Dubai based IT solutions company X-Concepts has launched, what the company claims, the world’s first Islamic IT products.

All three newly launched products - imurshid, ( a mobile app), Islamic Router as well as the Islamic tablet- are both designed and engineered in Dubai. The concept of the Islamic IT products was ideated by founder and CEO of the X-Concepts group, Asim Sajwani, who envisions to build and connect the Islamic community through this technological invention.

iMurshid is said to be the largest Islamic mobile application developed till date. It

“We have been participating at GITEX for five years now. I can say that we have a good presence this year, our stand is at Hall 7, where most of the big players are and that is very beneficial for us in terms of reaching out to them,” says Raju Ramesh, Co-founder and CEO, Finesse.

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Show dates: 18-22 October 2015, Dubai World Trade Centre | AT GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK | Exhibition hours: 10am -7pm

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Finesse is presenting its latest business solutions in the areas of predictive analytics and Big Data at this year’s GITEX Technology Week.

According to the company, the event is an instrumental platform for them in terms of spreading awareness about the services and solutions that they can offer.

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Finesse... X-Concepts...“We are always launching

new solutions each year and we would like showcase this here at the event,” adds Ramesh. “We are also expecting to expand Finesse’s network and meet potential new partners. Over the last year we have been recognised by various organisations for our systems integration offering. We believe that this has added more value to the brand and a lot of our customers and partners are acknowledging that as well which has resulted to stronger partnerships.”

Ramesh also highlighted that they have been receiving a significant amount of positive

feedback and have attained a number of leads that they will be following up in the coming months.

Being a UAE-based company, the Middle East region is very central for Finesse’s operations. The market, according to Ramesh, is maturing at a very impressive rate and will surely witness numerous advancements in the technology space over the next two to three years, which is something that they plan to leverage for further growth. He also highlighted that Finesse is interested in strengthening its presence to markets such as Canada, APAC and Africa.

is the only Islamic App that has the support of several renowned Islamic Scholars such as Dr. Zakir Naik, Sheikh Assim Al Hakeem and Sheikh Yusuf Estes. The App currently has 46 modules within it and will be having 156 modules by the end of year 2016.

Some of the features of iMurshid include assisting with local Prayer Timings, Qibla direction, Islamic Calendar and events, finding Halal Restaurants and Supermarkets, Mosques in the vicinity and translation of the meanings of the Noble Quran in many Languages. The app also has a Zakat Calculator, Islamic TV and Radio station, Islamic Wallpapers, matrimonial and job portal along with and Islamic News and events

among other great features. The application is available for

free and can be easily downloaded on iOS and Android mobile phones.

“With the help of our unique products we aim to not just unite by empower the Muslim community as a whole. The idea is to offer simple Islamic solutions in an individual’s life be it regarding, job, marriage, parenting or any other issue. Our products will help an individual to become a better Muslim and guide them through the various aspects of life”, said Mr. Asim Sajwani, CEO X-Concepts Corporation.

All three products can be purchased directly from the product websites.

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In the wake of low oil and gas prices, the next generation of “digital oilfields” will be needed to support the Middle East’s rapidly-growing for oil exploration and production over the next five years, declared industry experts today attending GITEX Technology Week 2015.

While global crude oil prices have dropped to their lowest levels in months, to USD 45-50 per barrel, the Middle East is set to be one of the world’s-fastest growing region for oil demand in 2016, reaching 94 million barrels per day in 2016, according to a recent

report by the Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries.

With the oil and gas industry facing limited resources for exploration and production, energy firms are under high pressure to fully digitise their operations over the next five years, in order to maximize resources and accelerate cycle times, according to a new report by Frost & Sullivan.

GITEX Technology Week 2015 is hosting a wide range of technology exhibitors and thought leaders in the oil and gas sector, who are anticipating the growing need for

energy solutions across cyber-security, integrating exploration and production, and process optimization.

“With our Technology Vision 2015 report showing that about half of the Middle East’s organizations are already actively investing in digital technologies, the region’s oil and gas companies need to ensure that they capitalize on the data opportunity by applying advanced analytics to generate measurable outcomes. This journey of digital transformation will have a

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significant impact on the industry’s operations and its workforce, helping the sector to continue to post sustainable growth,” said Kausar Qazilbash, Global Lead for Digital Business for Oil and Gas and Utilities Industries, Accenture.

At GITEX Technology Week 2015, the GTX Ignite conference is hosting key energy speakers such as Kausar Qazilbash, Global Lead for Digital Business for Oil and Gas and Utilities Industries, Accenture; Michael Gibbs, CIO, BP; and Antoine E. Milan, Milan Executive Partner – Natural Resources, Middle East, Africa, Turkey, IBM.

Additional energy organizations include the Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO), Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (Takreer), ADNOC Distribution, Industrial Internet Consortium, and Royal Dutch Shell.

Across the Middle East, digital oilfields are using real-time analysis of Big Data to enhance workflow, day-to-day operations, decision-making, and profitability enabling companies to reorient workflows and operations.

Cloud-based mobile data centres can provide local area networks, satellite communications, storage and backup, automation, and firewalls; and enable mobile workforces. Middle East oil and gas firms are also adopting wearables for real-time information, monitoring safety, and managing workflows, according to Frost & Sullivan.

In the near future,

Michael Gibbs, CIO, BP

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Sharp Middle East and Africa is unveiling its AQUOS XU Series, a TV with 8K Up-converter at GITEX Technology Week 2015.

Sharp’s new flagship model stands at 80” and is powered by the X8-Master Engine Pro TV engine and will include an 8K Up-converter, which will allow users to convert 4K content on the screen to 8K resolution.

The Series uses Sharp’s patented pixel splitting and Quattron technologies. It delivers “four times greater resolution than traditional 4K Ultra HD screens”. The series uses Sharp’s 8K Up-converter, in order to achieve its best possible picture quality.

At Infocomm, the 80” AQUOS XU Series showcases the highest standard of picture colour, using

Rich Colour Pro incorporates with Quattron Pro technologies, the

AQUOS XU Series can display more colours than any other

AQUOS TV. The Ultra Dynamic Range Pro utilises a new direct LED backlight system to reproduce high contrast images, which analyses the images and restores them to the original source’s brightness.

“We are pleased to be unveiling the latest addition to the AQUOS TV family, which continues to further cement our position as leaders of ground-breaking technology,” says Shogo Hara, Managing Director, Sharp Middle East and Africa. “Today there is a growing trend for precise, higher-resolution imaging and we are confident that the XU Series will provide a quality that is unmatched, offering visitors to our stand an unforgettable experience,”

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What will you be doing special at this year’s GITEX and what are you showcasing?GITEX Technology Week has been one of the key industry events in the region, and this is a show that we do not want to miss. We will be mainly focusing on Ruckus Wireless recently launched Unleashed Access Points. By exhibiting at GITEX we hope to extend our network, as well as raise awareness of our smart Wi Fi solutions available across main verticals such as Education, Healthcare and Hospitality in the region. We look forward to networking and meeting new and existing clients and partners.

If you have participated at GITEX before, what is the relevance of this show to your business in the region?

It will be the seventh consecutive year in which Ruckus Wireless participates at GITEX Technology Week. As GITEX 2015 theme is Internet of Things, it aligns with Ruckus Wireless’ focus at GITEX this year is on Smart Cities and Smart Wi-Fi for Education and Healthcare. With the Middle East showing one of the highest smartphone penetration rates worldwide, and the smart city initiatives growing in the region, Ruckus Wireless has the solutions to respond to the demand for

faster, more reliable smart Wi-Fi technologies. Ruckus also intends to demonstrate how its recent projects have been in unison with regional initiatives such as the ‘smart cities’ concept and also how Ruckus has been going from strength to strength in its performance across main verticals such as Education, Hospitality and Healthcare in the region.

If this is your first time, what are the reasons for participating?Ruckus Wireless has been participating at GITEX for the past seven years. The reasons for consecutive attendance is the opportunity to present Ruckus Wireless newly launched products,reinforce the brand message and showcase full capabilities for business enterprise and wireless customers.

Does GITEX help you connect with your customers and partners?Being the largest IT show in the region, GITEX offers the perfect opportunity to meet new and our existing trusted clients and partners in the technology industry. It allows Ruckus Wireless to strengthen business relationships and client relations.What kind of IT trends do you expect to have an impact on

the regional ICT industry over the next 12-18 months?The Smart Cities phenomenon is emerging as a major technology trend in the Middle East and Africa markets. Various forms of large-scale smart city developments have been taking place in the region, and wireless – specifically Wi-Fi - is a key technology enabler in the development of a mobile environment in a connected city. Governments are taking the initiative and investing heavily to promote growth in this sector. Add on services such as managing public access efficiently and location based services are very popular in organisations which offer connectivity for the public or employees, across all sectors of business. Ruckus Wireless is focusing on SMEs, 60 percent of the workforce within SMEs are searching for ways to lower costs, enhance their operations with high quality Wi-Fi. Ruckus Wireless Unleashed helps SMEs improve performance whilst still being cost effective.

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oil and gas firms could use 3D printing to produce spare drilling parts site, eliminating inventory investments, transportation, maintenance, and obsolescence. Deep-sea robots powered by renewable energy could install the spare parts, monitor drilling, and maintain pipelines, added Frost & Sullivan.

“The GCC hosts one of the region’s largest oil and gas reserves, and energy firms in the region are on the cutting-edge of innovation. Now is the time for firms to fully digitise their operations to prepare for increased exploration and production in the near future,” said Trixie Loh Mirmand, Senior Vice President, Exhibitions & Events Management, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), organizers of GITEX Technology Week 2015.

“Technology solutions can help energy firms to simplify their systems and integrate their value chain, while unlocking enhanced profit and return on investment, and safer environments,” added Trixie LohMirmand.

Accenture, the professional services company, will serve as the Digital Transformation Partner for GITEX Technology Week, supporting the digital transformation of the oil and gas sector.

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GITEX 2015 Highlights

Chairman Dominic De Sousa, CEO Nadeem Hood, Publishing Director Rajashree R Kumar, Commercial Director Chris Stevenson, Group Sales Director Kausar Syed, Sales Manager Merle Carrasco, Group Editor Jeevan Thankappan, Editors Annie Bricker, Janees Reghelini, James Dartnell, Online Editor Adelle Geronimo Circulation Manager Rajeesh M, Production Manager James Tharian,

Senior Designer Analou Balbero, Designers Neha Kalvani, Senior Web Developer Jefferson de Joya, Web Developer Abbas Madh, Network Administrator Alexander Bungas, Photographer Charls Thomas Maksym Poriechkin