Nour Elotaiby
Kaspersky saves industrial business $1.7m, reveals independent study
Kaspersky has saved one of its clients $1.7 million – representing a 135% return on investment (ROI) – through using the Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Networks, according to a commissioned Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting. Following an interview with the client, an electricity provider with 400 substations, Forrester calculated the saving based on the benefits, […]
Ericsson ConsumerLab: 5G already changing smartphone use in Saudi Arabia
Largest 5G consumer study to date captures opinions equivalent to 1.3 billion consumers and 220 million 5G users globally In Saudi Arabia, early adopters of 5G are satisfied with the speed, and 60 percent want more innovative apps and services 5G users spend 3 hours more per week on live video streaming and 1.5 hours […]
Huawei and Viber Partnership Goes from Strength to Strength as AppGallery delivers on its promise
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia June 7th 2021: Huawei, one of the leading global technology company, announced it is expanding its long-term brand cooperation with Viber following a successful consumer response to the company’s international call and messaging app on AppGallery. The service, which has hundreds of millions users in 190 countries, was one of the first major […]
Cisco Study Reveals Top Cybersecurity Considerations for SMEs in 2021
Three Factors Highlighted as Crucial to Achieving Desired Security Outcomes: Enabling Business, Managing Risk and Operating Efficiently Riyadh, KSA, 7 June 2021 — Cisco has today published its 2021 SMB Security Outcomes Study, a derivative of Cisco’s flagship cybersecurity report, 2021 Security Outcomes Study, highlighting what SMB leaders are doing to thrive in today’s ever-evolving threat landscape, as […]
Real Estate Development Fund… The Harmony between Innovation and Communication
The last couple of years were fundamental for Real Estate Development Fund (REDF) to reinstate their new transformation system and showcase their achievements since the fund first announced the new system in 2017. Before 2017, REDF had many accumulated challenges to overcome. More than 500,000 citizens were on the waiting list to acquire their mortgage […]
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Ministry of Health confirms participation at Arab Health 2021
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6 June 2021: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has confirmed its participation at Arab Health 2021, the largest exhibition for the healthcare industry in the MENA region, which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 21-24 June under the theme ‘United by Business’. The Ministry will showcase […]
Prince Sultan University in Saudi Arabia Signs MoU, aims to become Gulf’s Regional VMware IT Academy
Regional academy plans to support Saudi Vision 2030 Local Content including the creation of jobs, and youth skills development. June 6, 2021, Saudi Arabia. VMware, Inc. (NYSE:VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan University (PSU), today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop plans to establish the first […]
KAUST Launches First Arabic Entrepreneurship Online Course on edX
Virtual course brings the expertise of the KAUST Entrepreneurship Center to the Arabic speaking world June 2, 2021 – Thuwal, Saudi Arabia: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) today opened registrations for its first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled “Entrepreneurship Adventures” scheduled to start on July 4. The gamified masterclass promises to be a breakthrough in […]
Finastra provides new insights into customers’ feelings towards their bank and financial goals
Research into ‘the journey to financial empowerment’ offers new insights into how people feel about their bank and their financial goals Customers crave three things in their financial relationships: knowledge, control and freedom Incumbent banks risk being relegated to a passive role Dubai, UAE, 2 June 2021: Finastra has released research around ‘the journey to financial […]
WEFOX CLOSES RECORD SERIES C FUNDING ROUND FOR INSURTECH
wefox closes record US$650 million series C funding round valuing the insurtech at US$3 billion (post-money valuation) Largest series C funding round for an insurtech globally Round was significantly oversubscribed Funding round was led by Target Global with participation from existing investors, including OMERS Ventures, G Squared, Merian, Horizons Ventures, Eurazeo, Mubadala Capital, Salesforce Ventures, […]
HP Inc. Completes Acquisition of HyperX
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 1, 2021 – HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the completion of its acquisition of HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company. The acquisition supports HP’s strategy to drive growth in its Personal Systems business, where gaming and peripherals are attractive segments. “We are delighted to officially welcome the incredible people […]
A Successful Technology Modernization Process for Businesses
New ERP and SaaS systems can spur changes in the operating model. By Dr. Houssem Jemili, Partner at Bain & Company Middle East Until recently, many companies saw technology modernization as a necessary evil, something to postpone as long as possible to avoid the disruption sure to accompany it. Today, more of them recognize that […]
Moro Hub becomes first and only managed services provider for Cisco AppDynamics in MEA region with a local data centre in the UAE
Dubai, UAE, 1 June 2021: Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has signed a Global Service Provider Agreement with Cisco AppDynamics. The partnership will provide Moro Hub with a unique opportunity to be the first and only Managed Services Provider for AppDynamics […]
Intact Financial Corporation completes acquisition of RSA Insurance Group plc
Consortium, made of Intact Financial Corporation and Tryg A/S, has purchased all shares in RSA Insurance Group plc, with acquisition valued at GBP 7.2bn Acquisition set to strengthen footprint and leadership position KSA, 01 June 2021: RSA Middle East announced that Intact Financial Corporation, leading Property & Casualty insurance company in North America, has successfully acquired […]
INDEX 2021 A Remarkable Reunion Day for the Design Community
Day 1 highlights from INDEX Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31 May 2021: INDEX, the long awaited international interior design trade show, opened its doors today to thousands of visitors, marking the first day for the industry’s professionals to reconnect in-person since 2019. Free seminars, product showcases, networking opportunities, and exceptional engaging experiences all took place on […]
iMaster NCE: The Art of Optical Automation
ByDr. Christopher Janz Obstacles to Optical Network Automation In talking about obstacles and impediments to optical network automation, I will focus very closely on issues specific to the optical network. To organize my points I will use the well-known, four-part functional architecture for automation loops: data, analysis, decision, and action. Data relevant to analysis is […]
Call for submissions for disruptive startups to join VISTA pitch competition at Dubai Airshow
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 31 May 2021: Dubai Airshow 2021, in partnership with Gothams, a leading accelerator that is helping to build the next generation of aerospace and defense startups has launched the VISTA pitch competition. The contest aims to support disruptive startups in shaping the future of the aerospace industry. Startups from all […]
Avaya Innovation Enables Free Medical Consultations Through MedicSetu, Easing Burden On Indian Healthcare Organizations
Avaya Spaces™ workstream collaboration app creates a virtual platform for remote care to battle COVID-19 surge May 30 2021 – In light of the current healthcare emergency facing India, Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, has joined hands with a group of non-profit organizations and doctors to rapidly improve COVID-19 […]
Emirati Students to Commence Online Internships with Leading Japanese Firms for the First Time
(Abu Dhabi, 30th May 2021) An online internship program coordinated by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) will see six students of Khalifa University (KU) intern at four of Japan’s most technologically advanced firms. The 8 week-long internship programs will commence from May 31, 2021, and will focus on technologies and specializations that include advanced agriculture, machine learning, and […]
Najm Racks Up Another Successful Social Initiative under its Program “Najm Al Kheer”
Riyadh, KSA, May 30, 2021: Consistent with its successful strategy and programs that earned it the “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Insurance Company” award from the globally-renowned Global Brands magazine, Najm for Insurance Services maintains its social responsibility efforts which are at the heart of its corporate principles and launches yet another set of initiatives as […]
New Study by Collinson’s Priority Pass Reveals Frequent Flyers Plan to Fly Six Times in the Next Year.
Is the Travel Industry Ready? Travellers who were frequent flyers before COVID-19 expect to take almost six flights in the next 12 months, underlining their desire to travel as soon as possible 78% attribute being vaccinated against COVID-19 as key to their confidence in the safety of air travel and 74% want a vaccine passport […]
SFD signs a $10 million export financing agreement with the National Bank of Iraq
Will support trade exchange and development projects in Iraq RIYADH, May 30, 2021…The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed an export financing agreement with the National Bank of Iraq, a subsidiary of the Capital Bank Group, to provide credit facilities worth $10 million to Iraqi importers who seek to import Saudi products and services. […]