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Ramadan customized content; Huawei Mobile Services bringing you a better digital life experience
After elaborate preparations, Huawei Mobile Services released customized content and special offers for its audience during the 2019 Ramadan. Most of its products are featuring exclusive offers and features that combine the living habits and religious beliefs of the people of the Middle East and North Africa, aiming to give its users the best convenient […]
du’s 5G Experience Goes Live This Ramadan
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is showcasing the future of 5G to guests and customers who visit the company’s Al Majlis at the Madinat Jumeirah throughout Ramadan. Demonstrating the differences between the 4G network and 5G connectivity through a live interaction, du is giving people the opportunity to interact with 5G technology and […]
Plead malware now uses compromised routers and likely man-in-the-middle attacks against ASUS Webstorage software
ESET researchers have recently discovered that the attackers behind Plead malware have been distributing it using compromised routers and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks against the legitimate ASUS WebStorage software. The new activity was detected by ESET in the territory of Taiwan, where Plead malware is most actively deployed. It was previously reported that Plead malware is […]
Digital clutter leaves businesses exposed – and employee fridges could explain why
Businesses across the world are struggling to secure their data due to employees not recognizing their responsibility for digital clutter; the proliferation of digital documents and files without thought for managing the security consequences. The global report “Sorting out digital clutter in business” from Kaspersky Lab[i] found a number of correlations between the creation of […]
Dubai’s Holiday Home Market Is Ahead of the Curve
(AETOSWire): The holiday home market is heating up in Dubai, with significant growth driven by the increasing influx of foreign and Arab tourists opting for the high level of service that the emirate provides in this sector. Despite the fact that it was launched by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) […]
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Procurement frauds ravage business in EMEA
Over 37% EMEA businesses suffer from travel and expenses fraud, new research from SAS reveals. Other types of financial crime and errors facing companies from the region include contract bid rigging (over 25%), duplicate invoicing (27%) and frauds committed by employees using company credit cards (22%). Even though frauds are a major issue, businesses struggle […]
Fin7 hacking group targets more than 130 companies after leaders’ arrest
Following the arrest in 2018 of a number of suspected leaders of the notorious Fin7/Carbanak cyber-gang, the group was believed to have disbanded. But Kaspersky Lab researchers have detected a number of new attacks by the same groups using GRIFFON malware. According to the company’s experts, Fin7 might have extended the number of groups operating […]
SADAFCO Receives Prestigious ‘Saudi Dates Mark’ Certification
In yet another recognition of the high quality standards maintained across its manufacturing facilities and products, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has received the iconic ‘Saudi Dates Mark’ certification from the National Center for Palm & Dates (NCPD). The certificate was received by Saud Al Badr, PR Manager of SADAFCO, at an event […]
For the third year in a row Huawei Collaborates in “Iftar” Campaign in Saudi Arabia
For the third year in a row Huawei encouraged charity work during the holy month of Ramadan, collaborating in an “Iftar” campaign run by the Social Responsibility Club at King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh which will distribute iftar meals at various traffic intersections in the kingdom. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the […]
BenQ introduces 32-inch 2560×1440 QHD Screen with 1800R Curvature for Immersive Gaming Experience
BenQ, leading global innovator of displays, announced its latest milestone in visual technology earning VESA DisplayHDR 400 and AMD FreeSync 2 certifications for the EX3203R entertainment monitor. BenQ EX3203R features dazzling HDR performance with stunning gaming capabilities, the curved 32” display delivers immersive viewing, 144Hz helps in ultra-smooth performance and the 90% DCI-P3 for HDR […]
AURAK is Wyoming Bound
(AETOSWire): The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) Department of International Programs and Partnerships (DIPP) hosted a two-day committee visit for a University of Wyoming (UW) delegation to speculate on the possibility of cultivating a student and faculty exchange program. The delegation consisted of two members, Dr. Michael V. Pishko, Dean, College of Engineering and […]
ArabClicks eyes 48m Internet users to boost e-commerce in Egypt
ArabClicks — a performance-based marketing platform that helps e-commerce companies connect and grow in the Middle East and North African (MENA) markets – has expanded its services to Egypt, which is home to the highest number of Internet users in the Arab World. Since its formal entry into the North African nation in May 2019, […]
How Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist Helps Keep Drivers Safe on Busy Streets and Motorways
Imagine inching along on a congested road, feeling like you need eight pairs of eyes to avoid unpredictable pedestrians, cyclists that silently sneak up and motorbikes that zip in, out and between lanes. This is a scene familiar to many countries in the Middle East and North Africa, where congestion is a real issue and […]
THE WORLD’S FIRST ARABIC SUPPORTED AI TVS BY LG ELECTRONICS
The 2019 TVs come with LG’s unique ThinQ AI platform which deploys a deep learning algorithm to allow a higher level of AI picture and sound quality. With the new algorithm, LG’s TVs analyze source content and recognize ambient conditions to deliver optimized content. The conversational voice recognition feature, which now comes in Arabic, makes […]
du Offers Seamless Telco Experience with UAE-First Linksys Training Initiative
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), customers are set to benefit from an enhanced telco experience, following the company increasing its efforts to equip frontline technicians and field engineers with best-in-class expertise. By undergoing training and retraining by global networking leader Linksys – the connected home division within newly merged Belkin International and Foxconn […]
Birst 7 Brings Centralized and Decentralized Analytics to the Enterprise
Birst, an Infor company and a leader in Cloud Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics for the Enterprise, has announced Birst 7, a major new software release that brings centralized and decentralized analytics to the enterprise, in a single platform. The new release empowers enterprises to deliver trusted, governed insights, across the organization, balancing freedom and control, […]
du Acknowledged as Best Managed Security Service Provider in the Middle East at Fortinet Partner Sync Conference
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has been acknowledged for its prominent efforts in the Middle Eastern cybersecurity space after being presented the Managed Security Service Provider, “Visionary of the Year” Award by Fortinet, a global leader in high performance cybersecurity solutions. Andy Ward, Senior Vice President ICT Products, du, said: “As businesses across […]
LG EMERGES AS BIG WINNER AT 2019 RED DOT DESIGN AWARDS
LG Electronics (LG) was again recognized for its strength in consumer and industrial design, earning an impressive 29 product design accolades at this year’s running of the Red Dot Award. LG’s impressive collection includes two Best of the Best honors for its LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R and LG SIGNATURE bottom-freezer refrigerator. The Red Dot […]
HUAWEI P30 and P30 Pro’s Dual-View Camera Mode Now Available in Saudi
With the recent introduction of EMUI 9.1 and its B153 version being rolled out gradually in Saudi Arabia few days ago, Huawei has given HUAWEI P30 and P30 Pro users access to one of the most exciting and innovative features offered in the smartphone camera space: dual-view camera mode. With this capability, users can […]
THE IDEAL EID GIFT OR PRESENT FOR NEW GRADUATES? THE BELKIN BOOSTUP POWERBANK WITH INCLUDED USB-C CABLE
Look no further for the ideal Eid or graduation gift for your friends or family members who have everything – the BOOST↑UPTM Power Bank 20K + included USB-C cable to charge all of their most important devices while on the road. Presented in sleek matte black, Belkin’s high capacity power bank is specifically designed […]
Blue Planet Prevents Up To 95 Percent of Network Outages with New Proactive Network Operations Solution
As networks become more complex and software-driven due to the rise of 5G, IoT, and cloud-based services, service providers have an urgent need to use more proactive methods for addressing service disruptions. To address this challenge, Blue Planet, a division of Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), is harnessing the power of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) […]
ITI Egypt and SAP Enable Egypt’s Young Professionals for Digital Careers
Supporting digital skills build and youth enablement, global technology company SAP celebrated the graduation of the latest cohorts of its Young Professional Program in Egypt. In 2019, three cohorts have graduated from the 2-3 month long program to become certified SAP Associate Consultants. SAP partnered with Information Technology Institute Egypt (ITI) on two of […]