Dont forget the Middle East Social Media Marketing Conference on May 29

It’s almost here the Middle East Social Media Marketing Conference organized by marcusevans will be held next Sunday 29 – 30 May at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Hotel, Dubai, UAE. We have already talked to two of the experts that will be present at the conference, but there will be many more who will share their knowledge and provide a local insight. Take a look at the list below: Ibrahim Elbadawi, Strategic Planning Specialist – Emirates... Read More

Confessions of a social media expert: Arto Joensuu

This article is sponsored by the marcusevans Middle East Social Media Marketing conference that will take place on the 29th & 30th of May in Dubai. We will be writing more articles in this format leading up to the conference where we will ask the expert speakers of the conference different questions related to social media and in the MENA region. Our second expert is Arto Joensuu. Arto Joensuu is the Head of Digital Marketing, Middle East and... Read More

App Dev Days summary (Day 1)

Today twofour54 held a very useful and exciting mobile user experience (UX) training session with the presence of David Ashford of Apps Arabia, Magnus Nystedt Group Editor at the Corporate Publishing International (CPI), the publishing house that brings pcworld and macworld Middle East. And the main speaker was Oliver Weidlich of Mobile Experience: Director of Design & Innovation. After a quick round of introductions, David Ashford took the floor... Read More

Apps development day – Free event

A free event Apps Dev Days open for all to attend about developing mobile applications and considering designing apps for mobile. It is a collaborative event between twofour54, Apps Arabia and Corporate Publishing International (CPI). The event will be held on April 24 – 25 in Abu Dhabi in twofour54′s headquarters, tadreeb which is a part of twofour54 will host a series of free workshops and seminars around mobile application development. The... Read More

Etisalat and Nokia to partner up for OVI store payments

Nokia and Etisalat are looking forward to start a collaboration where users can download applications from the Nokia Ovi Store and get billed directly from through their mobile phone accounts. This collaboration will be available in all countries that Etisalat operates in i.e. UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt by this year. The good thing is that any Etisalat customer can use this service post and/or prepaid accounts. However I’m not sure how Nokia... Read More

Dubizzle releases an app in the Ovi Store

Dubizzle have officially launched thier first mobile application on the Ovi Store, which is an online store similar to the iTunes store but exclusive to Nokia. The app (which can be downloaded here) provides users with the latest 20 ads from the Automobile and property listings, it has a simple interface and can keep users updated on the latest items on Dubizzle. Sources at Dubizzle have confirmed that they are just beginning to scratch the surface... 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 the device further to meet their needs. Some highlights: The Associated... Read More

Bil3arabi Winners: Nokia Mobile Apps Developer Competition

Winners of Nokia’s Calling All Innovators “Bil3arabi” 2009 contest, a developer competition for Arabic-language mobile applications, have been announced. 1st place prize winner The grand prize winner of $100,000 went to “Here I am” from Enpronomics in Egypt. It is a user-friendly, geo-presence application with personal safety features that enables users to call for help in emergencies, share their location with family, close friends... Read More

Nokia’s Jordan Ovi Maps Featuring Drive and Walk Navigation

Nokia, the world leader in mobility, today announced the introduction of new services for the Jordanian market using the latest Ovi Maps application. Nokia’s maps and navigation solution gives consumers navigation features, local content and world maps directly on their mobile device. “By taking the navigation experience out of the car and into the pockets of the consumers, Nokia is enabling Jordanian consumers to explore and discover,”... Read More

Breaking News: Nokia Starts Shipping Its N900 Model

The N900 model is Nokia’s first phone running Linux Maemo operating system, which analysts see as a key for Nokia to gain back-ground in the coming years. According to Reuters, Nokia CEO – Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo – said in a speech that the eagerly awaited handset is now in route to at least some pre-order customers. Nokia have received feedback from the 300 pre-production units loaned out to gain user reactions, it seems that this... Read More

Nokia To Close Gaming Service N-Gage and Shift To Ovi Store

Reuters reported that Nokia will close its battered gaming service N-Gage next year, acknowledging failure in its first major services offering. Nokia said on its N-Gage blog “We will no longer publish new games for the N-Gage platform”. Nokia is looking for new revenue from online services as its traditional handset market matures, with games and music being the first focus areas. After closing the N-Gage service, Nokia will continue... Read More

Zain Group Holds Unique Technology Event in Bahrain

The inaugural Zain Technology Conference was recently held over three days at the Bahrain Ritz Carlton Hotel. The aim of the event was for Zain to meet vendors, review the latest technologies and discuss shared issues and concerns in a friendly and relaxed environment. The first day was devoted to Zain Group presentations by Zain Group CEO, Dr Saad Al Barrak, Zain Group CTO Khaled Al Omar and other senior executives, while days 2 and 3 were given... Read More

Nokia N900 UAE Release Pushed Back to November

Nokia has previously announced that the new Nokia N900, which runs on the new Maemo 5 software, will be available in the UAE market in October. Well, it’s not happening anymore, even worldwide. The smartphone that is taking its cues from the world of desktop computing, the open source, where Linux-based Maemo software delivers a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device will not be shipped until November as the company continues to receive... Read More

Lifecasting with Ovi and Facebook Promotional Video

[youtube 8blPNtqJaeM] Ovi is first to help you publish your location and status updates directly to your Facebook account from the home screen of your mobile phone. Lifecasting is designed to go beyond just publishing your status – it’s about building closer connections with people. They hope it will encourage new kinds of interactions. Here’s how to lifecast: 1. Add the home screen widget: You can start lifecasting from the home screen... Read More

New Nokia N900: Computer-grade performance in a handset, arriving UAE

Nokia announced that the new Nokia N900, which runs on the new Meamo 5 software, will be available in the UAE market in October. Taking its cues from the world of desktop computing, the open source, Linux-based Maemo software delivers a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device. The Nokia N900 has evolved from Nokia’s previous generation of Internet Tablets and broadens the choice for technology enthusiasts who appreciate the ability to multitask... Read More