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Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, has announced the acquisition of SurfRight, an innovator in signature-less next-generation endpoint threat detection and response (ETDR) and advanced threat prevention. Sophos has a good client-base, involving companies of various sizes, in UAE and is looking forward to offer enhanced services through this new development. “SurfRight is a growing, profitable business ...

Dubai’s homegrown beauty and home décor retailer, Lifestyle, unveiled three new stores in a short span of one month, to extend their reach and to cater to the growing customer needs in the region. As part of its robust expansion strategy, Lifestyle has recently launched new stores at Al Rashid Mall in Dammam, KSA; Arabian Centre in Dubai, UAE; and ...

Proclad, the world’s leader in manufacturing of Corrosion Resistant Alloy (CRA), clad pipes, pipelines, fittings, flanges and piping/pipeline spools, has announced the launch of its third production line. Yaseen M. Jaffer, Proclad Group Chief Executive Officer, said, “We at Proclad are still going strong, even with the tumbling oil prices, we are prepared for any new project. We believe that ...

Fleet Management Systems and Technologies (FMS Tech) and its authorised and exclusive reseller in the UAE — Black Box Integrated Systems (BBIS), have announced their rebranding and service delivery expansion plans across Europe and GCC. FMS Tech’s visionary plan in 2016 is to expand its market outreach, targeting key sectors such as education, transportation, government, adding to its strong oil ...

Altibbi, an award-winning online medical platform and one of the strongest emerging brands in telemedicine, has secured AED10 million worth of funding from leading regional investors to accelerate growth and strategically expand its brand offering. Altibbi has received investment funds from Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), DASH Ventures and from other investors in the USA, Australia, Europe, Lebanon and Jordan. ...

Dubai Trade has expanded its online marine and cargo insurance platform ‘Tradeshield’ by adding Oman Insurance to offer its customers a fourth insurance service provider. Dubai Trade customers can now search and select competitive rates from the Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), RSA, Noor Takaful and Oman Insurance, while using ‘Rosoom’, the company’s secure e-payment gateway. The move underlines ...

du has simplified communications for UAE tourists with the introduction of the brand new Tourist Plan for the country visitors. Now those visiting the UAE can take advantage of all the benefits of a specially designed prepaid line, allowing them to stay in touch with friends and relatives in the UAE or back home. The Tourist Plan is ideal for ...

The children and family channel Fix&Foxi is now aired exclusively on Etisalat’ s eLife TV, UAE’s leading telecommunications operator and number one pay-TV provider. The addition of Fix&Foxi on eLife TV is a big step in the international roll-out of the channel. For the first time Fix&Foxi channel will be aired via cable and IPTV in the United Arab Emirates ...

The UAE’s booming hospitality industry has been listed among the top five countries in the world with regard to the new infrastructure and development in the field. The country has been donning a notable track record for its constantly high occupancy rates and persistent growth. Emirates has entered a new phase of exponential growth making it one of the most ...

The number of women in workforces in Gulf has consistently moved at a consistent pace in past few years assited. From higher level education to work force involvement – women have made a mark in all aspects. Presently, the percentage of women in the field of education is continuously increasing in comparison to males in the region. As per the ...