Mohamed Mosaed
VAT in the GCC: What does it mean for your business?
By Aaron White, Regional Director for Sage Middle East On 1 January 2018, value-added tax (VAT) will come into effect for the first time in the United Arab Emirates. Naturally, small businesses are concerned about the financial and operational impacts of VAT compliance, especially since they’re used to operating in a low-tax business environment. While […]
Meet the New Moto E4 Plus: Get More of a Good Thing
There’s no shortage of value-tier smartphones in today’s market. Many options include the common, expected features, and quality among these devices can differ. This often means you are left with few options that meet your standards and needs. Enter the new Moto E4 Plus. With a sharp look and major upgrades, they deliver the things […]
Huawei launches a Stylish New Series of MateBook Devices in the Kingdom
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia launched its new generation series of new MateBook products: MateBook X, MateBook E and MateBook D. The launch ceremony was held yesterday at the company’s headquarters in Riyadh to expand its diversified portfolio of advanced mobile devices. Do your work wherever you go Entrepreneurs increasingly need innovative technologies to help […]
Amazon and SOUQ.com announce completion of acquisition
Amazon (AMZN) and SOUQ.com confirm the official completion of the acquisition of SOUQ.com by Amazon. As the first step of integration, customers can now log on to SOUQ.com using their Amazon credentials. Joining the Amazon family enables SOUQ.com to continue to bring even more products and services to customers in the region and further expand […]
Fortinet Expands Technology Alliance with Microsoft to Deliver Cloud Security at Scale for Global Enterprise Customers
Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced an expanded technology alliance with Microsoft through its Fabric-Ready Partner Program and new integrations for cloud security services. Microsoft has joined the Fortinet Fabric-Ready Partner Program, further integrating Fortinet Security Fabric threat information, intrusion prevention, and management capabilities into Microsoft Azure Security Center […]
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Saudi Vision 2030 on the Agenda for Inaugural HR Tech Saudi Summit 2017
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution continues to transform the workplace with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation becoming increasingly prevalent across industries, Dubai-based B2B event specialist QnA International, has unveiled plans for a first-of-its-kind summit to discuss the unique challenges this will place on HR and IT departments in Saudi Arabia. Being the only event dedicated […]
Trend Micro Cements Commitment to Egyptian Market with Appointment of New Country Manager
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced today the appointment of Miss. Noura Hassan as the country manager for Trend Micro Egypt with immediate effect. Noura Hassan joins Trend Micro at a time when cybersecurity is a major concern for IT managers and decision-makers in Egypt. Noura Hassan […]
Ford Escape Brings Cutting-Edge Features to Notoriously Competitive Small SUV Segment, Helping Drivers Stay Connected, Comfortable, Safe and Stylish on the Road
One of Ford’s best-selling SUVs for a reason, the Escape’s popularity is born of its reputation for great fuel economy, versatility, and technology aimed at helping customers, and it stands proudly as an integral part of Ford’s SUV lineup.The new 2017 Ford Escape delivers an even more technologically advanced, refined and affordable sports utility vehicle […]
Lenovo Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016/17 Results
Lenovo Group today announced results for its fourth fiscal quarter and full-year ended March 31, 2017. In what was a year of significant transformation, Lenovo made good progress in implementing and executing its new “three-wave strategy,” designed to meet today’s critical business challenges while positioning the Company for continued long-term profitable growth. As part of […]
Sony Middle East & Africa to grow volume of business by 20% in 2017
Driving Sony MEA’s strategy, new managing director Taro Kimura will achieve this vision through new product launches and a refreshed business development strategy that will place the company and its business partners in a strong position to gain market share in the company’s focus categories, which are television, digital imaging and audio products. Sony MEA […]
CRA 2016 Market Assessment Reflects Maturity in Mobile Market, 1.25b of Investments & 1.7% GDP Contribution
As part of its mandate to monitor the markets in the State of Qatar, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has conducted an assessment of the telecommunications sector for FY 2016. The assessment shows that the sector contributed 1.7% to Qatar’s GDP (up from 1.3% in 2014) towards effective diversification of the economy. The telecommunications market […]
New Dimension Data research reveals that the digital dilemma in enterprises is deepening and organisations must choose a path between digital crisis or redemption
Organizations around the world are failing to implement effective digital strategies. As a result, their customer experience (CX) solutions are becoming disjointed, and digital is not displacing traditional phone interactions at the speed that their customers are demanding. That’s according to new research published today by Dimension Data in the 20th-anniversary edition of its ¹Global […]
Now on Twitter: 140 characters for replies
In efforts to allow people to express more with 140 characters, Twitter has introduced the Retweet and Quote Tweet function to enable people to share a reflective thought or easily Retweet a Tweet that went unnoticed. Following these updates now, when people reply to someone or a group, those @usernames won’t count toward the Tweet’s […]
World’s smartest to converge at the Future Cities Show
The inaugural edition of ‘Future Cities Show’ in Dubai, UAE, which will run from April 2nd – 4th, will oversee some of the world’s most influential smart tech innovators converge at the show to develop key strategies and strengthen collaborations. The event will be attended by experts from varied industries, including tech entrepreneurs, futurists and […]
Six Tips From Ford to Make Your Weekend SUV Getaway Extraordinary
Any extraordinary journey requires the right vehicle but driving off the beaten track without fully understanding how to approach different conditions can be intimidating – and even dangerous. So here are some tips to help you get the most out of your journey and take on the world with confidence. Feel the Sand Between Your… […]
Big on Imaging Power, the Compact 50x Super Zoom
Sony Middle East and Africa brings to the country the latest Cyber-shot™ HX350 high-zoom camera great for expansive landscapes to exotic wildlife and family portraits. With a mix of easy-to-use features and DSLR-inspired styling, the new Cyber-shot HX350 is best suited for discerning photographers graduating from smartphone snaps. Fitting beautifully in the hand, the HX350 […]
Thousands of people attend region’s first YouTube FanFest in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The city of Jeddah hosted on Friday the Arab world’s first YouTube FanFest at the King Abdullah Sports City where thousands of people flocked to see some of the region’s most influential YouTube creators.The day was divided into two shows, one just for females and another for families. More than 2,500 people attended the shows […]
Nissan Middle East revives its iconic Patrol Super Safari to tame the deserts of the region
Nissan today announced the rebirth of its legendary Patrol Super Safari in the Middle East, one of the most coveted off-road vehicles ever sold in the region. The Patrol Super Safari’s long standing heritage in the region has lasted with every passing generation, achieving iconic status among gulf nationals and expats alike. “The return of […]
Six Canon designs recognised with iF Design Awards
Middle East, 05 March 2017 – Canon, world leader in imaging solutions, announced today that six Canon designs were recognised by iF International Forum Design GmbH and received prestigious 2017 iF Design Awards. Winning products: iF Design Award 2017: iF Design Awards went to the EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera, the PowerShot G5 […]
For third consecutive year, Empower is awarded Dubai Chamber CSR Label
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has been awarded the Dubai Chamber CSR Label for the third consecutive year, in recognition of the company’s social initiatives which seek to raise social and environmental awareness among its employees, clients and the whole society. “Empower’s social commitment is inspired by […]
Nissan Conducts on-road Autonomous Vehicle Testing in Europe
As part of its commitment to creating a zero-emission, zero-fatality future for mobility, Nissan today showed to the media it’s real-world testing of next-generation autonomous drive prototype vehicles taking place in the east of London. This is the first time Nissan has demonstrated its latest autonomous drive technology on public roads in Europe. Nissan has […]
Saudi Small Businesses Set to Gain from On-the-Move Decision-Making
Saudi small businesses are set to grow their bottom when executives can make decisions on the move. By enabling employees to use their own or company-provided smartphones and tablets running business applications, Saudi small businesses can grow their contribution to GDP by 15 percent, from 20 percent to 35 percent by 2030, experts announced today […]