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Twitter triples Mena monthly active users, eyes further growth

Audio: Twitter's rapid expansion in the Middle East has continued since the events of the Arab Spring, which began over two years ago. Now with 200 million active monthly users, Shailesh Rao, Twitter's VP of International Operations, talks to Steven Bond about the sustained popularity of the microblogging platform - and speaks in broad terms about Twitter's strategy for continued expansion.

Previously:
* Twitter announces key advertising platform for Mena
* Steven Bond speaks to Rao about Twitter's Promoted Products (video)
* Advertising features to put Twitter back in the Middle East spotlight?

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Almarai to lauch second Saudi riyal-sukuk

Almarai to lauch second Saudi riyal-sukuk

The Saudi Stock Exchange's benchmark index Tasi closed 0.45% lower at 6,956.53 points. While Market bellwether SABIC added 0.27% to reach SR92....

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How Europe's banks can return to health

How Europe's banks can return to health

When the first bailouts of European banks occurred in 2008 the reaction of many banks and sovereign authorities was: It can't happen to us, our situation is different. But the bailouts have mounted...

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BlackBerry 10 users set to receive first update

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Satellite services expand to support the 'digital battlefield'

Satellite services expand to support the 'digital battlefield'

Following the UAE's purchase of unarmed Predator drones last week, the world's leader in mobile satellite services was in Dubai to outline the growing need for satellite support in the modern...

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Jordan inks shale oil distillation, oil exploration deals

Jordan inks shale oil distillation, oil exploration deals

The Jordanian government has announced the signing of two oil exploration contracts, Jordan Times has reported. The first concession deal was...

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World Bank funds best invested in desert power?

World Bank funds best invested in desert power?

Earlier this week, the World Bank published a report warning of the dramatic consequences of climate change and called on governments around the world to redirect the $1 trillion spent overall...

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Arabtec says Aabar not seeking to up stake

Arabtec says Aabar not seeking to up stake

Hasan Ismaik, the newly-appointed CEO of Arabtec Holding, has said Aabar Investments has no plans to raise its current 21% stake in the UAE's...

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Dubai's property sector forecast to see slower growth in 2013

Dubai's property sector forecast to see slower growth in 2013

Dubai's residential real estate sector will continue to experience an upturn over the next 12 months, but the pace of growth is likely to be slower as compared to last year, experts say.

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New hybrid cars to join Dubai taxi fleet

New hybrid cars to join Dubai taxi fleet

Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that the Dubai taxi fleet is to receive 20 new Toyota Camry hybrid cars, Gulf News has...

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Gulf carriers aim for bigger slice of Africa market

Gulf carriers aim for bigger slice of Africa market

GCC airlines are expanding their networks in the continent as they look to capitalise on Africa's growing economy and strategically important location.

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Saudi ad market represents 29% of region's market

Saudi ad market represents 29% of region's market

The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) has said the Saudi advertising market is estimated at nearly SR1.5bn and accounts for 29% of the...

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Advertising features to put Twitter back in the Middle East spotlight?

Advertising features to put Twitter back in the Middle East spotlight?

Companies in the Middle East can now promote their products/services on Twitter thanks to the micro blogging site's new range of promoted products. This step will 'surely' bring Twitter back under...

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