Worldwide IT spending is projected to total USD 3.5 trillion in 2017, a 2.7 percent increase from 2016, according to Gartner, Inc. However, this growth rate is down from earlier projections of 3 percent. “2017 was poised to be a rebound year in IT spending.… Read More
Understanding and keeping pace with what drives people to purchase products online is critical to succeeding in an increasingly digital world. A new report by KPMG analyzes the online shopping preferences and behaviors of more than 18,000 consumers in 51 countries, including the UAE. “Today’s… Read More
Global Web Index has taken a closer look at the attitudes of online users. In its new segmentation, Global Web Index assigns respondents to various groups based upon their attitudes, ranging from world-views and self-perceptions right through to their purchasing preferences and relationships with technology.… Read More
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan has appointed integrated communications agency, House of Comms, for its digital and PR communication as it prepares to open its doors in the first quarter of 2017. Marriott Hotel Al Forsan is located within the Al Forsan International Sports Resort in… Read More
The long history of internet censorship and imposed bans on global sites such as Facebook, Google, Twitter and YouTube among others, has led Iran to develop a unique digital ecosystem comprising both local platforms such as Telegram and global digital platforms including Instagram and WhatsApp.… Read More
Industry execs globally have been speaking about how Snap Inc will be a threat to Facebook that owns platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger. WhatsApp’s simple nature gives it an edge over competitors when it comes to usage frequency. On a global scale eight in… Read More
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is gearing up for the first cycle of the Sharjah Economic Excellence Network Awards (shjSEEN) 2016. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of… Read More
Kitchen Nation, a fully equipped culinary incubator has opened its doors in the UAE, encouraging foodie entrepreneurs and innovators to bring their concepts to the F&B market. The F&B sector in UAE is thriving at the moment. However, due to lack of resources, experience and… Read More
‘A combination of patience and humility’, ‘a natural-born leader’, ‘driving from the forefront of change’, ‘extremely professional and passionate’, ‘a true business partner’… Leading men and women of the marketing, advertising and media industry, not only from the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region… Read More
The health-based wearables market has seen some notable events recently, with major player Fitbit completing a selection of acquisitions (including competitor Pebble’s software assets) and this month’s CES in Las Vegas seeing the launch of a broad range of wearable tech intended to track users’… Read More
