Technology & IT | Saturday 22 September, 2018 10:30 am

Microsoft showcased reports of Cyber in(security) in the Middle East

In 2015 oil prices fell to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. In May this year oil prices surged to their highest level in more than three years, astounding economists and forecasters. Prices are now stabilising again. The Middle East has invested billions of dollars in efforts to...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 22 September, 2018 9:41 am

Cisco Unveils Server for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are opening up new ways for enterprises to solve complex problems. But they will also have a profound effect on the underlying infrastructure and processes of IT. According to Gartner, "only 4% of CIOs worldwide report that they have AI...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 22 September, 2018 7:41 am

Snapchat Celebrates Saudi National Day with Exclusive Stickers, Filters, Lens and Bitmoji

In honour of the Saudi National Day, Snapchat has launched a range of creative tools to help Snapchatters celebrate and express the spirit of the holiday. Available exclusively on 23 September, Saudi Snapchatters will have the chance to express their love to their country using an exciting range ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 22 September, 2018 7:38 am

Zoom Property sets new performance record

Zoom Property, a new UAE-based property portal and advertising platform, is proud to announce that it has now surpassed all other realty platforms in the region by delivering the fastest property search results.   Property hunters, real estate agents, and developers now can access more...

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Business & Money | Saturday 22 September, 2018 7:11 am

Deutsche Bank appoints Riyadh GM

Deutsche Bank has appointed Mohammed Alajmi as general manager of Deutsche Bank Riyadh Branch in Saudi Arabia. He will have oversight of the bank’s business regulated by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), Deutsche Bank said in a statement. The German banking giant originally...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 22 September, 2018 12:00 am

Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson extends contract to 2022

Volvo Cars has extended the contract of chief executive and president Håkan Samuelsson by another two years to 2022. The extension provides the company with management continuity as it continues to transform itself into a global and diversified mobility service provider.   “I ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 21 September, 2018 4:29 pm

Fahad Alturief Appointed Oracle Saudi Arabia Country Leader

Oracle announced the appointment of Fahad Alturief as the new Country Leader for Saudi Arabia. In this role, Fahad will be responsible for supporting innovative digital transformation programs for Oracle’s fast-growing customer portfolio across the Kingdom’s public and private sector;...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 21 September, 2018 2:23 pm

Lufthansa Celebrates 88th Saudi National Day by Offering Fares Starting from SAR 88 to Eight Popular European Destinations

−   The fare offer is valid for residents in Saudi from September 23 – 24, 2018 on Economy Class to eight destinations in Europe −   Tickets purchased during this period can be availed until December 15,...

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Technology & IT | Friday 21 September, 2018 12:00 pm

Ariston Offers Consumers a Fresh Approach to Tackle Food Wastage

A new study has revealed that more than one trillion dollars’ worth of food goes to waste in the Middle East each year. According to the study by YouGov earlier this year, Saudi Arabia alone, accounts for an estimated economic impact of $13.3 billion per year from food waste, while in the...

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Technology & IT | Friday 21 September, 2018 11:49 am

Ericsson Wins 5G Enabler of the Year Award

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been named 5G Enabler of the Year at the Telecoms World Middle East 2018 that took place in Dubai on September 17th, 2018. The award is based on Ericsson’s position as a consolidated technology leader driving 5G innovation regionally and globally....

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