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  • Cisco to drive ‘Digitization’ message at UAE Partner Summit

    Under the theme ‘Powered by Partnerships’, Cisco is holding its UAE Partner Summit at The Ritz – Carlton, Dubai, on 24 May, 2016. The event will feature exclusive keynotes, interactive presentations, breakout sessions, panel discussions and an awards evening to honor Cisco’s top performing partners in the country. Over 200 partners’ delegates including CXOs and […]

  • Alpha Data double-winner at Citrix Partner Accelerator 2016 summit

    Alpha Data, the UAE’s leading systems integrator and one of the longest-standing IT companies in the country, has won two awards during the 2016 Citrix Partner Accelerator Awards that recently took place in Dubai. The two awards Alpha Data received was the ‘Highest Product Attainment in 2015 for Networking – MENA,’ while Deepak M.S., Product […]

  • eHosting DataFort Enhances Its Online Self-Service Public Cloud Portal

    eHosting DataFort (eHDF), the region’s leading Managed Hosting and Cloud infrastructure services provider, today announced that they have further enhanced their Public Cloud portal to include advanced features and customizable packages, and improve the overall cloud experience of their customers. eHDF’s unique Public Cloud platform consists of an easy-to-use, fully automated self-service online provisioning portal, […]

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    Zain KSA provides VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling for iPhone users

    Zain Saudi Arabia launched the new VoLTE service on iPhone devices with the latest iOS 9.3.2, in corporation wit Apple the company announced. Eng. Sultan Abdulaziz AlDeghaither, Chief Technology Officer at Zain KSA said “VoLTE offers more options to our customers over 168 city and province covered with LTE services. This service will grantee smooth […]

  • Direct Hair Implantation sees overwhelming demand in forthcoming Ramadan month

    Direct Hair Implantation (DHI), the global leader in hair restoration, is witnessing exceptional footfall in its Dubai branch for hair restoration during forthcoming Ramadan month. The company attributed that to the less working hours during the holy month. “Ramadan is a time where people experience a change in their lifestyle. Many people try to utilise […]

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  • City Centre Bahrain trains more than 600 employees on safety measures

    City Centre Bahrain—the largest shopping, leisure and entertainment destination in Bahrain—offered the latest training in safety measures and firefighting to 619 employees from the mall retailers.   The workshop, led by the mall’s Operations Department, included a live session demonstrating the skills needed to handle a mock disaster to ensure the mall staff’s preparedness for […]

  • Surge in office documents and information an increasingly complex challenge for local businesses

    With offices across the region rapidly investing in digital infrastructure, a new report from Canon Middle East, world leader in imaging solutions, notes that the accelerated growth of documents and information represents an increasingly complex challenge for businesses today. The Office Insights 2016 report aims to understand how working practices are evolving in the digital […]

  • Empower commences operations in third district cooling plant in Business Bay with capacity of 45,000 RT

    Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has commence operations in its third Business Bay district cooling plant. The company said in a statement the new plant will cover commercial and residential buildings. By this, Empower currently provides 135,000 RT to the entire Business Bay area.The plant took around […]

  • Mazagan unveils tailored GCC offers for Ramadan and Eid

    Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort unveiled its GCC programme for this year’s Ramadan and Eid period. The resort has tailored special packages for the entire family to enjoy the occasions with tempting activities. This Ramadan, Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort offers a special package with an authentic Iftar experience and a stay in luxurious atmosphere, […]

  • Telecommunications Regulatory Authority set to organize workshop series aimed to help further develop UAE’s Smart Government Program

    The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced its move to organize a series of workshops aimed towards helping further develop the UAE’s ‘Smart Government’ program. The workshops, which will be held from May 16 – 22, 2016, will be facilitated by an expert from the United Nations (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The […]

  • KERZNER INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS STUART THOMSON AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES

    Kerzner International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) has appointed Stuart Thomson Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources, effective 10 April2016. In this role, Mr. Thomson will lead the Company’s Human Resources strategy, and will work with the operations and HR leaders of Kerzner to adopt and implement best practice human resources initiatives that will support […]

  • Empower saves 263 million gallons of fresh water in 2015

    Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, achieved record saving of 263 millionin imperial gallons of fresh water in 2015, enough to fill 478 Olympic swimming pools. This was achieved despite the higher demand for District Cooling services in Dubai, in which Empower occupies a share of 70%. This […]

  • eHosting DataFort Awarded ‘Managed Services Provider of the Year’ at the Intelligent CIO Technology Excellence Awards 2016

    eHosting DataFort (eHDF), the region’s leading Managed Hosting and Cloud Infrastructure services provider, was awarded the prestigious Intelligent Managed Services Provider of the Year at the Intelligent CIO Technology Excellence Awards 2016. The award ceremony took place recently at the Westin Hotel in Al Habtoor City, Dubai and honoured companies and end-user individuals that have […]

  • More than 220 international and local companies Launching The Saudi Power and Saudi Aircon Exhibition 2016

    H.E. Dr. Saleh Bin Hussein Al Awaji inaugurated the Saudi Power 2016 exhibition organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Company in collaboration with Informa Company. The show brings together more than 220 exhibitors from 19 countries around the world including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon, India, Spain, Switzerland, Britain, South Africa, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Turkey and other countries. […]

  • Middle East ranks Top Priority Markets for Nissan Worldwide

    Nissan announced today its continuous growth in its business performance over the last 5 years has lifted Nissan Middle East to the Top Priority Markets worldwide. Nissan has seen its volume grow by 50% and market share rise by 25% across the GCC in the last 5 years. Nissan has built its performance in the […]

  • Surge in office documents and information an increasingly complex challenge for local businesses

    With offices across the region rapidly investing in digital infrastructure, a new report from Canon Middle East, world leader in imaging solutions, notes that the accelerated growth of documents and information represents an increasingly complex challenge for businesses today. The Office Insights 2016 report aims to understand how working practices are evolving in the digital […]

  • Babyshop Unveils its First Ever Product Catalogue

    Babyshop, the one-stop children’s retailer, recently launched their first ever consumer product catalogue, a splendid shopping guide for mums to be and for existing parents. The catalogue highlights the extensive range of products for children starting from new-borns to toddlers and beyond. The creatively illustrated catalogue, supported by world renowned photography artist Queenie Liao, features […]

  • Pearson launches School Improvement Service to align with UAE School Inspection Framework

    Pearson has announced a new School Improvement Service, designed to help UAE schools perform against the standards set out in the UAE’s new School Inspection Framework. The Framework is designed to help meet the country’s national agenda for education reform set about the UAE’s 2021 vision. The UAE School Inspection Framework was rolled out in […]

  • BenQ’s innovative monitors take the gaming world by storm

    If you are a gaming enthusiast, the one thing you would not want to compromise on is your monitor. In fact, to get the most out of the latest first-person shooter (FPS) games, sports, racing, and other fast-action games, not only will you need a gaming PC with a powerful graphics solution, a monitor that […]

  • Saudi Vision 2030 Enables Kingdom to Leapfrog in Digital Economy Innovation

    Public-private partnerships in technology will drive Saudi Vision 2030, and support the Kingdom to leapfrog in Digital Economy innovation, industry experts announced at the SAP Saudi Forum. “Technology mega-trends such as hyper-connectivity and the cloud can enable the Kingdom to leapfrog in Digital Economy innovation, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. By combining public sector vision with […]

  • AOC launches new line of gaming monitors

    AOC, the display specialist has officially launched its new gaming brand: “AGON”. All future AOC gaming product releases will be under the AGON name. AGON will also encompass AOC’s future gaming-related activities and social media voice. Some of AOC’s existing gaming displays, previously grouped together with other products, will be rebranded under AGON. The name […]

  • Dell Expands Availability of Premium Support for PCs to Consumers in 110 Countries across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America

    Dell today announced the availability of Premium Support, a service for consumer PCs that dramatically improves the customer experience through simplified, hassle free support. Currently offered in the US and Canada, it is being made available in 110 additional countries across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Premium Support provides 24×7 anytime, anywhere […]