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Sony Mobile shares an outlook on the future and prospective trends
Flying shoes may be just around the corner, as research released recently by Sony Mobile reveals that 56% of children expect these by 2037, with one in five predicting that they could become a reality in just five years. The research, conducted for Sony Mobile’s Xperia Touch projector, explores the vivid imagination of 6-12-year-olds across […]

Surplus Stores Dubai – Setting a New Wholesale Experience
Surplus Stores has opened its doors to the public with its ground-breaking wholesale concept that redefines the wholesale business and is first of its kind in the UAE. Surplus Stores, conveniently located in close proximity to Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Rd. and other major landmarks such as Dubai International Airport and International City deals with […]

SOUQ.com and Xiaomi cooperate to launch its Flagship Mi MIX 2 exclusively in KSA during White Friday 2017
SOUQ.com has cooperated with global technology leader Xiaomi in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to exclusively launch Mi MIX 2, a full-screen display smartphone that delivers an unprecedented screen-to-body ratio that has redefined the design of smartphones. The breakthrough device will be launched during SOUQ White Friday 2017 starting on 22 November, its biggest online […]

During an event in Riyadh, Dr Kaplan prompted representatives of the private sector and civil society to take the lead in identifying development opportunities in KSA…
Dr. Robert S. Kaplan, an influential thought leader in strategy and performance management, presented a new model for inclusive growth, which requires the adoption of new roles by Saudi government bodies, the private sector, and society. All of these actors need to work collaboratively to generate sustainable development and overcome economic challenges such as low […]

Style in Sharp Focus with the New moto x4
Lenovo, through its Subsidiary, Motorola Mobility, launched the moto x4 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at a price of SAR 1,299, exclusively at Souq.com. moto x has always represented the best of what Android has to offer. The powerful combination of pure Android and moto Experiences has been a mainstay of the moto x […]

Transcend’s advice for selecting the right dashcam for your needs
The dashcam, or dashboard camera, has become an essential vehicle accessory primarily because of solid evidence that it aids with self-protection. Transcend Information Inc., a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, has come up with DrivePro dashcam products that live up to the brand’s stellar reputation for quality, reliability, and affordability. As the industry […]

Nissan GT-R Takes the ‘Best Car Ever’ Trophy at Dubai International Motor Show
The Nissan GT-R has been declared the ‘Best Car Ever’ at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show. During one of the Ignition Live Talks, which is a series of sessions held during the show by leading auto experts, the best cars in the market were shortlisted and votes were cast by an audience of car […]

Information Security Conference Address Cybersecurity Challenges on the Internet of Things
The #Menasisc2017 Information Security Conference in the Middle East and North Africa region, which ended lately in Riyadh and hosted over 400 cyber security professionals, students and sponsors, tackled the cyber security challenges that threaten the Internet, especially in relation with economic, medical, governmental, financial and other services. The CEO of VirtuPort and the organizer […]

Huawei unveils the “Mate 10 Pro” The Perfect Intelligent Phone for business users
Huawei Consumer Business Group in Saudi Arabia unveiled its new ultra-intelligent mobile phone, the new Huawei Mate 10 Pro for its consumers in the Kingdom. Huawei held a ceremony to mark the launch at the company’s headquarters in Riyadh, in the attendance of media representatives and social media influencers. The new Huawei Mate 10 Pro […]

India’s Largest Education Technology Provider BYJU’S Unveils a Whole New Personalized Learning Experience for Students in GCC Countries
BYJU’S, India’s largest education technology company and the creator of one of the world’s most popular learning apps for school students, announced unveiling a major update focused on revolutionizing personalized learning experience for students across grades. Featuring unique learn journeys, guided paths, actionable feedback and intelligent recommendations, this version of the app will be very […]

Nissan Bags Two Trophies at the Annual Arab Wheels Awards
Nissan secured two awards at this year’s third annual Arab Wheels Awards, held at a prestigious ceremony in Dubai’s Meydan Hotel. The awards recognized the new Nissan Altima as the best mid-size sedan and the new Nissan Kicks as the best compact-SUV. “The two awards are a testament to Nissan’s commitment to deliver a wide […]

Alibaba Group and UNCTAD Launch eFounders Initiative
Alibaba Business School and UNCTAD welcomed inaugural class of African entrepreneurs to China for two-week intensive course on e-commerce HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/AsiaNet-Pakistan — Alibaba Business School and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) brought together 24 Africa-based entrepreneurs to participate in the inaugural eFounders Initiative. The eFounders Initiative is […]

Panasonic showcases latest Cameras at Xposure 2017
Panasonic’s pioneering LUMIX cameras and camcorders – specifically designed to capture pristine images and high quality videos, are on display at Xposure, the International Photography Festival 2017. The event is taking place from 22 to 25 November at The Expo Centre, Sharjah. Panasonic’s LUMIX cameras provide an excellent compromise between image quality, features, and price. […]

Andersen Global Announces Expansion in Uganda
Andersen Global is proud to announce a presence in Uganda by way of a Collaboration Agreement with Ligomarc Advocates, a financial and corporate tax and legal firm. The firm is led by Managing Partner, Kabiito Karamagi. The addition of Ligomarc Advocates as a Collaborating Firm of Andersen Global continues the organization’s expansion in Africa. Ligomarc […]

FS-Elliott Nominated as Finalists in 2017 MEED Awards
FS-Elliott, a leading manufacturer of oil-free, centrifugal compressors, has announced that their office in Saudi Arabia has been nominated for three MEED Awards in the categories of Industrial Company of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, and Supplier of the Year. The MEED Awards recognize and honor contractors, consultants, suppliers, service providers, and clients that […]

Octapharma Donates 30.5 Million International Units of Its Medicine Nuwiq to Treat People with Haemophilia in Developing Countries
Octapharma is pleased to announce the completion of a charitable donation of 30.5 million international units of its human cell-line derived recombinant factor VIII product, Nuwiq®, in collaboration with Project SHARE, North Andover, Massachusetts (USA). Up to 75% of the world’s estimated 400,000 people with haemophilia have little or no access to treatment that resolves […]

Ericsson MEA was recognized for exceptional work in 5G innovation and expanding 5G capabilities across the region
In partnership with “Wot-If? Trust”, Ericsson MEA also won the Connecting the Unconnected Award for its eHub in South Africa The CommsMEA Awards acknowledge operators and individuals who have played a vital role in leading the development of the region’s fast-growing and rapidly changing telecommunications sectorEricsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) received two prestigious awards – the Editor’s […]

linksys supports SMB needs for a future proof network
Linksys®, a leader in networking solutions for the home and business, takes the findings from a commissioned Wi-Fi study of channel partners that service small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC) very seriously. “Small businesses are increasingly frustrated and want to address slow (wireless) network connection speeds, coverage gaps, and security […]

Gartner Survey Shows Growth in Marketing Budgets Stalled in 2017
Growth in marketing budgets has stalled after continued increases over recent years, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. The survey found that marketing budgets hit a plateau in 2017 after three years of growth, with budgets falling from 12.1 percent of company revenue in 2016 to 11.3 percent in 2017, representing a return to […]

Information Security Conference to Launch in Riyadh Tomorrow
The annual conference on information security in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) 2017 will begin today in Riyadh with the participation of the world’s leading companies in the field of security and information technology amid the escalating level of cyber-attacks. Samer Omar, CEO of VirtuPort, the thought leaders behind the conference, said that […]

Airbus launches second edition of “Entaliq in KSA”
Airbus the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer, in partnership with TAQNIA Aeronautics and Saudi Arabian Airlines, has launched the second edition of the Aviation Innovation Challenge, Entaliq. Started in September 2016, the initiative represents a nationwide hunt for the most talented creative minds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, challenging them to advance the national aviation […]

AURAK Hosts Workshop on the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Challenges in the 21st Century
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Challenges in the 21st-Century forum was organized by the American University of Ras AL Khaimah in association with the Arab German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) and the Arab Council for Training Students of Arab Universities (ACTSAU). The forum for students’ inventions is a great opportunity for Arabic students […]
