Gaddafi Regime Detains Microsoft Country Manager

Microsoft’s country manager in Libya, Khalid Elhasumi, has been held in custody by Libyan authorities in Tripoli since the evening of Saturday, March 19th, 2011. Microsoft said in a statement that they have been working with Khalid’s family and international organizations to help get Khalid released and they currently have no information about the reasons for his detention. Ali... Read More

Internet TV in the MENA region

Techstorm Middle East the Dubai based technology company dealing in New media technology helps create custom solutions for broadband internet, specifically in the field of video and audio services. Has teamed up with Silicon Valley based Verismo to provide the MENA region with the internet TV through a product called VuMax utilizing the feature rich platform VuNow developed by Verismo VuMax... Read More

Event: Blackberry Developer Day Review

The Blackberry Developer Day was held yesterday at the Art Sawa gallery in Dubai, UAE and for those of you that couldn’t make it or follow our live coverage on Twitter the event went well, attendance was good, the RIM team on site was friendly and the information presented was useful for developers. The main presentation was given by Sanyu Kiruluta the Team Lead Developer... Read More

Google Days event in Jordan

In an effort to push the online industry in the Middle East, Google are  holding their Google Day event in Jordan for the first time between December 12th – 14th. Google are planning on exposing students, professors, developers and aspiring entrepreneurs to the latest Google products through demonstrations and they even will host a VC/Entrepreneur panel who will share their... Read More

Playbook: You’ve never seen BlackBerry like this

Research in Motion (BlackBerry’s developer) just unveiled on their official blog their latest product: it’s PLAYBOOK. An amazing and impressive product despite of your take on their BlackBerry product. PlayBook falls under “Tablet” technology product category which means it’s not anymore an innovation but it’s way more sophisticated and very much... Read More

Genius idea: Scented online banner

A new great online banner concept has been implemented in Brazil and its worth mentioning it here even though its not really related to the MENA region. Kaiak, the best selling men’s fragrance in Brazil decided to carry out an online marketing campaign and with the help of TBWA Brazil they came up with an ingenious new concept: a scented online banner! Yes a real scented online... Read More

The top broadband speed countries in the Arab World

Building a proper, reliable, futuristic, well-planned infrastructure is very important in raising the standards of living and readiness of the economy for the next generation. Consequently, empowering country’s ICT sector is vital to the formula of economy drive; Out of curiosity, we complied a report to you today on Arab World’s best performers in broadband speed (downloading... Read More

Live Blogging from Lecture: The Future of the Internet

Blogging from the scene, the live event at Four Seasons hotel in Doha, Qatar organized by the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) and The Center for International and Regional Studies at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar. This event is featuring Michael Nelson – Georgetown University about The future of the... Read More

Don’t have iPAD but wondering what they are doing with it [Report]

Basically the title was supposed to be “I know what you are doing with your iPAD”, but since only a handful people in the Middle East got their iPAD, I couldn’t title it for now. A report that covers over 2,385 exclusive iPAD apps tells you what they are doing with it and what more likely you will do as well if you had one. (iPhone app that are compatible with... Read More

The State of Technology Innovation in the Middle East [Report]

The world is not anymore in the Industry revolution era which the Arabs missed despite the Arab Oil bulge, none of them did manufacture a regional car that we can drive and be really proud of like Malaysians for example who drive their Proton car with pride. Since the ’80s of last century, the Technology & Information have been the new revolution that made corporations... Read More

ArabNet Got Twibbon

A Twibbon has arrived for ArabNet conference, the first Arab web conference happening on March 25-26 in Lebanon (we covered the announcement before). Yallah, start showing your support on Twitter by adding a Twibbon to your avatar; you can generate it from here.  Read More

Why iPad is the third generation “social technology” device

This post is written by Humza Ijaz is a Digital Creative Director, currently working @ LBI. His interests include: Designing for Web, Looking out for new technologies and has a new hobby of studying information design. I discovered two great things yesterday which helped me clear out lot of confusions in my head regarding the “iPad” topic once and for all. Firstly, my... Read More

Check out IPad accessories that started rolling out

Griffin Technology Inc., maker of ingenious ways to power, play, protect and connect, has responded to Apple’s new product announcement with a line of accessories to complement the new iPad. Griffin promises to be available in US Market and on Griffin online store within 3 months from now. Griffin’s first offering of accessories for Apple iPad include: Elan Passport... Read More

Find Out How Apple Kicks Down Competitors and Kicks Up Performers

Apple product introduction today to the new revolutionary device doesn’t mean it’s just another gadget with Multi-Touch display to buy, there is a complete business model that works behind this product which makes things tougher on competitors and opens up a lot of opportunities for partners who are/can-be up to speed. iPad, the new 0.700 kilograms slate-style tablet which will... Read More

Apple Launches iPad: Read The Very Detailed Official Press Release

This is the official Apple press release: Apple today introduced iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and much more. iPad’s responsive high-resolution Multi-Touch™ display lets users physically interact with applications and content. iPad is just 0.5... Read More

Silicon Arabia: Can the MENA Region Become a Viable and Vibrant Hub for Start-Ups? (Part 1)

This Article is written by Shashi Menon who is a web/media entrepreneur, int’l management consultant and works within the strategy and business development at twofour54 (Abu Dhabi Media Zone), where he focuses primarily on identifying strategic business opportunities for twofour54. Recently, he was instrumental in the formation of Comedy Central Studios Arabia. Before joining... Read More

Microsoft Announces Tech.Ed Middle East 2010 Event in Dubai

Dubai brand positioning as the largest managed ICT cluster in the region was not effected by the bad-publicity and media bashing. In association with Dubai Internet City, Microsoft will bring their first technology event in the region hosted in city, revealing how large the brand equity is at the ICT level. Tech.Ed is Microsoft’s premier technical education and networking... Read More

Nokia N900 Attracts Developers: Qik, Associated Press, Pixelpipe

The Nokia N900 attracts a growing number of developers and brands signing on to create innovative applications that enrich the device experience. Fusing PC power, the internet, and the mobile phone together with an intuitive user interface, Nokia N900 proves an attractive avenue for creative collaboration and distribution. The applications allow users to customize and personalize... Read More

IBAG Announces The First Inaugural Conference for Arab Internet Business

IBAG, International Business Alliance Group has announced today the launch of the inaugural conference that will be held in Beirut on March 25th and 26th, 2010 about the trends and opportunities in internet business in the Arab World. ArabNet 2010 is high anticipated to be the first event that brings together internet community to learn from keynote speakers of regional and international... Read More

Etihad Launches A New iPhone Application For Etihad Guest Members

It is the first iPhone application of its kind to offer real-time loyalty points redemption for its users. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today launched a new Apple iPhone application for members of its award-winning loyalty program, Etihad Guest. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched today a new Apple iPhone application for members of... Read More