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New Report Analyzes Strategic Role of Saudi SMEs in Accelerating Economic Diversification
As part of its Vision 2030 strategic plan, Saudi Arabia’s national attention has turned to the small & medium-sized (SME) sector as a fundamental source of economic dynamism whose growth and progress would benefit the country as a whole. With this pivotal focus in mind, the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council (“the Council”) is pleased to […]
Xiaomi launches Mi MIX 2S on Wadi.com
Global technology leader Xiaomi unveiled Mi MIX 2S today in Riyadh, a beautiful work of art and technology that features an exceptional AI dual camera and the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845 platform. Mi MIX 2S sets a new height for Xiaomi smartphones in terms of photography and demonstrates Xiaomi’s commitment to making its innovations accessible […]
Intertek Earns Accreditation from UKAS to ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Standard
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has earned accreditation from United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), the national accreditation body for the UK, for ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety management systems standard. The new standard was published in March 2018 and will replace the OHSAS 18001 standard. ISO 45001 provides a […]
Turkish Airlines reached the highest Load Factor in July with 85.3% LF.
Turkish Airlines, which has recently announced the results of passenger and cargo traffic in July, achieved the highest July load factor (LF) in its history with 85.3%. Despite the high base of July 2017, growth in the number of passengers, revenue per kilometer, and load factor has been an important indicator of the continued global […]
Gartner Says Customer Experience Pyramid Drives Loyalty, Satisfaction and Advocacy
Eighty one percent of customer experience (CX) leaders report they will compete mostly or entirely on CX, but less than half have established the rationale for why CX drives business outcomes, according to Gartner, Inc. The goal of CX is to meet and exceed customer expectations, but while 48 percent say their CX efforts exceed […]
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Next Generation Infor Enterprise Asset Management Now Available
Infor, a leading provider of industry-specific cloud applications, today announced significant enhancements to Infor Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). Designed to help improve asset performance, Infor EAM is a 21st-century enterprise asset management solution with rich built-in industry-specific functionality that uses predictive and preventive technologies to extend asset life and increase efficiency. Infor EAM is a […]
LG HARNESSES THE POWER OF STEAM TO SUPERCHARGE HOME APPLIANCES
LG’s success in home appliances can be largely credited to the company’s ability to harness the power of steam in a number of its popular products such as dryers, dishwashers and LG Styler. All the popular LG appliances employ steam to clean by killing harmful bacteria or odors that permeate our clothes and our homes. […]
Turkish Airlines announces exciting August promotions to Istanbul for travelers from KSA
Turkish Airlines has announced its special fares promotion for the month of August. Customers from KSA can now book a ticket for a price as low as SAR 1,300 if travelling from Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport, SAR 1,700 from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, SAR 1,130 from Medina’s Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport, SAR […]
DXC Technology and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Collaborate to Modernize IT Services and Accelerate Client Migrations to AWS
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced a multi-year, global agreement to build a new multi-billion dollar DXC – AWS Integrated Practice that will deliver IT migration, application transformation, and business innovation to global Fortune 1000 clients. The DXC – AWS Integrated Practice will offer […]
Turkish Airlines posted USD 258 million Operating Net Profit in the first half of 2018.
Turkish Airlines total revenue increased significantly during the first half of the year approximately by 30 percent compared to the same period of last year, reaching USD 6 billion. Thus, having displayed a remarkable growth performance in 2017, Turkish Airlines managed to increase both passenger and cargo revenue in the first half of 2018. During […]
Cisco and Google Cloud embark on a journey to streamline work for 150M+ people
Life just got a whole lot easier for the millions of people who use the industry – leading apps and services delivered by Cisco Collaboration and Google Cloud. As part of our deepening alliance, Cisco is announcing its first wave of collaboration integrations with Google products. This goes far beyond merely making sure our calling, […]
LG EXPANDS INVESTMENTS IN ROBOT INNOVATORS
LG Electronics’ recent investment in US-based Bossa Nova Robotics marks the first overseas investment in a robotics partner by LG following a number of deals with Korean startups over the past year. In total, LG has committed over USD 90 million to robotics startups in the first 12 months of its investment initiative. Bossa Nova […]
Huawei launched “HUAWEI nova 3i” in Saudi market
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia launched today HUAWEI nova 3i, the perfect device for the young, fashion-forward customers. It’s equipped with the newest generation of FullView display, exceptional performance, a modern design that reflects the highest standards of professionalism and accuracy, In addition to the modern user interface EMUI 8.2 On this occasion, Vice President […]
Lights, camera, action! Turkish Airlines launches new inflight safety video in partnership with Warner Bros. and The LEGO(R) Movie franchise.
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries and international destinations than any other airline, launches a new animated safety video, complete with familiar LEGO® mini-figures in surprising new roles. The custom-animated safety video for Turkish Airlines was created by the teams who assembled “The LEGO Movie”, “The LEGO Batman Movie”, “The LEGO NINJAGO® […]
Hacks and Helping Hat-Tips to Stay Cool, Calm and Collected on a Road Trip, from Ford
Be it a regular two-day weekend, or an extended staycation a few hours away by car, it’s hard to beat the excitement of hitting the open road on your way to invaluable family time. Of course, any extraordinary journey often requires perfect planning and prior preparations, and at the height of summer, keeping cool under […]
PROMISING 2 HOUR DELIVERY, WADI GROCERY APP BECOMES THE # 1 GROCERY APP IN KSA
Wadi Grocery, the grocery app of e-commerce major Wadi.com has emerged as a strong player within the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With a promise of 2 hour delivery from order to your doorstep, the app quickly became a consumer favorite in the region. With a customer base of 15 million+ of Wadi.com, the grocery app […]
Huawei Upgrades Devices’ Gaming Performance with GPU Turbo Update
Huawei Consumer Business Group revealed the release schedule for GPU Turbo, a graphics processing technology built from the ground up, that will revamp the ability of smartphones to process graphics-intensive applications like games. Arriving as part of an EMUI update to a range of Huawei devices, GPU Turbo will allow users to enjoy much-improved gaming […]
The 2nd Edition of the Phanes Group Solar Incubator set to kick off 7th August 2018
Phanes Group, an international end-to-end solar provider headquartered in Dubai, UAE, has announced the 2nd edition of its Solar Incubator program, aimed at identifying PV projects of potential in sub-Saharan Africa by providing support to funding, and commercial and technical knowledge. The initiative held under the theme, “Your Project, Our Expertise, For a Sustainable Future”, […]
VMware Unveils VMworld 2018; Conference to Deliver Technology Innovation and Networking Opportunities to the Industry
VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced that the 15th annual VMworld® 2018 U.S. will be held Aug. 26-30 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Later this year, the 11th annual VMworld 2018 Europe will return to Fira Barcelona Gran Via Nov. 5-8 in Barcelona. With the […]
Salama Cooperative Insurance Co. “SALAMA” partners with InfoFort KSA to introduce automation robots
InfoFort, an Aramex company and leading information management solution provider in the Middle East and Africa, today signed an agreement with Salama Cooperative Insurance Company, a leading Saudi based company with more than 35 years of global experience in motor, medical, travel, malpractice and general insurance. As per this agreement, InfoFort will roll-out its Robotic […]
Huawei Consumer Business Group Announces 2018 H1 Business Results
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) announced its business results for the first half of 2018. The company reported solid growth, with global smartphone shipments at 95+ million units. According to IDC, Huawei rises to become the world’s second largest smartphone manufacturer in Q2 with the global market share of 15.8%. Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei […]
Ebtikar achieves GSMA Security Accreditation
Ebtikar Card Systems, an Etisalat Group subsidiary, announced that its advanced production center in Ajman renewed Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS) certification from the global organization ‘Global System for Mobile Communications’ (GSMA). GSMA SAS qualification is the highest standard of safety and data protection in the smart card industry. Currently, there are 30 SAS certified companies […]