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PUBG MOBILE LAUNCHES SECOND COLLABORATION WITH GLOBAL SENSATION ‘BABY SHARK’
PUBG MOBILE and Pinkfong Baby Shark are once again partnering to launch exclusive Baby Shark-themed items in-game and release a new music video that brings the fun of Baby Shark to one the world’s most popular mobile games. AlRiyadh – 9th May 2022– Today PUBG MOBILE is launching its second exciting partnership with Pinkfong Baby Shark, one of the most influential pop culture icons […]

stc pay enables the “Eidiya” feature again, and launches the “Catching Eidiya Game”
stc pay is preparing to revive the “Eidiya” feature during Eid, through which customers will be able to share the joy of Eid and send Eidiya to their relatives and friends through the application, in an interactive and innovative way, by taking advantage of digital transformation services. In addition, stc pay has launched “Catching Eidiya […]

AppGallery announces winners of Tarbi3ah Baloot tournament at HUAWEI Flagship Store in Riyadh
Qualifiers of the popular card game moved on to an in-person event held in Riyadh over a period of 4 days with a prize pool of SAR 100,000 and a selection of Huawei devices Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 27 April 2022: Huawei, one of the world’s largest technology providers, announced the winners of the AppGallery Tarbi3ah […]

Perfect Corp. Introduces Multiple Earring Placement for Hyper-Realistic 3D AR Virtual Try-On for Jewelry
The new AR enhancements will allow fine jewelry brands to enable virtual try-on for earrings and other ear jewelry in 13 unique positions across the ear Dubai, UAE – April, 2022—Perfect Corp., the leading artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) beauty and fashion tech solutions provider, today announced an exciting extension to its 3D AR virtual try-on solution for […]

Amazon Payment Services Appoints Mona Alsemayen as the Country Head for Strategy and Growth in Saudi Arabia
Amazon Payment Services, a payment service provider operating across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has announced the appointment of Mona Alsemayen as the Country Head, Strategy and Growth for Amazon Payment Services in Saudi Arabia. Peter George, Managing Director of Amazon Payment Services, commented: “We are excited to welcome Mona into our team. In […]

A simple and accurate address for your home using Plus Codes
Plus Codes are free, open-sourced, digital addresses that provide simple and accurate addresses for any place on Earth, including for places that don’t have accurate formal addresses. Instead of street and locality names, Plus Codes are based on latitude and longitude, and are displayed as a short sequence of numbers and letters that provide accuracy right up to […]

AppGallery rolls out ‘Gift Festival’ during Ramadan
The Gift Festival allows users to collect diamonds to win rewarding gifts and enjoy up to 30% cashback Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 April 2022: AppGallery, a top-three application marketplace globally, launched the ‘Gift Festival’ for users to enjoy a suite of immersive experiences, features and rewards via the application marketplace during the month of Ramadan. […]

Partnerships that bring complementary services and technology can enable the growth of super-apps in the region, says Economist Impact study
Telcos, ride-hailing companies and online marketplaces are all diversifying to become part of super-app industry, specifically in the Middle East and Africa The second in a two-part report series commissioned by Mastercard Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, the paper was developed by Economist Impact, the research and analysis arm of The Economist Group Study […]

Looking to download the most useful apps in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? You can do that from AppGallery preinstalled on HUAWEI nova 9 SE
Riyadh, 10 April 2022: With their latest smartphone, the HUAWEI nova 9 SE, Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia has unveiled one of the most exciting mid-range smartphones of the year. Featuring a whopping 108MP AI Quad Camera system, the phone is without a doubt geared towards social media savvy youth who wants to snap pictures […]

Webex by Cisco Reimagines Hybrid Work Experiences
New innovations help personalize the hybrid work experience for employees and customers Industry-first partnership with Ford to create the ultimate mobile office Extending Webex’s Embedded App Framework to Webex devices, mobile phones, and tablets Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 6, 2022 –Cisco today unveiled new hybrid work solutions in Webex that empower companies to put […]

Petal Search debuts the ‘Ramadan Hub’ this month
A versatile experience including shopping offers, prayer timings, recipes, entertainment, and everything Ramadan-related Dubai, UAE, 06 April 2022: Petal Search, Huawei’s flagship search engine, launches Ramadan Hub to enhance the Middle East and Africa users’ surfing experience during the month of giving. Introducing consumers to digital convenience, Ramadan Hub empowers its users to find what […]

Alpha Pharma and SAP sign deal for digital transformation partnership
SAP’s suite of solutions deliver initial steps into wider digitalization strategy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 28 March 2022 — Alpha Pharma, a local pharmaceutical manufacturer with the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, and a part of the leading healthcare distributor Cigalah healthcare company in Saudi Arabia, has inked a partnership with global technology company SAP to enable […]

AppGallery Gamers Cup returns for a thrilling second edition with Garena Free Fire and $30,000 prize pool
To take place across the Middle East and Africa region Dubai, UAE, 23 March 2022: Huawei has announced the launch of the second season of AppGallery Gamers Cup for gamers in the Middle East and Africa region. The tournament, created in collaboration with Garena Free Fire, invites all gamers to grab their gear, warm up […]

AppGallery marks its debut appearance at the Middle East Film & Comic Con
Fans can enjoy on-site gaming activations, social media contests and learn more about other exclusive offers Dubai, UAE, 03 March 2022: It is an event like no other! AppGallery, one of the top three application marketplaces, will be making its inaugural appearance at the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) from 4th to 6th […]

HUAWEI Ads boosts acquisition through Investment Summit
The event featured leading partners and highlighted the platform’s unique capabilities Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 March 2022: HUAWEI Ads, a leading global advertising marketplace by Huawei, the world’s largest technology providers, concluded the HUAWEI Ads Spring Summit 2022 in Dubai. On March 17, 2022, key industry leaders and agencies gathered at the W Hotel, […]

AppGallery and Rehlat collaborate to harness travel planning for MEA users
Download the ‘Rehlat’ app via AppGallery and plan your travels seamlessly Dubai, UAE, 16 March 2022: With the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector expected to grow to US$246 billion this year, Huawei’s AppGallery has partnered with Rehlat to help consumers navigate the travel scene. Rehlat is a travel booking platform that enables users in […]

Petal Maps by Huawei enhances features for a seamless offline navigation experience
Enjoy a smooth navigation experience regardless of internet connection Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 March 2022: Huawei, one of the world’s largest technology providers, is optimizing its travel and navigation experience with enhanced features on Petal Maps. Following its rollout across the Middle East and Africa during the second quarter of 2021, the app is […]

Organizations in Saudi Arabia Gain Edge in Race to Transform with Industry-Specific Cloud Solutions from Infor
Companies in manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and automotive embrace industry-focused cloud ERP solutions to digitize and tap new opportunities RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – March 10, 2022 – Infor, the industry cloud company, is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia as it seeks to help organizations across sectors including industrial manufacturing, distribution, healthcare and automotive, digitally transform […]

Huawei’s Petal Search partners with the leading global digital games marketplace – Kinguin
Petal Search users now have access to over 55,000 games Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 March 2022: In its efforts to constantly enhance users’ search experience, Petal Search announced the first-of-its-kind partnership in MENA with Kinguin, the leading global digital games marketplace and e-commerce platform for gaming purchases. As part of the landmark partnership, Petal […]

Finastra’s Hack to the Future 4 opens with focus on sustainable and inclusive finance, BaaS and DeFi
Launch coincides with International Women’s Day in alignment with Finastra’s commitment to forwarding diversity, equity and inclusion across financial services Dubai, UAE – March 8, 2022 – Finastra has opened its fourth annual global Hackathon. Building on the success of its previous events – to redefine finance for good and build an unbiased fintech future […]

HUAWEI Mobile Services Debuts Wide Array of Innovations at #MWC22 to Empower Developers and Elevate Consumer Experiences
Huawei showcases HUAWEI Mobile Cloud for PC, AI Search for PC, AppGallery for PC, HUAWEI Assistant·TODAY for PC, Petal Search enhanced for AR Glasses, and HUAWEI Vision’s Somatosensory Game mode for the first time at MWC 2022 Dubai, UAE – 7th March 2022 – HUAWEI Mobile Services (HMS) returns to MWC 2022, showcasing a range […]

Here’s a Sneak Peak of What HUAWEI Mobile Services Has in Store for MWC 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 February 2022: Huawei It’s not long now until the global tech community descends upon Barcelona for what is one of the most influential technology events in the world. Featuring insightful conversations and announcements from tech giants and global business leaders, MWC 2022 will take place from 28th February to 3rd […]
