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Wednesday, 19 Jun 2013

Top Internet experts gather at Carnegie Mellon for Arab Regional INET Conference

Top Internet experts gather at Carnegie Mellon for Arab Regional INET Conference
Last week, the Internet Society and ISOC Qatar, in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and ictQatar, hosted the Rise of the Arab Information Society, a one-day conference focusing on the importance of connecting regional Internet communities throughout the Arab region. The Internet Society holds multiple INETs every year, each with a unique regional focus and a...

Stars of Science returns to MBC4

Stars of Science returns to MBC4
The Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) have announced that trailblazing science and technology docu-reality TV show ‘Stars of Science’ will return to MBC4 from 13 September 2012 for a fourth season and will be aired across the region. The one-of-a-kind show’s original format was initiated by QF in 2009, with the aim of discovering and nurturing...

QNB rewards customers using Tap and Pay

QNB rewards customers using Tap and Pay
Qatar National Bank (QNB) the largest financial institution in the State of Qatar and the MENA region, is encouraging its customers to apply and use the revolutionary Tap and Pay payment solution by rewarding them with easy to redeem cash bonuses. This QNB incentive will be will run until July 10 2012. Tap and Pay is the first mobile Near Field Communication (NFC) payments program...

Vodafone Qatar wins the Entrepreneurial Support Award

Vodafone Qatar wins the Entrepreneurial Support Award
Vodafone Qatar was announced as the first place winner of the Entrepreneurial Support Award during the Reyada Entrepreneurship Awards Ceremony which was held at the Qatar National Convention Centre.  The award was given in appreciation to Vodafone’s active role in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through the “Indie Fikra:  Appathon 2012” and “The World of...

QNB wins at the Smart Card Awards 2012 for its Tap and Pay card option

QNB wins at the Smart Card Awards 2012 for its Tap and Pay card option
Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group the largest financial institution in the State of Qatar and in the Gulf region was awarded the Best Mobile Application payment award for its Tap and Pay card option at the Smart Card Awards Middle East 2012 that was held at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. In March this year, QNB launched its Tap and Pay card feature at QITCOM, ahead of its rollout Qatar...

QNB showcases electronic banking services and latest promotions at The Mall

QNB showcases electronic banking services and latest promotions at The Mall
QNB is currently operating an interactive customer information booth at The Mall throughout the month of April 2012 to help people in Qatar familiarize themselves with the Bank’s award-winning e-suite of services which help customers manage their finances more efficiently using the Internet, the mobile phone or the country’s largest network of ATMs. QNB’s e-banking services...

Qatar moves up in UN global e-services ranking

Qatar moves up in UN global e-services ranking
Qatar has moved up the ladder in the global ranking in e-government and e-services. A recent e-Government Survey released by the United Nations (UN) has raised Qatar’s position to number 27 in the global ranking of e-government services, a significant improvement from its previous ranking of 90 in 2010. The Survey also placed Qatar at number nine in the e- Participation index for...

QNB launches a new application for android-based mobile communication devices

QNB launches a new application for android-based mobile communication devices
Qatar National Bank, Qatar’s leading bank and the MENA region’s most valuable banking brand according to a recent survey by The Banker, announced the launch of its new mobile banking application for customers using Android-based mobile communication devices. Android has become one of the world’s most popular platforms for users of smart phones and tablets and benefits...

Hukoomi praised for enhanced e-service

Hukoomi praised for enhanced e-service
Qatar has been recognized for advancements in e-government with the recent release of the United Nations (UN) e-Government Survey, rising to number 27 in the rankings, a significant improvement from its previous ranking of 90 in 2010.  The Survey also placed Qatar at number nine in the e-Participation index for 2012. Hassan Al-Sayed (pictured), Assistant Secretary General of...

QNB awarded for “Best Mobile Services” at QITCOM 2012

QNB awarded for “Best Mobile Services” at QITCOM 2012
Qatar National Bank (QNB) has won the Best Mobile Services “mServices” award during the QITCOM Awards 2012, in recognition of its pioneering role in promoting mobile payment services in the country and the region. A prime example of QNB’s leadership in the category is the recent launch of one of the MENA region’s most advanced integrated contactless payment systems, QNB...

iHorizons participates at QITCOM 2012

iHorizons participates at QITCOM 2012
iHorizons, the provider of internet software and eBusiness solutions in the Arab world, has participated at QITCOM held this week, at Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha. iHorizons has presented in this Event its latest technologies and services in the areas of web-based content management, Intranet portals, business process automation, managed operations, IT program management, IT...

MEEZA launches two new state-of-the-art Data Centres at QITCOM 2012

MEEZA launches two new state-of-the-art Data Centres at QITCOM 2012
MEEZA, the leading IT services and solutions provider in Qatar, has announced today the launch of two new state-of-the-art data centres, M-Vault 2 and M-Vault-3,  that will enthuse the ICT sector in Qatar and the region. The launch of the two breakthrough data centres came during a press conference that MEEZA held today at QITCOM 2012, the region’s world-class ICT exhibition and...