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Ericom Software Continues Global Expansion with Key Investments in the Middle East Leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ericom Software, a leader in Zero Trust cloud cybersecurity solutions and a member of the Oracle Partner Network (OPN), announced an expansion of its Ericom Global Cloud platform data center presence in the Middle East support growing demand for Ericom Shield Remote Browser Isolation (RBI). These investments expand local access to Ericom’s globally […]

Hello KSA, Gap Launches its First Online Store in the Kingdom
-Browse through the latest collections from Gap on its newly launched retail website 14 December 2020, Saudi Arabia – Gap, the casual clothing and accessories brand known for its modern approach to American optimism, has announced the launch of its standalone e-commerce website in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, owned by Nibras Al Arabia LLC, as part […]

4 Features to Explore in HUAWEI Browser
Earlier this year HUAWEI launched “HUAWEI Browser” in more than 170 countries and regions, including MEA, bringing a new intelligent tool to help the users browse quickly, securely and easily the World Wide Web. The browser is designed specifically for the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem and offers HUAWEI and HONOR mobile and tablet users […]

HUAWEI AppGallery Expands on Existing Portfolio of Apps with the Addition of ToYou
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 22 December 2020 HUAWEI AppGallery has announced the most recent expansion to its growing collection of apps with the launch of the “ToYou” application, which provides multiple services, such as the ability to order food, groceries, and much more from countless stores, as well as allowing users to book a ride and request a […]

Anghami to launch Dolby Atmos Music for Anghami Plus subscribers
~ Anghami Plus subscribers will soon be able to experience Dolby Atmos Music making Anghami thefirst music streaming service from the Middle East region to adopt Dolby Atmos Music ~ Beirut, Dubai, December 15, 2020— Anghami, the leading music streaming company in the Middle East region, will be introducing a more emotional and authentic way to experience and […]

The winners of the Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest, AppsUP have been announced
The winners from the MEA region will share $200,000 USD cash prizes in total, funded by Huawei’s Shining-Star Program The successful participants will also benefit from special promotional resources made available through HUAWEI AppGallery to enable them to reach millions of HUAWEI device users around the world KSA, Riyadh, 20 December 2020: Huawei has today announced […]

Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) partners with Hala Yalla to increase sports participation for Vision 2030
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) partnered with Hala Yalla – Saudi Arabia’s first Super App for Sports, Entertainment and Tourism – to be their digital transformation partner by creating an ecosystem that enables SFA to deliver their sports activation programs. This partnership is a result of a long-term relationship with the Ministry of […]

Right on Schedule: Release of HarmonyOS 2.0 Developer Beta for Smartphones, a Step Closer to Making Seamless AI Life a Reality
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 16 December 2020– HarmonyOS 2.0 Developer Beta for Smartphones was officially released at HUAWEI Developer Day Beijing 2020, representing a milestone in the construction of the all-encompassing HarmonyOS ecosystem. Smartphone app developers with interest in the 2.0 beta can apply for it on the HUAWEI Developer official website. Comprehensive HarmonyOS system capabilities, a multitude of […]

STARZPLAY brings thousands of hours of premium quality content to HUAWEI Video
HUAWEI users in Saudi Arabia can enjoy exciting Hollywood movies and Arabic language TV shows directly from their smart devices with HUAWEI Video KSA, Riyadh, 15 December 2020: Huawei is proud to announce the addition of STARZPLAY, the MENA region’s leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service HUAWEI Video in KSA. As the region’s leading SVOD […]

Jump into the Lively World of Gardenscapes on AppGallery Today
For a limited time only, Huawei users get up to 15% cashback value on every in-app purchase Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 15 December 2020- Gardenscapes, the popular match-3 puzzle game from Playrix, is now available on AppGallery! From today, AppGallery users will get to embark on a journey alongside their trusty butler, Austin, as they restore a beautiful garden […]

Family mobile app QiDZ honored for business excellence
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 15 December 2020: UAE startup QiDZ, the go-to resource for fun family-related activities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Bahrain, bagged the B2C Small Business of the Year award at the recently held Gulf Capital SME Awards in Dubai, and a bronze award for Parenting App of the Year from Mother, Baby & Child. Founded […]

The short-list of 20 innovative apps from the MEA region have been revealed for the Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest
20 apps from across the MEA region have been unveiled for the Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest finals on December 15 A total of $1 million from Huawei’s Shining Star developer program has been allocated as prize money with $200,000 on offer in each region for the competition Riyadh, KSA, 14 December 2020: Huawei has announced […]

Lulu joins hands with Empay for contactless payment
Customers can now shop with Empay app Dubai, United Arab Emirates– Dec 7, 2020-(AETOSWire)- Region’s leading hypermarket and supermarket chain Lulu Group has become the first major retailer to sign up on Empay, the world’s first contactless lifestyle payment ecosystem with instant credit. Empay, designed and developed within the UAE’s Smart Government program framework, is a […]

Intel Machine Programming Tool Detects Bugs in Code
What’s New: Intel unveiled ControlFlag – a machine programming research system that can autonomously detect errors in code. In its infancy, this novel, self-supervised system shows promise as a powerful productivity tool to assist software developers with the labor-intensive task of debugging. In preliminary tests, ControlFlag trained and learned novel defects on over 1-billion unlabeled lines […]

Tally Solutions showcases TallyPrime at #GITEX2020
Dubai, December 06, 2020: Tally Solutions, the leading international business management software provider, will showcase TallyPrime- its next-generation business management software, at GITEX Technology Week, the biggest technology show in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, which attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors from across the world. The company will showcase its tech offering at Stall […]

SPOTIFY ANNOUNCES 2020 “WRAPPED” REVEALING TOP SONGS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS AND MORE IN KSA
BTS TOPS SAUDI ARABIA’S MOST-STREAMED ARTIST CATEGORY IN 2020 ASEEL HAMEEM IS SPOTIFY’S SECOND MOST-STREAMED FEMALE ARTIST FOLLOWING BILLIE EILISH “DANCE MONKEY” BY TONES AND I IS THE MOST-STREAMED TRACK OF THE YEAR IN KSA Riyadh, KSA, 1 December, 2020: For the second time in the Middle East and North Africa region, Spotify, the world’s largest […]

Empay, the world’s first contactless instant credit lifestyle payment ecosystem, launched in Dubai
The region’s first ‘Tap to Pay’ and QR-based mobile payment solution developed for the UAE residents from all walks of life This next-generation mobile payment ecosystem offers instant line of credit for a range of services and facilitate in-app and contactless lifestyle payment services. UAE residents can register with Empay, available on Google Play Store […]

Entersekt and Cellulant Partner to Deliver Safer Mobile Banking Solutions
Pan-African fintech giant already working on deployments with institutional customers CAPE TOWN, South Africa–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Entersekt, a leader in device identity and omnichannel authentication, has announced a partnership with Cellulant, Africa’s leading financial technology company. The partnership will further enhance Cellulant’s cybersecurity by proactively securing its digital banking channels and guarding against digital banking and […]

Online, on-demand maintenance key to retaining tenants says Hitches & Glitches chief
Tech-savvy tenants will also drive adoption of online booking platforms in win-win situation with landlords With property supply currently outstripping demand, landlords know it’s a renter’s market and many of them are facing stiff competition when it comes to securing existing or attracting new tenants. Simply discounting rates will only lead to a race to […]

Spotify Premium’s Annual End-of-Year Offer Is Back
Riyadh, KSA – 24 November 2020: Spotify, the world’s largest audio platform, is back with its annual Premium end-of-year offer. Spotify Premium is giving three months free to eligible Spotify Free and first time users who are new to Spotify across the Individual Premium plan until December 31, 2020. For those who are missing their Individual Premium plan and canceled […]

inkopia Brings Blank Spaces to Life this Festive Season with Unique Christmas Collections
For its very first Christmas in business, inkopia has curated an enchanting array of festive collections, including a unique Christmas card boxset and hand-selected prints, along with seasonal gift vouchers starting from just AED 100. Dubai, UAE (November 2020): The festive season is upon us, and inkopia, a brand-new, homegrown, online shopping destination, is really […]

Moro Hub Launches IBM Power Systems as Cloud Service for the first time in Dubai
Customers to benefit from improved performance and high data processing through new cloud service Dubai, UAE, 23 November 2020: Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced its collaboration with IBM to launch IBM Power Systems as a cloud service for the first time in Dubai, United […]
