Middle East

Amazon acquires e-commerce platform Souq.com

Amazon executives did not disclose the value of the deal to which Goldman Sachs refer to as the "the biggest-ever technology M&A transaction in the Arab world."

Tech experts criticize electronic ban from cabins of some Middle Eastern, African flights to US

An airline official says that the electronic ban would affect some airlines flying into the US and would cover devices larger than a cell phone. This is due to a security concern regarding passengers boarding nonstop flights to the US from certain countries.

Oil prices marginally slip on glut, bleak outlook

The concerns about the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East faded out as oil price marginally eased after gaining for six sessions. Brent and the US crude oil futures were flat ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday.

Russia's military campaign in Syria propels oil prices

Russian president's military activity against Syria slightly raised the price of oil in the world market. According to some this is what he really wants and the bombing campaign in Syria is intended for the west-backed rebels seen as a threat to the Russian ally regime and Syrian President Bashar al- Assad.

Lufthansa invested €3 billion in premium economy service in the Middle East

Lufthansa, the German airline will offer premium economy service in its route in the Middle East. It will start on October 25. The airline plans to roll it out in all intercontinental destinations by this month.

Panasonic aims $2B revenues from smart phone biz

After its previous unsuccessful efforts in the smart phone business, Panasonic is making a comeback. It's planning to push sales volume by three times in next three years to reach $2-billion revenues target. Panasonic has decided to make India as its base for expanding in Africa, Middle East and South Asian markets.

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