SSICT News
GCC Retailers Leapfrog Europe with Virtual Kiosks, Interactive Mirrors, and Holographic Ads
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 […]
Ford Performance to Extend Production of All-new Ford GT Supercar an Additional Two Years
Applicants and fans of the Ford GT can rejoice as Ford Performance is adding two more years of production for the all-new carbon fiber supercar. The announcement comes on the heels of letters sent to potential customers notifying them of their application status to purchase the car. The additional production supports the recent decision by […]
Canon Middle East offers new installation possibilities with XEED 4K501ST projector
Canon Middle East, world-leader in imaging solutions, today announces the launch of the Canon XEED 4K501ST, the latest addition to its 4K installation projector range and an upgrade to the XEED 4K500ST model. The XEED 4K501ST benefits from advanced imaging technology to deliver outstanding resolution and image quality, in a compact and lightweight design ideal […]
EDCH ‘Raise Roaming Clearing’ issues with Telecommunication Regional Regulators
Dubai, 25 August 2016, Emirates Data Clearing House (EDCH) – one of the leading data clearing house (DCH) in GCC – became the first DCH to address the pre-eminent forum in the region for regulating roaming clearing services when it met with the GCC Roaming Working Group this month. EDCH were invited by the Telecommunications […]
Business with Style – on the go! The HUAWEI MateBook now available in Saudi Arabia
Huawei announced that the HUAWEI MateBook is now available for purchase in Saudi Arabia. The device can be found in the beginning and exclusively at Jarir Bookstore, then after that at other retail outlets. The HUAWEI MateBook, which was launched at Mobile World Congress in February, is Huawei’s first 2-in-1 device designed to meet the […]
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Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort calls luxury tourism millennial family travelers
El Jadida, Morocco, 11th August 2016: Mazagan Beach and Golf Resort, the leading tourism destination in Morocco, said that luxury tourism in North Africa should more focus on the millennial family travellers as they hold significant spending power because they look at touring the world as part of their daily lives. According to the United […]
BLACKBERRY LAUNCHES SOFTWARE LICENSING PROGRAM FOR ITS MOBILITY SOLUTIONS BUSINESS
BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in secure mobile communications, announced the launch of a software licensing program for its Mobility Solutions business by introducing the BlackBerry® Hub+ for Android. A suite of BlackBerry applications, BlackBerry Hub+ makes productivity and communication on Android 6.0 Marshmallow smartphones effortless. BlackBerry’s Mobility Solutions unit manages […]
Nissan Unveils World’s First Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell Vehicle
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. revealed the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle in Brazil that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The breakthrough model, an all-new light–commercial vehicle, can rely on multiple fuels, including ethanol and natural gas, to produce high-efficiency electricity as a power source. Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn said: “The […]
Fortinet Security Fabric Earns 100% Detection Scores in NSS Labs’ Latest Breach Detection Group Test
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced their results in NSS Labs’ latest Breach Detection Systems (BDS) Group Test. Fortinet submitted two of their industry-leading sandboxing solutions, the FortiSandbox 3000D appliance, and FortiSandbox Cloud service, earning NSS Labs’ Recommended rating for both. These results further demonstrate the effectiveness of the […]
axiom Brings ‘Experiential Shopping’ to Abu Dhabi with First-of-its-Kind Retail Concept in the Emirate
Shopper expectations in the UAE capital are evolving from being product-based to experience-based, according to the CEO of UAE’s largest mobility retailer, axiom telecom. “Abu Dhabi shoppers are largely comprised of young Millennials who are looking for a non-traditional retail experience, one characterized by the ability to experience products before making a purchase,” says Fahad […]
Moody’s: Kuwait’s Fuel Subsidy Reform Is Credit Positive
On 1 August, Kuwait’s (Aa2 negative) cabinet approved a series of fuel-related subsidy reforms, including an 83% increase in higher-quality ultra-premium petrol prices and a 42% increase in lower-quality octane-91 petrol prices, which will go into effect on 1 September. Moody’s says that these fuel price reforms are credit positive for the sovereign because they […]
100 Million Healthcare Wearables by 2021 to Reimagine Patient Care
The GCC healthcare market is rapidly expanding, with connected hospitals and healthcare providers re-imagining the industry with wearables, machine monitoring, and patient record digitisation. Both startups and established technology firms are transforming healthcare technology, showcasing the latest developments at GITEX Technology Week 2016. The GCC is investing at least USD 2 billion in new patient-management […]
UAE Homes Are Getting “Smarter by the Second”, according to Region’s Largest Mobility Reseller
The typical UAE home is witnessing a momentous transformation, according to industry experts, one characterized by the increased adoption of smart technologies – enabling residents to interact with their home in a way they never have before. Whether it is remotely switching off the lights and air conditioning to save energy, watching over loved ones […]
NISSAN BLADEGLIDER BRINGS CUTTING-EDGE
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd today unveiled the working prototype of its futuristic BladeGlider vehicle, combining zero-emissions with high-performance in a revolutionary sports car design. The vehicles, developed from concept cars first shown at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2013, have arrived in Brazil to symbolize future technologies that will combine Intelligent Mobility, environmentally-friendly impact and […]
HID Global Acquires DemoTeller to Broaden Portfolio into Instant Issuance of Payment Cards
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, today announced that it has acquired DemoTeller, a leading provider of instant issuance solutions for the financial market. With this acquisition, HID Global is now able to address the needs of financial institutions and retailers for instant issuance of personalized financial or payment cards, such as […]
NSFOCUS Continues MEA Expansion with New Partner, Spectrami
NSFOCUS IB today confirmed its new partnership with Spectrami, continuing its expansion into Africa and the Middle East. NSFOCUS was founded in 2000 to provide enterprise-level network security solutions and services primarily in the Asia/Pacific market. The new NSFOCUS International Business subsidiary brings advanced security solutions to the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast […]
Nissan LEAF ranks world’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2016
New figures show that so far in 2016, the Nissan LEAF is not only the world’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV), but also the third best-selling passenger car overall in Norway. Nissan made an early commitment to zero emission technology, recognising it as a sustainable, practical transport solution. Nissan has supported 100 percent electric mobility since […]
Twitter Announces Plans for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Twitter today unveiled its plans for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, highlighted by a dedicated section in Moments that will feature content and stories unfolding during the Games. Twitter also announced the launch of more than 200 hashtag-triggered Twitter emojis. “Twitter’s activation of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will bring fans around the world together […]
Rebounding Oil Prices Signal Moment for Energy Innovation to Support Saudi Vision 2030
Rebounding oil prices signal the moment for Saudi oil and gas firms to invest in technology innovation, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and driving nearly USD 300 billion in oil exports, industry experts announced today. The Kingdom is the world’s largest petroleum exporter, producing 10 million barrels per day, and is taking on increased global importance […]
STME Wins ‘Datacentre Integrator of the Year’ Award
STME, the Middle East’s leading IT solutions provider and systems integrator (SI), headquartered in Dubai, was declared the winner of the ‘’Datacentre Integrator of the Year’ award at the recently concluded 4th annual ICT Champion Awards. This is the second award in consecutive years that STME has won at the ICT Champion Awards. The ICT […]
KSA HOLIDAY MAKERS ARE SET TO SPEND NEARLY A WHOLE WORKING WEEK ON THEIR SMARTPHONE THIS SUMMER
Huawei honor, the no 1 smartphone e-brand, predicts that holidays-goers this summer will spend up to a staggering 35 hours a week on their smartphone. Three quarters of residents in Saudi will spend upwards of an hour a day taking pictures on their phones, with more than one third spending between 41 minutes to an […]
Rio 2016 Organizing Committee receives from Nissan the official vehicle fleet for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The vehicle fleet that will be used during the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially delivered by automotive partner Nissan to the Local Organizing Committee. The company will supply about 4,200 vehicles comprising various models to meet the many day-to-day mobility needs during the Games. The official delivery ceremony was held at the […]