Nour Elotaiby

Yalla Group sees compounded growth with Huawei Mobile Services
KSA app developer notes spike in downloads and in-app revenue from HUAWEI AppGallery 23rd August 2021, KSA-based Yalla Group has reported record downloads and unprecedented in-app purchase revenue since it released its flagship gaming app Yalla Ludo on HUAWEI AppGallery in August 2020. Yalla Group Limited is a developer of social networking and entertainment platforms, from and for […]

Five reasons the vivo V21 is your best companion for a late-night drive
[August 23, 2021]: When people contemplate late-night drives, they think of no traffic, better weather, and starry nights. These are just a few reasons why everyone loves to do it. But what most don’t realize is one important item taken to accompany late-night drives. Yep, that’s right, their phone. A mobile phone is one of […]

Saudi Arabia maintains its global position in Nature Index 2021 Annual Tables, despite pandemic
•KSA – 29th in top 50 countries globally for the third year in a row •KSA – 1st in Arab World1 and 2nd in both Western Asia and MEA2 countries on this year index •KSA – 64% of the research output of the 17 Arab countries •KSA – in top 50 countries and first in […]

Saudi Arabia is becoming a gold mine for retailers
In 2017, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia approved 100% ownership of retail and wholesale ventures by foreigners. The regional retail industry has since witnessed steady year-over-year growth across multiple metrics – barring the short-lived disruption due to the pandemic. Today, with accelerated post-pandemic reopening and upbeat sentiment among shoppers; retailers in the Kingdom are gearing […]

Kaspersky’s advice against online bullies
In 2020, as countries around the world were forced into lockdown, the number of online gamers skyrocketed. In fact, by the end of March 2020, the number of both active users and concurrent users actively playing games on Steam (the most popular online gaming platform, community, and store) reached an all-time record. Consequently, in-game abuse and online […]

Spotify turns up the volume on Aljassmi ahead of his birthday!
Millennials in Jeddah listen to the most Aljassmi music across the country, and Bel Bont El3areedh is the most streamed song It’s Hussain Aljassmi’s Week! As we get closer to the birthday of one of the region’s best-selling artists and a voice millions connect with, Spotify has decided to look at how fans are streaming Aljassmi’s […]

Huawei, MCIT, and CITC conclude ‘Seeds for the Future’ program to develop Saudi ICT talent
Riyadh, KSA – August 19, 2021: In collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Huawei has concluded the Seeds for the Future program in Saudi Arabia. Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program supports the development of digital skills in the Kingdom. The virtual closing ceremony […]

Maximize Your Restaurant’s Ordering Revenue Through AI-Driven Insight with FineDine
FineDine offers AI-driven dine-in, pickup, delivery and kiosk solutions designed to empower you to maximize your restaurant’s ordering revenue. Trusted by top brands regionally and globally, FineDine partners with Nusr-Et, Marriott Group, Armani Hotels, Godiva, Clap DIFC, Brunch & Cake, White (Addmind Hospitality Group), Sheraton, Sofitel and Yamanote Atelier in the UAE. Dubai, UAE (18 […]

Cisco Talos identifies Ransomware as Nr 1 Security threat between April-June 2021
The Cisco Talos Incident Response (CTIR) team, backed by the world’s largest commercial threat intelligence organization, has released its quarterly Threat Assessment Report. Cisco Talos observed a variety of attacks, with ransomware being the quarter’s most dominant threat. According to CTIR, ransomware accounted for almost half of all incidents, and more than triple that of the […]

Pandemic spurs banks’ AI adoption for AML, SAS study shows
Amid a COVID-driven surge in fraud and financial crime, more than half of financial institutions have either already deployed AI in their anti-money laundering compliance processes or plan to imminently Dubai, United Arab Emirates (August 18, 2021) – A third of financial institutions are accelerating their AI and machine learning (ML) adoption for anti-money laundering (AML) […]

COOK WITH CONFIDENCE: LG INTRODUCES NEW COOKING INNOVATIONS IN KSA WITH AIR FRY AND KNOCK-ON INSTAVIEW TECHNOLOGY
The Latest Innovation from LG Makes Preparing Tasty Meals at Home Easy for All RIYADH, 18 AUGUST – Consumers have come to expect better integration of kitchen appliances as technology continues to innovate to create a more advanced culinary experience. The LG Electronics (LG) connected smart kitchen collection of ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers are working together […]

COMBAT SUMMER ALLERGIES WITH LG PURICARE
LG’s PuriCare Air Purifiers provide peace of by delivering clean air at home and on-the-go Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17 August 2021 –(AETOSWire) Residents across the GCC are increasingly looking for solutions to relieve summer allergies from pollutants outdoors. However, what they may not know is that the air indoors is two to five […]

Future Proof: Audi Saudi Arabia introduces the all-new Audi A3 and S3
The new futuristic generation of the successful A3 family is now being introduced in Saudi Arabia – with more style and presence than ever before Future Proof: The A3 Sedan is available in 3 distinctive lines providing a wide array of choices: Entry, advanced and S-line options are available with a 1.4 TFSI engine and […]

Malware attacks in Middle East are increasing, reaching 161 million in only 6 months
Kaspersky’s research highlights that malware is widespread across the Middle East, accounting for 161 million of attacks and growing by 17% when compared to last year’s figure – 138 million. The growth in each country in the region varies. Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Egypt have seen a large spike in malware attacks, increasing by 67%, 64%, 45%, […]

Continental Continues to Lead the Way in Future Mobility with Testing of Tyre Prototypes for E-Trucks
Dubai, August 16 2021: Electric drives are not only becoming increasingly attractive in the area of individual mobility but are also experiencing a dynamic development in demand in local public transport and freight transportation. Together with leading vehicle manufacturers and technology companies, Continental is working on tyre solutions for these special requirements. In particular, the premium […]

NEW SAUDI GAMING PODCAST “THE CODE” TO LAUNCH BY FINYAL MEDIA
Finyal Media launches first ever Arabic sci-fi podcast with “The Code”, a gaming series produced and created in Saudi Arabia The seven part season will launch from 18th August across all podcasting platforms Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16th August 2021: Finyal Media, a regional podcast network that focuses on storytelling podcasts across MENA, will be launching a brand new […]

Ultra-thin and Powerful Acer Swift X Notebook Launches in the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 15, 2021: The newest member of Acer’s popular line of Swift notebooks, the Swift X, has officially been launched across the Middle East. First announced during Acer’s global press conference in May 2021, the ultra-thin notebook takes power to the next level and boasts an AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processor[3] with “Zen 3” […]

Ford Recruits Robot Test Drivers to Help Ensure Vehicles are Ready to Face the Toughest Conditions
Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 15 August 2021 – Ford’s state-of-the-art Weather Factory has never been busier. Used to simulate a range of extreme conditions under one roof, it has enabled engineers to test vehicles in a way that is less impacted by travel limitations than real-world testing. But so realistic is the simulated conditions that even the […]

Canon Middle East Launches the Second Season of AKTASHIF to Empower the Next Generation of Creatives Across the Region
AKTASHIF will be a six months programme spread across four modules closing on January 31, 2022. The next generation of content creators are encouraged to discover their creative voice to build their dream career path. The programme is designed to help aspiring young creatives discover, start, pursue, and unleash their creative career. Dubai, UAE (August […]

Jawwy TV reveals selection of captivating titles for August 2021
Complementing its unmatched lineup of summer content offerings Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 15, 2021: Intigral, a leading provider of digital entertainment and sports in MENA, revealed a captivating selection of movies and series for release in August 2021 in continuation of its attractive summer content offerings curated to suit all viewing preferences. Leading the month’s […]

“Tayebat” electronic platform launched at Unaizah Dates Season
Unaizah: Tayebat Electronic Platform has officially kicked off its operations in conjunction with the launch of the Unaizah Dates Season 2021 under the slogan (Entrepreneurship and Online Shopping). The platform offers marketplace for buying and sales services through an electronic auction or at a predetermined price in addition to quality management services for dates producers […]

Kaspersky experts predict growing number of attacks on corporate networks using PrintNightmare vulnerability
Last week, researchers accidentally published a proof of concept (PoC) exploit for a critical Windows Print Spooler vulnerability, also known as PrintNightmare that allows users to gain access to corporate networks. While the patch for the vulnerability has been released, the vast majority of users have yet to download and install it. Even though the exploit was […]
