Wearable technology is expected to be one the dominating product lines on show at GITEX Shopper. Experts predict smart watches, glasses and fitness monitors to grow the market to AED 69 billion in retail revenue by 2018. Other trends include digital wallets, virtual reality technology and phablets as consumers look for multi-screen devices. GITEX Shopper starts today and continues until 10 October.
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Emirates, Etihad cancel New York flights as snowstorm hits eastern US
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Dubai Police block 232 drug websites, aid global arrests in drugs crackdown
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