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Her Excellency Ohoud Shehail, Director General Ajman Digital Government visits EITC Idea Hub
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has showcased an array of transformative smart solutions to the Ajman Digital Government. H.E. Ohoud Shehail – Director General of Ajman Digital Government along with other representatives of the Ajman Digital Government were hosted at EITC’s Idea Hub and welcomed by Farid Faraidooni Deputy CEO – Enterprise Solutions […]
Winter Olympics’ 2026 bid to showcase thought leadership, technology and innovation
The eyes of the sporting world will be on Sweden in 2026 if Stockholm-Åre wins the right to host the 25th Winter Olympic Games and 14th Winter Paralympic Games. With technology and connectivity playing a bigger role than ever for participants and fans at major events, Ericsson is supporting the bid as it provides a […]
Nissan levels up into the world of Esports with FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming partnership
It is an automotive trick shot in the making. Nissan is entering the world of competitive Esports and video game streaming, partnering with two of the biggest teams in the space – FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming. Nissan is now the first automaker to partner with both FaZe Clan and OpTic Gaming. “For […]
HP Raises the Bar for Exciting and Secure Devices with Cutting Edge PC Innovations
Today at HP Reinvent, the company’s largest global partner event, HP Inc. unveiled a variety of bold new offerings – including a ground-breaking security service, a cutting-edge commercial virtual reality (VR) headset, and stunning consumer and commercial PCs – all designed to transform experiences across work and life. “As customers’ expectations for amazing technology […]
Ford F-150 is Best Performing Pickup Truck in IIHS Passenger-Side Safety Testing; Earns All Good Ratings
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released test results showing that among all light-duty crew cab pickups measured in small overlap front crash testing for both driver and passenger, the 2019 Ford F-150 is the only truck to earn its top-tier good rating in all categories. Among 11 pickups, F-150 is also on top […]
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LG KICKS OFF GLOBAL ROLLOUT OF 2019 TV LINEUP
LG Electronics (LG) announced today that its 2019 premium TV lineup featuring advanced OLED and NanoCell TVs will begin rolling out this week. This year, OLED models will make up 20 percent of the company’s high-end TV portfolio and with demand for OLED TVs expected to grow to 3.6 million units this year, 7 […]
UAE is the world’s top hot-spot for hundreds of startups followed by New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Germany, Japan and Sweden
Studies indicate that the UAE is the world’s top hot-spot for hundreds of startups followed by New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Germany, Japan and Sweden. It is observed that startups in the country are mainly involved in e-commerce, marketplaces, and infrastructure/software as a service, which account for 69 per cent of the total number of startups. […]
Ford Scoops Up Four Accolades During Middle East Car of the Year Awards
The Ford Expedition, F-150, Tourneo Custom and Mustang GT have earned top honours during the prestigious Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) awards, held in Abu Dhabi last night. Three of Ford’s longest serving nameplates were honoured during the event. The Mustang – which celebrates its 55th consecutive year in production – was named […]
New Research Asks Investors to Rate Saudi Corporate Leadership for Future Readiness to Adapt to Economic Disruption and Transformation Needs
are calling for a new kind of corporate leadership style to better prepare organizations to navigate uncertainty, disruption and transformation affecting virtually all sectors of the Saudi economy, according to results of the new Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) global research study. The new “Self-Disruptive Leader” study surveyed 795 investors globally, including 50 Saudi investment analysts […]
Lincoln Navigator and Continental honored during sixth annual Middle East Car of the Year awards
The all-new Lincoln Navigator has been named best large premium SUV, and the Lincoln Continental Presidential the best midsized executive sedan, in the 2019 Middle East Car of the Year awards. The awards, now in their sixth year, are the most coveted automotive awards in the region, combining the expertise and experience of 19 motoring […]
Operation ShadowHammer: new supply chain attack threatens hundreds of thousands of users worldwide
Kaspersky Lab has uncovered a new advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign that has affected a large number of users through what is known as a supply chain attack. Our research found that threat actors behind Operation ShadowHammer have targeted users of the ASUS Live Update Utility, by injecting a backdoor into it at least between […]
Ericsson and Maroc Telecom demo 5G in Morocco
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) organized a live 5G demonstration at Maroc Telecom headquarters in Rabat, Morocco today showcasing the capabilities of the next-generation mobile technology. The demonstration showcased several 5G use cases using a standalone end-to-end 5G system from Ericsson, including a prototype radio, baseband, and prototype UE device. The demo delivered 5G throughput, achieving […]
Huawei Rewrites the Rules of Photography with Groundbreaking HUAWEI P30 Series
During an exclusive launch event today at the Paris Convention Center, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) unveiled the HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro. The HUAWEI P30 Series builds on the HUAWEI P Series DNA in design and photography and is the company’s most advanced series of smartphone cameras. These devices feature the innovative HUAWEI SuperSpectrum […]
Huawei’s Saudi Ecosystem Partner Summit drives conversation on KSA’s digital future
Huawei, as a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, drove forward the conversation on Saudi Arabia’s digital future at the Huawei Saudi Ecosystem Partner Summit 2019, held yesterday. Hosted at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, the summit brought together more than 400 delegates from across Huawei’s partner and distributor […]
Nissan and DOCOMO test I2V technology using 5G in moving vehicle
(March 25, 2019) – Nissan and NTT DOCOMO, INC. are putting Nissan’s “Invisible-to-Visible” technology through its field test in a moving vehicle, using DOCOMO’s fifth-generation mobile communications connectivity. The technology, first revealed at the CES trade show in Las Vegas in January, is being tested at Grandrive, Nissan’s proving ground in Yokosuka, Japan. Invisible-to-Visible, or […]
AliExpress Anniversary Sale Brings Excellent Quality Products for Almost Half the price to Saudi Arabia
During the AliExpress Anniversary Sale, consumers will be able to shop from over 100 million products on the online portal and its app at up to 50% discount on offer. The AliExpress Anniversary Sale also brings an improved shopping experience to the buyers in Saudi Arabia by indulging them with multiple shipping and delivery […]
du Sponsors Future of UAE Creative Sector at Design Forum 2019
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is playing a key role in positioning the UAE as an innovative creative hub by sponsoring Design Forum 2019. Taking place on March 20 at Fairmont the Palm, Dubai, the unique platform showcases the region’s awe-inspiring creativity and future design opportunities. Farid Faraidooni, Deputy CEO – Enterprise, EITC, […]
Philips highlights widespread and unaddressed sleep problem across Kingdom and partners with Fakeeh Care to offer diagnosis solutions
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, is turning its attention to make better sleep a reality for everyone in Saudi Arabia. With sleep apnea syndrome a disorder which is common among Saudis and yet is little understood and often goes untreated, it has forged a partnership with Fakeeh Care […]
Push the boundaries of performance with Ericsson Operations Engine
We are in the middle of the fourth industrial revolution. As new technologies like 5G, IoT and cloud gain traction, networks are becoming more complex. It is becoming challenging for humans to keep up with this complexity and keep networks operating at the level prescribed by the evolving services. The potential to change how networks […]
A revolutionary technology unfolding before our eyes: the HUAWEI Mate X’s unprecedented features are opening up a world of infinite possibilities
The launch of the HUAWEI Mate X 5G foldable smartphone was a natural step in today’s direction towards a more closely connected world with the 5G technologies while being clear demonstration of Huawei’s deep understanding of today’s consumer needs, and how the latest innovations can be applied to empower users and improve the quality of […]
Staying Safe Will Ensure Peaceful Travels
As people prepare to leave on their holidays at the end of the year, one of the key priorities is finding ways to stay connected with friends and family. The good news is that cafes, airports, aircraft, hotels, and even taxis around the world now offer Wi-Fi, which you can access to share a quick […]
Riyadh to host first ‘Console Gaming Bootcamp’ of 2019
Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh will host the first Console Gaming Bootcamp of 2019 this month, jointly organized by Badir Technology Incubators and Accelerators Program, Corporate Hub 9 (CH9) Bahrain, and ECDC from France. The four-day Bootcamp will be held from March 25 to 28 at King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue and aims to create […]