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Torex targets Middle East expansion
Despite the current economic downturn, Peter Robilliard, MEAP Solution Director for Torex, tells Edward Poultney why he thinks that companies in the Middle East cannot afford to do without the retail software firm's specialist expertise
Knowledge Oasis Muscat looks to attract more tech companies
Knowledge Oasis Muscat in Oman aims to expand its technology park. Nasser Al Rahbi, Marketing & Communications Officer, Knowledge Oasis, Muscat tells Rob Jones how it hopes to attract more companies and also help incubate young Omani tech companies, giving them the backing and help they need to grow.
Using technology to improve the queuing experience
Ever wondered what happens to your ticket info when you queue at the bank? Or stand in line at a government office? Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer at Jacky's, explains to Rob Jones how companies use that information at the back end to track and improve their customer services. Plus he highlights bank trials with RFID tags which will mean they will know as soon as you walk into a branch.
Blue Systems' financial tracker targets GCC market
Sulim Malook, President and CEO of London-based Blue Systems, tells Ed Poultney why current financial conditions mean that the market data tracking and trading programme is perfectly timed to meet private investors' needs for real-time information.
UAE Ministry of Justice adds more e-services
The UAE Ministry of Justice has added to the e-services that it offers. Abdullah Al Majid, Consultant to the UAE Minister of Justice, tells Rob Jones what services are now available and how these will help its staff, the legal profession and the public.
RAK FZ at Gitex
RAK Free Trade Zone are attracting some of the big names from the IT world and are looking for more, according to their CEO, Oussama El Omari when he spoke to Phil Blizzard at Gitex.
Etisalat upgrades its 3G network
Etisalat is upgrading its mobile network to HSDPA+ next year, giving customers the chance for higher speed 3G access from their phones. Marwan Mohammed Al Qadi, Acting Senior Manager, Product Marketing, Etisalat explains the company's aims to Rob Jones.
Gadget prizes galore at gitex
Gitex might will be the premiere B2B technology event in the Middle East, but there is also a lighter side to the show as Phil Blizzard discovered whilst visiting Paddy Smith, editor of Stuff magazine.
Gitex Sync with Ford's Flex
Edward Poultney continues his chat with Ford's Middle East, MD, Waldo Galan, on SYNC their new in-car system, developed with Microsoft, which is displayed at Gitex in the Ford Flex car.
Google it at Gitex , Dubai pt 1/3
Yasmina Brihi, Marketing Manager, MENA, Google talks to Phil Blizzard about their presence at Gitex and how they using the event to showcase their core operations, as well as their new office in Dubai.
Gadgets to glamour at Gitex, Dubai
From models displaying the latest gadgets, to top brands in IT, through to SMART Cities across the world and the world's largest TV screens you find those and more at Dubai's Gitex Technology Week as Phil Blizzard reports.
Ford unveils the future of motoring
Ford's Middle East Managing Director, Waldo Galan, explains to Edward Poultney why the US automotive giant is focusing on the region and the technological leap that the SYNC in-car system developed with Microsoft, represents.
Gitex and Gitex Shopper adds to Dubai traffic woes
With over 100,000 visitors expected to attend the Gitex events at both the Dubai International Convention Centre and the Dubai Airport Expo there will be a high volume of traffic. Phil Blizzard looks the two events and solutions to beating the traffic.
TechnoNews - Gitex, Motorola and Crawler
A look at the latest gizmos, software and hardware in the technology market and this month Phil Blizzard previews Gitex, the biggest technology event in the Middle East, Motorola's JBL speakers and the Crawler toolbar.
Dubai Sat-1 ready to orbit
The UAE's first Earth Observation satellite is all set to launch and will provide the country with its first remote sensing platform. Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori, DG, Emirates Institute of Advanced Science & Technology, EIAST, talks to Phil Blizzard about the project.
