Read Article Kuwait man who insulted emir on Twitter has sentence halved

Predictive analysis pays dividends

Workers set up a display for the Samsung Galaxy Note, an Android smartphone and tablet computer, as they prepare for the 2012 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2012. CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, runs January 10-13. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) - RTR2W1FW

Apr 19, 2013

Companies are being drawn to a growing number of specialists who comb the internet for patterns of information that help them to make strategic moves. Samsung has been among these, in its attempt to usurp rival Apple.  Read Article Predictive analysis pays dividends

UAE and social media: privacy settings, opinions and blackmailers

Mar 26, 2013

Take our poll: A victim recounts the time she posted what she thought was an innocent picture onto her Facebook profile - without checking the privacy settings.  Read Article UAE and social media: privacy settings, opinions and blackmailers

To tweet, or not to tweet? I'm with the Minister for Foreign Trade on that

Feb 27, 2013

Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, the UAE Minister for Foreign Trade, does not have a Twitter account, which I think is an eminently sensible decision. Read Article To tweet, or not to tweet? I'm with the Minister for Foreign Trade on that

 

Twitter starts commercial operations in the UAE

Jan 28, 2013

US social network and micro-blogging site Twitter launched its commercial operations in the UAE with Egyptian advertising agency Connect Ads. Read Article Twitter starts commercial operations in the UAE

 

Twitter valued at $9bn as employees sell $80m in stock

Jan 27, 2013

Twitter was valued at about US$9 billion (Dh33.06bn) after early employees sold $80 million in shares to a fund managed by BlackRock Read Article Twitter valued at $9bn as employees sell $80m in stock

 

Dubai Duty Free is icon of old school retail in a modern world

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Jan 18, 2013

Profile: Dubai Duty Free has become synonymous with the emirate's success. Colm McLoughlin has built the business with an approach that harks back to years gone by, when service came with a smile and the customer was king. Read Article Dubai Duty Free is icon of old school retail in a modern world

 

Much chirping over Twitter IPO valuation

Goldcrest Capital, a financial services firm that specialises in pre-IPO companies, has valued Twitter at more than $11 billion. Fred Tanneau / AFP

Jan 14, 2013

In light of the Facebook fiasco, many industry watchers wary of overvaluing the social networking website, estimated to be worth more than $11 billion. Read Article Much chirping over Twitter IPO valuation

 

Kuwait Twitter 'insult' brings 2-year sentence

Jan 06, 2013

Kuwaiti media say a social media activist has been sentenced to two years in prison for a Twitter post deemed insulting to the nation's ruler. Read Article Kuwait Twitter 'insult' brings 2-year sentence

 

Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed ranks globally as top 10 leader who tweets

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Jan 06, 2013

According to the World Leaders on Twitter report, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid gained 910,000 followers in 2012 alone.  Read Article Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed ranks globally as top 10 leader who tweets

 

Sheikh Mohammed's 2013 wish for the UAE

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Jan 01, 2013

The Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai took to Twitter to deliver his message for the new year.  Read Article Sheikh Mohammed's 2013 wish for the UAE

 

2012 Quiz: Time to prove you're in the know

Picture Clue 1: This planned US$12 billion development will have its own version of the Taj Mahal and the Eiffel Tower. Where in the world would this project be built? Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Dec 24, 2012

Test your knowledge of business events for a chance to pick our business editor's brain over lunch at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. Read Article 2012 Quiz: Time to prove you're in the know

 

Dubai Tweeter runs risk of prosecution

Dec 22, 2012

Tweets could lead to legal action by those mentioned, experts have warned. Read Article Dubai Tweeter runs risk of prosecution

 

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Taylor Swift sweeps 2013 Billboard Awards

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Taylor Swift was the big winner of the night, while Justin Bieber responded to boos from the crowd. See our picture gallery here.  Taylor Swift sweeps 2013 Billboard Awards

Mental illness or just personality traits?

An executive yells at his staff - the guide could classify him as suffering from a personality disorder. Tim Pannell / Corbis

It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits.   Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here.  It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015.  Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Surrey and England cricketer Adam Hollioake lifts a set of dumbbells at The Oval cricket ground in London on September 3, 2003 to promote his forthcoming 2,000 mile trip from Edinburgh to Tangiers. [The trip is due to begin on October 3, 2003 where he will walk, sail and cycle to raise five million pounds ($7,842,000 ) for the Ben Hollioke Memorial Fund which is aiming to build a centre for the CHASE Children's Hospice Service. Adam's brother Ben, a young England and Surrey cricketer who at the age of 19 wa

Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai.  Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Eleven of the Tamil refugees at Dubai International Airport before flying to the US last month. They were among a group of 46 Sri Lankan refugees, who were resettled in the US with the help of UNHCR. (Photo-Courtesy Red Crescent Authority.) FOR PREETI KANNAN STORY

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland.  Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.  In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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