SSICT News

EXPERIENCE A JOURNEY INTO SOUND WITH THE NEW BELKIN ROCKSTARTM HEADPHONES WITH LIGHTNING CONNECTOR
Music, podcast and audio book lovers in the UAE/KSA can now experience a journey into immersive sound with the launch of Belkin’s new ROCKSTARTM headphones with lightning connector. Made specifically for iPhone users, Belkin’s ROCKSTARTM headphones include noise-isolating features and a design that directs sound toward the user’s ear drum for superior listening capabilities. […]

All-New Kindle Oasis now on SOUQ.com
Today SOUQ.com announced the start of sales of the all-new Kindle Oasis. Now with a new colour adjustable front light, readers can customize the colour tone from warm to cool to lend a comfortable reading experience. Additional features include automatic adjustments to screen warmth according to sunrise and sunset, along with a waterproof design […]

Organizations continue to struggle with securing public cloud platform, according to research from Unit 42
The term “cloud” has been popular in the business lexicon since 2006 when Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). The latest Cloud Threat Report from Unit 42 shows that organizations continue to struggle with securing public cloud platforms some 13 years after the launch of EC2. The report highlights key insights […]

Canon Juniors Academy launches new photography workshop for kids
Canon Middle East is bringing in an exciting new photography summer camp to families in Dubai called Young Story Tellers Summer Program in partnership with Gulf Photo Plus. Sponsored by Canon Juniors Academy, the program includes a stunning special offer from Canon and has successfully kicked off in July. The workshops will take place at […]

HP Commits to Everything-as-a-Service, Growing Contractual Channels
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ), the global leader in printing, today unveiled its next wave of Office Printing innovations empowering partners with seamless integration into the modern workplace. “We continue to lead and innovate around products and solutions for our partners – no matter where they are in their journey with HP,” said Narayanan Venkataraman, Managing […]

Saudi Council of Engineers to collaborate with Huawei in training initiative
The Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) has signed an Agreement with Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, to provide training courses for ICT engineers in the Kingdom. The Agreement between SCE and Huawei was signed on today by the Secretary General of the SCE Eng. […]

A Unique White Pearl Color and a strong 128GB storage option. Could the latest member of the HUAWEI P30 series be your next smartphone?
Are you looking for a brand new smartphone, but confused by the plethora of devices to choose from? Well, if you need a smartphone that packs premium features, powerful hardware and stunning designs then the new 128GB edition of the HUAWEI P30 Pro Pearl White is the perfect choice. The latest member of the HUAWEI […]

UAE Leads Regional AI Market to USD 530 Million by 2022
The UAE’s recently-launched Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 is pioneering the Middle East and Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) market topping USD 530 billion by 2022, industry experts announced today. The UAE aims to use AI to enhance government performance and efficiency, especially in Education with personalized learning, Transportation with reduced crashes, Energy with enhanced facilities management, […]

“Formjacking” soars as hackers hit consumers at checkout
Online forms such as login pages and shopping baskets are increasingly hijacked by cybercriminals hunting for personal financial information (PFI), according to new research from F5 Labs. F5 Labs’ Application Report 2019 examined 760 breach reports and discovered that formjacking, which siphons data from the customer’s web browser to an attacker-controlled location, remains one of […]

Hytera Introduces New Multi-mode Advanced Radio to Promote Smart Private Networks
Following the multi-mode advanced radio PTC760 series launched in 2017, which integrate mission critical voice and broadband data and provide an innovative attempt for the broadband business of industry customers, Hytera recently launched a new multi-mode advanced radio PTC680, aimed at more stringent environment for critical tasks, with the primary goal of guaranteeing users’ mission […]

LG Launches World’s First Arabic Supported AI TVs in Saudi Arabia
LG Electronics Saudi Arabia launched the world’s first Arabic supported artificial intelligence (AI) TV line-up, at a grand ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh today. LG Saudi Arabia, distributor United NAGHI, major channels and media representatives attended the launch, witnessing firsthand LG’s cutting-edge technology. LG AI TV Line-up features premium revolutionary products […]

KEEP YOUR MOBILE COOL AND FULLY CHARGED ON THE ROAD WITH BELKIN’S BOOSTUP WIRELESS CHARGING VENT MOUNT
– To combat mobile device drain in the region’s hottest months, Belkin has introduced the BOOST↑UPTM Wireless Charging Vent Mount, an in-car solution that cools your device while keeping you fully powered. Securely mounted to your automobile’s air-conditioning vent, Belkin’s BOOST↑UPTM Wireless Charging Vent Mount ‘hugs’ your device in portrait or landscape mode, with adjustable […]

Sharjah Airport Receives Air Peace’s Inaugural Flight
Sharjah Airport recently received Air Peace’s inaugural flight from Lagos. The Nigerian airline’s first international airport outside Africa, Sharjah Airport offers the advantages of Sharjah’s geographic location and the level of service that the Airport provides to airlines and travellers. The fact that Air Peace chose Sharjah Airport underlines the importance of the growing travel […]

Ford Earns Most J.D. Power APEAL Awards, Sweeping Pickup Segments; Lincoln Navigator Earns Top Large Premium SUV
Ford Motor Company has earned five awards in the 2019 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study – the most awards of any company or brand. Ford trucks swept all three pickup segments, with wins for the all-new Ford Ranger in midsize, F-150 for the third consecutive year in large light-duty and […]

HUAWEI LEAPS 11 SPOTS ON 2019 FORTUNE 500 LIST
Continuing a multi-year track record of acceleration, Huawei has ranked 61st on the Fortune 500 list. This year’s ranking represents an 11 point jump from last year and an impressive 68 point leap from 2017. The Fortune 500 list ranks companies according to their revenue and profit, focusing on the size of the companies […]

EITC partners with wi-tribe Pakistan LDI (Private) Ltd to facilitate the development of a high capacity, low latency submarine cable system between Pakistan and the UAE
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is strengthening the UAE’s bilateral relations with Pakistan, as well as the country’s presence as a connectivity hub, with the announcement of its role in enabling a new ‘Orient Express’ submarine fiber optic cable between Pakistan and the UAE. As the partnering telecom operator for the landmark project […]
Vodafone goes live with Ericsson 5G technology in London
Partnership includes Ericsson Radio System installed base Ericsson Spectrum Sharing enables extended 5G coverage on existing LTE spectrum Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) 5G technology leadership was at the heart of Vodafone UK’s launch of 5G for consumer and business customers in London today – July 3. The spectacular cityscape views of London’s Sky Garden […]

Huawei Launches the HUAWEI P30 lite 48MP Edition in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Saudi Arabia today launched the upgraded HUAWEI P30 lite 48MP edition, following success HUAWEI P30 lite. Combining an exquisite design with Huawei’s innovations, Huawei’s smartphone is equipped with three rear cameras with support for ultra-wide angle photography and artificial intelligence (AI) features. Making high quality photography accessible, it enables young photography enthusiasts to capture […]

PUBG MOBILE introduces Gameplay Management system in 10 additional countries across Middle East
PUBG MOBILE has announced it will extend the reach of its ‘Gameplay Management’ system to an additional 10 countries in the Middle East in an effort to promote responsible gameplay and sustainable digital lifestyle behaviours of its large and growing fanbase in the region. The system was piloted across five Middle East nations earlier this […]
Gartner Survey Reveals Leading Organizations Expect to Double the Number of AI Projects In Place Within the Next Year
Organizations that are working with artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) have, on average, four AI/ML projects in place, according to a recent survey by Gartner, Inc. Of all respondents, 59% said that they have AI deployed today. The Gartner “AI and ML Development Strategies” study was conducted via an online survey in […]

Middle East economic confidence index dips in Q2 2019 finds latest economic research from ACCA and IMA
Volatile oil prices have dented economic confidence in the Middle East, according to the Q2 analysis from the latest Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants). The global poll of 1162 accountants shows that confidence remains above the record low reached at […]

Development Continues on Built Ford Tough All-Electric F-150; Watch Prototype Tow More Than 1 Million Pounds
As America’s truck leader, we prefer to let our actions speak louder than words. Watch as Linda Zhang, chief engineer of the Ford F-150, shows the capability of a prototype all-electric F-150 by towing 10 double-decker rail cars and 42 2019-model year F-150s, weighing more than 1 million pounds.1 Ford has confirmed it […]
