Shima Zamil
Social media Marketing, Creative copywriter, Arabic- English translator, and Community management
US$200K up for grabs in the Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest (Apps UP) for MEA developers
– Huawei announces launch of much-awaited development competition – Large prize pool includes up to US$200K for developers in the Middle East and Africa – Unique opportunity for developers in emerging markets to showcase talent 21st June, 2021, Dubai, UAE: Huawei announced the launch of the 2021 edition of Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest (Apps UP), a leading […]
Wa’ed launches nationwide road show to identify, fund next generation of transformative Saudi start-up entrepreneurs
June 20, 2021 – Wa’ed, the entrepreneurship arm of Aramco, today launched a national search to find and fund a new generation of Saudi entrepreneurs at a series of high-profile road show events to be held in six cities across the Kingdom. The Wa’ed Entrepreneurship Roadshow will run from September through December and make stops in Jubail […]
Acer Launches Four New Chromebooks, Including Industry’s First 17-inch Model
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 17, 2021; Acer has announced four new Chromebook lines in a wide array of shapes and designs, including the industry’s first 17-inch Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook 317. They all come with the latest in-demand technology and features to meet the needs of consumers, students, and business users. “Since the introduction of Chromebooks […]
KEF Holdings Sparks a Conversation about Future Proofing Healthcare at Arab Health 2021
KEF Holdings announces the setting up of the first Quaternary care Heart and Orthopaedics Centre in Dubai. Dubai, 15 June 2021: KEF Holdings, a privately-owned family company steeped in more than 25 years of innovation, participated in the regions highly acclaimed healthcare conference – Arab Health 2021 by hosting a session to shed light on Future-proofing Healthcare on […]
Kaspersky iHub launches new program for companies working in fintech, gaming, and smart home B2C projects
Kaspersky Innovation Hub (iHub) announces the fifth Open Innovation Program for tech startups and mature companies developing consumer projects in the areas of fintech, gaming, and future household. Its participants can get an expert evaluation of their business ideas, access to Kaspersky clients and sales channels, and create a long-term partnership with the global cybersecurity […]
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A 6-year cyberespionage campaign uncovered in the Middle East
Kaspersky has uncovered a long-standing cyberespionage campaign against Persian-speaking individuals in Iran. The group behind the malicious activity—dubbed Ferocious Kitten—has been active since at least 2015 and delivers a custom malware called “MarkiRAT” that steals data and can execute commands on the victim’s machine. The malware also has variants that can hijack the infected user’s […]
Twitter introduces a new language setting on Twitter.com – #FeminineArabic
In parallel, Twitter launched a campaign titled #FeminineArabic (أتحدث_بالمؤنث#) in partnership with organizations and brands across the region 15 June, 2021, CITY, COUNTRY: People across the world come to Twitter to discuss what’s happening, and Twitter wants its service to better reflect the many voices that shape the conversation. In some languages, such as with Arabic, […]
PEUGEOT & Taaleem ‘Buckle Up!’ on Road Safety
PEUGEOT and Taaleem launch ‘Buckle Up!’ children’s story book to promote road safety French automotive manufacturer PEUGEOT and local education provider Taaleem, have partnered together to create a children’s book titled Buckle Up! to promote road safety for school children. The book highlights five road safety tips in an engaging and fun illustration to help teach children […]
Cisco Unveils Webex Innovations to Enable Hybrid Work and Events
Webex velocity of innovation continues, introducing more than 800 new features and devices since September. All-new Webex Suite, including a new look and feel, supports hybrid work collaboration at 40 percent lower cost than a-la-carte. The integration of Slido’s audience engagement capabilities and soon Socio’s hybrid event management tools provide the most comprehensive events platform for any […]
Creating higher education that’s flexible, secure and inclusive
Beyond the pandemic, universities seek a perfect blend of in-class and virtual learning By Salman Abdulghani Faqeeh, Managing Director, Cisco Saudi Arabia Sudden change is never easy. So, it’s no secret that the abrupt shift to distance learning last year caused a number of challenges and upheavals for educators, students and parents alike. At the same […]
Dell Technologies Helps Communications Service Providers Transform to Capture Opportunities at the Edge
Dell Technologies’ new infrastructure solutions, services and open ecosystem of partners are designed to help telecom operators modernize their networks, unlock innovation and create new revenue opportunities Dell Technologies cloud-native infrastructure foundation solution with Project Metalweaver software will support the deployment and maintenance of open, industry-standard infrastructure at scale With the Dell Technologies telecom innovation lab, network operators can consume […]
Backbase Middle East awarded the Best User Experience Solution Provider Award
Backbase, the Engagement Banking platform provider, has won the award for the ‘Best User Experience Solution Provider’ at the MEA Finance Banking Technology Summit and Awards 2021. The award recognizes Backbase’s customer-centric platform approach that leverages a single technology platform to orchestrate the entire customer journey across multiple devices and touchpoints. Recognizing that customers today have gone […]
How Ford Uses Computers to Accelerate Vehicle Development and Improve Real-World Testing on the Ranger
Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 9 June 2021 – New vehicle development can involve many hundreds of prototypes and thousands of staff at facilities around the world, with new vehicles taking many years to go from the drawing board to the showroom floor. New vehicles have become more sophisticated and feature-rich than ever before, and model line-ups are […]
Mastercard Empowers Consumers To Choose A Sustainable Future With Eco-Friendly Cards
New Certification And Recycling Programs to Inform Consumer Choice Saudi Arabia – June 9, 2021 – According to a recent Mastercard study, 58% of consumers are more mindful of their impact on the environment, with 85% willing to take personal action this year. Today, Mastercard makes this promise easier to realize with a new badge to identify […]
How to Manage and Report a Security Incident
What is a Security Incident? The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) defines a cyber incident as ‘A breach of a system’s security policy in order to affect its [the victims] integrity or availability and/or the unauthorized access or attempted access to a system or systems. This means that any attempts to gain unauthorised access to a […]
McDonald’s Highlights the Importance of Food Safety to Mark the UN day
From Traceability to Digital Food Safety and Hygiene, food safety never stops World Food Safety Day, which was held June 7th marked an exceptional time as countries, businesses, and communities around the world deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This day, created by the UN in 2018, was a great opportunity to raise awareness […]
SALAM: THE NEW EVOLUTIONARY BRAND NAME FOR ITC
A reflection of the company’s focus on people and connections FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) 5G and FTTH (Fiber to the Home) investments position Salam as a leader in the ICT market Salam’s new strategy launches 1000 Mbps Fiber-Speed network Riyadh – 8 June 2021: Salam is the new brand name for the Integrated Telecom Company (ITC), defining […]
Roblox dominates U.S. iPhone gaming market with over $3 million daily revenue
Games are now an integral part of mobile entertainment growing in popularity, with developers exploring different monetization strategies. In this case, the United States Apple iPhone market is recording over $300 million in monthly revenues. According to data acquired by Finbold, as of June 2021, the top ten grossing iPhone games in the U.S. generate an estimated […]
INFINITI MIDDLE EAST BOOSTS ROAD SAFETY AWARENESS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Following the successful ‘Eyes on You’ school campaign conducted in the UAE, INFINITI Middle East expands its awareness program to KSA with a series of engaging animated road safety videos. The automotive brand is partnering with local personalities, who will promote road safety to their diverse follower base, reaching parents and the next generation of drivers. […]
Strategise, build, and execute on new game on HUAWEI AppGallery: ‘Civilizations: Rise of Sultans’
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 07 June 2021: HUAWEI AppGallery, a top-three application marketplace and game developer’s first launch destination, has recently added ‘Civilizations: Rise of Sultans’, a popular strategy and war game to their portfolio. Available to download across the MENA region, ‘Civilizations: Rise of Sultans’ promises to take mobile gaming lovers on a memorable, challenging […]
UPDATED HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO SPAIN AS FROM 7 JUNE
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 07 June 2021 The improvement of the epidemiological situation in Spain and the developing progress in the vaccination roll-out, both in Spain and in many countries around the world, make it possible to ease the measures for entry into Spain for tourist purposes. The new regulations, described in this document, will […]
Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa pledge to go carbon neutral
Target for own operations to become carbon neutral and fully single use plastic free by end of 2021 Partnership with Dubai Carbon Center of Excellence to reduce and eliminate carbon emissions Operations in Oman and KSA are 100% single use plastic free 6 June 2021: In a bold move to mark World Environment Day, Virgin […]