Qwaider Planet : News

Kodak launches new social media platform for Middle East

jazarah! — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:59:12 GMT

Kodak the world’s foremost imaging innovator, has launched its social media platform targeting the Middle East consumers through dedicated Facebook and Twitter pages. To celebrate the launch, Facebook...(read more)

Gitex Shopper 2010 stages biggest ever sales bonanza for Middle East consumers

jazarah! — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:57:18 GMT

Exhibitors at this year’s Gitex Shopper exhibition are planning the biggest ever sales bonanza for Middle East consumers, with launches of the latest technology products and exclusive offers which...(read more)

BPG Group and BLUE sign joint venture agreement for Mena

jazarah! — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:44:16 GMT

BPG Group (Bates PanGulf LLC), one of the marketing solutions groups in the Middle East, today shared information on its latest joint venture. BPG BLUE – a new digital arm formed to bring the best...(read more)

Dubai Internet City to mark 10 years of growth at Gitex Technology Week 2010

jazarah! — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:36:00 GMT

Dubai Internet City (DIC), today announced it will mark 10 years of robust growth at the Gitex Technology Week 2010, one of the largest ICT exhibition in the Middle East. DIC will be the strategic partner...(read more)

Shoe Mart launches World at Your Feet campaign

jazarah! — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:34:53 GMT

Shoe Mart takes a new step with the launch of its Autumn-Winter campaign, both in terms of style and substance. The new tagline, “The World at Your Feet”, encapsulates the global experience...(read more)

The new Nokia N8 now available for booking in the UAE

jazarah! — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:20:50 GMT

Nokia kicked off its pre-booking campaign for the much anticipated Nokia N8, giving UAE residents the opportunity to be the first to own the new Smartphone when it hits the market in the coming weeks....(read more)

Spikes Asia Honours Uniqlo with Advertiser of the Year Award 2010

jazarah! — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:13:02 GMT

The Spikes Asia Advertiser of the Year Award honours a brand that has set itself apart through the quality of its campaigns with consistently high creative communications whilst encouraging and nurturing...(read more)

M2end in association with Rbit Limited, and Junaio Create the world’s first “Intelligent Stamp” for Royal Mail

jazarah! — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:47:33 GMT

Royal Mail`s Great British Railway Special Stamp issue will use the Royal Mail channel in junaio to provide online content via a suitable iPhone or Android smart phone to users. By simply pointing the...(read more)

Middle East welcomes new era of digital media

jazarah! — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:41:18 GMT

As the Middle East moves more towards solidifying a knowledge based economy and continues to position itself as an entertainment and media hub, demand for quality higher education in creative media is...(read more)

UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar lead the Arab World in the penetration of telecom services

jazarah! — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:52:58 GMT

The annual results of Arab Advisors Group’s Total Country Connectivity Measure (TCCM) reveal substantial -mostly cellular service driven- improvements in overall scores. The Arab broadband Internet...(read more)

Sport 360° launches in September

jazarah! — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:51:45 GMT

Sports fans in the UAE will soon be able to indulge their passion for competitive action via Sport 360°. Launching in September, the new English-language daily newspaper will cater to all sports enthusiasts...(read more)

Remarkable Expenditures in Arabic Drama Production During Ramadan this Year With Unprecedented Production Volumes

jazarah! — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:47:20 GMT

For the past seven years, the Middle East TV production industry had witnessed a tremendous growth, with the emergence of many new TV stations and high quality production companies in the market; three...(read more)

Google.org launches pilots for new ‘Health Speaks’ initiative in Arabic, Hindi, and Swahili

jazarah! — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:42:40 GMT

Google.org is proud to introduce pilots for its new initiative called Health Speaks which aims to increase the amount of high-quality health information online in local languages. The initiative encourages...(read more)

Kharabeesh launches two new original cartoon shows for Arabic internet users during Ramadan

jazarah! — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:40:45 GMT

Kharabeesh, a creative Jordanian cartoon studio developing original and unique Arabic content for the Arab world’s growing online community, have produced two new Arabic language cartoon shows for...(read more)

Beauties of the world …The Hot Demi Moore in a Bikini

Mini T blog — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:57:28 GMT

Haba haba haba…yes boys this is how am gona start my Post. I know its Ramadan and so, I am also in a super good mood J Looking around the news online I came across this small news, talking about Demi Moor...(read more)

Ipsos launches ‘Big Idea’ service in Middle East and North Africa region

jazarah! — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:29:12 GMT

Ipsos ASI introduces Big Idea service in the Mena region, helping marketers, brand managers and advertisers to identify and develop the ‘one big idea’ defining their brand in the mind of consumers...(read more)

Carrefour launches online store in the UAE

jazarah! — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:28:07 GMT

Carrefour customers are now able to purchase an array of non-food items online at ic4uae.com. This brand new initiative from the world’s second largest retailer gives customers access to over 3,000...(read more)

Microsoft Advertising to Sponsor Digital Category at Spikes Asia 2010

jazarah! — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:09:03 GMT

Microsoft Advertising has teamed up with Spikes Asia, Asia Pacific’s leading creative advertising and communications awards, as a key partner of the festival and will be sponsoring the important Digital...(read more)

Dublin Crowd Throws Bottles at “Axl Rose” because he is late

Mini T blog — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:02:16 GMT

Now this is something that I hate,these stupid ass singers who kind of forgot that Fans are the ones who gave them a career. I saw the same thing when I was backstage on Amro Diab event on north coast...(read more)

Apple reinvents iPod nano with multi-touch interface new built-in clip for instant wearability

jazarah! — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:47:44 GMT

Apple today unveiled a completely redesigned iPod nano featuring Apple’s Multi-Touch™ interface that lets users navigate their music collection by simply tapping or swiping a finger on the display...(read more)

GoNabit launches first phase of its rewards scheme

jazarah! — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:40:45 GMT

Pioneers of group-buying in the Middle East GoNabit.com today unveiled the first phase of its rewards program – a financial incentive scheme designed to reward customer loyalty and value evangelism...(read more)

Landmark Group appoints JiWin as partner for public relations and corporate affairs

jazarah! — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:35:10 GMT

Landmark Group, the multi-billion dollar conglomerate operating in the region’s retail and hospitality sectors, today announced the appointment of Dubai-based JiWin Public Relations, leading communications...(read more)

Webology completes 3rd deployment of MyRetail e-commerce solution

jazarah! — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:32:14 GMT

Webology, an integrated online development and online marketing company, focused on innovative online solutions & ventures, announced the launch of their e-commerce platform to meet the needs of a...(read more)

University of Dubai launches unique MBA program

jazarah! — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:17:38 GMT

The University of Dubai (UD), a prestigious university in the UAE established by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is launching a unique MBA programme accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education...(read more)

Alterian Acquires Intrepid, an international social media analytics firm

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:28:16 GMT

Alterian (LSE: ALN), the leader in customer engagement technology and solutions, today announced that it has acquired Intrepid, an international market research and social media analytics consultancy....(read more)

Office of Brand of Abu Dhabi to launch annual ‘Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes’ photography competition

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:06:38 GMT

Under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Office of the Brand of Abu Dhabi (OBAD...(read more)

Bonhams appoints Z7 Communications as their Middle East PR agency

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:02:14 GMT

Bonhams, one of the leading auction houses in the world, has announced the appointment of Z7 Communications FZ-LLC as its PR agency for the Middle East. The Dubai headquartered agency will now be responsible...(read more)

Beladcom to launch the region’s first virtual world in partnership with MindArk

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:55:58 GMT

Jordanian game developer Beladcom recently signed a mutual cooperation agreement with the renowned Swedish software company MindArk to create an online virtual world in Entropia Universe. Beladcom is revolutionizing...(read more)

Performance PR appointed to support Abu Dhabi International Motor Show 2010

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:51:40 GMT

Performance PR has been appointed to provide communications support for Abu Dhabi International Motor Show 2010. The automotive and sport PR specialist was selected by show organiser, Reed Exhibitions...(read more)

Qatar Foundation signs strategic partnership agreement with Microsoft

jazarah! — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:42:22 GMT

Furthering its commitment to the development of knowledge based society in Qatar, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development and Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU...(read more)

Anti-Facbook wave HIBE

Mini T blog — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:20:24 GMT

I have been noticing lately that a lot of people are just complaining about Facebook.not only that but also news websites are really hammering hard the negativity of Facebook ,and how it exposes people...(read more)

QRCE unveils 2nd Phase of its Strategic Plan

Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:33:01 GMT

Queen Rania Centre for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) announced the launch of the second phase of its strategic plan for the years 2010-2015, which will focus more on supporting various and the growing needs...(read more)

Man Watches His Home Getting Robbed Via His iPhone

Mini T blog — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:31:55 GMT

According to ABC news this man from Dallas was1,500 miles away from home. a $4.99 iPhone app called iCam sent him a text message that the motion detectors in his house had been activated. Using his phone...(read more)

Forbes Middle East launches its media kit publication

jazarah! — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:38:06 GMT

Forbes Middle East introduced the Forbes Middle East media kit, an ambitious, slickly produced 32-page publication designed to resemble a magazine. Venturing beyond the usual media kit territory, it gives...(read more)

Facebook, chat and e-mail made simple with Nokia and Zain in Jordan

jazarah! — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:35:50 GMT

Nokia, the world leader in mobile communications, in collaboration with Zain Jordan, part of the Zain group, the leading mobile operator in the Middle East and Africa, have announced a great proposition...(read more)

Batelco launches Iphone and Android application

jazarah! — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:28:25 GMT

Manama, Bahrain: As part of its ‘Good Call’ initiative, Batelco recently launched an Iphone and Android application on its website: batelco.com/goodcall/ focusing on the good call incentive...(read more)

Ramadan competition with cashU

jazarah! — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:38:36 GMT

cashU –the leading online payment gateway in the Middle East and North Africa- have announced the launching of its Ramadan competition which is called “answer and win with cashU” “Ramadan al kheer maa...(read more)

Cannes Lions and Haymarket extend their Partnership to the Asian Marketing Effectiveness Festival

jazarah! — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:19:04 GMT

The International Advertising Festival, organisers of Cannes Lions and Haymarket Media today announced an in principal agreement to extend the JV, which runs Spikes Asia to include the Asian Marketing...(read more)

Eurobest 2010 Open for Entries

jazarah! — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:08:14 GMT

The 23rd Eurobest awards, Europe’s leading creative advertising competition for TV/Cinema, Print, Outdoor, Radio, Craft, Interactive, Direct, Sales Promotion, Media, Integrated, Design and also from this...(read more)

Mubarak To Washington For More Than Peace talks

Egyptian Chronicles — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:52:00 GMT

Mubarak will head to Washington to participate in the direct Peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis , this is what is officially being said and nobody in Cairo buys it. Egyptians believe that Mr...(read more)

Carat Middle East and North Africa significantly strengthens its management

jazarah! — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:20:40 GMT

Carat, an independent media agency, has bolstered its management in the Middle East by appointing industry stalwart, Antonio Chedrawy as Regional Corporate Services Director and Swaminathan Janakiraman...(read more)

i2 Jordan meets with partners from Orange and Nokia to discuss future marketing and communication strategy

jazarah! — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:11:24 GMT

Continuing its constant communication strategy, i2 Jordan, one of AlQalam Investment Group’s companies, held an Iftar banquet for the managers of Orange and Nokia Jordan on the 18th of August at...(read more)

Cheil Worldwide once again sponsor Spikes Asia Student Academy

jazarah! — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:44:53 GMT

For the second year, Spikes Asia has teamed up with Cheil Worldwide to form a dedicated Academy for 15 students from across Asia Pacific offering a unique educational programme during the regional annual...(read more)

Jawharty.com launches its Arabic website

jazarah! — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:37:18 GMT

Jawharty.com – the first online retailer to offer exceptionally valued, Middle Eastern diamond jewelry – recently launched the Arabic interface of its website. With over 1800% growth over the...(read more)

Juniper Networks delivers new VXA Media Flow Engines to improve the economics and experience of rich content delivery

jazarah! — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:34:08 GMT

Juniper Networks has announced the availability of Juniper Networks VXA Series Media Flow Engines, a line of high-performance content delivery appliances designed to maximize the scale and reliability...(read more)

BitGravity selects Juniper Networks Media Flow Solution

jazarah! — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:32:20 GMT

Juniper Networks has announced that BitGravity – a content delivery network (CDN) purpose-built to deliver high-definition video on-demand and live streaming – has selected the Juniper Networks...(read more)

Etihad Airways signs Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador

jazarah! — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:26:18 GMT

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the signing of internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning actress from India, Katrina Kaif, as the airline’s new...(read more)

Gulf Air heats up its marketing campaign through partnership with Costa Coffee

jazarah! — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:10:49 GMT

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has stepped up its marketing efforts through a joint branding initiative with Costa Coffee – Middle East. The advertising promotion, which is the first...(read more)

Fernando Vega Olmos, James Hilton & Jean-Pirre Beaudoin – First Eurobest Jury Presidents to be Announced

jazarah! — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:25:10 GMT

The first three of eight jury presidents are announced for Eurobest, Europe’s premier creative advertising and communications awards. Now in its 23rd year, the Eurobest Awards form part of the Eurobest...(read more)

Top business school introduces scholarship fund aimed at developing future business leaders

jazarah! — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:40:04 GMT

Cass Business School, a leading UK business school with a campus at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has launched a new Middle Eastern scholarship fund designed to nurture the region’s...(read more)

Ikoo to boost new UNICEF social media campaign

jazarah! — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:45:59 GMT

Ikoo, one of Middle East’s largest online advertising networks, has announced its intention to be part of UNICEF’S new children’s rights awareness campaign. By offering its expertise...(read more)

N2V Leads a Huge Investments Arabic portal

jazarah! — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:29:59 GMT

National Net ventures N2V, the Middle East top Internet Group announced its investment in Yebab.com, the Arab portal specialized in organizing wedding celebrations in the United Arab Emirates. CEO of N2V...(read more)

Dubai Internet City’s sixth session ‘Excellence Series’ workshop

jazarah! — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:23:18 GMT

Staying ahead of the competition online, you need to do more than make your company’s web presence search engine optimized. That was one of the key messages to come out of the latest edition of the...(read more)

White ME and Darrin James launch online bridal magazine

jazarah! — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:21:34 GMT

White is the region’s first online bridal magazine produced in collaboration with White ME, an online wedding resource and bridal registry service, and the GCC’s premier photographic and film...(read more)

Intel to acquire McAfee

jazarah! — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:16:38 GMT

Intel Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire McAfee, Inc., through the purchase of all of the company’s common stock at $48 per share in cash, for approximately $7.68bn. Both...(read more)

AqarMap.com launches an innovative Real Estate eMarketplace

jazarah! — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:59:25 GMT

While Real Estate owners struggle to sell or rent their properties in today’s economy, the demand for affordable and more efficient marketing channels have increased significantly. AqarMap.com launched...(read more)

Batelco to reveal new brand commercial

jazarah! — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:08:26 GMT

Batelco, once again puts innovation in the forefront. Batelco is ready to reveal to the public a completely unique new brand commercial. The film will change the perception of what is possible and set...(read more)

Sharjah Media Corporation names Lambie-Nairn as branding partner

jazarah! — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:59:05 GMT

Sharjah Media Corporation (SMC), the parent of Sharjah TV, has named Lambie-Nairn as its new branding partner. The brand consultancy is currently developing new visual identities for both SMC and Sharjah...(read more)

Entry-deadline for MEED’s Quality Awards for Projects 2010 extended

jazarah! — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:54:48 GMT

MEED, responsible for organising the first ever Quality Awards for Projects in the Middle East, which has already received over a hundred registrations from projects across 11 award categories, announced...(read more)

Global Village Dubai opens registration for commercial outlets

jazarah! — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:53:23 GMT

Global Village, the premier culture and entertainment destination for families, announced registration for commercial outlets has commenced for the 15th edition of the event, that will kick off on 11 November...(read more)

Media and Advertising Exhibition to kick off 25 Sept in Oman International Exhibition Centre

jazarah! — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:45:52 GMT

Media & Advertising Exhibition 2010 will be organized once again from the 25th to the 28th of September, and will take place at Oman International Exhibition Centre. The exhibition is considered a...(read more)

The world`s first mobile Augmented Reality Magazine Edition by SUEDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG Magazine and metaio

jazarah! — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:25:28 GMT

The entire issue No 33 of the Sueddeutsche Zeitung`s supplement magazine (hitting the news stands on August 20th) is dedicated to present its readers with a print media experience never before seen anywhere...(read more)

Music is part of my soul amazing new music website

Mini T blog — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:02:37 GMT

Well, for those who know me well, will know that I am a person who cannot survive without constant music playing nest to me. In the car or while working out, reading, working in the office or just chilling...(read more)

Jaeger-LeCoultre partner and official timekeeper of Global Champions Tour

jazarah! — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:27:53 GMT

The Global Champions Tour (GCT) has a simple maxim: ‘The Best in Show Jumping’. This weekend, horses, riders and the audience gathered in Valkenswaard, Holland at Stal Tops, the home of the...(read more)

Saudi media agencies commit to push for audited media

jazarah! — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:18:23 GMT

Independent circulation auditing combined with readership research is the best way to provide potential advertisers with an accurate picture of readership and reach. That was the message to media buying...(read more)

Forbes Middle East to launch its media kit at Atlantis, the Palm

jazarah! — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:13:44 GMT

Forbes Middle East announced it is organizing a Suhour in partnership with Atlantis, the Palm, for the launch of the publication’s media kit, on August 25th. The exclusive, invitation-only event...(read more)

Dnata appoints Brash Brands as global branding partner

jazarah! — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:12:41 GMT

Dnata, the leading supplier of ground handling, cargo and travel services in the Middle East, announced today that it has selected Brash Brands as its new global branding partner. Brash Brands, one of...(read more)

Abu Dhabi Film Festival awards advertising campaign for its 4th edition to JWT

jazarah! — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:07:55 GMT

The Abu Dhabi Film Festival (formerly the Middle East International Film Festival) announced today that it has selected JWT to develop its new advertising campaign for the 4th edition of the Festival,...(read more)

Dubai Silicon Oasis announces implementation of Oracle E-Business Suite

jazarah! — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:06:32 GMT

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the region’s integrated free zone technology park, today announced it has gone live with Oracle’s E-Business Suite as part of its strategy to achieve integration...(read more)

Axiom Telecom appoints TBWA\RAAD as integrated communications agency

jazarah! — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:05:16 GMT

Axiom Telecom, the Middle East’s leading mobile phone retailer has appointed TBWA\RAAD as its integrated communications agency. TBWA\RAAD and Ketchum Raad Middle East will provide advertising, public...(read more)