Nour Elotaiby
Saudi ICT Students Head to China for a Training Trip
In collaboration with the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), National Committee for Information Society (NCIS), and Huawei Tech Investment, Saudi Arabia began the third cycle of its global CSR program, ‘Seeds for the Future,’ in the Kingdom. The 17 top students’ departure ceremony taking part in the program’s latest iteration was held at the […]
Ford Becomes No. 2 Non-Premium Brand in J.D. Power’s 2017 Initial Quality Study; Ford’s Best Ranking in Report’s 31-Year History
Ford has jumped to No. 2 of all non-premium brands in J.D. Power’s 2017 Initial Quality Study – the brand’s best-ever ranking in the annual study now in its 31st year. The Ford brand improved to 86 problems per 100 vehicles from 102 in 2016. This improvement helped Ford tie for fourth among all brands from […]
Wadi – a year on since Series A funding
Wadi, the leading eCommerce site in KSA and UAE, marks its first anniversary since receiving $67m Series A funding. The online-oasis reports on key statistics, 100% year-on-year growth, what 2017 holds for the business being at the border of an operational break-even. Last year, Wadi was the largest Series A round among tech start-ups in […]
Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Launches Spare Parts Fast Delivery Initiative
Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co., the sole authorized dealer of Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, launched (Spare Parts Fast Delivery) initiative via Al Jazirah Agencies’ Spare Parts Department. This initiative aims to strengthen relationships with the company partners in service centers and spare parts stores. At the same time, the […]
Ford ‘Connecting People to Nature’ for World Environment Day, Launching 2017 Conservation and Environmental Grants with a Prize Pool of $100,000 Up for Grabs
In the spirit of reconnecting with nature for World Environment Day on June 5, Ford Motor Company today announced the launch of the 17th Conservation and Environmental Grants programme, with $100,000 being made available to the successful entries. Accepted from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Yemen, […]
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Nokia 3310 now available for purchase in KSA
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, can now announce that the much awaited Nokia 3310 will be available to buy at selected retailers. Unveiled earlier this year at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the phone combines superior craftsmanship, distinctive design and powerful entertainment features, giving you the ability to use your phone, your way. […]
LG COMMENCES GLOBAL ROLLOUT OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED, HIGHLY PRAISED G6 SMARTPHONE
Following the initial rollout in its home country of South Korea, LG Electronics (LG) announced the commencement of shipment of its highly praised LG G6 smartphone to international markets this week, including key countries in North America, Asia, Europe, Central and South Americas over the course of the next several weeks. Nearly 200 carriers and […]
GSMA Provides New Details for Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2017
The GSMA today offered new details for the 2017 GSMA Mobile World Congress Shanghai, which will be held 28 June – 1 July 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The GSMA provided several updates, including the first confirmed keynote speakers, the continued partnership with Shanghai Digital Information Festival at the SNIEC, and […]
SES Shapes the Inflight Connectivity Market
SES (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) delivers tailored service to the increasingly demanding requirements for inflight connectivity (IFC). The SES approach and the future of IFC are described in the new SES White Paper “Connected Planes, Smart Systems”. IFC providers rely on flexible and creative solutions to meet the dynamic demands of this market, and the SES […]
Panasonic to Establish US-based Division, Panasonic Media Entertainment Company
Panasonic Corporation today announced that Panasonic Corporation of North America has established a new sales division, Panasonic Media Entertainment Company, that will specialize in serving the needs of the sports and entertainment industries. Officially launching on April 1, the company will be based in Newark, New Jersey within the headquarters of Panasonic’s operations in North […]
Role of free zones in spotlight at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2017
In an effort to encourage international investments and enhance cooperation between countries, the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) which will take place in Dubai from 2nd- 4th April 2017 will discuss the role of free zones in shaping and promoting competitive economy. Spearheaded by leading experts of the industry, the discussion will focus on efforts of […]
Alharbi: The data revolution must be used to enhance the statistics sector
Based on its belief in the importance of the fruitful cooperation between the public and private sectors in the field of statistics, and on the ground of its concern with the advanced statistical methods and its role in updating the databases fifteen years ago, Eye of Riyadh participated in the first Gulf Statistical Forum which […]
Channel Optimization: The Secrets of Data-Driven Hoteliers
Sabre Hospitality Solutions has collaborated with Phocuswright on a new research report that evaluates channel optimization in the hospitality industry, identifying the critical elements of an effective, future-ready channel strategy that will maximize the ROI of both direct and indirect channels. This new report, “Channel Optimization in Hospitality: Secrets of Data-Driven Hoteliers,” will help hoteliers […]
Joint Trend Micro and INTERPOL Report Finds Significant Growth in West African Cybercrime
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, in collaboration with INTERPOL, today released research on cybercriminal activity in West Africa, “Cybercrime in West Africa: Poised for an Underground Economy,” as part of its ongoing Cybercriminal Underground Economy Series (CUES). Scams targeting individuals and businesses have grown exponentially since 2013. […]
HID Global Partners with Infineon Technologies (IFX) to Enhance Card Flexibility for e-ID/Smart Card Manufacturers
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced Infineon Technologies AG as a new partner supplying the chips for their ultra-thin Polycarbonate (PC) ePrelaminate inlay for electronic ID (e-ID) cards. The inlays are more than 30 percent thinner than alternatives freeing space for added security features. The offering uses patented HID DBond™ […]
Renault-Nissan Alliance delivers significant growth in 2016, extends electric vehicle sales record
The Renault-Nissan Alliance delivered significant growth in 2016, with global sales of 9.96 million vehicles. The car group also reinforced its leadership in zero-emission vehicles with cumulative sales of nearly 425,000 electric vehicles since the introduction of the Nissan LEAF in 2010, followed by the Renault ZOE. The Alliance sales figures include Mitsubishi Motors’ sales […]
NATO and FireEye Announce Cyber Information Sharing Agreement
FireEye the intelligence-led security company, and the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency today announced an Industry Partnership Agreement (IPA) for cybersecurity information sharing, which is another progressive step forward in strengthening NATO networks and systems and FireEye iSIGHT Intelligence. The agreement will foster timely information sharing on cyber threats discovered by FireEye and NATO, […]
Saudi Arabian Government to Address Cyber Security at the National Level
Saudi Arabia climbed 4 spots to become the 16th biggest economy in the world in 2016, fueled by their commitment to sustainable growth through economic diversification and technological transformation. However, with the widespread use of technology, the risk of cyber threats from hackers, insiders, organised criminals, and foreign governments, has reached new heights. Enhancing the […]
Taqnia Space selects Eutelsat to empower its HTS Aero Service over MENA, Mediterranean and Europe regions
Checking emails and social networks, streaming live content at 36,000 feet are poised to become reality at the end of this year for passengers connected to TAQNIA SPACE Aero services’ platform following an agreement between Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world’s leading satellite operators, and TAQNIA SPACE (TSC), owned by the […]
Etisalat offers Free Data, Minutes and Premium TV Channels to affected subscribers by Network Outage
Etisalat regrets the inconvenience caused to its customers on Friday, 27 January 2017, when some of its subscribers experienced service disruption. As a token of appreciation for its customers’ understanding, loyalty and long-standing support, Etisalat is offering 1GB of mobile data and 120 local free minutes for affected customers. Etisalat mobile customers who experienced service […]
Moody’s: Saudi Banks’ Rising Provisioning Charges Erode Profits
Last Thursday, the last Saudi domestic bank submitted its preliminary financial results for 2016 to the Saudi stock exchange. Saudi banks reported a 5.4% year-on-year decrease in net profits, mainly because of rising provisioning charges, a credit negative. The provisioning increase reflects asset quality challenges amid low oil prices. In line with 2016 results, we expect that Saudi […]
Digital technology and online shopping re-shaping UAE Retail Industry
Consumer sentiment and spending levels continue to rise despite the effect of falling oil prices on the regional economy, according to a recent survey conducted by Virtual Info Systems (VIS), organisers of the first Smart Stores Expo (SSE) happening at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi from 23rd-25th January 2017. The survey conducted over a period of six […]