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PR_Empower’s number of customers crossed 65000 by the end of 2016
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, revealed today that the number of its customers has increased to reach 65,000 by end of 2016. Empower underscored that the number of its customers is keeping on increasing in 2017. According to Empower, the main reason behind this increase is the […]
Souq.com brings back the biggest sale of the season, the ‘Everything For You Sale’
Following the huge success last year, Souq.com, the largest online retail and marketplace platform in the Middle East, has announced the return of their ‘Everything For You Sale’. Souq.com is encouraging people to ‘be who they want to be’ and in line with that the sale event will celebrate different personas by offering everything for […]
Consumers in UAE Can Now Claim the Use of Renewable Energy with I-RECs
Dubai Carbon has signed an agreement with I-REC Standard, the international organisation that facilitates robust attribute tracking systems for the reliable procurement of renewable electricity, thus becoming the exclusive local issuer of RECs in the UAE, it was announced today. Dubai Carbon in association with the Netherlands-based non-profit firm will now provide a standard for […]
Annual Investment Meeting (AIM 2017) announces the launch of a new mobile app to facilitate communications
The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM 2017) which will take place in Dubai from 2nd- 4th April 2017, has announced the launch of its new multi-event mobile app – an additional benefit to tailor individual experiences for its attendees and exhibitors. The app features an interactive and informative tool for Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) participants. Users […]
Value Added Tax in GCC countries
Value Added Tax (VAT) will be incrementally deployed across Gulf countries in the short future. Oracle can help companies in the GCC become VAT compliant and the roadshow organised today in Riyadh with Deloitte is focused on sharing insights on what companies need to do to be VAT compliant. Thamer Al Harbi, Country […]
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HONOR 8 LITE – DARK HORSE OF THE SMARTPHONE INDUSTRY
Amidst great demand and anticipation, Huawei honor has launched its latest addition to the honor family, the “honor 8 lite,” in the Middle East. Given the huge success of the honor 8 where it sold 1.5 million units in 50 days in 25 countries worldwide and the market demand for design focused value-added smartphones, Huawei […]
Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus, with Artistic Photography Features, Kick off KSA Markets Early April
With the launch of the new Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus around the corner in Saudi markets, Huawei Consumer Business Group stated that the two new smart phones introduce cutting-edge photography features especially high quality portrait images for both professional and personal use. Creative Design HUAWEI P10 and HUAWEI P10 Plus are the world […]
Partner of Choice: Canon helps partners realise real potential at Gulf Print and Pack 2017
Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging and printing solutions, is celebrating its rich customer heritage that spans a diverse range of industries from the ME region, at Gulf Print and Pack 2017. Showcasing almost a decade of brand evolution since its first participation in Gulf Print & Pack in 2009, Canon Middle East will […]
Etisalat honoured with ACCA Accreditation for its employees
Etisalat today announced that it was awarded a ‘Approved Employer’ certificate at ‘Professional Development’ level by global professional accounting body ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), recognising its high standards in staff training, accountancy resources and development for their ACCA members. ‘Professional Development’ level is the highest accreditation that any organisation can achieve from ACCA […]
SIAE MICROELETTRONICA Completes IP/MPLS Interoperability Testing
SIAE MICROELETTRONICA, a leading supplier and innovator of licensed microwave and millimeter-wave solutions announced today its successful completion of IP/MPLS interoperability testing and participation in interoperability showcase organized by EANTC this week at MPLS + SDN + NFV World Congress in Paris, France. As part of the EANTC interoperability tests taken place in earlier in […]
International Government Communication Forum 2017 Convenes in Sharjah
The sixth International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2017) concluded its first day of constructive dialogue, debate and engagement at the Expo Centre Sharjah, on a successful note. The event was officially inaugurated with a speech by the patron His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, […]
TechAccess Hosts Training Session for Commvault Partners in Saudi Arabia
TechAccess, the leading value added distributor in the Middle East, North Africa, LEVANT, Pakistan and Afghanistan held a sales and pre-sales training session in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for partners of data management vendor, Commvault. The training was designed to educate partners in how to transform customers’ data into powerful and strategic assets with Commvault’s data […]
Gartner Says Detection and Response is Top Security Priority for Organizations in 2017
Enterprises are transforming their security spending strategy in 2017, moving away from prevention-only approaches to focus more on detection and response, according to Gartner, Inc. Worldwide spending on information security is expected to reach $90 billion in 2017, an increase of 7.6 percent over 2016, and to top $113 billion by 2020. Spending on enhancing […]
Time for change: Apple adopts new analytic mechanism to bump-up competitiveness
Time for change: Apple adopts new analytic mechanism to bump-up competitiveness Recent news has outlined how Apple is now making a number of concessions for developers in order for the brand to remain competitive, attractive and ahead of the curve. These concessions include building analytical tools that provide insights into how apps are used and monetised, […]
Empower’s transmission pipelines to cross 236 km in Dubai
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, keeps expanding its network of district cooling transmission pipelines, which has crossed236 Km by end of 2016. The remarkable expansion of Empower’s network of district cooling transmission pipelines is the result of the ongoing growth in its business and projects in Dubai, […]
Ford Has Family in Mind on Mother’s Day
Being a mother is arguably the hardest, yet most rewarding, job in the world. A little help, however, is always welcome. Speaking with Ford moms, we have discovered the car features that moms find faultless. Many first-time moms are quick to realise that your hands are, somehow, always full – either with a baby or […]
Nissan signs actor Margot Robbie as its first electric vehicle ambassador
Actor Margot Robbie has been revealed as Nissan’s new electric vehicle (EV) ambassador by racing the carmaker’s radical all-electric BladeGlider sports car around the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit, at midnight. The prototype 190km/h Nissan BladeGlider, which hits 100km/h in less than five seconds, challenges the conventional thinking of what an all-electric sports car could […]
SEDCO Holding Group Acquires 50% Stake in Al Yusr International Schools
SEDCO Holding Group announced its acquisition of 50 percent stake in the Jeddah-based Al Yusr International Schools (YIS) in a bid to support education and community development efforts. SEDCO Holding Group CEO Anees Ahmad Moumina and YIS CEO Zamil Al Otaibi have signed the partnership agreement at the Group’s headquarters. “Education in Saudi Arabia is […]
Huawei Saudi Arabia: We are keen to fully support in achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030
The Saudi Arabia’s Vision for 2030 is centered on innovation and advanced technologies that empower Saudi citizens and develop their competencies and capabilities in various sectors. Huawei is one of the key tech firms investing in the Kingdom, and supporting its efforts to build a new generation of tech-savvy entrepreneurs by transferring knowledge, skills and […]
WPP and Kantar Millward Brown to launch the first BrandZ™ ranking of the Top 20 Most Valuable Saudi Arabian brands
The first-ever BrandZ™ Top 20 Most Valuable Saudi Arabian Brands ranking will be released on 28th March 2017 by WPP and Kantar Millward Brown in collaboration with King Abdullah Economic City. It is the only brand valuation ranking that combines the perceptions of Saudi consumers with financial data, making it the definitive cross-category study of […]
Sabre Technology Days in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) the leading technology provider to the travel and tourism industry, launched its 2017 Technology Day series in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering a unique view into the top technology trends and innovations impacting the travel industry and what Sabre is investing in for the future. The series started off with […]
Canon Middle East continues to strengthen its support for filmmaking industry in the MENA region
Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, continues to promote independent filmmakers by providing them with the latest equipment and solutions that are cost-effective with good cinema quality. The company remains committed to announcing breakthrough solutions designed for the industry and collaborate with filmmakers, providing them an opportunity to interact with new and latest […]