Technology THE MICROPAYMENTS REPORT: Problems and solutions for low-value payments 4 days ago by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 BI Intelligence Since Apple launched the iTunes Store and began selling songs for 99 cents each, media bigwigs have been advocating for an “iTunes for news” model to help ease digital media companies’ transition from print…
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James Comey declines offer to testify to the Senate Intelligence Committee
Technology James Comey declines offer to testify to the Senate Intelligence Committee 4 days ago by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 Andrew Burton/Getty Images WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senator Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said on Friday that fired FBI Director James Comey had turned down an invitation to talk to…
Now we know what caused Europe's Mars lander to crash
Technology Now we know what caused Europe’s Mars lander to crash November 24, 2016 by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 The European Space Agency (ESA) finally has a better idea of what caused its ill-fated Mars lander to crash-land on the Red Planet in October. It looks like the Schiaparelli lander — part of the…
Dude wrestles 16-foot python with his bare hands, because Florida
Technology Dude wrestles 16-foot python with his bare hands, because Florida 4 days ago by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 When you think of Florida wildlife, you probably think of alligators. Well, the sunshine state also has 16-foot pythons creeping around, NBD. While Florida is well, Florida, the invasion of Burmese pythons in the Everglades…
UAE moves online: Internet transactions top $10bn and set to nearly triple by Expo 2020
Business World UAE moves online: Internet transactions top $10bn and set to nearly triple by Expo 2020 May 31, 2016 by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 More than US$10 billion was spent in the UAE over the internet last year with online transactions expected to nearly triple during the next four years. However, the region…
UAE gamers voice anger as Discord chat app blocked by Etisalat
Technology UAE gamers voice anger as Discord chat app blocked by Etisalat 1 month ago by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 ABU DHABI // Etisalat has blocked the popular voice over internet programme Discord yesterday to the frustration of thousands of video gamers. Players across the country took to Twitter using #discordban to voice their…
THE MICROPAYMENTS REPORT: Problems and solutions for low-value payments
Technology THE MICROPAYMENTS REPORT: Problems and solutions for low-value payments January 12, 2017 by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 BI Intelligence Since Apple launched the iTunes Store and began selling songs for 99 cents each, media bigwigs have been advocating for an “iTunes for news” model to help ease digital media companies’ transition from print…
Fitbit Fixes Charge 2 Bugs, but Is the Brand Hurt?
Finance Fitbit Fixes Charge 2 Bugs, but Is the Brand Hurt? October 24, 2016 by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) recently admitted that its new Charge 2 fitness tracker has software bugs which caused inaccurate distance tracking. Several early reviews of the device noted that the distances recorded by the Charge 2…
Six things to do in Qatar this weekend (Feb. 22 – 25)
News Six things to do in Qatar this weekend (Feb. 22 – 25) 2 months ago by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 Reem Saad / Doha News Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2017 Reem Saad / Doha News From gawking at expensive jewelry to greeting some sheep at the Halal Festival to cheering on your favorite…
Sleeping intern gets Photoshopped into a meme by coworkers
Technology Sleeping intern gets Photoshopped into a meme by coworkers 2 months ago by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 The sofas over at iris Worldwide are super comfy. Last May, an intern at iris’ Atlanta office sat down on one of those cozy couches, and soon fell asleep. Working with creatives has its fair share…
The Airbnb engineer who negotiated a $250,000 starting salary shares his tips on how to land a job interview
Business World The Airbnb engineer who negotiated a $250,000 starting salary shares his tips on how to land a job interview May 18, 2016 by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 haseeb qureshi Haseeb Qureshi is an Airbnb engineer who drew a lot of attention last month for his blog post that explained how he negotiated…
Report: To woo tourists, GCC should offer its own ’Schengen’ visa
Business World Report: To woo tourists, GCC should offer its own ’Schengen’ visa 1 week ago by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 Qatar Museums Photo for illustrative purposes only. Qatar Museums As Gulf countries including Qatar try to increase their visitor numbers in the coming years, they’d do well to look east, toward India and…
Qatar moms launch an online souq to help autistic kids
Business World Qatar moms launch an online souq to help autistic kids 1 month ago by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 Sensory Souk Alison Saraf (left) and Raana Smith (right) Sensory Souk Alison Saraf and Raana Smith are two moms on a mission. The long-term expats are both parents of boys with autism and Sensory Processing…
Contemporary Design and Craft Market returns to World Art Dubai
Entertainment, News Contemporary Design and Craft Market returns to World Art Dubai 1 week ago by inbusiness 0 2 0 0 Art fans can soak up The Ripe Market’s unique selection of lifestyle gifts, arts, crafts, furniture and more at Dubai’s most accessible and affordable art fair Art fans making a…
More than 2.5 million UAE consumers affected by cybercrime in 2016
Technology More than 2.5 million UAE consumers affected by cybercrime in 2016 November 22, 2016 by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 Tamim Taufiq, Norton Middle East Norton by Symantec has released the findings from its annual Norton Cyber Security Insights Report, revealing 2.53 million consumers in the UAE have been victims of online crime in…
A lightning strike at LaGuardia Airport just disrupted dozens of flights
News A lightning strike at LaGuardia Airport just disrupted dozens of flights 2 months ago by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 Screen shot via weweme123/YouTube Dozens of flights were delayed and many were canceled after a lightning strike briefly shut down a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday, officials said. The Port Authority…
Depression rates for teen girls spikes in an age of cyber bullying
Health & Fitness Depression rates for teen girls spikes in an age of cyber bullying November 14, 2016 by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 Depression is rising among young adults and adolescents in the U.S., with teenage girls in particular growing more depressed than boys, researchers found. At the same time, mental health care isn’t…
TAG Heuer kicks off its collaboration with Dubai Tourism with a special edition watch
Lifestyle & Luxury TAG Heuer kicks off its collaboration with Dubai Tourism with a special edition watch 4 days ago by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 In the ultimate tribute to Dubai, TAG Heuer announced the launch of a unique timepiece it has designed in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Tourism & Marketing…
Coach's Strategic Endeavors Bode Well: Should You Hold?
Finance Coach’s Strategic Endeavors Bode Well: Should You Hold? November 21, 2016 by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 A prudent investment decision involves buying or holding stocks that offer solid prospects and have enough potential for growth. Here we have discussed one such stock, Coach, Inc. COH with an expected long-term earnings per share growth…
Snapchat is quietly making updates that Facebook advertisers like
Technology Snapchat is quietly making updates that Facebook advertisers like January 11, 2017 by inbusiness 0 0 0 0 Snapchat’s ad business is growing up, and it’s beginning to look a lot like Facebook’s. Snap is testing two features this month in Snap Ads — the video ads that are inserted between Stories or on…