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January 17, 2019

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, announced its Platinum Sponsorship of Kuwait’s Annual International Auto Products and Services Show (Auto Works Show 2019). The event, held at Kuwait International Fair – Halls 5 & 6 in Mishref, commences today (Thursday) and continues until 19 January under the patronage of the Historic, Vintage, and Classic Cars Museum and the"... Continue Reading

January 17, 2019

INDYCAR announced today during the North American International Auto Show that global information technology and communications leader NTT has signed a multi-year agreement to become the IndyCar Series Title Partner. In addition, NTT becomes the Official Technology Partner of INDYCAR, the IndyCar® Series, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s the Brickyard 400 beginning in 2019. INDYCAR will partner with NTT to deliver digital innovations that enhance the fan experience. These innovations include the evolution of INDYCAR’s mobile application and adoption of NTT’s proprietary Smart Platform to support the sport and its venues in delivering better insights into the racing series. “NTT is proud to be associated with INDYCAR and accelerate the future of smart racing. Technological innovations have the potential...... Continue Reading

January 16, 2019

The Middle East & Africa wireless headsets market is projected to reach $894 million by 2023, according to a new report by TechSci Research, a research based global management consulting firm.

Wireless headsets are becoming popular in Middle Eastern countries, as the number of smartphone users are growing at a rapid pace in the region, said the report titled “Middle East & Africa"... Continue Reading

January 15, 2019

KUWAIT: Acting Information Ministry Undersecretary Mohammad Al-Awash asked the municipality to divide the three lots allocated for use by non-daily newspapers, magazines, satellite channels and information services to six equal lots of 1,500 sq m each.

Awash asked for allocating new lots to the information ministry so that they"... Continue Reading

January 13, 2019

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, hosted the orientation session for the participants of LOYAC’s Thailand Program at the Zain Innovation Center (ZINC) in the company’s main headquarters in Shuwaikh. The program is organized by LOYAC, a non-profit organization that aims at developing the youth’s talents and skills, and comes in exclusive sponsorship by Zain.

January 10, 2019

KUWAIT: Ooredoo Kuwait announced that it has officially been re-certified with the Payment Card Industry (PCI)-Data Security Standards (DSS) 3.2.1 Compliance International Certification and ISO 27001:2013, making it the only Ooredoo OpCo and the first telecom provider in Kuwait to be certified with the latest version of the certification for the third year in a row.

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January 9, 2019

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 8: Internet Service Providers and communication companies are about to increase their service charges to the public in the coming days after the Ministry of Communication increased the rents for its facilities, including antennas used by the companies in various ministry locations, reports Al-Jarida daily.

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December 31, 2018

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, recognized 32 students of the LOYAC part-time training program who worked at the company’s various divisions during October – December 2018, giving them an opportunity to gain experience in the private sector work environment. Zain’s support to the program came as part of the company’s Strategic Partnership with LOYAC,"... Continue Reading

December 27, 2018

KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, organized two specialized workshops that covered the fundamentals of smartphone photography in collaboration with H&S Store. The workshops, held at the Zain Innovation Center (ZINC) in the company’s main headquarters in Shuwaikh, were presented by professional photographers Musaad Al-Obaid and Zainab Abdal.

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December 24, 2018

Boursa Kuwait signed the agreement as part of its ongoing commitment to provide a secure, robust and cost-effective market place infrastructure, which ensures the continuity of the operations key services in the case of disasters.

The deal was signed by Khaled Abdulrazzaq Al Khaled, chief executive officer, Boursa Kuwait and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, chief executive officer at Ooredoo"... Continue Reading