SSICT News

Turkey’s leading real estate developer Agaoglu is expecting that the huge interest in its projects during the recent Cityscape Jeddah will translate into more investments in the country’s real estate market, as the company holds a series of meetings with government and industry representives as well as investors in major Saudi cities to highlight the […]

14 Nov 2016

The University of Jazan has signed a furnishing agreement with the Global Office Solutions Company “GOS” for the supply and installation of furniture to the university departments. As per the agreement, GOS will be responsible for equipping the Faculty of Applied Science including the deans’ offices, Professors’ Centre, medical laboratories, lecture halls and all the […]

14 Nov 2016

Data management will be the most important skill for Middle East organizations in 2017, with Chief Data Officers taking on the role of driving organization-wide skills growth. With the Internet of Things, cloud, and mobility driving IDC’s prediction of 10-fold data growth to 44 zetabytes by 2019, data management skills are dominating business needs. Statistical […]

14 Nov 2016

Virtual kiosks, interactive mirrors, and hologram advertisements are among the many ways that GCC retailers are leapfrogging Europe in enhancing the customer experience, industry experts announced today.Boosted by strong tourism growth, new and expanded malls and theme parks, and mega-events such as World Expo 2020 and 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, GCC retail sales are […]

14 Nov 2016

Gulf Capital, one of the largest and most active alternative investment firms in the Middle East, announced today that it has acquired a controlling stake in Sporter.com, the leading online retailer of sports and nutrition supplements in the GCC, operating in a rapidly growing sector of the digital economy. Sporter.com’s operations are located in state- […]

14 Nov 2016

With four inspiring finalists left standing and the finale of Stars of Science Season 8 fast approaching, vast numbers of TV viewers across the region are voting online to help choose the Arab world’s best innovator. Only one of the finalists, all of whom have captured the hearts of fans, will be able to walk […]

14 Nov 2016

International Standard Asset Management (ISAM), a leading global Alternative Investment Manager, announced today that it has received the 2016 Hedge Fund Award from AIM Summit for “Best Managed Futures Provider with assets under management (AUM) in excess of US$1 billion.” The accolade was presented to Antoine Massad, Chief Executive Officer of ISAM Middle East, Africa and […]

14 Nov 2016

The 4th edition of Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW) has seen a 20% increase in size and is taking place at the Dubai International Convention Centre from November 13 – 15. The leading international show, for the cleaning -sector, will see participation from prominent regional and international companies showcasing their latest innovations across three […]

13 Nov 2016

Daikin, the Japanese global leader, innovator and provider of advanced air conditioning solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications has been granted the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM) for its Air Cooled Chiller Systems. ​​The (EQM​) is a mark of conformity granted to the products that can demonstrate compliance with the relevant UAE National Standards, Regional […]

13 Nov 2016

Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO of Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Organizing Committee, signed today a strategic MoU with HE Ahmed Akhchichine, President of Marrakech-Safi region, Kingdom of Morocco to organise Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) – Africa Chapter, in Marrakesh on 29-31 October 2017 under the theme “The Future Investment Landscape of Africa: Sustainable Investment through Innovation […]

12 Nov 2016

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, reinforced its commitment to both channel partners by awarding them Middle East Channel Awards for their business performances and innovative selling practices. This was part of an exclusive two-day event that saw 170 key operational decision-makers from Canon’s tier-1, and tier-2 channel partners from across the Middle […]

12 Nov 2016

In a four episode ‘mockumentary’ series, entitled ‘Unicorn Syndrome’ (http://unicornsyndrome.com/), Telia Carrier investigates a number of possible theories about why Sweden, and Stockholm in particular, has become a unicorn superpower. Based on the number of unicorns per capita that it has produced, Stockholm is ranked as the number two startup region in the world after […]

12 Nov 2016

The Industrial sector in the Kingdom is witnessing major development and growth, with a significant role played by the plastic and petrochemical sectors in achieving sustainable development and diversifying the sources of income thus pertaining positively to the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision. While the Kingdom holds a substantial global market share of 6% from the total […]

12 Nov 2016

The Middle East & North Africa Franchise Association (MENAFA), organisers of the Middle East Franchise Expo confirmed the 4th edition on 2017. Dr Khalid Al Sharfa, Chairman & Founder of MENAFA was delighted with the response from visitors and exhibitors alike. He commented that “there was an amazing atmosphere throughout the Convention Centre as 100 […]

12 Nov 2016

Saudi tech start-ups will drive the Digital Economy over the next 15 years, and support job creation for technology talents, the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology announced today at SAP’s first Start-up Focus event in the kingdom. “Government support for tech start-ups is essential for driving the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of national […]

12 Nov 2016

Accenture has launched its first-ever international connected hackathon, in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai, pitting talented young people from eight cities in Europe and Asia against each other. Participants in Rome, London, Madrid, Amsterdam, Dortmund, Prague, Istanbul, and Dubai will join the 24-hour challenge on 26/ 27 November. The competition is open to young graduates […]

10 Nov 2016

TechAccess, the leading value-added distributor in the Middle East, North Africa, Levant, Pakistan and Afghanistan is sharpening its focus on Saudi Arabia and is encouraging its partner community to advance their skills by taking advantage of its fully equipped Partner HUB. TechAccess’ dedicated Partner HUB located in Riyadh, is the distributors efforts to enable its […]

9 Nov 2016

OKI Europe Ltd appointed Mark Thompson as the Business Operations Director for OKI Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, Mark will be responsible for the business operations and logistics to overall enhance OKI’s distribution model across MEA with an immediate focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. Mark joins from Lexmark, where he has had various managerial roles […]

9 Nov 2016

H.E. Troels Lund Poulsen, Danish Minister for Business and Growth lead representatives of 45 Danish companies in a two days visit to Dubai, UAE, during which several workshops and activities on relevant issues were organized. The Minister’s visit aimed to strengthen the commercial ties between Denmark and the UAE, and follow-up on the MOU signed […]

9 Nov 2016

3i Infotech Limited, a global IT software provider with its flagship insurance products, PREMIA™ has grown exponentially over the past 16 years as a trusted technology partner, bringing in business transformation for over 40 insurance companies in GCC. Key insurance companies in Oman and MENA region trust PREMIA™, a flexible insurance management product suite and […]

9 Nov 2016

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is showcasing its smart solutions for the power and water industry at GCC Power 2016, currently underway in Doha, Qatar. The company’s suite of hardware and software power solutions are reputed in the market for providing effiicient and reliable power across medium- and high-voltage distributions, […]

9 Nov 2016

Code hosting and collaboration platform, Deveo, has launched free private repositories, with support for Git, Mercurial, and Subversion version control systems, as well as the Dropbox alternative, WebDAV, for storing binary files. Unlike other free code hosting platforms, Deveo allows users to choose their preferred version control system, with unlimited private repositories, and team members. […]

8 Nov 2016