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Brandan Holmes
Global reinsurers’ outlook is stable on capitalization
LONDON — The outlook for global reinsurers is stable going into 2020, reflecting strong capitalization, rising prices and growing demand, Moody's Investors Service said in a report published Tuesday. Nonetheless, there are still significant headwinds for the industry, and profitability remains vulnerable to above average catastrophe losses."Reinsurers' capitalization is strong, with a significant cushion above regulatory and risk-based capital requirements, and prices have climbed, relieving some pressure on profitability," said Brandan Holmes, VP-Senior Credit Officer at Moody's. "Still, low interest rates and declining reserve releases will pressure earnings, while climate change creates increased uncertainty. Increasing dependence on alternative...
September 03, 2019

Global reinsurers’ outlook is stable on capitalization

Haitham Al’Ohali
Saudi MCIT, Nokia ink ink deal to set up global software development unit
RIYADH — The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Saudi Arabia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nokia, a leading global provider of telecommunications, digital infrastructure and networking solutions. The memorandum is aimed at launching a global center for software development and support in the Kingdom.With the attendance of Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al’Swaha and Nokia President and CEO Rajeev Suri in addition to a number of MCIT’s senior officials, the memorandum has been signed by Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Haitham Al’Ohali and Head of Nokia MEA Business Development Omar Al’LaithiThe memorandum provides for establishing a development unit, a Nokia Bell labs...
September 03, 2019

Saudi MCIT, Nokia ink ink deal to set up global software development unit

Saudi consumer spending maintains uptrend: Al Rajhi
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s economy especially on the consumer spending front seems to be relatively stable amidst weak global data points. POS transactions continued its robust rise in July (+18.7% y-o-y; +9.8% m-o-m), driven by the ‘Restaurants and Hotels’, ‘Food & Beverages’ and ‘Clothing & Footwear’ segments; whereas ATM withdrawals recorded a drop (-0.4% y-o-y; +16.1% m-o-m) in July. Money supply increased by 4.7% y-o-y in July. Remittances from Saudi nationals rose for the fourth month in a row (+20.1% y-o-y) in July, whereas transfers from non-Saudi nationals declined (-5.9% y-o-y) in the same month. Meanwhile, the cost of living index continued to be in the deflation territory in July (-1.3% y-o-y; +0.1% m-o-m), owing to a decline in the ‘Housing, Water, Electricity,...
September 03, 2019

Saudi consumer spending maintains uptrend: Al Rajhi

Experiences that matter at GITEX 2019
DUBAI — This October, Avaya will return to the 39th GITEX Technology Week with a line-up of game-changing solutions that encapsulate 'The Art of Experience' ─ which explains the way in which its technologies are conceived and delivered. The company will present several industry-first features that are now available as part of its open and converged UC and CC platforms; proven communications and collaboration use-cases developed in conjunction with customers and partners from across the globe; and innovative technology showcases that will provide a glimpse into the future of employee and customer experiences.Ninety-three percent of global organizations identify Artificial Intelligence (AI) as one of the most important technologies in 2019 , while software-as-a-service spending...
September 02, 2019

Experiences that matter at GITEX 2019

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Middle East seeks more hygienic, greener and cost-effective cleaning solutions
DUBAI — The Middle East’s cleaning sector is set for major disruption with technology advances transforming the once labr-intensive industry into an automated arena for a more hygiene, greener and cost-effective environment, according to leading sector players.“Technology is now an essential element in the competitiveness of both cleaning suppliers and the sectors they serve, including facilities management,” explained Abhishek Dalal, Project Manager of Messe Frankfurt, which organises the Clean Middle East Expo, a part of Middle East Cleaning Technology Week, running at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 15-17.Clean Middle East Expo alongside Gulf Car Wash Car Care Expo make up Middle East Cleaning Technology Week. Gulf Laundrex, presented by Texcare, will take place on...
September 02, 2019

Middle East seeks more hygienic, greener and cost-effective cleaning solutions

Mohammed Amin
Fostering innovation culture with vision, context and purpose
By Mohammed Amin*INNOVATION and change – the two factors that are taking control of every aspect of business today. In this unprecedented digital era, a commonly-heard phrase comes to mind: innovate or die. And this phrase is very relevant when we consider the correlation between innovation and its purpose.With the importance placed on technology as the platform for innovation in an organizational context, a common pitfall is focusing investments on the latest and greatest technology, without a clear vision as to what this is actually going to do for the organization. Closer home, Dell Technologies’ recent Digital Transformation Index found that 93 per cent of business leaders in UAE and KSA plan to invest in powerful technologies in three years, and yet only 44 per cent are already...
September 02, 2019

Fostering innovation culture with vision, context and purpose

Hotels.com unveils world’s first half and half hotel room
RIYADH — Hotels.com on Monday unveiled the world’s first half and half hotel suite, the ‘So Extra So Chic’ suite - a room split literally straight down the middle, where half is uber-maximalist and half ultra-minimalist. Now there is a real reason to fight over which side of the bed you want!Hotels.com has paired Johnny Wujek, the ‘so extra’ style powerhouse behind the likes of Katy Perry and Mariah Carey’s iconic looks, with Kaitlyn Ham, the ‘so chic’ minimalist fashionista, to create this unique suite at The Curtain, London. Check out this video to see more about the suite.Whether you love bold tropical prints or crisp white linen, this room ticks all the style boxes. The ‘So Extra So Chic’ suite is available to book here from today until the end of October...
September 02, 2019

Hotels.com unveils world’s first half and half hotel room

Anthony Perridge
ThreatQuotient to debut at MENA ISC 2019
RIYADH — ThreatQuotient, a leading security operations platform innovator, on Monday announced they will be making their first appearance at the MENA Information Security Conference (ISC) in Riyadh this year. ThreatQuotient believes that threat intelligence is the glue that binds together disparate systems and teams, and that a threat-centric security operations platform is foundational to overall security posture. In line with this, ThreatQuotient will use the MENA ISC 2019 platform to promote the ThreatQ platform, to customers and partners.“As the security landscape grows and expands in terms of sophistication and complexity, the Kingdom is witnessing increasing awareness about threats among SMEs and large enterprises which has created a high demand for consulting and advisory...
September 02, 2019

ThreatQuotient to debut at MENA ISC 2019

John McCormac, Mayor of Woodbridge township, New Jersey, cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the opening of the 2nd outlet in the US of Malabar Gold,  in the presence MP Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group; Dr. PA Ibrahim Haji, Co-Chairman, Malabar Group; Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director – International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Abdul Salam KP, Group Executive Director, Malabar Group; Asher O, Managing Director – India Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; and Joseph Eapen, President – US Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, among others.
Malabar Gold inaugurates its 2nd outlet in US at Iselin, New Jersey
JEDDAH — Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one among the largest jewelry retailers globally with a strong retail network of over 250 outlets, has opened its 2nd outlet in USA at Iselin, New Jersey. The brand new outlet of Malabar Gold & Diamonds was inaugurated by John McCormac, Mayor of Woodbridge township, New Jersey in the presence MP Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group; Dr. PA Ibrahim Haji, Co-Chairman, Malabar Group; Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director – International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Abdul Salam KP, Group Executive Director, Malabar Group; Asher O, Managing Director – India Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Joseph Eapen, President – US Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; other directors, management team members, media and well-wishers last August 31. The new...
September 02, 2019

Malabar Gold inaugurates its 2nd outlet in US at Iselin, New Jersey

Majed AlOtaibi
Mobily leader in Hosting Infrastructure Services in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH — According to the latest report "Competitive Profiles and 2018 Analysis of Leading IT Services Players in KSA" by global research company International Data Company (IDC), Mobily has been ranked no. 1 in Hosting Infrastructure Service with 18.2% market share in 2018. The IDC study presents the top 75 IT services providers in Saudi Arabia, including their market shares, based on their respective performances in 2018. The announcement showcases Mobily's investment in further accelerating the digital transformation ambitions of Saudi Arabia.Mobily Chief Business & Wholesale Officer Majed AlOtaibi said "building the cornerstone of digital transformation through next-gen infrastructure with trusted partners is going to be a vital part of Saudi Arabia’s...
September 02, 2019

Mobily leader in Hosting Infrastructure Services in Saudi Arabia

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