Shima Zamil
Social media Marketing, Creative copywriter, Arabic- English translator, and Community management

COVID-19 CRISIS SHIFTS THE FOCUS OF IT SPEND TO AUTOMATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND DIGITAL HEALTH
CIOs betting on technology to support industry recovery, according to new findings from SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights GENEVA – 12 January 2021 – While IT budgets have stayed largely flat in 2021, airport and airline CIOs are betting on technology to support their recovery from COVID-19, with a significant increase in spending on digitalization and sustainability […]

Personal employee information leakage is the least disclosed type of breach across the META region
The Kaspersky Employee Wellbeing 2021 report[1] unveils that while organizations regularly face employee data leakage, almost half of them (36%) prefer not to disclose these incidents publicly. At the same time, staff may lack basic cybersecurity knowledge to protect themselves as only 38% of businesses offer IT security training. A successful corporate cyber-defense is impossible without […]

Kaspersky named a Major Player in Modern Endpoint Security for Enterprise and SMB by IDC MarketScape
Kaspersky was recently named as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape reports for ‘Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small and Midsize Businesses 2021 Vendor Assessment’ (Doc #US48304721) and ‘Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Enterprises 2021 Vendor Assessment’ (Doc #US48306021). The recognition is testament to the breadth and quality of products, services, and training solutions that Kaspersky offers its corporate […]

Emirates Driving Institute and Continental team up for tyre safety campaign
Tyre manufacturer conducts YouGov survey to assess driver tyre safety awareness Emirates Driving Institute to use educational video in new driver training Continental helping keep the UAE’s roads safe in line with its Vision Zero initiative Dubai, January 10, 2022. A worrying lack of awareness about tyre safety has been highlighted in a new survey of […]

Here Comes Ananas: An Original Social Community App Launching This Month
A social app designed for local communities will be launching in January 2022 on Android and iOS. Ananas is a new community app aimed at balancing online and real-life community engagement For organizers and communities, the Ananas app assists in creating community-based events and experiences, where locals contribute their ideas and are part of the […]

Lebanese Singer Yara and Top Arab Talent to Shine Bright at 2022 MENA BIGO GALA Awards Ceremony
Dubai-UAE: 05 January 2021 – BIGO Technology, one of the world’s fastest growing technology companies will host its first annual MENA BIGO GALA Awards Ceremony to recognize some of its most exceptional and captivating broadcasters from across the Middle East and North Africa region. The event will take place at 9:00pm (KSA Time) on Sunday, 9 January […]

Zain KSA’s Yaqoot wins the “Most Innovative Product Service” award at “Telecom Review” Summit 2021
Through its integrated all-digital experience Zain KSA’s digital service Yaqoot has won the “Most Innovative Product Service” award during the 15th Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, held in Dubai on December 8th, 2021. The award confirms Zain KSA’s success in adopting and deploying its ambitious growth strategy that enabled it to lead digital innovation in the […]

AlUla and Dolce&Gabbana celebrate ancient equestrian heritage in the unique and elegant Ikmah Fashion Cavalry Show
AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 4th January 2022 AlUla, the Saudi Arabian city of heritage and culture, situated in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, will host Dolce&Gabbana Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria and Alta Gioielleria in a unique and elegant fashion show on 27th January 2022 as part of AlUla Moments festivals season. In addition to the show, […]

Expo 2020 Sri Lanka National Day highlights Sri Lanka’s post-pandemic tourism roadmap
Announces the destination is welcoming vaccinated as well as non-vaccinated tourists Travel health & safety protocols implanted in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) Awarded the ‘Safe Travel Stamp’ by the World Travel and Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel & Tourism Council Buoyed on by a steady increase in tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka, […]

Banque Saudi Fransi Partners with Mastercard To Launch the Region’s First Customizable Cashback Credit Card
Consumers will enjoy eight instant cashback categories that will enhance their lifestyle Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 04 January 2022: Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) and Mastercard have partnered to launch the region’s first customizable cashback credit card that provides cardholders with the opportunity to select the cashback features to complement to their lifestyle and preferences. The new Mastercard Banque Saudi Fransi […]

Zain Bahrain Selects Tecnotree for Digital Transformation
This is further to the Stock Release published by Tecnotree on 18th October 2021 at 9:45 EET. Tecnotree, a global provider of Digital Business Support Systems (BSS), has been selected by Zain Bahrain, a telecommunications industry innovator in the Kingdom, for the delivery of digital BSS transformation. Zain aims to become a leading ICT and digital […]

Maestro Omar Khairat to return to AlUla
The beloved composer who has delighted fans for over five decades with film scores and concerts will be appearing at Maraya. Fans from around the world will be able to watch the memorable concert live and free on mbc and AlUla Moments YouTube channels AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 29th of December 2021: Omar Khairat, the […]

Jadwa REIT Saudi Fund Receives Best REIT Award
Riyadh, 2 January 2022: Jadwa REIT Saudi Fund, managed by Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm and one of the largest real estate investment managers in Saudi Arabia, has been awarded “Best Investment Return over Three Years” among REIT funds listed on the Saudi stock market for the year 2020. The award was […]

Rethink How You Consume IT
By: Mohammad Abulhouf, Senior Sales Director, KSA, Bahrain & Qatar at Nutanix The consumption of products and services has changed for good. We live in a consumer-centric world where we switch on the television and watch the service we elect, whether that is Amazon Prime, NetFlix, or Apple TV. The point is that as consumers […]

SAMACO GROUP and Al Nahla Group of Companies participated in Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
After the massive success of the first-ever Jeddah Grand Prix Jeddah – KSA, 29 December 2021: SAMACO Group took a prominent role in participating and supporting the first F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (SAGP) by having an exclusive and private suite for its partners and brands at the Paddock Club, the pinnacle of hospitality in entertainment in […]

Three Ways to Reinvent Retail Customer Engagement in a Post-COVID World
By Robbie Kearns, Senior Regional Vice President – Africa, Middle East, and the Mediterranean, Salesforce DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — 27 December 2021 — As the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to shopping online, retailers have had to re-imagine how they do business in a new digital world. Over recent months, leveraging technology to stabilise their […]

Kaspersky announces winners of 2021 Secur’IT Cup student competition
Kaspersky has crowned the overall winner of this year’s Secur’IT Cup – a team of students from the Russian National Research Nuclear University MEPhI with the Baseband IDS Engine project – following a final round of stiff competition. Two projects from Australia and the United Kingdom became winners in the special nomination category Fighting Cyber Violencewith […]

Kaspersky: Beware of cybercriminals while you have a jolly time shopping online
With the New Year fast approaching, people around the world are getting jump-started on last-minute shopping. Bearing in mind that people’s shopping habits have changed since the pandemic started, they have become far more comfortable with hopping on multiple e-commerce websites to grab the best deal. Although e-commerce platforms are all about offering people the […]

Jeeny app sees improved awareness, increased downloads and more orders with seamless customer experience in successful partnership with Huawei
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – December 27, 2021: As one of the first apps to integrate with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) three years ago, Jeeny quickly experienced the benefits of their partnership with Huawei. The collaboration began with the desire from both parties to develop a seamless customer experience through a range of exciting initiatives. By joining […]

90% of healthcare providers in KSA use medical equipment with a legacy OS
According to Kaspersky’s new Healthcare report 2021, only 10% of Saudi healthcare organizations confirm that all medical equipment they utilize runs up-to-date software. Usage of legacy operating systems (OS) exposes healthcare organizations to additional vulnerabilities and cyber-risks. 26 December 2021 Medicine has always been a field where innovations play a crucial and truly life-saving […]

Tantora Celebration kicks-off from AlUla Old Town announcing the start of the long-awaited Winter at Tantora Festival
AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 23 December 2021: Locals of AlUla have been celebrating the “Tantora” for generations. The Tantora itself is a sundial used by the local people not only to tell time, but also to mark the beginning of the winter planting season. This culturally significant festive season has always been filled with […]

Cisco Talos Reveals Top Cybercrime Tactics and Tips for Safe Online Engagement This Holiday Season
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 23, 2021 — As shoppers face short supplies and shipping delays, the final days of the holiday season can often be the most dangerous. In an effort to purchase gifts in time, many consumers are willing to compromise and interact with untrusted sources. With experience in identifying and analyzing the entire cyberthreat landscape, […]
