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Emiratis Launch Shopping App to Support Home Businesses
DUBAI, July 13, 2022 — As the COVID pandemic in 2020 forced lockdowns, work from home mandates were introduced, and social distancing measures came into play, people found themselves with more leisure time than usual. With extra free time at their disposal, many decided to nurture the hobbies and passions they had and, in turn, […]
Apps UP Makes a Comeback with Over US$1 Million Prize Money
New categories, including ‘Best Arabic App’, added for the Middle East and Africa region Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 5 July 2022– Huawei invites developers worldwide to put their skills to the test with the launch of the Huawei Global App Innovation Contest (Apps UP) 2022, with registrations now opened globally. With this year’s theme, #TogetherWeInnovate, Apps UP has set aside a significant cash prize […]
Foodics Unveils Its Self-Ordering And Payments Product Suite to Empower F&B Business Owners With Autonomous Growth
Product innovations and integrations key to helping F&B business owners arrive at wealth and financial freedom post pandemic through autonomous growth New product suite unveiled at first Foodics Annual Product Event held in Riyadh on July 3rd, 2022 – “Boundless 22” 04 July 2022, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: FOODICS, the leading cloud-based restaurant management technology and payments […]
HYKE Integrates Digital Payments In Its App-based AI-Powered Digital Distribution Platform
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 3rd July 2022 – HYKE, the app-based digital distribution platform that uses AI to power its operations, has announced the integration of digital payments into its platform. This will allow retailers in Saudi Arabia to settle payments through the app with no additional costs, regardless of the number of transactions conducted or the transaction […]
Apps UP Makes a Comeback with Over US$1 Million Prize Money
New categories, including ‘Best Arabic App’, added for the Middle East and Africa region Dubai, UAE, 30 June 2022– Huawei invites developers worldwide to put their skills to the test with the launch of theHuawei Global App Innovation Contest (Apps UP) 2022, with registrations now opened globally. With this year’s theme, #TogetherWeInnovate, Apps UP has set aside a significant cash prize […]
SHAREit expands in the GCC region with a sharper focus on growth
A comprehensive strategic plan includes a sharper focus on key growth areas following tremendous growth in FY 2021-2022 Dubai, UAE, 30 June 2022: SHAREit Group, a global internet technology company, today announced expansion in the GCC region to strengthen its position. SHAREit Group’s broad-based operating model has enabled its business network to expand to 150 countries […]
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Huawei trains over 200 developers in Saudi Arabia
The event served as an introduction to the HMS training curriculum for the attendees and a kickoff to the upcoming Apps UP 2022 competition Riyadh, KSA, 29 June 2022: As part of Huawei’s commitment to empowering developers in the region, the tech giant successfully concluded the latest mobile app training event in Saudi Arabia for over […]
Panasonic Rolls Out Its Digital Service App in the Kingdom, Offers Three Months Additional Warranty upon Product Registration
The Panasonic SMART CARE App is a digital platform for service and warranty support and replaces physical invoices or warranty card Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Panasonic, the global consumer electronics leader, has announced the availability of its SMART CARE App – a digital platform for service and warranty support in Saudi Arabia, making it easier to […]
Cisco research reveals holidaymakers increasingly rely on apps to organise and plan their trips
55% no longer carry paper-based tickets and will rely entirely on airline and travel apps, digital wallets and email Riyadh. 28 June 2022: Travellers increasingly rely on smart digital apps and services to plan, book and organize their travel, according to the findings of new research conducted by Cisco AppDynamics across the EMEA region. The study […]
LG PROVIDES UNIQUE IMMERSIVE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE WITH ITS BRAND NEW VIRTUAL KSA BRAND SHOP
The New Virtual Brand Shop Redefines The LG Shopping Experience by Immersing Shoppers in The Store from The Comfort of Their Own Home Jeddah, June 14, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) delivers a new creative, immersive way for its Saudi shoppers to explore its products with the launch of the its new Virtual Brandshop. Upon visiting […]
Huawei rolls out a new developer-focused training programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Aiming to harness mobile app development skills in MENA, the introductory session to the programme will kick-start on 23 June 2022 at Crowne Plaza Riyadh Riyadh, KSA, 07 June 2022: Huawei, a global technology provider, is organising a training programme for mobile application developers in Riyadh. This initiative is part of Huawei’s ongoing efforts to educate on Huawei […]
Apple provides developers with even more powerful technologies to push the app experience forward #WWDC22
New APIs offer deeper platform integration and greater capabilities for third-party apps CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled new tools, technologies, and APIs designed to help developers create even richer experiences for their users. Widgets on the Lock Screen enable developers to surface key information from their apps in a new way, while other new APIs across […]
iPadOS 16 takes the versatility of iPad even further with powerful new productivity and collaboration features #WWDC22
Introducing an entirely new multitasking experience with Stage Manager and full external display support, new ways to collaborate via Messages, big updates to Mail and Safari, iCloud Shared Photo Library, pro features including Reference Mode and Display Zoom, and more CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today previewed iPadOS 16, a major update that makes the iPad experience even […]
macOS Ventura adds powerful productivity tools and new Continuity features that make the Mac experience better than ever #WWDC22
New features like Stage Manager help Mac users stay focused and get more done CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today previewed macOS Ventura, the latest version of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system, which takes the Mac experience to a whole new level. Stage Manager gives Mac users an all-new way to stay focused on the task […]
Apple unveils M2, taking the breakthrough performance and capabilities of M1 even further #WWDC22
M2 delivers new levels of power-efficient performance and capabilities to the completely redesigned MacBook Air and updated 13-inch MacBook Pro CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced M2, beginning the next generation of Apple silicon designed specifically for the Mac. Built using second-generation 5-nanometer technology, M2 takes the industry-leading performance per watt of M1 even further with an 18 […]
watchOS 9 delivers new ways to stay connected, active, and healthy #WWDC22
Introducing more customizable watch faces, an enhanced Workout app, sleep stages, a first-of-its-kind AFib History feature, and an all-new Medications app CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today previewed watchOS 9, which brings new features and enhanced experiences to the world’s leading wearable operating system. Apple Watch users will now have more watch faces to choose from, with richer complications […]
Mobily Pay Concludes a Strategic Partnership with MoneyGram to Offer Users Intuitive International Money Transfer Services
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 2nd June, 2022: Mobily Pay (Etihad Fintech Company), a subsidiary of Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily), has announced a new strategic partnership with MoneyGram International, Inc, a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, which opens up new prospects to consumers in the Kingdom to seamlessly leverage international money transfer services. Under […]
Zoho announces Arabic e-commerce store builder and integration with Tap Payments for MENA businesses
Zoho announced a partnership with Tap Payments to enable MENA businesses to accept payments securely and seamlessly. The Zoho Commerce platform is among the few global vendors to offer a built-in right-to-left website builder. At Zoholics Riyadh, Zoho revealed that it has recorded 104 per cent revenue growth in Saudi Arabia in 2021, and a 233 per […]
Digital Distribution Platform HYKE Helps B2B Parties Unlock Next-Level Speed & Efficiency
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25th May 2022 – HYKE, an app-based digital distribution platform, provides instrumental assistance, in-depth market research, real-time data visibility, and efficient communication tools to manufacturers, retailers, and distributors to help them connect seamlessly. The HYKE app-based platform is essentially a seamless and uncomplicated app-based system that allows its users to get all the […]
Zoho sheds light on importance of AI to businesses at AI Cloud Expo in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 23 May, 2022: Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, is participating in the AI Cloud Expo 2022 to showcase its innovative AI-powered applications and shed light on the importance of adopting these advanced technologies to propel businesses forward. The event is taking place in Riyadh from 22-24 May 2022. Focused around […]
Finastra names Hack to the Future 4 winners #HackToTheFuture #HackingForGood #OpenByDefault
Celebrated projects include initiatives promoting financial literacy, solar energy and fair lending Dubai, UAE – May 10, 2022 – Finastra today announced the winners of its Hack to the Future 4 annual global hackathon. Thousands of participants from over 75 countries submitted 230+ projects focused on sustainable and inclusive finance, embedded finance and Banking as a Service (BaaS), […]
Red Hat Partners Deliver Hybrid Cloud Innovation From the Datacenter to the Edge on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
The industry’s largest commercial open source ecosystem brings certified expertise and support for nearly every enterprise use case to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Dubai, UAE, – RED HAT SUMMIT – MAY 11, 2022 – Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that the IT industry’s largest commercial open source […]