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    Google is Saudi Arabia’s Most Influential Brand, According to Ipsos Survey

    Ipsos in KSA has announced the results of its “Most Influential Brands” survey, conducted for the first time in Saudi Arabia. The study measured consumer perceptions towards 120 leading National, Regional, and Global brands in terms of their influence on people, based on a comprehensive list of attributes. This survey is part of an annual […]

  • Enova Says Smart Facilities Management Enhances Saudi Arabia’s SAR 86 Billion Leisure and Hospitality Sector

    Ahead of the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) exhibition in Jeddah from 21-23 April 2019, Enova, the Middle East’s leading energy and facilities management specialist, reaffirms the importance of integrated Energy & Facilities Management services for the Kingdom’s nearly SAR 86 billion tourism and hospitality sector. Combined smart facilities management and sustainable energy efficiency solutions […]

  • Business travellers in the Saudi Arabia now want agent advice, digital solutions AND hybrid support, according to new research

    Tech savvy business travellers in Saudi Arabia now want agent advice, digital solutions and hybrid support delivered throughout their travel experience, according to Travelport’s Digital Business Traveller Research 2019. In the planning and booking phase, the study highlighted that over two thirds (77 per cent) of business travellers in Saudi Arabia feel recommendations from travel […]

  • Mustang World’s Best-selling Sports Coupe for 4th Straight Year; Ford Dials-Up Celebrations For Pony Car’s 55th Birthday

    As Ford Motor Company marks Mustang’s 55th birthday on National Mustang Day on April 17, enthusiasts everywhere are celebrating the world’s best-selling sports coupe for the fourth consecutive year.   From Australia to Peru, Mustang reigns as the best-selling sports coupe in the world for 2018, selling 113,066 , according to data from IHS Markit. […]

  • The first 5G roadshow is launched in the sixth forum of scientific societies

    On the sidelines of the Sixth Forum of Scientific Societies, Huawei’s first 5G & ICT Roadshow was officially inaugurated by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Riyadh. Huawei, a strategic partner of the Sixth Forum of Scientific Societies, will conduct the roadshow tour in the Kingdom connecting with local […]

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  • Kaspersky Lab uncovers critical vulnerability in Windows OS exploited by an unknown criminal group

    Kaspersky Lab’s automated technologies have detected a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. It was exploited by an unidentified criminal group in an attempt to gain full control over a targeted device. The attack was aimed at the core of the system – its kernel – through a backdoor constructed from an essential element of […]

  • Ford Ranger and F-150: Your Perfect Partners for Living True Truck Life

    With the arrival of spring in the Middle East, there are just a handful of weekends left to enjoy the great outdoors before the weather drives many off-road enthusiasts indoors.   For the hardy few equipped to brave the rising temperatures in the Middle East’s warmer months, the Ford Ranger and F-150 provide the kind […]

  • Huawei launched the HUAWEI P30 series, which device suits you best?

    So you’re in store for a new smartphone and have heard of the banging HUAWEI P30 Series and how powerful it is, but are wondering which of its three devices would suit your needs best? Here is everything you need to know about each one!   HUAWEI P30 Pro, a Super Camera Phone and a […]

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    SAS partners with NVIDIA on deep learning and computer vision

    – SAS today announced it is partnering with NVIDIA to help businesses bring artificial intelligence (AI) into their organizations. The companies are collaborating across machine learning, computer vision and natural language processing, with NVIDIA GPUs and CUDA-X AI acceleration libraries, to support the core elements of SAS’ AI offerings – leading to faster, more accurate […]

  • Audi at Auto Shanghai 2019

    Audi is starting the Auto Shanghai 2019 motor show with two world premieres and a whole series of national innovations. The brand is presenting the visionary Audi AI:ME concept car in the southern Chinese metropolis. In addition, two electric models will make their series debut in Shanghai: the Audi e-tron and the Q2L e-tron, which […]

  • Saudi Women On The Road To Vision 2030

    Over the last two years, Saudi Arabia has been going through a groundbreaking period of transformation that is focused on diversifying its oil-dependent economy, and that has improved the rights and mobility of the Kingdom’s women. To mark this milestone phase in the country’s history, lifestyle portal AboutHer has created The AboutHer Global Forum (AGF), a platform […]

  • HONOR Debuts in the Kingdom with a Shop-in-shop at Jarir Ahasa Showroom

    HONOR, the leading smartphone e-brand, debuts its retail presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of its first shop-in-shop at Jarir Ahasa Showroom in Riyadh. The opening presents youth in the Kingdom the opportunity to access HONOR’s robust portfolio of devices and accessories.   The shop-in-shop is designed to create a comprehensive retail experience optimizing […]

  • Canon Middle East demonstrates a complete end to end printing environment at Gulf Print and Pack 2019

    Canon Middle East joins Gulf Print and Pack 2019, the renowned print technology sourcing show for printers and Print Service Providers (PSPs), to showcase the company’s successful evolution over the last ten years, from introducing professional print services in 2009 to emerging as the market leader in the region in 2019. At the event, the […]

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    Huawei to drive discussion on 5G commercialization at SAMENA Leaders’ Summit

    Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, will host the ‘5G is ON’ forum as part of the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for Thursday 18th April 2019. Huawei will explore the 5G readiness of the region and engage in discussions exploring the large-scale deployment and commercialization of […]

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    Nissan KSA Honors Aftersales Partners During Annual Event

    In a recent event held in Jeddah, Nissan Saudi Arabia recognized the efforts of its aftersales parts wholesalers awarding the top performers with Nissan cars and other valuable prizes. Nissan genuine parts retailers from across the kingdom attended the event as well as representatives from Nissan Saudi Arabia and Nissan Petromin, the authorized dealer of […]

  • Turkeyol: The Volume of Trade Between the Middle East and Turkey Has Surpassed 40 Billion US Dollars

    –(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– The figures provided by e-commerce platform Turkeyol indicate that the volume of trade between the Middle Eastern countries and Turkey grew by 25% in the last decade to 42,913 million US Dollars. The largest growth of trade volume was recorded with Iraq with 141%, followed by Yemen with 105%, Jordan with 97% and […]

  • BEAT THE HEAT: LG KEEPS MEA COOL WITH ITS NEW RANGE OF AIR CONDITIONERS

    BEAT THE HEAT: LG KEEPS MEA COOL WITH ITS NEW RANGE OF AIR CONDITIONERS     The latest DUALCOOL air conditioners are designed with ultimate comfort in mind   LG Electronics (LG) impresses visitors at InnoFest MEA with its new Split Air and Floor Standing DUALCOOL air conditioners for 2019.   Featuring full-scale air purification, […]

  • Could someone be spying on you through your phone? Kaspersky Lab enables special mobile alert to protect people from stalkers

    Kaspersky Lab has upgraded its Kaspersky Internet Security for Android with Privacy Alert – a new feature that warns the users if their private information is being monitored via commercially available spyware. While this kind of software is deemed to be legal, the program’s presence is often both unwanted and unknown by the user affected. […]

  • Wiseasy Makes Inroads into Middle East, Introduces New Gen AI Service Terminal

    Beijing Wiseasy Technology Co., Ltd., China’s next generation business payment solution provider is delighted to announce the launch of WISEBOT3, a revolutionary AI service terminal with capabilities such as face recognition and voice interaction at the Wiseasy Global Symposium in Dubai.  With this device, Wiseasy is making its foray into the Middle East and will […]

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    Feature: SAS and Saudization

    Countries with sizeable populations are often tasked with converting their human resources, traditionally seen as a liability, into an asset. The key here is to convert as high a percentage of this population into socio-economically performing and contributing members of society. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has outlined exactly this principle in ‘Vision 2030’ – […]

  • Saudi Women On The Road To Vision 2030

    The First Saudi Global Forum in Washington D.C. USA highlights the significance of female participation in all aspects of Saudi society Over the last two years, Saudi Arabia has been going through a groundbreaking period of transformation that is focused on diversifying its oil-dependent economy, and that has improved the rights and mobility of the […]

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    High turnout for HUAWEI P30 pre-order in Saudi Arabia

    Overwhelming anticipation for HUAWEI P30 Series has resulted in its pre-orders recording high turnout. Much-anticipated demand for the series has contributed to its success before it reaches stores and has cemented the popularity of the P Series among users in Saudi Arabia, who seek first-hand experience of the phone’s superior features, namely the professional-grade photography […]