May 23, 2013

Designed specifically with the needs of SMEs who undertake international or national business in mind, the International and National Business Plans provide unbeatable value for money, with custom packages for businesses that frequently call India, Asia, the Middle East, and the rest of the world, notably the US and UK.

"The new International and National Business Plans are ground-breaking, powerful additions to our mobile plans for SMEs. They offer SMEs the peace of mind they need to be able to focus on expanding their business, by making budgeting for communications needs a predictable, affordable task. We understand the specific needs of SMEs and have tailored this package especially for them, to give them added value services that will contribute to their growth potential in international...

May 23, 2013

The Committee's estimate was based on the data available at the Technical Information Centre for the project.

Mohamed Jalal Al Rayssi, the official spokesperson for the Committee, said the data collected in the middle of April concluded that 52% of the grocery space (the total space for the groceries eligible for the new system) has already been renovated from 50% to 100% as per the new standards and specifications and well on the way to resume full operations. The remaining 48% is in different stages of the process for joining the project, to be completed before the deadline expires on June 30.

Al Rayssi stressed that the groceries should complete the process and renovation before the deadline expires in order to avoid punitive measures. He pointed out that the residential areas...

May 23, 2013

The satellite, a milestone for the nation, is designed to provide advanced satellite services to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Central and South West Asia.

"The launch of Y1A in April 2011 ranks as one of the greatest scientific achievements of the UAE, helping our nation take its place among the leading satellite providers in the region. In addition, the launch saw the UAE forging strong partnerships with the international community, bridging the gap between East and West," said Mr. Ibrahim Bin Karam, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Post Group.

"These stamps seek to preserve for posterity this unique feat, showcasing just how much can be achieved by the UAE and Yahsat with determination and passion."

Y1A is the region's first multipurpose communications satellite...

May 23, 2013

And as an introductory offer, for every third purchase made within 30 days, Du will give customers 5 minutes of free international calls!

"We are pleased that the Daily Data Bundle is an accessible data package, which can be used as an introduction to data services or as a quick top-up as and when needed, allowing greater flexibility and even more control over data spend. Our customers can try data for the first time, or access quick and easy data services at a minimal cost," said Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, Du.

The Daily Data Bundle comes as an addition to those currently available to prepaid customers through 'more data'.

Faraidooni added, "This package is ideal for first-time users who have never tried data before and would like to experience it without...

May 23, 2013

Ronaldo Mouchawar, CEO of leading regional ecommerce company Souq.com, points to the meteoric growth in digital: "Ecommerce sales in MENA and Africa grew by 45% in 2012 to reach $15bn, and analysts forecast an annual growth over 20% over the next 3 years. That makes MENA one of the fastest growing regions in the world."

New digital technologies like social media, mobile, and analytics are radically changing the economic landscape. Executives in every industry face a bewildering array of new digital opportunities - and challenges.

"That growth in ecommerce, that's not new money that's appeared from somewhere," said Christidis.

"That's a $15bn industry that's growing at the expense of traditional companies who aren't moving to meet these new market conditions. It's a compelling...

May 23, 2013

Submissions to this year's edition are open until5 August for all five categories of the Prize including large corporations, small and medium enterprises (SME), non-governmental organizations (NGO), individual lifetime achievement and global high schools.

Last year, the Prize received 54 submissions from Africa. The Kirya Secondary School in Tanzania emerged as winners of the US$100,000 Global High Schools Prize for the Africa region.

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Director of the Zayed Future Energy Prize, said: "Africa represents large growth potential in the renewable energy sector, and is consequently a key outreach market for the Prize. The continent's estimated population is expected to double by 2050. This would make it imperative for total energy production to grow exponentially...

May 23, 2013

The company expects to welcome more than 500 users to the conferences in Dubai, Stockholm, Birmingham, and Frankfurt.

The conferences bring together Epicor customers, industry and product experts to collaborate on best practices, plans, tactics, strategies, solutions and insights. To kick off each of the four events keynote presentations will be made by Epicor executives, including Epicor President and CEO Pervez Qureshi. The keynotes will share business highlights, market insights and how visionary technology drives business innovation.

"EMEA Insights 2013 will showcase sessions from all aspects of the extended value chain and provide opportunities for our customers to network with each other," said Keith Deane, senior vice president for Epicor EMEA. "We are thrilled to engage...

May 23, 2013

The daily service, operated by a two cabin Airbus A330-200 and configured to carry 262 passengers with 22 in Pearl Business Class and 240 in Coral Economy Class, was launched on Wednesday 15 May and carries KLM's KL code.

The launch of the new flights coincides with the addition of 12 new KLM destinations out of Schiphol Airport which now carry Etihad Airways EY code. KLM has also added its KL code to a further six Etihad Airways destinations from its Abu Dhabi hub.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways' President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "The launch of Etihad Airways flights to Amsterdam demonstrates the deepening of our relationship with KLM as we anticipate great demand for the KLM codeshare flights beyond Schiphol Airport. The partnership with KLM follows Etihad Airways strategy...

May 23, 2013

The intensive training ensures that these Ruckus channel partners have the necessary skills to deploy, administer and support wireless network deployments in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East.

The official certification of four FOSS engineers followed 3 days of Ruckus Certified instructor-led hands-on lab exercises and exams, which were held at FOSS's Dubai Investment Park office.

FOSS, a Ruckus Wireless partner in the UAE and Qatar since early 2012, has completed a number of major Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi implementations at customer sites including those in the Education and Government sectors.

"RCNA certification is intended for Ruckus partners and network administrators who manage ZoneDirector-controlled wireless networks. The RCNA Certification bundles together a...

May 23, 2013

The company took the second place for its commitment in ensuring that families in the region receive high quality products, information and services.

The recognition was handed over at the Mother, Baby and Child Magazine awards ceremony held in Dubai last week.

The first of its kind awards ceremony was attended by dignitaries, influential guests and top 10 Mumtrepreneurs. Awards in 35 different categories were given away during the ceremony.

In his comments, Intikhab Alam, Head of Marketing at Masafi, said, "It is a matter of immense pride for Masafi to have won this top honour at the Mother, Baby & Child awards. The unprecedented success of Masafi water over the last three and half decades is driven by our commitment to provide world-class quality pure, natural...