SSICT News

Ford’s Desert Driving Tips, Episode 5 Avoiding Sticky Situations
Desert driving is all about banking experience – novice drivers will learn a lot on their first venture into the dunes – and a few basic tips will help reduce the likelihood of getting stuck. In the fifth Desert Driving Tips video, Ford’s Desert Driving experts agree that the ignominy of getting stuck can be […]

Huawei Saudi Arabia is a Smartphone Partner at “Colors of Saudi” Forum
Due to its belief in the importance of highlighting the natural and heritage landmarks in Saudi Arabia and supported by users’ trust in its ability to provide a distinct experience especially in photography, Huawei Saudi Arabia has participated as a “Smartphone Partner” in the 7th edition of “Colors of Saudi” Forum, the largest photography and […]

LINKSYS LAUNCHES CLOUD NETWORKING MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR SAUDI ARABIA SMBs TO CUT IT COSTS IN HALF
Linksys ®, celebrating thirty years of networking and WiFi innovation for the home and business, today launched in Saudi Arabia the Linksys Cloud Manager, a cloud-hosted WiFi Management Platform purpose-built for small business environments that could reduce costs by about 50 percent and increase operational efficiencies. Across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East, small- […]

New Markets, New Initiatives, and Newly-Licensed Drivers: Ford’s Driving Skills for Life Trains In Excess of 1,600 Motorists Throughout the Middle East and Africa in 2018
Ford Driving Skills for Life has wrapped up a successful 2018 having added programmes in two new markets – Morocco and Madagascar – as well as having launched a history-making women-only programme in Saudi Arabia, and reached more than 1,600 inexperienced motorists in 10 cities around the Middle East and Africa. Providing free training and […]

MCIT partners with Huawei to launch the Kingdom’s first Internet of Things Lab and fund for entrepreneurs in Huawei Day
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Recently partnered with Huawei to announce the launch of the Kingdom’s first Internet of Things (IoT) Lab and a fund of one million US dollars to support Saudi entrepreneurs. The announcement was made at Huawei Day 2018 held in the Ritz Carlton in the presence of Dr. […]

Migu Joins Hands with China Mobile and Huawei to Complete the World’s First Real 4K UHD Live Broadcasting Through 5G Network Slicing
On December 8, the 12th Migu Music Awards were held at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. Jay (Zhou Jielun), A Mei (Zhang Huimei), G.E.M. (Deng Ziqi), and other famous Chinese music artists took to the stage. With the collaboration of Migu, China Mobile, and Huawei, this music ceremony successfully implemented the first application of 5G […]

Journalists test drive the Audi e-tron in Abu Dhabi
On September 17, Audi presented its first all-electric series-production model to the world public. In Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, journalists are now getting behind the steering wheel of the Audi e-tron and experiencing the full-size SUV on test drives. Their route is taking them from Masdar City, one of the world’s […]

OPPO to Invest USD 1.4 Billion in Research & Development in 2019
OPPO made a range of new announcements at its technology focused ‘2018 OPPO Technology Exhibition’ in Shenzhen. Tony Chen, Founder, and CEO of OPPO, announced an increase in R&D spending to USD 1.43 billion next year – a 150% year-on-year increase – and that the company would continue to increase investment on a yearly basis. […]

Huawei to Launch its first main Saudi Flagship Showroom in January 2019
Based on its belief in the importance of the Saudi market and its desire to be closer to the user, Huawei Saudi Arabia will officially open its first main flagship showroom in Riyadh in January 2019. Not only does this showroom display the latest flagship devices from Huawei, it is also fully run by highly […]

SWIFT pilots integrated payment validation service as gpi captures more than 50% of payment volumes
SWIFT today announces it will begin piloting an integrated pre-validation gpi payments service, focussing on enabling the speedy identification and elimination of errors and omissions in payment messages. The pilot is the first stage in the roll-out of the ambitious gpi validation programme, which will also be rolled out in the Middle East and North […]

Transcend Introduces the extremely lightweight ESD220C Portable SSD
Transcend Information Inc., a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, proudly announced the availability of the ESD220C Portable SSD, which combines portability and reliability into an ultra-slim external SSD with fast data transfer rates and solid data integrity. Compact and LightweightBecause solid-state drives lack spinning platters, they can be made lighter and more compact […]

New star in the movie capital – the Audi e-tron GT concept
The brand with the four rings is presenting one of the stars of the 2018 Auto Show in the movie capital Los Angeles. With the electric powered Audi e-tron GT concept a four-door coupé is making its debut as a show car. The volume-production counterpart is set to follow in around two year. The next […]

Huawei Launches HUAWEI WiFi Q2 in the Saudi Market
Huawei Saudi Arabia announces the launch of its hybrid whole-home Wi-Fi system in the Saudi market, which delivers blazing-fast wireless connectivity for today’s smart and connected homes. The HUAWEI WiFi Q2 features a dynamic interplay of advanced hardware and software to boost speed, reliability, and range and delivers full-coverage wireless connectivity that’s simple to set […]

Capture your best vacation moments with the Honor 10
Why carry a bulky camera with you on your travels when you can use your smartphone to capture your travel experiences in stunningly vivid and crisp images? The Honor 10 is a sophisticated and high-tech travel essential that helps you do just that! Whether you are going on an exotic retreat or plan to immerse […]

HUAWEI Mate20 Pro: Superior intelligence camera, performance, power, and a reflection of user’s personality
Huawei’s smart phone Mate series committed to the highest standards of performance, high speed and attractive design thanks to its customized design for users. Huawei once again provides a fast and easy-to-use experience in line with what they expect from smartphones. Featuring Kirin 980, with a 7nm mobile artificial intelligence (AI) chipset, basically everything it […]

Improve Your Productivity with HUAWEI Mate20 Pro
Whether you are an executive, a fitness instructor or a full-time mum, your lined up responsibilities are time-consuming. Let’s face it, it is difficult enough to manage a schedule, multitask and stick to a plan – so, when small matters suddenly barge into your daily life unannounced and steal precious time, you’re not happy. Remembering […]

CE-Ventures Acquires Significant Stake in UAE-based Logistics Firm Transcorp
CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of UAE-headquartered global conglomerate Crescent Enterprises, today announced that it has invested in Transcorp International (Transcorp), one of the UAE’s most efficient logistics and last-mile distribution service providers, acquiring a sizeable minority stake. Through this strategic investment, CE-Ventures also aims to support the expansion of Transcorp across the MENA […]

Honor your family and friends this gifting season!
The gifting season is here – and Honor is making it easy to find the perfect gift for that difficult to buy for person! With a diverse and exciting range of smartphones to suit the needs of everyone in your life, Honor makes the idea present for anyone. right7493000Perfect gift for the fashionista – Honor […]

Middle East Poised for Higher e-Commerce Growth
China is leading the world with more than 40 percent of the world’s e-Commerce transactions which accounted for just 1 percent of transactions a decade ago according to a McKinsey report in 2017. Digital technology platform innovators such as Alibaba, Tencent and JD, combined and massive comfort levels of a mobile savvy population in China […]

EMUI 9 delivers the ultimate experience on Huawei Mate 20 Series smartphones
Huawei’s latest operating system EMUI 9, has created a lot of buzz after it was announced at IFA 2018 in Berlin, and smartphone enthusiasts were amazed to experience its interface on Huawei’s latest flagship handset HUAWEI Mate20 Series. Huawei’s newest Android-based operating system, the EMUI 9, offers a natural user experience that is simple, enjoyable, […]

Snapchat launches Lens Creative Partners Program
Today Snapchat is launching a global Lens Creative Partners program, designed to connect brands with augmented reality (AR) experts and Lenses creators. The program certifies 30+ creators, from large agencies to expert individuals, who’ve been building engaging, immersive AR Lenses for Snap since the launch of Lens Studio. In total, Snapchat expects to onboard 100+ […]

Transcend Is Honored with Five Taiwan Excellence Awards 2019
Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend®), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, is proud to announce that five of its state-of-the-art products have been awarded the 2019 Taiwan Excellence Award for their innovation. With industry-leading technical experience and expertise, Transcend has received the 15th consecutive year of Taiwan Excellence Awards. This year, the awarded products […]
