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Leading tech professionals to virtually discuss cloud solutions and sustainable data centres in Qatar

QATAR, UAE, Sept 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The potential of the cloud and sustainable data centres is still far from being realised, as a consequence, Trescon's World Cloud Show is looking to help Qatar in its mission to enhance digital transformation. As the Official Cloud Sponsor of the World Cloud Show - Qatar, Oracle is set to provide a major push to this agenda.The event that is virtually taking place on September 6, 2022, will focus on the Qatari market, and will feature exciting keynotes, government and enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss the latest challenges and explore the latest applications of cloud-based solutions."The combination of AI technologies and the IoT infrastructure within a data processing framework that integrates edge and cloud computing is key to the delivery of energy management platforms capable of addressing the complexities of hybrid power systems," said Dr. Antonio Sanfilippo, Chief Scientist and Program Director at Qatar Foundation/Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute.Manish Khanijo, Manager – Technology & Security at Qatar Free Zone Authority stated, "Pandemic has accelerated digital and cloud adoption many folds. It is time that we accept data security in a borderless perimeter. With faster provisioning and limitless scalability, organizations can now focus on delivering more value to their customers and stakeholders. Easier access to data and omnipresent services require organizations to implement more advanced technology in improving data visibility and protection.""Cloud computing is vital to support businesses towards a digital transformation sustainable ecosystem", was quoted by Thuraya Al-harthi, Senior Specialist - Innovation & Emerging Technology Development, Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology, Muscat Governorate, Oman.Ahmed Zewail, Group IT Director, Wadi Group said, "Digital transformation is not only using the computer and internet for an efficient and effective value creation process; but, it refers to the changes that new technology has on everything; on how we think, plan, operate, communicate, interact, and configure. The digital transformation has an obvious, lasting, and continuous impact, not only on the enterprises and economics, but a larger scale on our lives and our society as well.""Cloud computing allows organizations to scale, maintain flexibility, and focus their efforts on business operations. The World Cloud Show in Qatar is a fantastic effort toward getting the local market ready to embrace cloud computing and learn about its benefits," stated Hamid Ali Raja, Senior Audit Manager, GWC Logistics, Qatar.World Cloud Show – Qatar will feature renowned thought leaders and early adopters of tech as speakers, including but not limited to:John Mankarios - Vice President, QInvest LLC, Qatar,Manish Khanijo - Manager - Technology & Security, Qatar Free Zone Authority, QatarE. Belal Hafnawi - Commissioner - Board Member, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC-Jordan), JordanAbdullah Faisal Biary - Chief Information Security Officer, United Cooperative Assurance, Saudi ArabiaAnthony Samir - Head of Cybersecurity Unit, Ministry of Health and Population – Egypt, EgyptGigi Mathew Thomas - Group Head - IT & Digital Transformation, Ittihad International Investment LLC, United Arab EmiratesYaniv Naor - Director of Data Governance & Management, Knauf, GermanyImran Chowdhury - Global Head of Data Protection and Governance, Al Jazeera Media Network, QatarKarthik Ananda Rao - Regional Technical Head, ManageEngine, MEA, UAEDany Gemayel - Senior Director – Business Applications, Oracle, Upper GulfAws Hattab - Sr.Director of Contact Center, Bank Al Etihad, JordanThuraya Al-harthi - Senior Specialist - Innovation & Emerging Technology Development, MTCIT, OmanMohamed Ghazala - Head of Data Architecture & Analytics, Leading Bank in Egypt, EgyptMai Alowaish - Chief Data & Innovation Officer, Gulf Bank of Kuwait, KuwaitAhmad Musa - Head of Planning and a DBA candidate, University of Strathclyde, UAEAhmed Zewail – Group IT Director, Wadi Group, Egypt; to name a few.CEO of Trescon, Mithun Shetty quoted, "We're happy and looking forward to hosting a yet another, exciting and insightful edition of this global series. We hope it'll be a fruitful engagement for all our attendees."The gathering will take place on the online meeting platform Vmeets to facilitate networking and commercial dealings in a vibrant and lifelike virtual environment. Aside from networking with solution providers in virtual exposition booths, private consulting rooms, and private networking rooms, attendees can interact with speakers in Q&A sessions.The event will have insightful sessions, technology use cases, panel discussions, private consultations, and networking rooms.The 12th global edition of World Cloud Show - Qatar is officially sponsored byOfficial Cloud Partner - Oracle;Gold Sponsor - GBI & Prime HoldingSilver Sponsors - Cerebrum & Manage Engine.To confirm interest in attending, visit - World Cloud Show Qatar.About World Cloud ShowWorld Cloud Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations/time zones across the world.The Qatar edition is gathering pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of Research, Industry Practitioners, IT Decision Makers and Experts in Cloud Computing among others from cross-industry verticals across the region.About TresconTrescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provide a wide range of business services to a diversified client base that includes corporations, governments, and individuals. Trescon is specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, roadshows, expos, demand generation, investor connect, and consulting services.For further details about the announcement, please contact:Nupur Aswani, Head – PR, Media & Corporate Communications,Trescon+919555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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14th Edition of CSS Qatar; Physical Conference on 7th September 2022

QATAR, UAE, Aug 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - After successful 13 editions of Cyber Security Summit, Exito (www.exito-e.com) is all set to host another milestone event - which serves as an ideal platform to enhance the experience on the latest insights on "Securing Qatar's Digital Future." The Summit will address the importance of the full potential of technology as a driver for every organization to function securely, efficiently and effectively. The 14th Edition Cyber Security Summit Qatar is an exclusive in-person event for cybersecurity leaders from leading enterprises in Qatar.As Qatar prepares to become the first Middle Eastern Country to host the FIFA World Cup, like most developed countries, it remains vulnerable to cyberattacks given its high level of technology adoption and smartphone penetration rate. Qatar has made significant investments in cybersecurity ahead of the FIFA 2022 World Cup and is projected to see the fastest growth in cyber security spending in the Middle East. As cyber threats across the world rapidly evolve, protecting Qatar's critical ICT infrastructure and systems has become top priority. Cybersecurity leaders must overcome new risks inherent to their digital businesses.In light of the above, at the Cyber Security Summit Qatar, hear from top security thought leaders on strategy, action plans and best practices to build secure, resilient, and agile digital organizations. You will be privy to panel discussions, round-tables, industry keynotes and solution showcases that will enable security leaders to chart out an optimal path. The event will be elated with insightful sessions by the qualified speakers hosting a vast experience in the Cyber Security domain.An exclusive one-day closed door conference hosting with over 150+ CISOs, CIOs, Head of Digital Transformation, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Information and Communication technologies and other experts in attendance, the platform will equip you with the essential tools to risk-proof your businesses.Event registration has commenced for Delegates and Sponsors.- The delegates will be exposed to in-depth, trend-forward sessions & workshops - practical takeaways and ideas to keep you ahead in the digital economy.- The sponsors will be able to create an overwhelming branding in the event along with meeting their prospects and displaying the products.- Hundreds of seasoned marketers, strategists, designers, and more to network and connect with. Meet your customers, vendors, expert resources, friends and colleagues on the 7th of September 2022.Register Today to engage at this grand event as the slots are filling up fast.To know more about the event, https://exito-e.com/cybersecuritysummit/qatar/About ExitoWe are a global B2B business events company focused on crafting bespoke solutions and contexts by designing platforms that create new business opportunities for our clients across concepts and industries. We cherish the trust over the last 12 years garnered from our partnering organizations globally, and with a growing team of young, vibrant, and creative individuals, Exito aims at success and perfection! Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Football: Blatter quizzed over Qatar 2022 World Cup vote

PARIS (AFP) - Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has been interviewed by French anti-corruption police investigating the controversial vote to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Blatter, 85, was summoned to appear as a "witness" on Thursday and Friday, French police said, confirming a report in Le Monde newspaper. The inquiry is being led by France's OCLCIFF anti-corruption unit. Part of its focus surrounds a Nov 23, 2019, dinner hosted by then French President Nicolas Sarkozy, two high ranking Qatari officials, and Michel Platini, then head of Uefa. Platini is suspected of having voted for Qatar at the request of Sarkozy. Investigators are also looking at a US$300 million (S$411.5 million) contract with a US$100 million bonus for Fifa giving the television rights for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 one in Qatar to Qatari television station Al-Jazeera, if Qatar was awarded the tournament. Blatter's hearing was held at the Swiss Public Prosecutor's office in Zurich and was part of the legal process into the Qatar vote opened by France's National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF). Blatter was Fifa president between 1998 and 2015 when he was forced to stand down and banned from football for eight years, reduced later to six, over ethics breaches. Qatar was the surprise choice in the December 2010 Fifa vote for next year's World Cup. More on this topic   Related Story Football: Former Fifa president Blatter handed new ban over bonuses   Related Story Football: Blatter, Platini indicted by Swiss authorities over 2 million francs payment

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Football: Qatar seeks one million virus jabs for World Cup fans

DOHA (AFP) - Qatar's prime minister announced Doha is seeking to provide one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine to fans attending the 2022 World Cup in the country, state media reported Sunday (June 20). The Gulf nation has been slowly opening up as it continues with its mass vaccination programme. There is "the possibility that some countries will not be able to vaccinate all their citizens," said Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, according to the official Qatar News Agency. "Qatar will not allow fans to enter stadiums without being fully vaccinated against the virus," he said. "That is why we are currently in negotiations with one of the companies to provide one million" doses of vaccine, he added, without naming any firm. "Our main goal in vaccinating some of those coming to Qatar to attend the World Cup is to protect the public health of citizens and residents." Sheikh Khalid also said that approximately 72 per cent of Qatar's 2.75 million population "will have received at least one dose" of vaccine within the next week. Qatar's foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, said in April that Doha was in talks with coronavirus vaccine makers to ensure all fans attending the World Cup are inoculated. Qatar has so far recorded 220,800 coronavirus cases, including 583 deaths. More on this topic   Related Story 'Football will return': Qatar virtually unveils World Cup 2022 venue   Related Story Football: Qatar World Cup games will play to full stadiums, Fifa boss says   Related Stories:  Related Story Singapore's Covid-19 rules from June 21: What you can and can't do Related Story Malaysian experts suspect Covid-19 variants behind growing number of patients arriving dead in hospitals Related Story Chances to win flat, gold bars, cars drive Covid-19 vaccinations in Hong Kong Related Story Why Asia, the Covid-19 pandemic champion, remains miles away from the finish line Related Story Britain defends G-7 beach barbecue where leaders had no masks or social distance Related Story South Korea to mix-and-match Covid-19 vaccine doses for 760,000 people Related Story Taiwan to allow Foxconn’s Gou, TSMC to negotiate for vaccines Related Story Masks off, mortarboards on: Wuhan sheds Covid-19 for mass graduation Related Story Moscow orders mandatory vaccinations over 'dramatic' case rise Related Story Coronavirus was likely present in US from December 2019: Study

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Trescon’s WCSS to shed light on how to protect Qatar’s digital economy from cyber threats and vulnerabilities

QATAR, UAE, Jun 14, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Taking place on 7 July 2021, the 11th Global Edition of #TresconCyberSec will focus on the Qatar region discussing topics such as, creating cyber security frameworks for critical assets and critical infrastructure; legal frameworks and regulations in cyber security; the boom of emerging technologies: new threats & new security techniques; cloud security, data protection and much more. The Impact of Covid-19 on Qatar's Cyber Security:Qatar recorded 2,033 emails, URL and file threats related to the Corona virus (Covid-19) in Q1 2020, the second-highest in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC); a very concerning fact for the nation that has pushed officials into further investing in better security systems to protect their businesses.In particular, rise in recent ransomwares attacks has seen both high numbers and impact during the pandemic, as work from home initiatives risk loss of sensitive information. Why Qatar and Why Now?With the growing concern regarding security, government organizations and enterprises in Qatar have been moving forward with plans to better their security protocols in what seems to be the country's bid to fight back against the cyber threat. But this will take time and Qataris know what it takes - a long term strategy and a strong foundational commitment from everyone involved.In fact, industry experts are recommending a more multi-layered approach to protect all fronts and prevent users from accessing malicious domains that could deliver malware."Privacy must be prioritised in this digital age. We are now seeing that basically everyone recognises security as a business concern. Cyber-criminals are always discovering new techniques to compromise organisations, and if we don't keep ahead of the game, we might end up with a massive problem." stated Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon.He further added, "World Cyber Security Summit will address these cyber security challenges faced by enterprises in Qatar as we have hand-picked thought leaders and experts from a broad range of industries. The event will also host technology providers specialised in cyber security to help organisations identify threat areas and suitable solutions to tackle them,"World Cyber Security Summit - Qatar will feature a ground-breaking collaboration of experts such as Dr Ahmed Al-sulaiti, CEO, Qatar National Broadband Network; Alex Chung, Senior Manager - Cybersecurity, Milaha; Prof Dr Roberto Di Pietro, Professor of Cyber security, HBKU College of Science and Engineering; Dr R Seetharaman, Chief Executive Officer, Doha Bank; Dr Meryem Duygun, Chair in Risk and Insurance, Aviva; Syed Shahid Ahmad, Head of Transaction Banking & Innovation, Dukhan Bank; Shaju Bhaskaran, CISO, Ahli Bank; and Dr Erdal Ozkaya, Regional CISO & MD, Standard Chartered Bank to name a few. The summit will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.The Qatar edition of the World Cyber Security Summit in Partnership with - 360 Nautica and supported by Qatar Financial Centre and is officially sponsored by Headline Sponsors - Mannai Corporation and VMware, Inc.; Official AI Cybersecurity Partner - Darktrace; Gold Sponsors - Progress Software Corporation and emt Distribution FZ-LLC; Silver Sponsor - Interprobe and ManageEngine. About World Cyber Security SummitWorld Cyber Security Summit is a thought-leadership driven, business-focused initiative that provides a platform for CISOs who are looking to explore new-age threats and the technologies/strategies that can help mitigate them. The series is virtually hosting CISOs across industry sectors who will meet, network, learn and engage with some of the world's renowned technology thought-leaders, subject matter experts and technology innovators in a constructive, open-dialogue environment to find solutions for issues hindering their information/cyber security.To register, visit - World Cyber Security Summit - Qatar (bit.ly/2TmTkBs).For further details, please contact:Karthik AMarketing Leadmarketing@tresconglobal.com Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Tennis: Bautista Agut, Basilashvili through to final in windswept Qatar

DOHA (AFP) - Spain's former champion Roberto Bautista Agut, the fifth seed, and Georgia's unseeded Nikoloz Basilashvili qualified on Friday (March 12) for the Qatar Open final, overcoming humid and windy conditions. Bautista Agut eased past Russia's Andrey Rublev, ranked eighth in the world and the defending champion, with a dominating performance, 6-3, 6-3. Fresh from a famous victory against Roger Federer, back after 13 months of injury absence, in the quarter-finals, Basilashvili edged American Taylor Fritz 7-6 (7/3), 6-1. The 29-year-old will attempt to secure his fourth title on Saturday after saving a match point against Federer. Bautista Agut, the 2019 Qatar champion, had already ousted Dominic Thiem, the number one seed, in the quarters and powered on through the semis. Rublev had an unusually easy path to the semis, a first round bye which was followed by injury-enforced walkovers handed to him by Richard Gasquet and Marton Fucsovics. Bautista Agut had a difficult start to this season with four wins to five losses coming into Doha. But it pales in comparison to the slump endured by his Georgian opponent for Saturday who arrived at the Qatar Open with a 2-13 record since the resumption of the sport in August. "Yesterday's match already give me a lot of confidence," Basilashvili said of his victory over 20-time Grand Slam title winner Federer. "Today I was much more relaxed than I was (in) I don't know... eight tournaments." He described Bautista Agut as a "very good baseline player". "He doesn't have many errors, so it's going to be tough match for me," he said. Bautista, who celebrated his 14th top-10 win after ousting Rublev, described the Qatar Open and the Khalifa International Tennis Complex as "one of my favourites". "I played one of my best matches here in Qatar two years ago, and I hope I can win one more match tomorrow," he said after his win. "It was very difficult to play tennis today, with the windy conditions... but I put a lot of pressure on his second serve and played really good tennis. "I played a long match yesterday, but I felt fresh and I had a lot of power on the court."

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Tennis: ‘Amazing to be back’, says Keys as she beats fatigued Bencic in Qatar

DOHA (AFP) - America's Madison Keys made a triumphant return to play against sixth seed Belinda Bencic, clinching three games in a row as she opened her campaign, winning her first match since September 6-4, 6-1. But Swiss Bencic, making her third appearance at the Qatar Open where she made the quarter-finals last year, began her fightback in the fourth game. The fatigue of playing into the final at the Adelaide International last week and the punishing flight to Qatar surely contributed to Bencic's visible fatigue. Keys was more proficient in the big moments, meaning Bencic struggled in vain to steal a break, allowing the American to mop up five of the first seven games. But Bencic bounced back when she was two games behind Keys, securing the ninth game and an ace in the 39th minute which could have helped her go level. Keys overcame her resistance to steal the first set and her backhand side allowed her to maintain the pressure on Bencic in the second. Keys closed out the final games with stellar serving, a superb forehand and a memorable backhand to take the penultimate game. Her form was reminiscent of that which got her to the US Open final in 2017. "It's amazing to be back - I'm smiling under my mask," said Keys whose coronavirus diagnosis meant she missed the Australian Open. She will now face Maria Sakkari who also had a good win in her first-round match. Qualifier Laura Siegemund also pulled off an upset, seeing off Elena Rybakina 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/5) having lost both her last encounters with Rybakina in 2019. Quarantine advantage Wang Qiang, coached by Pat Cash, quickly applied pressure to Jessica Pegula during her opening service game but succumbed 6-3, 6-1. But American Pegula fought back from several break points with defensive tennis, forcing Wang into errors with the Chinese player nonetheless scraping out an important win in the seventh game. I’m reading all your tweets and just soooo happy to finally be back on tour. Thank you all for your support! ♥️ pic.twitter.com/58mAgCrZXQ— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) March 2, 2021 Welcome back to the party, @Madison_Keys 🥳Takes down No.6 seed Bencic 6-4, 6-1 in her first match since September!#QatarTotalOpen2021 pic.twitter.com/I6VgYNFzF2— wta (@WTA) March 2, 2021 Wang served to stay in the set, taking it to eight games. Wang came out of the gates fighting in the second game of the second set, achieving a break back. Overall, Wang gave the impression of being out of sorts while Pegula consolidated her game and looked in form. Pegula, who was making her debut in the main draw, was clinical in the closing stages of the match, dispatching Wang in just over an hour. "I worked really hard in the (Australian Open) quarantine and got really healthy. I just decided I was going to be the mentally tough one," she said. She will face Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko in the second round. Tunisia's Ons Jabeur, who reached the Qatar Open quarter-finals in 2020 and is famed for self-proclaimed "crazy shots", efficiently saw off Russia's Anna Blinkova 6-2, 6-2. Neither has won a singles title before but Jabeur is now in a position to better her Qatar quarter-final performance last year as she progresses to the second round. Jabeur raced into the lead, buoyed by the Tunisian expats in the modest crowd, running rings around Blinkova with her deft touches. "We love to play each other here in Doha... it's going to be extremely tough," said Jabeur of number two seed Karolina Pliskova who she will face in the second round. Japan's Misaki Doi closed the day's proceedings, beating China's Zheng Saisai 6-4, 6-3.

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Yutong Bus to serve FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020

ZHENGZHOU, China, Feb 14, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - On 4 February 2021, the 17th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup(TM) officially kicked off in Qatar, with top football clubs from five continents gathered in Doha. Among them are UEFA Champions League winners FC Bayern Munchen and host country representatives Al-Duhail SC, with other teams including SE Palmeiras from Brazil, Ulsan Hyundai FC from the Korea Republic, Mexican team Tigres UANL and Egyptian side Al Ahly SC. They will present a feast of football for fans around the world. Joining hands with Mowasalat (Karwa), Qatar's major transportation service provider, Yutong Bus will be devoted to serving FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020. Yutong Bus's star product ZK6122H9 will also provide full service to launch international events, bringing players a safe, comfortable and high-end event travel experience.Professional Quality, Choice of Champions Taking into consideration the special geographic conditions of Qatar, and to better serve the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020, Yutong Bus has specifically customized the buses. It has improved the air conditioning systems and vehicle heat-shielding performance to adapt to the local hot climate. Yutong also upgraded the vehicle sealing and chassis protection, etc., to guarantee the lasting operation of the vehicles in windy and sandy weather, and to ensure the sustainable operation.What's worth mentioning is that Yutong Bus cooperated with Mowasalat (Karwa) on the vehicle design and made adjustments and optimizations with regard to driver protection, interior layout and color collocation. It then optimized the buses' design accordingly to satisfy the needs of clients.Win-Win Cooperation brings 'Better Bus Better Life'The order was placed by Mowasalat (Karwa), the Qatar public transport company. This marks the second cooperation between Yutong and Mowasalat (Karwa) after Yutong received an order of 1002 buses in November, 2020.It is Yutong Bus's strong professional technical strength, high-quality products and services, and rich experience in operation assurance in the field of new energy buses, that won trust from its partner and guaranteed the second cooperation with Mowasalat (Karwa).Yutong has always provided more than just buses, but opportunities for a Win-Win cooperation. The company has signed an agreement with Qatar to establish KD factory for electric buses in this country, to serve Qatar's environmentally friendly vehicle transformation strategy, enhance the supporting capabilities of the auto industry, drive the development of the auto industry cluster, and help optimize local transportation upgrades.In retrospect of the year 2020, the passenger car industry faced severe challenges. Yet as an industry shepherd, Yutong Bus has made outstanding progress, including active deployment in emerging fields, such as hydrogen-fueled buses and autonomous driving; and continues to consolidate its leading advantages in the fields of traditional buses and electric buses.Yutong Bus maintained a fast-growing global presence in 2020 including 760 units of buses delivered to Kazakhstan, 130 units to Mexico as the world's largest order of dual-powered trolleybus, 102 units to Norway and held the official opening of its spare parts centre in Lens, France. Those orders demonstrate the strong brand strength, but also reflect Yutong's industry responsibility to actively promote the recovery of global transportation.Adhering to the brand concept of 'Better Bus, Better Life', Yutong Bus continues to broaden the road to internationalization, and hopes to gain greater world recognition and trust with the strength and reputation of its brand.Media contact:Hao Yanyan, PR Specialist, Yutong BusE: haoyy@yutong.com, U: https://en.yutong.com/Source: Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. (Yutong Bus, SHA: 600066) Copyright 2021 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

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