Nour Elotaiby
CONSUMERS PRIORITISE HIGHER WI-FI PERFORMANCE OVER SPEED IN 2017
In 2017, consumers will increasingly prioritise higher performance over speed as a growing number of smart devices connect to Wi-Fi network in Middle East homes, predicts networking giant, Linksys. Data will be driven by people, but more so by the number of connected objects in the Internet of Things, estimated to be 50 billion by […]
Thomson Reuters Hosts 11th MENA Regulatory Summit 2017
Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of news and information for professional markets and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), will co-host the 11th MENA Regulatory Summit on February 5th & 6th in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Held under the patronage of the UAE Minister of Economy, H.E Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the summit […]
Anghami Wins the Arab Social Media Influencers Award For 2016
Anghami, the leading music streaming company in the MENA region, announced today that it has received the Arab Social Media Influencers Award for Arts, launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Around 40 social media influencers and organisations were awarded at the second edition of the Arab Social Media […]
Ooredoo Achieves Major 5G Breakthrough for Qatar National Day
Ooredoo has successfully conducted tests on one of the first-ever 5G trial systems, positioning Qatar as one of the only countries in the world – and the first in the GCC region – to achieve this incredible technical milestone. Thanks to an ongoing partnership with technology leaders Huawei and Nokia, Ooredoo has successfully demonstrated 5G […]
Sage ‘Advice Roadshow’ to discuss SMAC in Saudi Arabia
Sage, the market and technology leader for integrated accounting, payroll and payment systems, together with distribution partner Josor, will hold a luncheon discussion on the role of SMAC (social, mobile, analytics, and cloud) technologies in business innovation across Saudi Arabia. The events will take place in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar and will include a […]
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Empower goes green by implementing E-Bills
In line with Dubai Smart Vision and keeping up with the long-term ‘A Green Economy for Sustainable Development’ national initiative, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, will stop issuing printed paper bills for all its 65,000 customers as of this month (December 2016). “This step comes out from […]
Nissan adds Two More Trophies to its Cabinet during the second Arab Wheels Awards
The second annual Arab Wheels Awards, held this month at a prestigious ceremony in Dubai’s Meydan Hotel, has resulted in Nissan taking top honours in two categories: ‘Midsize Truck’ for the all-new Navara and ‘Large Sedan’ for the Maxima. “This award represents Nissan’s hard work and success in the Middle East, and is testament of […]
Thomson Reuters launch Venture Capital Report on Economic Development in GCC
Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading provider of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today released the findings of a Venture Capital (VC) Report on Economic Development in Bahrain. The report was launched at the World Islamic Banking Conference in Bahrain. The study covers recommendations from leading market experts and exclusive interviews with market practitioners. It […]
HTC DESIRE 10 LIFESTYLE AVAILABLE IN THE KSA
HTC, a pioneer in innovative smart technologies, has announced that the HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle, will be available to shoppers at all major electronic retailers and hypermarkets around the nation. The game-changing mid-range device that sets new standards in design and features can be purchased at a very compelling price point of SAR 999. Neeraj […]
Middle Eastern Mergers & Acquisitions reached US$37.4 billion during First 9 Months of 2016
Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today released the quarterly investment banking analysis for the Middle East region. According to estimates from Thomson Reuters / Freeman Consulting, Middle Eastern investment banking fees reached US$580.7 million during the first nine months of 2016, an 11% increase compared to fees recorded […]
GITEX Global Startup Movement Creates International Startup Partnerships
The GITEX Global Startup Movement has been bringing innovation and young entrepreneurs together this week. Two healthcare startups, Polish mobile application Dr. Barbara, and Pakistani 3D printed prosthetics startup Vicsous.co, met and shared ideas on technology that will mean healthier lives in both of their countries and throughout the world. Eleonora Burzyńska of Poland and […]
Panasonic Nurtures Young Minds at GITEX 2016
Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) hosted students from various universities in the UAE at GITEX 2016 with an aim to nurture young minds in the technology and engineering arena. Students pursuing engineering and computers science courses at American University in Sharjah, Zayed University, and Ajman University were given a tour of Panasonic’s innovative […]
Vice Mayor for Information Technology Affairs at Jeddah Municipality Highlights ICT innovations Role in Achieving 2030 Vision Targets
Held on the sidelines of the first day of the 36th GITEX Technology Week, Huawei First Middle East Innovation Day agenda included a panel discussion highlighted the role of ICT innovations in the fulfillment of national agendas in the region. Under the theme “Leading New ICT – Shape the Future”, industry leaders discussed the role of […]
Trend Micro Protects Personal Data and Priceless Files with Enhanced Security Software
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in security software, has today reaffirmed its commitment to providing security and peace-of-mind to its customers with the release of Trend Micro Security for 2017. The new range of software has expanded capabilities that safeguard users from ransomware, malicious threats, identity theft and new malware […]
Huawei Signs MoU with Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu for Smart Cities
On the sidelines of HRH Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman visit to China, Huawei Tech. Investment Saudi Arabia Co. LTD signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu. This agreement aims to support the Saudi Vision 2030 roadmap of transforming the Kingdom to be a pioneering and successful global […]
JAC’s Long-Awaited Four-Wheel Drive Pick-Up to Hit Middle East and African Markets Next Year
JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) is currently developing a new four-wheel-drive pick-up following the success of their Frison model in the international market. The Chinese automaker aims to repeat the success the Frison has achieved globally when it unveils its new model in Africa and the Middle East next year. Sales of the Frison were particularly […]
Saudi Arabia showing great interest in BYOD style of working,
Organisations in the MENA region are taking steps to embrace the ‘Office of the Future’ concept, revolutionising how their employees work and operate. This is evident in the Office Insights 2016 report released by Canon which states that 63% of organisations in the MENA region see value in the ability to print remotely from a […]
Panasonic Announces the Winners of their ‘YallaRio’ Campaign
Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) is pleased to announce the winners of its one-and-a-half-month #YallaRio Olympic promotion campaign that ended on 30 June. Marie Antonette Cubol and Rey John Paul – couple from the UAE, Hossam El Din Mahmoud Mohamed Aly from Oman, and Sami Hasen Mohmad Khader from Jordan are the lucky […]
Kantar Media_TView TV Measurement Endorsed By CESP
Global recognition for TView system, backed by leading UAE Media groups including National Media Council & TRA Jeddah; 27 July 2016: In response to growing demand for acceptable measurement standards within the regional media and advertising industries, independent media auditor Centre d’étude des supports de publicité (CESP) has audited the national TView People Meter-based Television […]
Sage makes business ‘as simple as sending a text’ with first-of-its-kind accounting bot
Sage, a market leader in cloud accounting software, today announced at Sage Summit 2016, the world’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs and business builders, its new messaging bot, Pegg TM. Revealed during CEO Stephen Kelly’s keynote speech at Sage Summit, Pegg acts as a smart assistant that allows users to track expenses and manage finances through […]
Software AG unveils plans to explore USD 420 billion Iranian economy
Software AG, an enterprise software developer, has revealed its strategic plans to venture into Iran to leverage its potential of becoming the fastest-growing IT sector in the Middle East region in the next five years. During its recent visit to the country, the team from Software AG signed a partnership agreement with two local partners, […]
From sunset to sunrise: Huawei captures the essence of Ramadan with #OneRamadan
If one picture is worth a thousand words, then one thousand pictures are worth an entire story. This Ramadan, Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) is following and capturing the journey of millions of Muslims across the region from sunset to sunrise all through the lens of the Huawei P9. The #OneRamadan stop-motion videos shot using […]