Monthly Archives: February 2017

Huawei in global top three for smartphone market share Huawei bucks industry trend with year-on-year growth of 30.2% in 2016 to capture 10% of the global smartphone market

According to data released by leading analyst firms Strategy Analytics and Counterpoints Research,Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) became the third largest smartphone manufacturer by market share, commanding 10% of the total global market. Meanwhile,total worldwide smartphone shipments grew by 2.3% … Continue reading

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Middle East ICT Community Prepares to Set Sail as IDC Takes 10th Anniversary CIO Summit to the Seas

One hundred of the region’s most influential CIOs are preparing to set sail early next month as International Data Corporation (IDC) prepares to host the 10th anniversary edition of its flagship Middle East CIO Summit on board the luxurious Royal … Continue reading

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Hyundai Motor will Debut the All-new Accent at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto

Hyundai Motor Company will host the world premiere of the All-new 2018 Accent subcompact on 16 February, at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Hyundai has released a teaser image and video ahead of the car’s public unveiling, suggesting … Continue reading

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A GRAND EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA.

Sun Siyam Resorts, together with the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives hosted a special evening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh on the 13th of February at Four Points by Sheraton hotel. The special event held to mark … Continue reading

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MiSK and Google launch We Are All Online program to drive digital awareness among youth in KSA The program will be a multi-year initiative and will be executed through assembles on online literacy and safety in all private and public schools in Saudi Arabia

The Prince Mohamed bin Salman Foundation (MiSK) and Google launched Tuesday an initiative to promote the best practices and knowledge to Saudi youth on how to act smartly and safely online. With the Saudi Ministry of Education’s support, We Are … Continue reading

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VisitBritain To Open Its First Office in Saudi Arabia 147,000 Saudi Tourists Visited UK in 2015, Office Will Build on Decades of Close Relations Says British Ambassador Saudi National, Bader Al Mandeel, Appointed VisitBritain Country Representative

Britain’s national tourism body VisitBritain today announced the opening of its first office in Riyadh to attract more visitors from Saudi Arabia to the UK. The announcement, which was made at a press event at the residence of British Ambassador … Continue reading

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Google Appoints New Managing Director for its Business in MENA

Google announced today that Lino Cattaruzzi has joined its business in the Middle East and North Africa to lead its operations as their new Managing Director. Lino Cattaruzzi comes with over twenty years of experience in the tech industry where … Continue reading

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Saudi HealthCare Exhibition The biggest gathering of local and international healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia

The economic vision 2030 has set clear objectives to achieve sustainable economic growth, increase the contribution of non-oil sectors in the economy through enhancing Public Private Partnership. The Health Sector being one of the vital sectors is gaining significant governmental … Continue reading

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SOUQ.com and SAP Tie-Up to Accelerate Real-Time Transactions and Fuel Middle East E-Commerce

Real-time digital transactions will transform Middle East e-commerce by 2020, SOUQ.com, the region’s largest e-commerce platform, announced today in a tie-up with SAP. In line with this prediction, the partnership between SOUQ.com and SAP will help accelerate real-time transactions to … Continue reading

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Operating 9 hotels in 4 cities Dur Hotel Operations launches its first annual roadshow in Riyadh

Dur Hospitality’s hotel operation division launched its first annual roadshow that kicked off in Riyadh, on January 24th at Riyadh Palace hotel, and will continue to cover the cities of Jeddah and Mekkah. This roadshow that gather senior representatives from … Continue reading

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