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Google Appoints Ziad Jammal as Google Cloud Country Manager in the United Arab Emirates

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Google Appoints Ziad Jammal as Google Cloud Country Manager in the United Arab Emirates

Dubai, UAE – January 15, 2024 – Today, Google Cloud announced the appointment of Ziad Jammal as UAE Google Cloud Country Manager to further drive digital transformation for UAE businesses in the new AI era. Ziad brings extensive experience in the technology industry and a deep understanding of the UAE’s digital landscape to this strategic role.

As Google Cloud Country Manager, he will be responsible for overseeing Google Cloud’s go-to-market strategy, supporting partners relationships, and driving customers’ success across the UAE. He will focus on scaling Google Cloud’s offerings in the UAE to help organizations across various industries, including the public sector, financial services, media, aviation, telco and retail, innovate faster.

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Thriwe Launches ThriwePrime

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Thriwe Launches ThriwePrime: An Exclusive Membership Program Transforming the Saudi Arabian Benefits Landscape

  • ThriwePrime, provides unparalleled access to premier brands across multiple sectors, offering discounted rates on services such as Spotify, Nahdi Pharmacies, Amazon, Uber, and more.

Saudi Arabia, 14th January 2023 – Thriwe, a leading technology-driven B2B Benefits-As-A-Platform company, proudly announces the launch of ThriwePrime, an exclusive membership program designed for the KSA region. As part of its expansion into the Saudi market, ThriwePrime offers unparalleled access to a myriad of premier brands including Spotify, Nahdi Pharmacies, Amazon, Uber, Mrsool, Careem, and more across Travel, Entertainment, Shopping, Digital, and Healthcare at exclusive discounted rates.

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Xiaomi Introduces All-new Redmi Note 13 Line-up

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Xiaomi Introduces All-new Redmi Note 13 Line-up

Redmi Note 13 Series will be available for purchase in the UAE from January 19th.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 15, 2024

Xiaomi revealed the much-anticipated Redmi Note 13 Series during an exclusive launch event at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dubai, underscoring Xiaomi’s dedication to introducing cutting-edge products in the region. Over 200 attendees, including content creators, tech editors, media representatives, and authorized dealers, eagerly witnessed the unveiling of the four dynamic devices: Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13, with prices starting at AED 749.

The event featured an expansive experience zone where guests immersed themselves in firsthand encounters with the remarkable features of the new series. Attendees explored the smartphones and the latest wearables—Redmi Watch 4, Redmi Buds 5 Pro, and Redmi Buds 5—leaving them impressed by the devices’ capabilities.

Featuring substantial improvements to the camera system, design, display, and processor, the Redmi Note 13 Series continues to bridge the gap between mid-range and flagship smartphones. It offers exceptional durability, fantastic user experience, and impressive imaging capabilities, all at affordable prices.

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Just two-fifths of IT professionals say they fully understand how AI tools work

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Just two-fifths of IT professionals say they fully understand how AI tools work

The majority of IT professionals believe AI would make their lives easier, but most are not using it yet

January,2024: Despite artificial intelligence (AI) hitting new heights in 2023, only two-fifths (22%) of surveyed IT professionals can say they fullyunderstand how AI tools work— according to new research from SolarWinds.

SolarWinds Tech Evangelist Sascha Giese

The research, based on a survey of 267 IT professionals, highlights this lack of understanding could be fuelling a disconnect between the perceptions and the reality of AI tool usage.

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Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 0.3% in Fourth Quarter of 2023 but Declined 14.8% for the Year

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Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 0.3% in Fourth Quarter of 2023 but Declined 14.8% for the Year

PC Market Shows Signs of Recovery After Eight Straight Quarters of Decline

Mikako Kitagawa

Dubai, UAE., January 12 2023 — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0.3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This marks the first time that quarterly shipments have increased after eight straight quarters of decline. For the year, PC shipments reached 241.8 million units in 2023, a 14.8% decrease from 2022. This marks the first time that shipment volume has dipped below 250 million since 2006, when 230 million units were shipped.

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