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800TEK partners with Emirates Autism Center for CSR initiative ahead of World Autism Month in April
Collaboration falls under CSR pillar of Eltizam’s Get Wonky culture April 11 2021 – 800TEK, an Eltizam Asset Management Group company, will extend its facilities management (FM) services to the Emirates Autism Center (EAC) in Abu Dhabi in a strategic partnership that will highlight the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative focusing on the education of […]

Uber brings together MENA industry experts in discussion on data protection and responsible innovation
The virtual event addressed the opportunities and challenges that come with data protection in an increasingly online and networked world April 8th, 2021 – Uber hosted the second edition of its Ignite series, bringing together industry experts to discuss how organisations can strike the balance between innovation and consumer protection when it comes to data. The event saw the […]

Using effective communication channels will shape the population’s response to climate priorities, experts say
Following the announcement of The Saudi Green Initiative, representatives from Saudi Arabia and the UK government took part in a third online roundtable hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture and the British Embassy in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, Riyadh; 8 April 2021: How environmental issues in Saudi Arabia are communicated is as important as […]

Twitter calls for public input on approach to world leaders
The survey is available in 14 languages including Arabic Two years ago, Twitter explained its principles and approach to world leaders on the platform. Today, Twitter is calling for the public’s input on how it regulates world leaders on the platform with the aim to ensure those policies remain relevant in the ever-evolving landscape of […]

SHAREit showcases window of opportunity for Marketers in MENA this Ramadan
Online entertainment continues to scale greater heights and the recent insights shared by SHAREit sheds lights on how regional marketers can achieve business success during the Holy Month Dubai, UAE, 5 April 2021: SHAREit, the global gaming, file sharing, and content streaming application, has released an insightful guide highlighting why Ramadan is the perfect time […]

Najm launches WhatsApp for streamlined customer service Aims for more inclusiveness, operational optimization in auto insurance
KSA, Riyadh, April 4, 2021 – Najm for Insurance Services announced that it had activated the WhatsApp service for its customers across Saudi Arabia as of March 26, 2021, in a step anticipated to maximize operational efficiencies and advance customer service. Through the WhatsApp-enabled solution, users can access Najm’s accident reporting service using their personal WhatsApp accounts, […]

TiE Dubai announces second edition of TiE Women competition focused on empowering women business leaders
The initiative to be kicked off with an inspiring virtual session by Ingie Chalhoub, President and Managing Director at Etoile Group, speaking of her trailblazing entrepreneurial journey in the Middle East fashion industry KSA – 31 March 2021 –The Dubai chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) has today officially launched the second edition of TiE Women, a […]

The Mo Show earns high praise for its initiative to show the real Saudi Arabia
Jeddah– After his success in installing his introductory media platform on social networks, the founder and presenter of “Mo Show” Muhammad Islam have been praised for his lovely interviewing style, which highlights in an innovative way to discuss topics related to the progression of the country, women empowerment, personal stories, business start-ups and tech. The […]

Spotify Launches New Personalized Spotify Mixes Based on Artists, Genres and Decades
As you may have heard during last month’s Stream On event, Spotify has been working on a new family of personalized playlists: Spotify Mixes. These new personalized playlists were inspired by Daily Mix, an incredibly popular part of the Spotify catalog, and the most listened-to one by our existing users. Beginning today, Free and Premium users globally will now have […]

Employee-driven initiatives Underscore AVEVA’s Commitment to Sustainability
WaterAid, CALM and Save The Children Supported by AVEVA Employees during Pandemic Dubai, UAE, April 01, 2021–AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation for industrial organizations managing complex operational processes, reinforced its continued commitment to drive Sustainability through its Action for Good program through which 1% of its after-tax profits go to assisting global communities. […]
Social investment: a way to accelerate economic growth and productivity
Around the world, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the limitations of existing social welfare systems, and increased pressure on governments to secure and improve social protection for their citizens, placing significant strain on government resources. This is particularly true in the GCC, where countries use a social welfare model that creates a strong […]

Microsoft and LinkedIn launch next stage to help job seekers and employers move to a skills-based economy
30 million people worldwide acquire digital skills during COVID-19 Riyadh, — March 31, 2021 — Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced it has helped over 30 million people in 249 countries and territories gain access to digital skills, topping its initial goal of 25 million last June, and is extending the company’s commitment to help 250,000 companies make […]

ADCOLONY DOMINATES MMA SMARTIES MENA WITH 26 AWARDS
30th, March 2021: AdColony, the top mobile advertising platform for brands and advertisers for more than a decade won 26 awards at one of the most prestigious awards shows in the mobile industry; MMA Smarties MENA. After a very successful 2020, AdColony proudly announced that 12 of its campaigns from the MENA region have been awarded […]

SHAREit tops amongst the fastest-growing media publishers in the Middle East and Southeast Asia in H2 2020
A one-stop-shop for the user’s digital entertainment needs – more than 500 million people use SHAREit each month. Dubai, UAE- 29 March 2021: SHAREit, the world’s largest file sharing, gaming and content streaming application, has been once again ranked as the No. 1 fastest-growing media publisher in the Middle East and Southeast Asia for H2,2020 in […]

Take your Bitmoji on a ‘Crazy Run’ with Snapchat
Crazy Run is the latest game Snap game now available globally on the platform Middle East, March 25, 2021: Gismart and Snap Inc. have announced a multi-game, cross-platform partnership to globally launch Gismart’s second game on Snapchat, Crazy Run, and integrate Bitmoji into Gismart’s games, starting with Perfect Expert 3D. Gismart brings its expertise in making fun, accessible, and highly engaging games […]

Earth Of One Eight Set to Revolutionize Retail Landscape in Middle East Region with Immersive Customer Experiences
Innovative 9m x 3m walk-in pod with abstract geometric face, aims to capture imagination of retailers, customers with latest technology analytics Futuristic concept aligns with Smart Dubai 2021 initiative to transform Dubai into a futuristic destination Dubai-UAE: March 2021 – In a bid to bring customers up close and personal to their favorite retail brands and […]

NCWM, Makkah Municipality launch campaign to collect & sort empty plastic bottles in Makkah region
Smart waste containers initiative aims to sort plastic packages Under the sponsorship of Makkah Municipality Riyadh: March 22, 2021 The National Center for Waste Management (NCWM) and Makkah Municipality’s Hygiene Department started distributing 15 smart machines to collect and sort empty plastic bottles in Makkah, in cooperation with PepsiCo, the world’s leading food and beverage company and […]

#WorldWaterDay: The Value of Water
By Frank Ackland, Managing Director, Middle East & Turkey at Xylem “World Water Day is the annual celebration of our most precious resource – a resource that makes the world livable. It also marks an opportunity to generate worldwide awareness of the global water crisis and why we need to do what we can now […]

Avaya Spaces™ Adds New Capabilities To Its Modern Workstream Collaboration Platform for the Hybrid Work-From-Anywhere Era
Dubai, UAE – March 21, 2021 – Avaya (NYSE: AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced new capabilities for Avaya Spaces, the modern workstream collaboration (WSC) platform that offers evolved Unified Communications capabilities via a user’s preferred device. AI-enhanced meetings and simpler, integrated voice and video calling powered by Avaya OneCloud™ CPaaS(Communications Platform as […]

OMNES Media, Kharabeesh sign partnership to offer advanced advertising solutions
The agreement is set to provide content for advertising campaigns through traditional & modern media and influencers on social networks Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 2021 17th: OMNES Media, the leading developer of digital media and marketing solutions, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Kharabeesh, the leading producer of media, entertainment and animation content, to provide advanced advertising […]

SOCIALHOSE.IO Announces Enterprise Social Listening Tools
Scalable and flexible pricing to democratize media monitoring Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18th March 2021: Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, nothing has really changed – but everything did. People still work hard, read emails, go to “meetings,” shop, and the list goes on. The pandemic has only pushed the “fast forward” button of the online world, the internet of […]

Facebook research unveils trends and behaviors of Saudi consumers during Ramadan
Launch of guide enabling brands to discover expert insights and solutions to uncover growth this Ramadan Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 17 March, 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the way people live, connect, shop and discover. This was more evident during Ramadan, a period of introspection and celebration for nearly 2 billion people. During […]
