Mobiles and Electronics

Customisation driving growth
Customisation of devices for the market is driving iMate's growth in the Middle East and abroad, according to CEO Jim Morrison. iMate, which recently listed on Britain's Alternative Investment Market, has introduced several new devices, including the JasJar, a handheld-sized convertible sub-notebook.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 05 - 2005 at 10:13

Apple slim, sleek strategy
The super-slim ipod nano is Apple's must-have gadget for GITEX 2005. Ipods sales continue to double every quarter in the Middle East, according to Ghassan Bendali, Deputy General Manager, Arab Business Machine. Bendali describes 2005 as a wonderful year, with growth across all product ranges, as the ipod craze helps drive computer sales as well.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 29 - 2005 at 10:40

Ahead with headsets
Jabra is enjoying strong interest in its bluetooth headsets at GITEX 2005. Sherif Barakat, Regional Sales & Marketing Manager, Jabra MEA, says battery life, design and ergonomics are the main considerations for consumers.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 27 - 2005 at 14:27

Xerox good enough to eat
Xerox solid ink printers use wax blocks instead of a traditional toner cartridge, which gives a glossy, magazine-like finish to printed pages. Dan Smith, Marketing Manager, Xerox MEA, says that the wax has been developed to be so safe and environmentally-friendly that it is actually edible.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 27 - 2005 at 10:43

Palm of the hand
The Middle East handheld market is bucking a shrinking trend in the rest of the world, growing by around ten per cent. Stuart Maughan, Country Manager, Palm MEA, says the company wants to build on its leading position in handhelds with new concepts such as the multimedia LifeDrive, while further growing its Treo smartphone segment.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 27 - 2005 at 09:54

iPaq-ed with functionality
Competition is increasing in the handheld market, as smartphones cross over into the PDA sector, forcing device makers to include a wide range of technologies from communication and productivity to multimedia and mobility. HP's latest iPAQ includes several Arabic and Islamic features, such as an electronic Qu'ran, bilingual dictionary and Islamic calendar.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 20 - 2005 at 10:08

Bluetooth sets ahead
The surge in Bluetooth-enabled phones has led to a healthy market for Bluetooth accessories. Sales of Jabra wireless headsets tripled between 2003-2004. Vincent Pena, Sales & Marketing Director, Jabra South EMEA, says the company plans to introduce several innovative designs later this year.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, August 17 - 2005 at 13:05

ME mobile trends
With mobile usage continuing to grow in the Middle East, what are the must-have features and hottest trends in the market? Cellucom MD Arun Nagar gives his insight into the latest developments.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 16 - 2005 at 09:32