Technology & IT | Thursday 29 November, 2018 2:39 pm

Microsoft OpenHack to supercharge UAE tech skillsets and solve industry challenges

In partnership with the UAE National Program for Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft today concluded a three-day OpenHack event in Dubai, designed to supercharge the skillsets of UAE software architects and developers, and solve common industry and business challenges.   Held at the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 28 November, 2018 11:08 am

5G estimated to reach 1.5 billion subscriptions in 2024 – Ericsson Mobility Report

5G is expected to reach more than 40 percent global population coverage and 1.5 billion subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband by the end of 2024. This will make 5G the fastest generation of cellular technology to be rolled out on a global scale, according to the latest edition of the Ericsson ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 28 November, 2018 3:00 am

Samsung GALAXY A9, A Smartphone to Help You Live in the Moment

The idea of living in the moment has inspired a lot of motivational posters and T-shirts, but it is more than a concept. Living in the moment takes practice, but once you learn how to live this way, you will lead a fuller life and appreciate the beauty in every activity every second of the day. The ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 28 November, 2018 1:22 am

EMUI 9 delivers the ultimate experience on Huawei Mate 20 Series smartphones

   Huawei’s latest operating system EMUI 9 has created a lot of buzz after it was announced at IFA 2018 in Berlin, and smartphone enthusiasts were amazed to experience its interface on Huawei’s latest flagship handset HUAWEI Mate20 Series. Huawei’s newest...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 28 November, 2018 12:20 am

Largest startup event in the Kingdom slated

With the ambitious Vision 2030 driving Saudi Arabia to a knowledge-based economy, technology innovation and entrepreneurship have emerged as key pillars for the country’s transformation. Against this backdrop, thousands of digital business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors will gather in...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 28 November, 2018 12:13 am

Snapchat launches Lens Creative Partners program

Today Snapchat is launching a global Lens Creative Partners program, designed to connect brands with augmented reality (AR) experts and Lenses creators. The program certifies 30+ creators, from large agencies to expert individuals, who’ve been building engaging, immersive AR Lenses for Snap...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 2:33 pm

Saudi Team wins the Third place in Huawei ICT Competition Final in China

A team from TVTC, and King Saud University walked away with the third-place prize at Huawei’s International ICT Competition finals in Shenzhen, China. The winners were selected following a grueling three months of qualifying rounds that saw participation from 10 countries in the Middle East....

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 4:07 am

Saudi Electricity to set up power generation subsidiary

Saudi Electricity Co. plans to establish a power generation subsidiary, pending shareholder approval, a step viewed by analysts as a sign the state-controlled power giant is pushing ahead with a long-awaited restructuring. The company, the Gulf’s largest utility, said in a bourse filing on...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 1:25 am

In a quest for discovery with the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro’s HiVision feature

In addition to easy communication with our loved ones, obtaining instant information is one of the greatest things technology has ever gifted us with. A wealth of knowledge from around the world is literally a few swipes away. We can dive into this vast pool of skills and know-how and obtain an...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 27 November, 2018 1:05 am

Saudi Aramco eyes bigger market share in Asia ahead of possible OPEC cut

Saudi Aramco will expand its market share in Asia despite likely OPEC limits on output next year, and is eyeing deals in China and Africa as it aims to become a global leader in chemicals, the head of the world’s top oil producer said on Monday. Amin Nasser, chief executive of the state oil...

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