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Yango Unveils Yango Play in GCC

Yango Unveils Yango Play in GCC: An AI-Powered Entertainment Super App with Movies, Series, Music, and Mini-Games

[UAE, 15.02.2024]Yango, transforming global technologies into everyday services tailored to local needs, today announced the launch of Yango Play, the first AI-powered entertainment service that combines video streaming, music, and mini-games in one place.

Yango Play offers a diverse range of entertainment options, featuring exclusive premieres of both Arabic and international movies and series, personalized music streaming, and interactive mini-games, all enhanced by Yasmina, an AI-based Arabic voice assistant. Now available in the KSA, UAE, and other GCC countries, the service provides subscribers with cross-platform access on smartphones and TVs.

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HONOR Announces the Official Availability of the Long-Awaited HONOR Magic V2

HONOR Announces the Official Availability of the Long-Awaited HONOR Magic V2

Put your hands on the thinnest and lightest foldable with powerful 5000mAh battery, super-light titanium hinge for exceptional durability, eye comfort features

[Dubai, UAE – 12 February 2024] Global technology brand HONOR today announced the official availability of the highly awaited HONOR Magic V2 in the UAE. After the huge success of the preorder phase, the open sale is now in full force. The thinnest and lightest foldable phone HONOR Magic V2 comes with a wide range of powerful specs, including the ultra-slim 9.9mm design, revolutionary 5000mAh HONOR Silicon-Carbon Dual Battery, alongside the groundbreaking 0-risk eye comfort display with 3840Hz PWM Dimming and more.

“It’s a great moment for us as the HONOR Magic V2 officially hits the UAE market, following a highly successful pre-order campaign. The positive response from our customers has been incredible, and we are confident that the device’s availability will continue to build on this success.” Mr. Mafeijian (Mr. House), CEO of HONOR GCC.  “As users get their hands on the HONOR Magic V2, they’ll discover a device that not only meets but exceeds their expectations, setting new standards in the world of foldable phones.”

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MENAT Youth Mental Health Summit

TikTok Highlights Importance of Media Literacy and Youth Well-Being in MENAT Youth Mental Health Summit

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 14 February 2024: TikTok MENAT recently hosted an enlightening discussion with safety experts from across the region, delving into topics such as youth well-being, media literacy, and critical thinking skills in today’s digital landscape. The event, hosted on 13 February at Warehouse 4 in Al Qouz, Dubai moderated by Omar Butti, served as a platform for valuable insights into the influence of digital communities on the mental health of the upcoming generation and strategies to engage with social media content in a meaningful and critical manner.

The first panel named “Equipping Young Digital Citizens with Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills” attended by Lynn Sutton, TikTok’s Head of Outreach & Partnerships, Trust & Safety EMEA, as well as TikTok’s Safety Advisory Council members Naila Hamdy and Akin Unver. Together, they delved into the significance of media literacy, particularly for younger audiences, emphasizing the need for informed conversations about safety and the ability to respond appropriately to crises.

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LEAP 2024

A Spectacular Showcase of Cutting-Edge Innovation to Dominate 15     Key Tracks at the World’s Most Attended Tech Event

  • LEAP 2024 to increase its themes from seven to 15      this year with a focus on, among other sectors, economy, health, EduTech, retail, fintech, and smart cities
  • Tech and business titans to share futuristic insights across a range of industries, including fashion, architecture, design, and so much more
  • IBM to discuss the potential of Generative AI and its utilization to put data to work with greater speed, accuracy, and efficiency

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – February 14 2024: Living up to its mission of becoming a global gamechanger in the realm of technology, LEAP 2024 will feature 15 key tracks across its 13 stages and feature expert insights into the future of everything from the economy to EduTech, retail to 4IR, smart cities to HealthTech.

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Gartner Forecasts Security and Risk Management Spending in MENA to Grow 12% in 2024

Gartner Forecasts Security and Risk Management Spending in MENA to Grow 12% in 2024

Growth of Generative AI Is Augmenting Threat Landscape

Jon Amato
Shailendra Upadhyay

Dubai, UAE, February 13, 2024 –End-user spending on security and risk management (SRM) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is forecast to total $3.3 billion in 2024, an increase of 12.1% from 2023, according to a new forecast from Gartner, Inc.

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