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Zoho launches Zoho One for startups in KSA
🙁 AETOSWire)– Zoho, a global provider of cloud-based business apps, launched Zoho One for Startups program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As part of this initiative, Zoho offered local startups complimentary access to Zoho One, the company’s flagship platform comprising 40+ products. The company also announced alliance with PayTabs, a Saudi-based company that will […]
Annual Investment Meeting underlines digital as a key sector for drawing FDI
Digital and software are seen as the key industries to attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs). In addition, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), education, health care and hi-tech industries, are other industries that will boost the growth of FDIs. In the UAE, these sectors along with other priority sectors will witness a 15-20 per cent increase […]
Stranger danger: a third of consumers would sell their private data to someone they don’t know
Reckless data sharing online for short-term gains leaves consumers exposed to more than they bargained for, according to new research from Kaspersky Lab[1]. Despite outrage and worry around high-profile data sharing scandals, including when Facebook gave Netflix and Spotify the ability to delete users’ private messages[2], over half of internet users (52%) feel that complete […]
LG prepares to show how AI will benefit homes in MEA
This Spring, LG will be showcasing its revolutionary ThinQ technology and the power of AI to an exclusive audience at InnoFest 2019. An annual event, InnoFest gives distribution and retail partners, as well as media the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with LG’s latest technologies. This year, LG is placing key focus on communicating the […]
Huawei Adds Active and Elegant Editions to HUAWEI Watch GT Line Up
Huawei Saudi Arabia will release two innovative versions of the HUAWEI WATCH GT the “Active Edition” and “Elegant Edition” in the coming few days. Both editions were recently launched in an exclusive launch event in Paris. HUAWEI WATCH GT was designed to deliver smartwatch capabilities while delivering amazing battery life. With over 1 million […]
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The Ford Ranger – Born to Work, Bred to Play. How Ford’s Mid-Sized Workhorse has Become the Ultimate Truck for an Active Lifestyle
One of the hottest global trends in the auto industry is the growing popularity of pickup trucks as lifestyle vehicles. In the U.S., several pickups are now the top-selling vehicles in the country’s luxury market and have become the vehicle of choice for celebrities. Once the tool of choice for people whose business required […]
Smart Dubai Office Endorses du’s Blockchain Platform as a Service (BPaaS)
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced that the Smart Dubai has endorsed the telco’s Blockchain Platform as a Service (BPaaS). Adding to a growing list of use cases, du is providing the platform, to facilitate The Dubai Blockchain Strategy by giving all government entities the freedom to build on a framework of […]
10 Firsts and 10 Bests from the Galaxy S10
With a reengineered dynamic display, a pro-grade camera and performance optimized for today’s needs, the Galaxy S10 line is the result of 10 years of smartphone innovations. The Galaxy S10 line is jam-packed with next-generation technology – both new and upgraded. The smartphone offers users the familiar premium Galaxy experience, while it breaks new […]
*Salesforce Empowers Service Agents with Einstein AI and Quip for Service*
Salesforce [NYSE: CRM], the global leader in CRM, announced new artificial intelligence and productivity solutions that empower customer service agents to focus more of their time on the human side of service — tasks that require social intelligence, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills. As customer service rapidly evolves from a reactive back-office function […]
Small and medium-sized businesses now have the ability to launch Arabic campaigns on Twitter through a new payment method
With an active small and medium-sized (SMB) advertiser base that has significantly grown since the start of the year, Twitter is launching its self-serve ads platform in MENA today for SMBs by offering a new payment method via credit cards, to more effectively reach their target audiences on Twitter in Arabic without the need for […]
Smart cities predicted to deliver more than USD 20 trillion in additional economic benefits by 2026
Findings of a report titled ‘Role of Smart Cities for Economic Development’ estimate that the smart city concept has the potential to boost the economic development of global cities by over 5 percent and deliver at least USD 20 trillion in additional economic benefits by 2026. The numbers were released as discussions on the economic […]
Huawei Brings the Super Camera Phones Huawei P30 series to the Middle East and Africa, Announces Optimized Snapchat experience for users in the region
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) unveiled the much-anticipated HUAWEI P30 Series to consumers in the Middle East and Africa region during a launch event that took place in Burj Park where the audience was treated a mesmerizing animation and lightshow projection on the Burj Khalifa. HUAWEI P30 Series are the company’s most advanced camera […]
6 reasons why the HUAWEI P30 Pro is the super camera phone we’ve all been waiting for
HUAWEI P30 series was revealed to the Middle East and Africa during a regional launch event at the Burj Park in Dubai. The series include three different devices: HUAWEI P30 Pro, HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Lite. While each phone embeds different features, the HUAWEI P30 Pro is dubbed the super camera phone that packs […]
Clients Can Expect Vehicle Ownership Experience the Lincoln Way as Middle East’s First Ever Standalone Dealership Opens Doors in the UAE
Clients looking for personalized experiences throughout their ownership cycle of a luxury vehicle are in for delight thanks to the first-ever Lincoln standalone 3S facility which just opened its doors in Dubai as part of the Al Tayer Motors network. Elena Ford, Ford Motor Company’s Chief Customer Experience Officer joined the UAE Ford and Lincoln […]
du Gifts Great Value & Unique Benefits with Huawei P30 Pre-Order
As part of its commitment to enriching the telco experience, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is delivering exclusive value to all customers who pre-order the next generation of Huawei’s flagship smartphone, the Huawei P30. Following the device’s global launch in Paris on March 26, du customers who sign up to own the Huawei […]
Dragons, zombies and superheroes: top TV show disguises used to spread malware
Cybercriminals are actively using new episodes of popular TV shows to distribute malware, research by Kaspersky Lab has found. Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and Arrow are the shows receiving the most attention from attackers. These and other findings are published in a new report, ‘Game of Threats: How cybercriminals use popular TV shows […]
Saudi Students Inspire Evolution of Darisni
The needs of students in Saudi Arabia have inspired Darisni, the region’s first smart-device platform that instantly connects students with qualified tutors, to revise its offering in order to better meet its users’ needs. This has resulted in the platform’s expansion, including new subjects, exclusive video content, mock tests, and more. There are more than […]
du Extends BabNoor Partnership with Flagship Projects for Three More Years
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Flagship Projects have announced they are extending their successful BabNoor app partnership for three more years, during a recent visit to Emirates Autism Centre in Abu Dhabi. As part of the renewal of their commitment to the UAE’s disabled communities, the companies have also enabled the app […]
Shoot, print and share selfies on the go with the Canon Zoemini S and Canon Zoemini C instant camera printers
Canon Middle East announces the release of two instant camera printers, the Canon Zoemini S and Canon Zoemini C. Building on the success of the original Canon Zoemini which launched in 2018, the new product range of all-in-one instant camera printers are the perfect pocket-sized companions for encouraging creativity with easy to print, peel-and-stick photos […]
TECNO Mobile Promotes Talent as Sponsor of the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup 2019 and To Send Al Ain Team to a Clinic Program with Manchester City Football Coaches
(AETOSWire): Global premier mobile phone brand, TECNO Mobile, participated as one of the main sponsors of the Manchester City Abu Dhabi Cup 2019 edition as part of its broader strategy to support and develop youth football in the region. This is the second time that TECNO Mobile, the official handset and tablet partner for Manchester […]
Huawei Releases its 2018 Annual Report: Bullish Growth in the Face of Adversity
Huawei released its 2018 Annual Report today. According to the report, the company maintained strong business growth in 2018. Its sales revenue rounded off at USD 106 billion, up 19.5% year-on-year; its net profit reached USD 8.7 billion, up 25.1% year-on-year. In 2018, Huawei invested USD 14.9 billion (14.1% of its sales revenue) in R&D, […]
MEA region projected to invest USD 2.30 billion in technologies enabling smart cities by 2021: report
Investments in technologies enabling smart cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to hit the USD 2.30-billion mark by 2021 as per the estimates of International Data Corporation. Given that large funding is needed to build smart cities, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are seen as the key force that will help accelerate […]