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AI an important topic for 89% of Saudi Arabian executives, reveals new research
Saudi Arabian businesses have developed a strong appetite for AI and, though they are not easily swayed by hype, new research shows they are actively implementing data improvement initiatives to prepare for an AI-enabled future. In fact, 89% of companies indicate that AI is an important topic amongst their executive management. This is according to […]

Pantheon Development wins ‘Best Affordable Luxury Property” award by Arabian Business
Pantheon Development was honoured as the “Best Affordable Luxury Property” during the prestigious Arabian Business Real Estate Awards 2019 at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa on Sunday evening. Pantheon Development, a subsidiary of Pantheon Group, is an emerging brand in the affordable luxury segment within Dubai’s real estate market. The developer has completed […]
Aimed at launching wide prospects for collaboration between influencers, Arab publishers & regional and international e-commerce platforms
ArabClicks, Basma Media sign collaboration accord to establish largest Arab digital marketing network ArabClicks, the performance-based e-marketing platform, has signed a joint strategic cooperation agreement with Basma Media, the developer of OMNESMEDIA.com, to build effective relationships and foster business connections between publishers and social media influencers on the one hand, and various e-commerce platforms operating […]

Aimed at launching wide prospects for collaboration between influencers, Arab publishers & regional and international e-commerce platforms
ArabClicks, Basma Media sign collaboration accord to establish largest Arab digital marketing networkArabClicks, the performance-based e-marketing platform, has signed a joint strategic cooperation agreement with Basma Media, the developer of OMNESMEDIA.com, to build effective relationships and foster business connections between publishers and social media influencers on the one hand, and various e-commerce platforms operating in […]

UAE pharma market to top US$4.5 billion by 2021 says CPhI MEA
The importance of the regional pharmaceutical market will be discussed at the forthcoming global pharmaceutical event CPhI Middle East and Africa, when it returns to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 16-18 September 2019, as the UAE’s pharmaceutical market is expected to increase in value to US$4.5 billion by 2021. The event, which […]

du Introduces Apple Device Enrolment Program for UAE Business Customers
As an enabler of transformative solutions that empower the UAE’s enterprise communities, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has partnered with Apple to bring the Apple Device Enrolment Program (DEP) to customers across the UAE. This means that users now have access to automated wireless setup and automatic enrolment into the Enterprise Mobility Management […]
Sales release of the new ECdrive T2 system
Thermally separated automatic sliding doors Sales release of the new ECdrive T2 system GEZE have enhanced the “all-rounder” of the GEZE sliding door portfolio with new additional features. Even better, stronger, more efficient and more sustainable, the new ECdrive T2 door drive is now available. Its flexibility makes it even easier for our customers and […]

Sales release of the new ECdrive T2 system
Thermally separated automatic sliding doorsSales release of the new ECdrive T2 system GEZE have enhanced the “all-rounder” of the GEZE sliding door portfolio with new additional features. Even better, stronger, more efficient and more sustainable, the new ECdrive T2 door drive is now available. Its flexibility makes it even easier for our customers and partners […]

Börje Ekholm: Europe needs to act fast on 5G or lose out
Europe needs urgent and decisive action if it is to benefit from the competitive and innovative capabilities of 5G or it will lose out to the U.S., China, and other regions, Ericsson President and CEO, Börje Ekholm, has warned. In a keynote address – Europe and 5G: the need for speed – to an audience […]

Trend Micro Partners With Market Leading Security Awareness Vendors To Offer Comprehensive Free Training Content
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced partnerships with several leading cybersecurity training providers to help the Middle East and North Africa businesses to protect their employees from the latest cyber threats. To ensure regional customers have a wide variety of training styles and formats, Trend Micro […]

HUAWEI INCREASES ITS STANDING IN BrandZ rankings of the world’s most valuable brands
Ground-breaking Product Innovations, Device Sales And A Commitment to Developing Technology That Benefits Society Are Keys to Success Huawei has strengthened its position in a leading global brand index while also increasing its brand value. BrandZ’s annual Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study, published by WPP’s research arm Kantar, ranks Huawei 47th (up one […]

du first telco operator in the Middle East to launch 5G mobile devices
Next-generation connectivity is one step closer for du; from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), customers announced that the telco is the first to launch 5G-enabled devices in the UAE. Customers will also enjoy du’s 5G network without any additional charges to their existing postpaid plans. du has started selling the 5G-enabled ZTE Axon Pro 10 […]

Eksab Raises Seed Investment From 500 Startups and Is Poised To Become The Leading Daily Fantasy Sports Platform In The MENA Region
Eksab, the leading Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform in MENA and the GCC, announced a six-figure seed investment from 500 Startups as it looks to capitalize on the prestigious African Cup of Nations being hosted in Egypt for the first time in more than a decade. With the rise of regional footballers to the world […]

HONOR’s latest smartphones are perfect for capturing photographs in the low light
Night photography in general as well as clicking photographs in low light has been a challenge for smartphone users. This is where filters and effects come into play to improve the brightness and sharpness of the photographs. But who doesn’t love a perfect #NoFilter photograph especially clicked in the low light or the night time […]

Mimecast Report_Native Email Security Systems Open Doors to Vulnerabilities
Mimecast (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email and data security company, announced the availability of its latest quarterly Email Security Risk Assessment (ESRA), an aggregated report of tests that measure the efficacy of widely used email security systems. The report shows the need for the entire industry to continue to work toward a higher standard of […]

A-MAP Launches New Range of ASIMCO PLUS Batteries at Automechanika Dubai 2019
A-MAP (Al Muqarram Auto Spare Parts Trading) launches its latest range of European batteries, ASIMCO PLUS, at Automechanika 2019. With 17 shows in 16 countries, Automechanika is the world´s biggest B2B trade fair brand for the automotive aftermarket and service industry. It is a great place to discover product innovations and gain an understanding of […]

Stella Medlicott appointed Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing & Corporate Relations
Stella Medlicott is appointed Senior Vice President and Head of Group Function Marketing & Corporate Relations at Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), and a member of Ericsson’s Executive Team. Stella Medlicott currently holds the position as Vice President, Marketing & Communications and Government & Industry Relations within Ericsson’s Market Area Europe and Latin America. Börje Ekholm, President […]

HUAWEI MediaPads M5 lite and T5: Packed with an Incredible Roster of Features
Since the release of their first MediaPad, Huawei has been working tirelessly to provide consumer’s with top of the line tablet technology, to create a tablet that not only appeals to the personal and professional needs of adult consumer’s but protects and enables younger consumer’s as well. Now finally with the new HUAWEI MediaPad M5 […]

7 Characteristics of SMBs
Jonathan Wood, General Manager, Middle East and Africa at Infor, discusses the key characteristics of SMBs, and offers advice on how they can reach the next level. SMBs are defined by their number of employees and annual revenue. SMBs aren’t always the ten-person mom-and-pop shop on the corner. Common definitions classify companies with up to […]
Finance professionals in the Middle East must be aware of cyber security risks, as this continues to increase in the region
Not a day goes by without a breaking news story about data breaches or personal data theft from large organizations. Cyber-crime is one of the biggest risks to businesses to date and globally its estimated costs will reach $6trillion by 2021. ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has teamed up with Chartered Accountants Australia and […]

Finance professionals in the Middle East must be aware of cyber security risks, as this continues to increase in the region
Not a day goes by without a breaking news story about data breaches or personal data theft from large organizations. Cyber-crime is one of the biggest risks to businesses to date and globally its estimated costs will reach $6trillion by 2021. ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has teamed up with Chartered Accountants Australia and […]

We stand transparent in front of the world
Huawei’s cyber-security chief John Suffolk told MPs on Monday that the tech giant had never been asked by China or any other government to “do anything untoward”.Mr Suffolk said Huawei welcomed outsiders to analyse its products and detect engineering or coding flaws. “We stand naked in front of the world, but we would prefer to […]
