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Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2018 debuts in style
JEDDAH — The inaugural edition of Beautyworld Saudi Arabia got underway yesterday (Oct. 14), with 147 exhibitors from 19 countries looking to boost their presence in the Middle East’s largest beauty and wellness market.The official ceremony of Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2018 was inaugurated Mazen Baterjee, Vice Chairman of Jeddah Chamber.Running for three days at the Jeddah Centre for Forum and Events, Saudi’s dedicated trade fair for cosmetics, skincare, haircare, salon supplies, and fragrances targets the Kingdom’s flourishing market where, according to analysts Euromonitor International, the spend on beauty and personal care is projected to be worth $5.7 billion in 2018, comprising a 52 percent share of the Gulf region’s market.That’s a steady five percent increase over an...
October 14, 2018

Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2018 debuts in style




Dr. Khaled Al-Dhaher
Technology a strong enabler for transformation
By Samar Yahya Saudi GazetteRIYADH — “In Accenture we focus on different kinds of industries under main five groups; public sector, financial, telecommunication, oil and gas and retail and all the consuming related industries,” said Khaled Al Dhaher Accenture country managing director, Saudi Arabia, the first Saudi in the position.This year, Accenture was ranked first for its digital transformation offering in the GCC Client Perception Study 2018.Al Dhaher said Accenture provides five different types of services; strategic consultancy (Accenture is ranked #1 in GCC client perception study), consulting, technology, operations, digital transformation and innovation in the latest technology.“Being #1 gives us great responsibility to make sure we continue to be #1. It means that we...
October 14, 2018

Technology a strong enabler for transformation

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Elm launches five innovative digital services at GITEX Week
DUBAI — Highlighting its commitment to sharing its knowledge and technology expertise, Elm - a leader in innovative digital solutions - launched five innovative services during its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2018, which kicked off yesterday (Oct. 14) in Dubai. The launch of new services forms part of the company’s efforts to enable the public and private sectors to keep abreast of local and global technological developments, as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continues to embrace digital transformation, with regional IT spending set to reach USD 155.36 billion this year.The new integrated services were widely praised by visitors, exhibitors and pioneers in the ICT sector at GITEX, who value the company›s efforts to deliver integrated services with...
October 14, 2018

Elm launches five innovative digital services at GITEX Week

IRTI Director General Dr. Humayon Dar, left, with UNHAS Rector, Prof. Dr. Dwia Aries Tina Pulubuhu, during the MOU signing ceremony
IRTI, UNHAS to enhance Islamic finance education
JEDDAH — As part of initiatives to develop Islamic finance as an academic discipline, the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS) of Indonesia.The memorandum was signed by the Director General of IRTI, Dr. Humayon Dar, and UNHAS Rector, Prof. Dr. Dwia Aries Tina Pulubuhu, at the university’s campus in Makassar, Indonesia last Oct. 11.The MOU will facilitate cooperation between the two institutions in various aspects of Islamic finance education and research innovation.Under the partnership, IRTI will support UNHAS to develop Islamic finance academic programs especially in the areas of Sharia, financial technology (FinTech), and microfinance. IRTI and UNHAS...
October 14, 2018

IRTI, UNHAS to enhance Islamic finance education

Quaker oats made with apples, sultanas, cinnamon and brown sugar
Add oats to daily routine and have a chance to win prizes
JEDDAH — In order to encourage healthier eating habits across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this October, Quaker is collaborating with Under Armour’s Connected Fitness platform and its MyFitnessPal app to launch the Quaker Oats Challenge.Through MyFitnessPal, a free smartphone app that helps people keep track of their daily food and beverage intake, MyFitnessPal’s Quaker Oats Challenge gives participants the opportunity to win prizes (subject to the official rules of the Challenge) for logging their meals and additional prizes for incorporating oats into their meals throughout the month of October. Now, it’s easier than ever to see how nutrition and fitness go hand in hand.To participate, consumers simply download the MyFitnessPal app and use the food diary function to start logging...
October 14, 2018

Add oats to daily routine and have a chance to win prizes

Nusaned critical to sustaining growth
RIYADH — SABIC highlighted its national localization initiative, “Nusaned,” at a meeting organized by the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce at its headquarters last Oct. 10, as part of its efforts to be a link between major economic entities and industry.During the meeting, overseen by the Chamber’s Committee on Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, SABIC presented its strategic objectives for local content development in Saudi Arabia, help create new jobs, support investment opportunities, promote SMEs, and increase exports – empowering Saudi Vision 2030. SABIC also introduced one of Nusaned’s key pillars, Entema, and briefed the participants on how to use the electronic platform and benefit from it.In April, SABIC had highlighted Nusaned at the launch of Asharqia Chamber’s...
October 14, 2018

Nusaned critical to sustaining growth

Salman Abdulghani Faqeeh
Cisco Saudi Arabia appoints new MD
RIYADH — Cisco, the worldwide leader in technology, announced the appointment of Salman Abdulghani Faqeeh as Managing Director for Cisco Saudi Arabia replacing Haytham Abdulrahman AlOhali, Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology.In his new position, Salman Faqeeh will be spearheading Cisco’s operations in Saudi Arabia, focusing towards the vision and strategy of digital transformation agenda in the Kingdom, and leading plans and programs across various sectors in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and National Transformation Program. Salman brings with him a wealth of experience from his diverse roles and positions. He has previously implemented a nationwide vision and strategy that provides value to Cisco customers and partners, making him highly suitable and qualified to...
October 14, 2018

Cisco Saudi Arabia appoints new MD

Alper Kulak Founder and Managing Partner Maven Insights and Solutions
People analytics imperative to facilitate efficient businesses
Saudi GazetteRIYADH —The 2nd one-day “KSA People Analytics and Innovation Summit” held in Riyadh last Wednesday underscored the importance of understanding people analytics’ role in effecting transformation.The summit hosted global speakers in the field such as Alper Kulak Founder and Managing Partner Maven Insights and Solutions, Ross Sparkman Head Of Strategic Workforce Planning in Facebook, Richard Phelps HR Analytics Expert Founder of Human Times, Altan Atabarut Founding Partner Altdata and Celal Kavuklu Head of Business Solutions SAS, in addition to HR executives from leading Saudi companies who participated in the first people analytics panel in KSA.Speaking to Saudi Gazette, Kulak, the organizer of the summit, said “we are hosting this summit to create a platform for HR...
October 14, 2018

People analytics imperative to facilitate efficient businesses

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Alinma receives ‘Best Information Transformation’ Award from IDC
INTERNATIONAL Data Corporation (IDC) has recognized Alinma Bank for its outstanding IT transformation efforts, by presenting the bank with its “Best Information Transformation” award at the IDC CIO 2018 Awards, which took place recently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This year’s award was given in recognition of Alinma’s migration from the industry standard datacenter model, to the more advanced “Active-Active” model.Speaking about the award Alinma Bank CEO, Abdulmohsen Al-Fares, said he was pleased to have reached this important milestone. “The Active-Active model is the gold standard for data center operation, and it is something that we targeted from day one,” said Al-Fares. “With its implementation, Alinma has achieved a major objective in its ongoing IT strategic...
October 14, 2018

Alinma receives ‘Best Information Transformation’ Award from IDC





LuLu Hypermarket KSA Director Shehim Mohammed receives award from Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal Bin Bandar
Recognition conferred on LuLu for its breast cancer campaign
LULU has received a special recognition from Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar for its ongoing support to Zahra Breast Cancer Association (Zahra) in raising awareness on fighting breast cancer. LuLu Regional Director for KSA Shehim Mohammed represented LuLu in the awarding ceremony held at the launch event of Zahra’s breast cancer month campaign, which announced its organization’s aim to focus on genetic screening for early detection and help reduce cases of the disease. Launched last 5th September, LuLu’s in-store campaign entitled “Buy Green, Support Pink”, has highlighted two advocacies for both caring for the environment and giving back to the society. For every customer’s purchase of LuLu reusable bag, SR1 will be donated to Zahra.Shehim said: “LuLu is deeply...
October 14, 2018

Recognition conferred on LuLu for its breast cancer campaign

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