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EQUITATIVA LOOKING AT DEPLOYING OVER 200 MILLION AED IN REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS FOR EMIRATES REIT
Equitativa (Dubai) Limited (“Equitativa”), the largest REIT manager in the GCC and manager of Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC (“Emirates REIT” or the “REIT”), today said that it is looking at investing up to AED 200 million in new real estate acquisitions in several sectors for Emirates REIT by early next year. The announcement comes […]

Canon strengthens the EOS line up with a new mirrorless and DSLR, delivering high-speed shooting and incredible resolution
Canon Middle East today announces the launch of two high-speed, high resolution cameras – one DSLR and one mirrorless – designed to take enthusiast photographers to the next skill level. Canon has a camera to suit any user – EOS 90D is a fast and reliable DSLR, with a familiar, robust body perfect for sport […]

Saudi Arabia’s Users Gain Uninterrupted Music and Charging with Belkin Rockstar 3.5mm Audio + USB-C Charge Adapter
Releasing as part of the Rockstar Family of products, Belkin’s all-new Rockstar 3.5mm Audio + USB-CTM Charge Adapter is perfect for Saudi Arabia users who need to recharge their smartphone and gain uninterrupted access to their favorite music or movies, or GPS directions. Designed for smartphones sporting a USB-C port, the compact adapter features […]

NetApp Provides Faster, More Efficient Solution for Analytics and HPC Applications
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), the data authority for hybrid cloud, today announced the NetApp® EF600 storage array.The EF600 is an end-to-end NVMe midrange array that accelerates access to data and empowers companies to rapidly develop new insights for performance-sensitive workloads. Organizations are looking for ways to improve the speed and responsiveness of the applications that […]

du Concludes 2019 Summer Training Programme
du, from Emirates Integrated Company (EITC), has recently concluded the 2019 Summer Training Programme, as part of its commitment towards developing and nurturing current and future generations of the UAE, and supporting the vision of the country’s wise leadership in equipping and empowering the future leaders of the private sector. 2019 is the first year […]
Gartner Says Global Smartphone Sales Continued to Decline in Second Quarter of 2019
Global sales of smartphones to end users declined 1.7% in the second quarter of 2019, totaling 368 million units, according to Gartner, Inc. “Demand for high-end smartphones has slowed at a greater rate than demand for midrange and low-end smartphones,” said Anshul Gupta, senior research director at Gartner. “To try to boost smartphone replacements, […]

OPPO Appoints New Leaders of Global Sales and Global Marketing to Drive Worldwide Market Integration
OPPO has announced the establishment of its new Global Sales and Global Marketing Business Units to drive the company’s integrated development in global markets and provide consumers around the world with quality smart products and services in the era of intelligent connectivity. Effective from today, Alen Wu, previously Vice President and President of International Business, […]

HONOR brings to you a range of must have back to school essentials
HONOR has observed that taking snapshots and selfies had become a part of the daily lives of millennials and Generation Z. In order to meet their needs, HONOR, the leading smartphone e-brand brings to you a range of smartphones with superior camera capabilities that excel in different scenarios, phenomenal design and powerhouse features that will […]

Worley and AVEVA to Deliver First Cloud-Based Enterprise Resource Management Solution Optimized for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Market
AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, today announced that Worley has selected AVEVA’s Enterprise Resource Management solution as its preferred materials management platform. The partnership combines Worley’s Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) knowledge with AVEVA’s industrial software expertise to deliver the first cloud-based Enterprise Resource Management solution optimized for the EPC market. […]

Here is why the HUAWEI P30 Pro is still the flagship champion: Powerful hardware, stunning design and user-centric features
Smartphone manufacturers today have started to focus their efforts on premium devices. This segment in the industry features devices that house the best of the current technology. Meanwhile, Huawei has taken this up a notch by launching devices that pack powerful hardware, stunning design, and user-centric features, all for a premium user experience never seen […]

IGI Reports Rising GWP and Growth in Key Lines of Business in Half-Year 2019 Results
International General Insurance Holdings Limited today reported earnings for the first half of 2019. IGI reported a net profit of $13.75 million for the first six months of 2019, compared to $11.02 million last year, and a 12.2% rise in gross written premiums from $165.87 million in June 2018 to $186.12 million in June 2019. […]

Hong Kong Trade Fairs in Fall 2019 Strengthening bilateral trade between Hong Kong and the UAE
Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations on a range of products and services over the years. Adding to the Hong Kong’s business advantages, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) gathers the latest market intelligence and form partnerships to develop business for corporations. The HKTDC organises more than […]

Apiso and Sabre partner to power virtual travel payments in the Middle East
Apiso and Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, announced today a long-term partnership to increase virtual payments adoption in the travel industry across the Middle East region. The partnership, and resulting technical integration between Apiso and Sabre, will promote Apiso’s unique product offering as the preferred payment […]

Inspire creativity and find your artistic passion with Canon’s new line-up of PIXMA TS Series home printers
Canon Middle East announces the launch of four compact printers – the Canon PIXMA TS8340, Canon PIXMA TS6340, Canon PIXMA TS5340 and Canon PIXMA TS3340, specially built for the modern-day connected home. Each new printer provides limitless opportunities for families and students to develop their creativity – from printing and personalising pictures to unlocking a […]

Huawei Launches a photography workshop for photography enthusiasts
Huawei launched a workshop with the collaboration of Qumra where the photography enthusiasts and lovers attended to listen to some professional photographers’ experiences with the P30 Pro camera. This comes in line with Huawei’s ongoing efforts to bring their smartphones ever closer to the consumer and as part of “Travel with Huawei” Campaign, and in […]

Turkish Airlines added Mexico City and Cancún, important cities of Americas to its flight network.
Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries that any other airline, continues to enhance its flight network. Flag carrier has launched scheduled flights to Mexico City, the second biggest city of Latin America and capital of Mexico along with Cancún, one of the favorite holiday centers of Central America. The flights to Mexico […]

HP’s Powerful Gaming Line-up Now Available in KSA
Making its regional debut, HP Inc. showcased a powerful line-up of its latest OMEN and Pavilion Gaming innovations, raising the bar for high performance gaming. Invited to a hands-on experience of the company’s full range of gaming products, gamers, influencers and partners gathered at a warehouse in Al Quoz in Dubai, UAE. Speaking about […]
Gartner Identifies the Top 10 Wireless Technology Trends for 2019
Wireless technology plays a key role in today’s communications, and new forms of it will become central to emerging technologies including robots, drones, self-driving vehicles and new medical devices over the next five years. Gartner, Inc. has identified the top 10 wireless technology trends for enterprise architecture (EA) and technology innovation leaders. “Business and […]

Say goodbye to shaky videos with the best in OIS technology on the HONOR 20 PRO
HONOR, the leading smartphone brand, has recently announced the launch of its long-awaited HONOR 20 PRO in the Middle East. This is the first time in the history of the brand to introduce a flagship device that comes equipped with a Sony IMX586 48MP AI Quad Camera and industry-largest f/1.4 wide aperture. The HONOR […]

GEMS Education and Hassana complete acquisition of Ma’arif, Saudi Arabia’s largest private school group
GEMS Education KSA, a joint venture company owned by the General Organisation for Social Insurance (“GOSI”) and GEMS Education, completed the acquisition of Ma’arif Education and Training Company (“Ma’arif”). Ma’arif private schools, established in 1391H / 1971 in Saudi Arabia, have more than 40 years of experience in school management, with more than 13 campuses […]

OPPO announces partnership with Jarir Bookstore, expanding Saudi presence
OPPO, the leading global smartphone brand, is taking its commitment to the Saudi market one step further following the announcement of a new partnership with major retailer, Jarir Bookstore, a market leader in the Middle East for consumer IT products, electronics, office supplies, and books. From August 2019, all OPPO latest smartphones including the […]

Excellently designed Brand Communication: GROHE wins the distinction of “Red Dot: Brand of the Year”
The jury for the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2019 is full of enthusiasm. The international experts have bestowed the distinction “Red Dot: Brand of the Year” on the global sanitary brand GROHE. It is awarded to the best brand in an industry. Over several days, the experts scrutinised, discussed and assessed a […]
