SSICT News

Rockwell Collins part of advancing entrepreneur-led innovation initiative by Airbus in Saudi Arabia
Rockwell Collins has joined an initiative with Airbus, TAQNIA Aeronautics, the Saudi Technology Development Investment Company, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and other Saudi companies to support the aviation innovation challenge, Entaliq the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to benefit the aerospace industry. The program is organized in conjunction with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), […]

Leadership Qualities to the Fore as New Lincoln Presidential Line brings Luxury and Refinement to New Levels
Lincoln has further elevated the personally-crafted luxury experience with the introduction of its exclusive Presidential line in the Middle East. Presidential is the ultimate expression of the Lincoln brand, incorporating the finest materials from around the globe into a refined and exclusive collection of carefully curated themes for each model in Lincoln’s range. Lincoln’s Presidential […]

Nissan Electrifies Dubai International Motor Show with its Latest Innovative Portfolio
November 14, 2017: Nissan is showcasing exciting prototypes and production cars at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show, giving customers a glimpse of its newest and future innovations. Nissan’s stand highlights Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s approach to changing how cars are powered, driven and integrated into society. The next generation all-electric Nissan LEAF has […]

THE WORLDS MOST LUXURIOUS CAR TAKES THE STAND AT DIMS_Final
The world’s most luxurious motor car, the New Rolls-Royce Phantom took its place at the Dubai International Motor Show for its regional public debut alongside the one-off Bespoke Spirit of Calligraphy Ghost and Dawn Black Badge. The region’s luxury and motoring enthusiasts alike gathered to be among the first to see ‘The Best Car in […]

Ford Announces Ambitious Middle East Electrification Plan with Four New Hybrids in Four Years
Ford today announced it will accelerate its electrified vehicle plan in the Middle East by launching four new hybrid vehicles over the next four years, building on its global promise to provide customers with affordable and capable electrified vehicles. “These are incredibly exciting times for Ford in the Middle East with our aggressive product plan […]

Bespoke Luxury Customer Experience the Driving Force Behind Lincoln, With Strong Product Cadence, Stand-Alone Dealerships Announced at Dubai International Motor Show
Though a brand with a long and storied history, Lincoln is in the midst of ushering in a new era. Continuing to invest and grow in the Middle East, Lincoln is today introducing its seventh new vehicle to the region since 2013 – the all-new 2018 Lincoln Navigator – together with the Lincoln Presidential personalized […]

REVEALED: Inside the mind of today’s candidate: Why do MENA professionals switch jobs?
Most professionals in MENA (88%) like hearing about new opportunities and higher compensation lures them into switching to a new job, according to LinkedIn’s annual talent survey – ‘Inside the Mind of Today’s Candidate’. The study reveals that higher compensation elsewhere (41%) is still the main reason people leave jobs, with a better fit for […]

Game of Threats: The simple firewall trick to protect UAE businesses against GoT inspired Badrabbit
As 2017 goes down in history as the year ransomware attacks caused a record-breaking $5 billion in damage, One Identity – Managing Director, Andrew Clarke, has shared a simple firewall trick protect systems from the latest malware virus, the Game of Thrones inspired Badrabbit. The latest attack to hit systems, Badrabbit emerged on October 24 […]

Research: 90% of internet users recognize the Twitter logo
By Carla El Maalouli, Head of Business Marketing, Twitter MENA What is a logo? Why do companies put in effort to redesign, refresh and update their logo? By definition, a logo is a symbol adopted by an organization to identify its products or services. Ultimately, the logo is the company, and the company is the […]

Teleopti’s new online calculators help companies see staff and cost benefits of Workforce Management tools
Teleopti, a global provider of workforce management (WFM) software, has launched its new online calculator tools that help companies to see tangible benefits when applying its workforce management (WFM) solution. Using the free WFM Savings Calculator (and the ROI Calculator that Teleopti partners can use), companies can quickly see how using a workforce management solution […]

Huawei Holds Global Energy Summit 2017 and Demonstrates Safe and Efficient Oil and Gas ICT Solutions at ADIPEC
Huawei held its Global Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi on November 12. With the theme of “Leading New ICT for Higher Safety and Efficiency in the Oil and Gas Industry”, this summit attracted more than 200 customers, partners, and senior experts from the oil and gas industry, who gathered to discuss how to reduce costs, […]

Explore your darkness as Perp Games bring Immersive VR title Theseus to retail on Playstation VR
Forge Reply and Perp Games are excited to announce a partnership to distribute globally, retail copies of Theseus on PlayStation VR. Theseus will hit European shelves from 24/11/2017. Dates in other territories to follow. Theseus is a unique VR experience that feels cinematic in scale. Watch the action unfold from behind the shoulders of our […]

The HUAWEI Mate 10: a green, safe smartphone in your hands
Smartphones are our most personal devices. We carry them everywhere and rely on them to connect with others and do almost everything. Knowing that technology must be safe for all consumers, Huawei designed the HUAWEI Mate 10 and HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro with safety in mind, so you can have a seamless experience. Here are […]

Almarai and KFU honor Vet Award winners
This week, Prof. Mohammed Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, Rector of King Faisal University “KFU” patronized the annual celebration of Almarai’s Veterinarian Prize sponsored by Almarai Company. Saudi Veterinary Association supervises the Prize since 2009. The rector handed over certificates of appreciation to the winners of the Prize branches in recognition by Almarai Company, the Saudi Veterinary Association, […]

“Leaders of the future” and digital leadership with “Huawei”
Huawei, the world leader in providing ICT solutions, today announced the launch of the second batch of 2017 from Future Leaders, a program that will train Saudi youth, improve their skills and enhance their communication skills. And information technology, in line with the vision of the Kingdom of 2030 and achieve its objectives at the […]

FIT AT DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY
As Dubai Festival City gears up to host the Closing Ceremony of the Dubai Fitness Challenge on the 17th-18th November, we take a look at some of the destination’s top options for staying fit and healthy this Autumn. The mixed-use development offers residents and visitors alternative ways to improve their health and help them stay […]

Sensation Dubai 2017 Outshines Impressively Against a Background of White at Meydan
Global phenomenon- Sensation Dubai 2017- hosted some of the most anticipated EDM acts this weekend at Meydan. With more than a few surprises from the stunning line-up, this event saw the sky come alive with a mind-blowing show, thumping music, theatrical acts and the voices of thousands of screaming fans who came to “Celebrate Life”. […]

Dimension Data and NTT Communications Join Forces to Create a Single ‘Cloud Powerhouse’ and Drive Innovation
Dimension Data, the global technology solutions and services provider, and NTT Communications, the ICT solutions and international communications business within NTT Group, will create a single ‘cloud powerhouse’ by bringing together their cloud infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) capabilities under the management of NTT Communications to deliver transformative, cloud-based solutions and innovation to clients of both organizations around […]

Smart bots are going to change customer experience but improvements are needed, says GlobalData
While many businesses are already using voice-controlled interactive bots like Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant, companies are testing bots that are smarter with human characteristics in response to consumer preferences, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. People like that bots are quick but a study from data company Amdocs last […]

trade.io Announces Strategic Technical Alliance with Financial Technology Giant Modulus in Support of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
Highly anticipated ICO, trade.io announced it has licensed advanced technology from Modulus, a leading provider of financial technology products for over 20 years. Modulus has provided its services to The Nasdaq Stock Market, Microsoft, and Google, amongst many other top names, in addition to millions of individual investors and traders around the world. (Logo: http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/592785/trade_io_Logo.jpg […]

Automated Laundry and Internet of Cleaning Became Key Highlights of Middle East Cleaning Technology Week This Year
The 5th edition of Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW) concluded on Thursday, 9th November 2017. The exhibition hosted over 130 exhibitors from 15 countries and attracted over 4000 attendees in three days. According to the organisers, the show was 10% bigger in size this year, with exhibitors delighted with the quality of the visitors. […]

International Autumn Trade Fair to feature over 100 exhibitors from across the globe
The 32nd edition of the International Autumn Trade Fair (IATF), a general consumer goods trade fair, organised by Al Fajer Information and Services will be held from December 17th – 19th, 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The three day expo will feature an extensive array of products from home décor, […]
