Archive for Articles – Computers & Technology

HTC launches latest models of Desire series in Middle East

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
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HTC launches latest models of Desire series in Middle East

HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, has announced today (September 21, 2010) at a press conference, the Middle East launch of the HTC Desire HDTM and the HTC Desire ZTM, bringing new features and high-tech improvements to one of HTC’s most successful ranges of smartphone models. The Android-based HTC Desire HDTM and HTC Desire [...]

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Microsoft appoints Al-Futtaim Electronics as new distributor of Xbox 360

Monday, September 20th, 2010
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From L to R-Vishesh Bhatia, Al Futtaim and Armagan Demir, Microsoft E&D Gulf.

Microsoft Gulf today announced the appointment of Al-Futtaim Electronics as the additional new distributor of Xbox 360 hardware across the Gulf region excluding Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, Al-Futtaim Electronics will make the Xbox 360 gaming devices and accessories available to consumers across the GCC through an increased range of retail stores in the region. [...]

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Etisalat launches iPhone 4 in the UAE on 25 September 2010

Sunday, September 19th, 2010
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Etisalat launches iPhone 4 in the UAE on 25 September 2010

Etisalat today announced it will launch iPhone 4 in the UAE on 25 September. Etisalat will offer customers in the UAE with a range of price plans tailored for iPhone customers. iPhone 4 features FaceTime, which makes the dream of video calling a reality and Apple’s stunning new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever [...]

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Samsung champions touch screens with the launch of Samsung Champ

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
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Samsung champions touch screens with the launch of Samsung Champ

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, announced the Samsung Champ (model: GT-C3300K) designed for mobile users in developing regions who want an immersive touch screen phone with value-added features at an affordable price. The device was launched globally in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia and Europe starting in June. The [...]

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HP opens Middle East warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai to strengthen regional distribution

Monday, September 6th, 2010
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HP opens Middle East warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai to strengthen regional distribution

HP today announced the opening of the HP Middle East Warehouse and service centre that aims to extend HP’s reach and proximity to its customers in the region. The HP Warehouse also known as Middle East hub (MHUB) is expected to provide customers, channel partner and distributors with a complete portfolio of HP spare parts [...]

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Axiom Telecom and Samsung sign retail agreement to engage UAE consumers

Monday, September 6th, 2010
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Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of Axiom Telecom

Axiom Telecom, the region’s leading mobile phone retailer, is partnering with Samsung Electronics, a leader in mobile phone technology, to provide specialized ‘Solution Bays’ across numerous Axiom Telecom retail outlets in the UAE. The Samsung Solution Bays will showcase the brand’s devices and demonstrate various mobile solutions such as navigation, music, email and messaging. In [...]

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Fujitsu debuts new tablet PC LIFEBOOK T Series models, with must have features for the frequent traveler

Sunday, September 5th, 2010
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Fujitsu debuts new tablet PC LIFEBOOK T Series models, with must have features for the frequent traveler

Fujitsu today announced the ultimate notebooks for the true road warrior – the new tablet PC LIFEBOOK T Series models packed with all must-have features for the frequent traveler, now also comes with optional built-in GPS (global positioning system). The new models are perfect for the portable computer user always on the move and most [...]

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Du reduces international off-peak calling rate by over 50 percent

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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Du reduces international off-peak calling rate by over 50 percent

Bringing even greater value to family and friends this Ramadan, du has slashed its international off-peak calling rates by over 50 per cent, offering a rate of just 1.5 fils/sec (90 fils/min) to 190 top destinations. The new offer – available as part of du’s One World Plan – will make calling loved ones around [...]

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Emirates maintains cutting edge on fares with migration to new SITA Airfare Insight Platform

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
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Emirates maintains cutting edge on fares with migration to new SITA Airfare Insight Platform

SITA today announced that Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has successfully migrated to the new SITA Airfare Insight platform in a strong endorsement of the industry’s leading market-based pricing software tool. SITA, the air transport IT specialist, developed the breakthrough software tool in order to allow airlines to make informed fare changes in response to [...]

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Etisalat partners with Mobiqa to offer mobile ticketing service in the UAE

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
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Etisalat partners with Mobiqa to offer mobile ticketing service in the UAE

Etisalat today announced a strategic partnership with Mobiqa, specialists in mobile content optimisation, to bring mobile phone ticketing to the region. As per the agreement, Etisalat will partner with Mobiqa to create future Mobile Ticketing applications, through Mobiqa’s industry leading mobile bar coded ticket delivery technology. The solution will initially be offered to the entertainment [...]

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HTC Desire, the Android smartphone with an enhanced HTC Sense experience, launched

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
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HTC Desire, the Android smartphone with an enhanced HTC Sense experience, launched

HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, has announced that it is introducing the HTC Desire in the Middle East. The HTC Desire features an enhanced HTC Sense experience that takes Android to the next level. HTC Desire HTC Desire is the best way to visually experience news, friends, photos, favourite places and everything else [...]

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Sony Gulf launches complete range of 3D compatible products in the Middle East

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
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Osamu Miura, Managing Director, Sony Gulf - 3D World.

Sony Gulf FZE, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, today marked the dawn of a new era in the Middle East with the launch of its complete range of 3D-enabled products, offering consumers an immersive experience in 3D movies, music, sport and PlayStation® games. Sony’s 3D product range includes the BRAVIA LX900 and BRAVIA HX800, the [...]

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LG inaugurates USD 15 million regional learning centre in Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
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LG inaugurates USD 15 million regional learning centre in Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai

Bucking regional sentiment and the economic downturn, LG Electronics, a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, today inaugurated its purpose-built, three storey, 120,760 square feet training facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai. The US$ 15 million investment is LG Electronics’ sixth Learning Centre in the world representing [...]

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