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Four UAE entries shortlisted for final stage of 2nd ALECSO Arab Mobile Apps Award
Four innovative mobile applications have successfully entered the final stage of the second ALECSO Arab Mobile Applications Award, which is being hosted by the UAE this year and organized by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), in collaboration with ALECSO. These four applications, which covers education, culture, science and educational games, made it to the final […]
Syfy celebrates regional debut only on OSN with unveil of Virtual Reality hybrid series and new programming line-up
NBCUniversal International Networks and OSN officially celebrated the arrival of Syfy to the region at an exclusive launch event in Dubai. The home of provocative and inspiring science fiction entertainment, Syfy is the only sci-fi-focused TV channel in the Middle East. The event also showcased Halcyon, a ground-breaking short-form linear virtual reality hybrid series available […]
Panasonic to make perfect ‘BUSINESSENSE’ at GITEX 2016
Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) will feature its innovative and future ready business solutions, at the GITEX Technology Week 2016 that is going to be held between October 16th-20th at Dubai World Trade Centre. The Japanese manufacturer will once again display path-breaking concepts, keeping in mind mega events like Expo2020 in Dubai, World […]
Nissan-Petromin launches new 2017 Altima in KSA
Nissan-Petromin is the newest national dealer of Nissan in Saudi Arabia and has seen massive sales growth since opening its first showroom in March 2016. The Nissan Altima is one of Nissan’s top-selling and most recognized models around the world and a class-leading mid-size sedan. Nissan-Petromin is proud to announce the launch of the Nissan […]
CMCS forays into new partnership venture with LITUM
CMCS, the leading in Project Management Information Systems, has announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with LITUM, a global leader in radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems and solutions, to market, sell and implement LITUM Construction Site Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the Middle East. The company will use its experience and expertise […]
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Dubai unveils its first cognitive computing service: using IBM’s “Watson” technology to support business license registration
The Smart Dubai Office, the Smart Dubai Government Establishment and the Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with IBM, have launched the city’s first cognitive computing service to facilitate business licensing and registration in Dubai. The service, which was unveiled in a press conference at the Dubai Media Office today (October 4, 2016), delivers on […]
Dubai GEP to Share Stakeholder Success Stories at WETEX 2016
The Dubai Green Economy Partnership (Dubai GEP), launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, will highlight the successful initiatives of its stakeholders at WETEX 2016 happening at Dubai World Trade Centre from 4-6 October. Visitors to the stand can see various […]
Koenig announces successful completion of first batch of trainees for its EC Council ‘Certified Network Defender’ course
Koenig Solutions, a leading IT training provider and the world’s number one offshore training company, revealed the successful completion of the first batch of trainees for its new course offering, the EC Council ‘Certified Network Defender’ course. 13 participants completed the new course offering, which took place at the Koenig Training Solutions Centre in Dubai. […]
Pressing global challenges and disruptive technology will radically reshape manufacturing
It was announced today that leaders in the international manufacturing sector are set to discuss the challenges and transformations of the industry at the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS), a world-first gathering of global governments, manufacturing businesses and civil society, that will be held from March 27 to 30, 2017, in the UAE’s capital, […]
Mimecast Announces Middle East Expansion Plans
Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email and data security company, announced its Middle East expansion plans in Dubai and has appointed two reputed security focused distributors to accelerate its growth and enhance customer experience in the region. This expansion is in response to the company’s growing business, robust customer base and strong demand for […]
Smart Link and Six Clients Sweep Top Honours at Middle East Contact Centre Awards 2016
Smart Link Contact Centers, a leading business process and contact centre outsourcing provider in Saudi Arabia, today announced that it has received two prestigious awards at the Middle East Call Centre Awards (MECC) 2016 held in Dubai recently. Smart Link’s efforts were also recognised as their clients – Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), Saudi […]
Canon launches renewed global website using new ‘.canon’ top-level domain name
Canon, world leader in imaging solutions, announced that the company has gone live with a renewed global website employing a web address that departs from the traditional location-specific “www.canon.com” to the new “global.canon” proprietary domain name. The launch marks Canon’s first use of the “.canon” top-level domain¹ (TLD) since acquiring it in February 2015. Canon’s […]
SAP to Showcase Government Innovations for Citizen Happiness at GITEX
The UAE government can save nearly USD 5 billion if the country undergoes full digital transformation, industry experts announced today ahead of GITEX Technology Week 2016. Government digital transformation can save 1.3 percent of GDP, according to a recent report by consultants Deloitte. Extrapolating to World Bank figures that show the UAE’s GDP was USD […]
Ford unveils all-new Ford Edge in region-first ‘unboxing’
The phenomenon of ‘unboxing’ videos – where a vlogger takes a first look at a new piece of technology – has become an incredibly popular Internet genre, racking up millions of views. So when Ford wanted to reveal the all-new Edge in the Middle East, they turned to Faisal Al Saif, a popular Saudi Arabian […]
The Future of Loyalty in RetailIn association with Future Agenda, the global open foresight programme.
The Future of Loyalty in RetailIn association with Future Agenda, the global open foresight programme. The future of retail holds many unanswered questions: will the high street win out? Is it all about speed of fulfilment? Will technology take over from the traditional sales assistant? The future of retail loyalty however, is somewhat clearer. Retail […]
Nissan’s X-Trail Continues to Dominate Marketplace
Nissan’s highly acclaimed X-Trail crossover has well and truly got a foothold on the Middle East marketplace just two years after the launch of the third generation. The X-Trail model was introduced in 2000 and, since then, has forged an enviable reputation as a vehicle perfectly in tune with modern life – something that buyers […]
Renault-Nissan acquires French software-development companySylpheo acquisition enables Renault-Nissan to accelerate its connectivity and mobility technology capabilities
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is acquiring the French software-development company Sylpheo to accelerate the expansion of its connected vehicle and mobility services programs. The acquisition was announced today by Ogi Redzic, Alliance Senior Vice President of Connected Vehicles and Mobility Services. “The Sylpheo team of software developers and cloud engineers joining the Alliance will have a […]
Over 35 percent Companies to Completely Outsource Their Facility Management Services in the Region
A recent business confidence survey conducted by the British Institute of Facilities Management on the Middle East’s FM market forecasted a very positive growth, noting that 36 percent of participants intend to outsource their FM services completely. In comparison, 60 percent expect more outsourcing of FM operations in the future. Instead, a soft FM service […]
‘There’s a new consumer on the horizon’ Ogilvy Noor book ‘Generation M’ explores what it means to be a modern-day Muslim consumer.
Today, Ogilvy Noor announces the release of its latest book ‘Generation M: Young Muslims Changing the World’, an exploration of what it means to be a young Muslim today and why this generation demands our attention. Written by Ogilvy Noor’s Vice President and award winning author Shelina Janmohamed, the groundbreaking book underscores Ogilvy Noor’s global […]
Mimecast Study: 45 Percent of Organizations Not Prepared for Malicious Insiders
Mimecast Limited (NASDAQ: MIME), a leading email and data security company, released new data* revealing that organizations globally believe they are their own worst enemy when it comes to cybersecurity, with 45 percent saying they are ill-equipped to cope with the threat of malicious insiders and twice as many, 90 percent, calling malicious insiders a […]
Dubai Data Establishment Hosts Third Master Class
The Dubai Data Establishment hosted its third masterclass for representatives of several government and private entities on 6th September at the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government. Lead by Younus Al Nasser, CEO, Dubai Data Establishment, the masterclass introduced attendees to the accomplishments of the initiative since its formation in 2014 and also included a […]
LG showcases its latest line-up of clothing care solutions at IFA 2016
LG Electronics (LG) recently showcased its latest innovations in clothing care technology at IFA 2016, one of the world’s leading trade shows for consumer electronics and home appliances organized in Germany. Featured among the top lineup of products were LG’s all-new TWINWash washing machine along with the efficient and durable Centum System washer, LG SIGNATURE […]