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April 21st, 2026 - 07:38 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Who is John Ternus? Apple's new CEO

ALBAWABA - After Tim Cook's resignation, Apple on Monday named John Ternus as its new CEO, as the American company is ready for a huge shift ‌powered by artificial intelligence (AI). During the past period, speculations continued to emerge that Tim Cook could step down from being Apple's CEO, and that Ternus is the best choice for leading the iPhone maker. It is worth noting that Apple will release its ...

The collaboration of the three companies underscores their strong commitment to support Saudi Arabia’s localization strategies to diversify the Kingdom’s economy and enable the growth of a viable employment sector.

September 26th, 2013 - 10:10 GMT

Here comes the trend: Saudi firms opens up all-females business centres

"We have pretty much the same strategy for the next financial year as this year. It's going to be a diversified structure," Brian Jeffery, senior vice president for corporate treasury at Emirates said in an interview.

September 26th, 2013 - 09:20 GMT

How Emirates Airlines plans to finance its $4.5 billion new aircrafts bill

According to the ITF, a standard hiring contract for thousands of the airline’s female workers reads: “You are required to obtain prior permission from the company, in case you wish to change your marital status and get married.

September 26th, 2013 - 08:26 GMT

No going into labour with Qatar Airways: Hostesses must ask permission before marrying

The agreements were signed during His Majesty King Hamad's visit to the Asian country.

September 26th, 2013 - 08:09 GMT

Top-notch Bahraini firms sign deals with China

Gross sports spending totaled GBP 630m, 29 per cent up on the equivalent 2012 figure of GBP 490m and GBP 130m more than the previous record of GBP 500m set in 2008.

September 25th, 2013 - 01:00 GMT

A worthy investment? Middle East spending more on football

Prince Fahd said that some 65 million domestic and foreign passengers use the Kingdom’s air traffic sector in a year (Pictured: Riyadh's King Khaled International Airport).

September 25th, 2013 - 11:23 GMT

How bad is Saudi Arabia's airport staff? time to find out

On its current trajectory, the airport is well on track to displace Heathrow as the world’s second busiest airport

September 25th, 2013 - 11:06 GMT

Dubai's airport about to outdo Heathrow

The debt comprises $10 billion from the UAE Central Bank, which is due to mature in February 2014 and $5 billion each from two state-owned banks in Abu Dhabi — National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Al Hilal Bank — maturing in November 2014.

September 25th, 2013 - 09:44 GMT

Dubai can take care of itself and won't be seeking more 'favors' from Abu Dhabi

Shale oil production reached about 2 million barrels a day last year, pushing overall US output to 6.4 million barrels of oil per day, the most in 15 years and 32 per cent above the level five years ago.

September 25th, 2013 - 08:56 GMT

A new oil market is in the making, thanks to the US shale boom

"For example, if you are dressed in a formal suit, you will get a kilogram (kg) of tomatoes for LE5, but if you send your doorman in his robe to buy some, he will get it for LE3.5 or LE3," Diab added.

September 25th, 2013 - 07:26 GMT

Egypt's new government to extend its control over fruits and vegetables

The UAE is among those economies most rapidly moving away from being predominantly cash-based society.

September 24th, 2013 - 01:05 GMT

UAE not interested in cash

Mafraq Governorate's population has increased by 70 per cent since the crisis started, which created extra pressure on its infrastructure and services.

September 24th, 2013 - 12:59 GMT

Foreign aid does not cover 30% of Jordan's refugee bill- Majali