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Abu Dhabi Media Launches Majid Universe app– a new digital platform for MENA’s favourite animated characters
• Monthly subscription allows users to stream more than 800 hours of exclusive and new content, live and animated shows, games, and digital magazines Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 October 2021: Abu Dhabi Media, (ADM) the company behind the popular pan-Arab children’s comic magazine, TV channel, and website, Majid, has launched Majid Universe – a […]

UniAPS, Blind Assistant, Handyman Calculator, amongst the Middle East and Africa winners of Huawei’s Apps UP 2021 competition
Apps UP 2021 crowns 18 apps including WashyWash from Jordan, Limit from Pakistan, Coresthetics from South Africa, and Blind Assistant from Tunisia Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 October 2021: Huawei announced the winners of the 2021 edition of the Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest (Apps UP). WashyWash, Handyman Calculator, and Coresthetics were crowned with the Best App […]

Huawei’s Petal Search partners with noon.com, Jumia, AliExpress and Wego
Users can access a rich directory of products and exclusive offers through the search engine Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 October 2021: Petal Search, Huawei devices’ leading search engine, invites users to begin their search journey and drop their mall visits as it welcomes bargains and exclusive offers from leading brands across the Middle East […]

AppGallery has declared the most recent expansion to its growing collection of apps with the launch of one of the major cinema chains in Saudi Arabia, “muvi Cinemas”
October 19th, Riyadh Saudi Arabia: AppGallery, Huawei’s official app distribution platform, has recently expanded its app portfolio offering through a partnership with “muvi Cinemas”, one of the major cinema chains in Saudi Arabia. This partnership places “muvi Cinemas” on the world’s third-largest app distribution platform with more than 550 million monthly active users, in addition to a […]

Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro updated with powerful new features and unprecedented performance on the all-new MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max #Appleevent
Final Cut Pro delivers huge advances in 8K video performance; Logic Pro features a complete set of tools for creating music in spatial audio CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today updated Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro with powerful new features for creative professionals, and optimizations that take full advantage of the power and performance of the M1 Pro and M1 […]

Apple introduces the Apple Music Voice Plan #Appleevent
The new music experience, designed exclusively for Siri, is just $4.99 per month CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the Apple Music Voice Plan, a new subscription tier for Apple Music designed around the power of Siri. The Apple Music Voice Plan offers subscribers access to the service’s catalog of 90 million songs; tens of thousands of […]

FineDine’s Dynamic QR Menus Can Increase Your Restaurant’s Revenue
FineDine’s Contactless Dynamic QR menus are powered by artificial intelligence and help restaurants track consumer behavior, drive better purchases, and have happier customers. Dubai, UAE (17 October 2021): Customer experience is the number one factor that impacts profitability and retains loyal customers. With several industries still reeling from the impact of COVID-19, upgrading to smarter systems […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 5 applications on HUAWEI AppGallery to help you “Think Pink”
These apps offer information and advice to empower users with the knowledge to combat breast cancer Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 October 2021: In line with worldwide efforts to combat and raise awareness about breast cancer in communities, HUAWEI AppGallery has launched a ‘Think Pink’ collection to help users with the early detection of the […]

AppGallery expands its app offering by adding Aramex Mobile App
October 04th, Riyadh Saudi Arabia: AppGallery, Huawei’s official app distribution platform, has recently added to its growing app portfolio, Aramex Mobile, Aramex’s innovative mobile app. This latest addition to the AppGallery places Aramex onto one of the top three app marketplaces globally, with more than 550 million monthly active users across 170 countries, allowing it to benefit […]

Expo 2020 Dubai’s official app and Business App to create unique visitor experiences for millions from 1 October
Official app matches users’ interests with events, attractions, parades and more Business app facilitates business connections via innovative AI-powered algorithm Both apps are now available for download through App Store and Google Play DUBAI, 30 September 2021 – Expo 2020 Dubai has launched its official visitor app and a business-focused app, helping to ensure that […]
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Huawei announces Apps UP’s top 20 regional shortlisted apps
The public can now vote for their favourite apps from the competition until 10th of October 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 September 2021: Huawei, the leading tech giant, has announced the top 20 shortlisted apps for the Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest (Apps UP) flagship event. The 2021 edition of the competition received over 2,000 submissions, highlighting the […]

mobile financial services use more than triples in six years
70 percent of consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa believe that faster transactions would encourage them to use mobile money services more in the future Ericsson’s mobile financial solutions make financial transaction management as easy as sending a text – conveniently bringing banking to billions worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of mobile financial services. About […]

Huawei Releases Multiple Smart Office Devices, and Number of Users Upgraded to HarmonyOS 2 Surpasses 100 Million
September 14th, Riyadh Saudi Arabia: On September 13 at the new smart office product launch event, Huawei released several new products, including the HUAWEI MateBook 13s, MateBook 14s, HUAWEI MateStation X desktop PC, HUAWEI MateView GT 27 monitor, and HUAWEI PixLab X1 printer. It also announced that the number of users who have upgraded their devices to […]

UAE startup BeanBurds transforms online shopping by using Augmented Reality
Beanburds is the first UAE brand to launch augmented reality to redefine the coffee retail experience Dubai, UAE, September 14, 2021: Innovative UAE startup BeanBurds has launched augmented reality to improve the online shopping experience for coffee connoisseurs. BeanBurds offers specialty beans, coffee machines, tools, accessories, and everything needed to craft the perfect brew at home. With […]

Hibobi heads for success with HUAWEI Ads
The e-commerce platform generates three million downloads in three months on Huawei devices 8th September 2021, Riyadh: As part of its efforts to extend its reach and exposure, Hibobi, an e-commerce platform focused on the USD7 billion global baby products industry, partnered with HUAWEI Ads – a programmatic advertising marketplace. Utilizing a range of promotional features through HUAWEI Ads on HUAWEI […]

Pagero named qualified e-invoicing solution provider by ZATCA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 7 September 2021, (AETOSWire): The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has named Pagero as a qualified e-invoicing solution provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Pagero’s e-invoicing solution has met the requirements by ZATCA for issuing electronic invoices and notices, which will be mandatory for all taxpayers subject to VAT in Saudi […]

Huawei’s Petal Search among top two search engines in four MENA countries
Riyadh – KSA, 6th September 2021: Petal Search, an innovative application and search engine pre-installed on new Huawei smartphones, has emerged as the second most frequently-used search engine in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, according to Statcounter – a leading web traffic analysis website. Petal Search is available on Huawei smartphones as well as on Android devices. Launched in 2020 […]

Huawei opens attractive new revenue stream for Android developers
HUAWEI Ads, a real-time advertising marketplace previously exclusive to Huawei developers, is now open to all Android app developers 26, August 2021, Riyadh, KSA: Huawei has extended support for HUAWEI Ads, the programmatic advertising marketplace that allows app developers to dramatically increase in-app revenue, to all Android devices. HUAWEI Ads provides an easy and effective way for […]

Yalla Group sees compounded growth with Huawei Mobile Services
KSA app developer notes spike in downloads and in-app revenue from HUAWEI AppGallery 23rd August 2021, KSA-based Yalla Group has reported record downloads and unprecedented in-app purchase revenue since it released its flagship gaming app Yalla Ludo on HUAWEI AppGallery in August 2020. Yalla Group Limited is a developer of social networking and entertainment platforms, from and for […]

Maximize Your Restaurant’s Ordering Revenue Through AI-Driven Insight with FineDine
FineDine offers AI-driven dine-in, pickup, delivery and kiosk solutions designed to empower you to maximize your restaurant’s ordering revenue. Trusted by top brands regionally and globally, FineDine partners with Nusr-Et, Marriott Group, Armani Hotels, Godiva, Clap DIFC, Brunch & Cake, White (Addmind Hospitality Group), Sheraton, Sofitel and Yamanote Atelier in the UAE. Dubai, UAE (18 […]

Zoho launches Canvas, the industry-first design studio to re-envision the CRM experience for enterprises
Canvas brings consumer-level simplicity to the CRM user experience through a no-code design studio, aims to increase the CRM adoption rate Riyadh – August 16, 2021—Today, Zoho Corporation., a leading global technology company, announced Canvas for Zoho CRM, a one-of-a-kind design studio for CRM personalization. Canvas enables businesses to create their own CRM interfaces that are […]

Gaming Apps Score High on AppGallery during Global Game Fest Campaign
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 15 August 2021 – – Working in partnership with 13 of the world’s most forward-thinking game developers – including much-loved household names such as Playrix, Com2us, Gameloft, and FunPlus – Huawei launched its inaugural Game Fest campaign. Game Fest sought to inspire AppGallery users to explore a new generation of play on the platform, offering them a host of exclusive benefits including […]
