Technology & IT | Tuesday 7 June, 2016 5:13 am

FOX selects Ericsson for playout services in the Middle East

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced it has signed an exclusive multi-year contract with FOX Networks Group (FNG) Middle East to provide playout services for three new HD channels.  The new channels - FOX Action Movies, FOX Family Movies, and FX – will be broadcast from...

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Technology & IT | Monday 6 June, 2016 11:44 am

Data Protection is Top Risk for TMT Firms

Willis Towers Watson’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications Risk Index ranks top risks Regulatory fines and penalties arising from data protection breaches is the biggest issue on the minds of executives in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector, according to new...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 5 June, 2016 3:16 pm

MEA PC Market Declines but Commercial Segment Offers Hope

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC market experienced a 25.9% year-on-year decline in shipments in the first quarter 2016, according to global technology research and consulting firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Shipments to the region fell for the fourth consecutive quarter, to total 3.2 ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:47 pm

Twitter Launches Crescent Emojis and Custom Periscope Heart for Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan is a great time for 1.6 billion Muslims everywhere to use Twitter. From getting real-time updates on Ramadan activities in their neighbourhoods; to connecting with people around the world who share the Islamic faith; to sharing their well-wishes and special moments during...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 5 June, 2016 2:30 pm

Mobily Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Ooredoo Qatar for International Data services

Etihad Etisalat Mobily signed a strategic partnership agreement with Ooredoo; the leader telecom operator in Qatar, to cooperate together in international data services, the matter which enhances collaboration and added value for both parties. As per this agreement, each party offers a range of...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 4 June, 2016 3:12 pm

Mobily adds “Dairy Queen” Restaurants to Neqaty Partners

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) announced the addition of DQ restaurant series” to the list of Mobily's Neqaty partners, thus adding a unique and important versatile addition to the program's Partners, which offers the best added value to its subscribers and is considered as one of the best...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 2 June, 2016 3:55 pm

Cyberattacks On The Rise Across the GCC Region

FireEye, Inc., the leader in stopping today's advanced cyberattacks, recently revealed key insights on the state of cyber attacks across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, particularly in the countries of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). In recent years, the GCC states have ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 2 June, 2016 1:45 pm

Automated Cleaning Technologies to Reduce Cost and Labour in the Region by 2020

The regional cleaning and hygiene industry is expected to grow exceptionally over the coming decade with two most important gulf countries officially named to host the Expo 2020 and FIFA World Cup 2022. Reports in media suggest that Dubai will add 100,000 hotel rooms by 2020 while Qatar aims to add ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 2 June, 2016 1:39 pm

ASUS unveils its first ever home robot Zenbo and a stunning portfolio of third-generation mobile devices at Computex 2016

ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih took the stage at Computex 2016 to unveil Zenbo, the first ASUS robot, along with a stunning portfolio of third-generation mobile products designed to provide users with revolutionary functionality for pursuing their passions. The world-leading PC-gaming brand Republic of...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 2 June, 2016 3:04 am

Sony Professional strengthens its portfolio of medical monitors

Sony Professional launches two new medical monitors, the LMD-2735MD and LMD-2435MD that offer full HD resolution for medical professionals.  The two monitors are equipped with interfaces that can be used in various situations besides surgery. Two screen sizes, 24 inch (LMD-2435MD) and 27...

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