Shima Zamil
Social media Marketing, Creative copywriter, Arabic- English translator, and Community management
UAE and KSA travellers to place high emphasis on mental wellbeing when it comes to post-pandemic travel, new study shows
As the travel industry begins its recovery, new research from Collinson shows mental wellbeing propositions will be key to supporting passengers to take to the skies again Large majority of travellers in UAE (76%) and KSA (80%) will be prioritising their mental wellbeing more when they travel now than they did before the pandemic Dubai – […]
Kiss Passwords Goodbye: Cisco Secure Unveils Passwordless Future with Stronger Security for All
Cisco introduces infrastructure agnostic, passwordless authentication by Duo, enabling users to skip the password and securely log into cloud applications via security keys or platform biometrics Duo passwordless authentication is part of Cisco’s industry-leading zero trust platform, layering device and behavior monitoring controls to further strengthen login security Available for public preview this summer with […]
Uber to offer discounted rides to people seeking COVID-19 vaccination in four Saudi cities
The initiative is part of Uber’s global commitment to Move What Matters, and will provide residents in Saudi Arabia with discounted trips to select vaccination centers in Jeddah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Apr 14, 2021: This Ramadan, Uber has announced that it will offer discounted rides to people looking to receive their […]
Dur Hospitality launches its unique Ramadan-dedicated brand, ‘AMASY.’
Ensuring an authentic and safe get-together experience Dur Hospitality announced that it has launched ‘AMASY,’ a brand exclusively dedicated to celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. The concept will be carried out across a group of restaurants within Dur Hospitality’s hotel network that will be hosting daily Iftar and Suhoor meals during the holy month […]
Snapchat Announces 60+ new Shows for Ramadan 2021 with MENA’s Top Publishers
New line-up of shows on Discover covers a variety of topics including comedy, lifestyle, cooking, and more Middle East – April 13, 2021: Snapchat has announced its new slate of shows for Ramadan 2021, bringing more content from Discover partners to the app. Snapchatters will have access to an array of exciting programs throughout the […]
Nahdi Medical Company inks agreement with Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development to employ more than 700 Saudi Nationals
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 13 April 2021: In line with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 and as part of its corporate responsibility program, Nahdi Medical Company (NMC), Saudi Arabia’s largest pharmacy retail chain and leading healthcare provider signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Human Recourses and Social Development to employ more than 700 […]
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AMAZON PAYMENT SERVICES WAIVES SERVICE FEES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN SUPPORT OF CENTRAL BANK OF EGYPT INITIATIVE
Waiver covers all account setup and maintenance fees for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) who wish to utilize Amazon Payment Services’ digital payment service CBE initiative empowers new businesses to scale online by providing a wide range of online payment options for their customers Cairo, Egypt, 13th April 2021 – Amazon Payment Services, a payment processing service […]
MENA M&A hits US$17.1 billion in Q1 2021
MENA Investment banking fees recorded US$ 218 million in first quarter 2021 MENA equity and equity-related issuance reached US$ 276 million while debt issuance totalled US$ 34.8 billion in 2021 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Refinitiv released the Middle East and North Africa investment banking analysis for the first quarter for 2021. According to the report, the Investment […]
Cring ransomware infects industrial targets through vulnerability in VPN servers
In early 2021, threat actors conducted a series of attacks using the Cring ransomware. These attacks were mentioned by Swisscom CSIRT, but it remained unclear how the ransomware infects an organization’s network. An incident investigation conducted by Kaspersky ICS CERT experts at one of the attacked enterprises revealed that attacks by Cring ransomware exploit a […]
Samsung Hosts Technical Seminar Showcasing Innovative 2021 Neo QLED 8K line up
Lineup Demonstrates Breakthrough Picture Quality, Outstanding Smart Features, and Cutting-Edge Gaming Experiences SEOUL, Korea – April 12, 2021 – Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading TV manufacturer for 15 consecutive years, announced the details today of its upcoming 2021 Technical Seminar – a series of events that will highlight the technology, features, and innovation with this year’s new product […]
Intigral marks #Ramadan with an unmatched content selection on Jawwy TV With original and acclaimed Arab and Khaleeji series
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 11, 2021: Intigral, a leading provider of digital entertainment and sports in MENA, has announced an exciting lineup of content titles to be aired on its flagship entertainment platform Jawwy TV during the holy month of Ramadan, including exclusive and original releases alongside a curated selection of acclaimed Arabic and Khaleeji […]
UTURN, part of Webedia Arabia Group, launches exclusive Ramadan Entertainment on Facebook for audiences in KSA through a Content Partnership
More than 85new long form video entertainment series dedicated to Ramadan will be launched on the popular pages 3a2ilati.com, Yasmina.com, AtyabTabkha.com, SaudiGamer.com and UTURN. The exclusive content partnership with Facebook will also bring more unique videos and entertainment series throughout the year on the platform. UTURN, part of Webedia Arabia Group, a leading digital media company […]
Acer Middle East’s Swift Portfolio Now Lighter, Sleeker and More Powerful Than Ever
Acer’s ultra-slim line-up of notebooks gets an upgrage with the launch of Swift 5 and Swift 3 in KSA Saudi Arabia, 11 April 2021: Acer Middle East has announced the launch of the latest Swift 5 and Swift 3 notebook models packed with Intel® Tigerlake 11th Gen processors and Iris® Xe graphics. Swift 5: Premium Portability Combining a slick, modern design with the […]
Tata Communications and Bahrain Internet Exchange join forces to enable next-generation OTN network for Bahrain
Leverages TGN Gulf partner ecosystem to connect Middle Eastern markets such as Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and to the globe Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 11, 2021 – Today, Tata Communications, a digital ecosystem enabler, and Bahrain Internet Exchange (BIX), its exclusive cable landing partner in Bahrain, extend their partnership to offer high speed internet connectivity […]
Milestone flight EK2021 highlights UAE’s impressive vaccination drive and readiness of its aviation industry for travel rebound
Close to 400 fully vaccinated passengers experienced Emirates’ latest innovative products and services on ground and inflight Flight supported by fully vaccinated teams on ground and inflight DUBAI, UAE, 10 April 2021: Emirates’ one-of-a-kind flight EK2021 proudly made a journey across the different emirates today, to celebrate the UAE’s remarkable progress in vaccinating its citizens and residents […]
800TEK partners with Emirates Autism Center for CSR initiative ahead of World Autism Month in April
Collaboration falls under CSR pillar of Eltizam’s Get Wonky culture April 11 2021 – 800TEK, an Eltizam Asset Management Group company, will extend its facilities management (FM) services to the Emirates Autism Center (EAC) in Abu Dhabi in a strategic partnership that will highlight the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative focusing on the education of […]
HarmonyOS: Connecting to a Simpler Life
Huawei Wang Chenglu delivered a keynote speech at TEDxHouHai event Driven by Pressure Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 10th 2021: Dr. Wang Chenglu, Huawei Consumer BG Software Engineering Dept President and AI and All-scenario Intelligence Business Unit Director, delivered a speech themed Connecting to a Simpler Life at the TEDxHouHai event Driven by Pressure. During this speech, he […]
Uber brings together MENA industry experts in discussion on data protection and responsible innovation
The virtual event addressed the opportunities and challenges that come with data protection in an increasingly online and networked world April 8th, 2021 – Uber hosted the second edition of its Ignite series, bringing together industry experts to discuss how organisations can strike the balance between innovation and consumer protection when it comes to data. The event saw the […]
Lucid Motors CEO drives Lucid Air on the streets of NYC #lucidair
Today, the upstart Electric Vehicle brand backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, Lucid Motors releases a new video featuring CEO, Peter Rawlinson driving a release candidate pre-production version of the Lucid Air Grand Touring Edition through New York City. The drive preludes the upcoming grand opening of Lucid’s first NYC Studio in the Meatpacking District. In the feature, Peter […]
HONOR Band 6 Launches with Bigger Display and Premium Health Monitoring Features
Innovative fitness band offers a holistic range of health and fitness tracking capabilities to empower people to stay mentally and physically fit HONOR Band 6 [RIYADH 8th April, 2021] – Global technology brand HONOR today announced the availability of the HONOR Band 6, the latest addition to HONOR’s premium wearable lineup. Equipped with a stunning 1.47-inch AMOLED display and packed full of […]
HyperX Now Shipping Alloy Origins 60 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard in EMEA
New HyperX 60 Percent Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Includes HyperX Red Switches London (UK) – 07th April 2021– – HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced its Alloy OriginsTM 60 mechanical gaming keyboard is now shipping in EMEA. A compact, 60 percent form factor keyboard, Alloy Origins 60 features HyperX Red linear mechanical switches that are built for […]
Long-standing partners, Mastercard and Uber extend their partnership to boost payment digitization and advance financial inclusion across the Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia – 6 April 2021: Uber’s long-term partnership with Mastercard continues to grow with a new strategic initiative focusing on digital payments and advancing financial inclusions which will be facilitated by Mastercard across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). As a regional first, the partnership with Mastercard will enable Uber to drive digitization across their […]