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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; March 11, 2025: Lumi, a leading mobility provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced the opening of its brand new centre in Tabuk’s new Industrial area. Set across an extensive 4500 sqm, it is Lumi’s largest service and maintenance centre in the Kingdom, as well as their first in the North, underscoring their commitment to enhance customer service through timely expansion. 

Equipped to serve both cars and buses, the state-of-the-art new service and maintenance centre is fitted out to facilitate both B2B and B2C services. With the capacity to handle 30 vehicles daily, it further amplifies Lumi’s capabilities to scale up efficiency on the back of cutting-edge technology. The new opening takes Lumi’s total service centres in Saudi Arabia to four. 

Syed Azfar Shakeel, CEO of Lumi, said; “Saudi Arabia’s dynamic growth trajectory calls for an agile and resilient land mobility sector to keep pace with the growing needs of the local economy. Lumi’s expansion strategy in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 has seen us enhancing our offerings to serve the requirements of a booming local sector. The opening of our new centre in Tabuk, is part of our long-term strategy to augment our operational excellence in the region and amplify our innovative offerings to our valued customers.”

Lumi’s state-of-the-art service and maintenance centres located in Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar and now Tabuk is aimed at enhancing support to their ever-expanding customer base in the region. Other than routine maintenance work in line with Lumi’s commitment to provide a young reliable fleet of vehicles to ensure the safety and well-being of drivers, the new centre is also equipped to handle damaged vehicles.   

With its fleet of over 35,000 new and well-maintained vehicles spread across 41 locations in the Kingdom, Lumi offers convenient and seamless booking experience enhanced by efficient customer service built on technology, efficiency and scale. As one of Saudi Arabia’s leading car rental and leasing companies, with branches across 18 cities, they are well-equipped to meet the demands of the Kingdom’s growing population. 

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About Lumi Rental Company

Lumi Rental Company started its operations in 2006 as a sole proprietorship to provide car rental services amongst a portfolio of travel companies under the umbrella of Seera Group Holding. In 2016, strategic plans for the car rental business were reconfigured and an expert management team was appointed. The Company has emerged as one of the leaders in the car rental sector, serving customers across the Central, Western, Eastern, Northern and Southern Regions from 41 car rental branches and three vehicle maintenance centres in addition to mobile workshops and third-party vendors, digital channels and a used car sales showroom. 

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Alriyadh, 11 March 2025: A single smartphone screen just doesn’t cut it anymore. Our digital lives demand more, and juggling multiple devices isn’t practical, especially in a world where mobile and remote work is now the norm. Huawei’s recent and the world’s first tri-fold smartphone, officially called the HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN, has broken barriers in foldable design and technology, bringing a screen experience like no other and addressing this growing gap in the market. It has emerged as one of the best foldable releases of the decade. With three screens, it expands the possibilities of smartphone interactions and multitasking. 

Here’s how you can get the most out of its tri-fold display.

Triples Visual Immersion

It's obvious why the HUAWEI Mate XT is special. Unfold it, and your smartphone transforms into a full-sized tablet. It allows you to carry a large-screen immersive display right in your pocket. With three times the screen real estate and the world’s first 3K Hi-Res HUAWEI X-True Display on the HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN, you can enjoy every visual detail of a game, graphic novel, or movie on a larger display anytime and anywhere.

The best part is that the smartphone’s slim-thin build makes it convenient to hold in your palms while you’re on the move. At the time of its release, the HUAWEI Mate XT is both the thinnest foldable and the largest commercially available foldable smartphone on the market, at just 3.6 mm thin and 10.2 inches wide when unfolded. 

Master the Task with More Display Modes

Working on the move can feel chaotic, especially f you’re bouncing between apps and splitting your focus between different apps.  With HUAWEI Mate XT, the split screen experience allows you to accomplish more in an instant. Need to jot down notes while reading a book? Split-screen mode lets you run both apps side by side, no toggling required.

For a wider display configuration, users can activate triple-screen mode to get three views of three different apps. Especially when working on complex tasks, we often need multiple apps to accomplish them. You’ve got an airline app open on one screen, a browser for research on another, and a video call with friends on the third to hash out details. Or maybe you’re creating social media content. With the Mate XT, you can edit a video, browse for inspiration, and draft a caption, all at once. With three apps running simultaneously, complex tasks feel effortless.

More Screens, More Flexibility

Thanks to its Advanced Precision Hinge System, HUAWEI Mate XT’s trifold display is also the first in the industry to achieve inward and outward folding. This means you can not only use your smartphone as an extended display but also transform it into a real-life tool.  Flip it outward, and the second screen becomes a built-in stand perfect for watching shows hands-free while you eat lunch. Or fold it into a mini tripod for your camera, with one side acting as a viewfinder and the other handling the controls. It’s clever, practical, and feels like a natural extension of the device.

HUAWEI Mate XT represents a new breed of multitasking smartphones altogether, accomplishing the “impossibility” of a lightweight, large and powerful smartphone. With more display configurations to choose from, you will get more out of your smartphone, and rid yourselves of the inconvenience of cramming everything onto one tiny screen. 

The HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN is undoubtedly the most cutting-edge smartphone right now. It’s now available in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia starting from 1083.25 SAR per month through Huawei online store and several authorized retailers.

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About HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG)

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) is one of Huawei’s three business groups, providing a range of products including smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, audio, monitors, smart screens, IOT and others. 

In Jan 2023, Brand Finance reveals Global 500 2022 list of the world’s most valuable brands, Huawei ranks No. 31, Huawei’s brand value is US$44.3 billion.

In 2023, our total R&D spending reached more than USD 23 billion, representing 23.4% of Huawei’s total revenue. The total R&D investment over the last decade now exceeds USD 154 billion.

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Faster Digital Onboarding, Less False Positives, and Full Compliance with Local and International Regulatory Standards

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• Successful trial of 1024 QAM technology showed spectral efficiency increase by 25% compared to 256 QAM
• The collaboration utilized Nokia’s AirScale Massive MIMO radios and baseband solutions, e& UAE’s commercial 3.5 GHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum and a device powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform
• Supported by Nokia’s 5G Carrier Aggregation software, the trial achieved throughput of 6.2 Gbps.

Dubai, UAE – Nokia, e& UAE and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have successfully demonstrated 1024 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) technology in e& UAE’s 5G standalone (SA) network, marking a significant milestone in the region. This modulation technology enhances network efficiency and performance, delivering superior user experience for both business and consumer customers. The achievement underscores the companies’ commitment to pioneering cutting-edge solutions that maximize the potential of 5G.

The adoption of 1024 QAM enables a 25% increase in spectral efficiency compared to traditional 256 QAM, paving the way for Advanced 5G. Utilizing a higher-order modulation scheme allows for more data transmission within the same spectrum, resulting in faster speeds, reduced latency, and improved capacity for modern digital lifestyle and enterprise applications.

The trial was conducted using Nokia’s latest AirScale Massive MIMO radios and baseband solutions including industry-leading 5G Carrier Aggregation software, and a device powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite® Mobile Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The aggregation of e& UAE’s three carriers in 3.5 GHz and 2.6 GHz frequency bands for a total bandwidth of 290 MHz, combined with 1024 QAM modulation, delivered a total throughput of 6.2 Gbps. 

Mark Atkinson, Senior Vice President and Head of Radio Access Networks at Nokia, said: “This collaboration with e& UAE and Qualcomm Technologies demonstrates the benefits of high-order modulation and carrier aggregation. As 5G networks evolve, these advanced technologies enable premium performance and enhanced efficiencies to support new enterprise and consumer services and deliver superior user experiences.”

Abdulrahman Al Humaidan, Vice President of Fixed Access Network, e& UAE, said: “Trialing 1024 QAM in our 5G network aligns with our vision to provide the most advanced and reliable connectivity to our customers. This achievement with Nokia and Qualcomm Technologies underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence.”

Wassim Chourbaji, SVP and President of Qualcomm MEA & SVP, Government Affairs EMEA, Qualcomm France S.A.R.L. said, “We are pleased to collaborate with Nokia and e& UAE on the 1024 QAM technology trial. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, we are setting a new standard in connectivity performance and unlocking enhanced experiences for consumers in the region.”

As Nokia, e& UAE and Qualcomm Technologies continue to drive innovation, this collaboration reinforces their leadership in shaping the future of connectivity, empowering communities, and accelerating the digital transformation of industries.

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Mozn becomes the only organization from the region to be recognized in the Chartis Financial Crime and Compliance 50 (FCC50) report for its commitment to empowering financial institutions with AI-driven fraud prevention and AML compliance solutions

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The Phone (3a) Series delivers an enhanced all-around experience, featuring a

significantly upgraded camera system with optical zoom, boosted performance, a

refined design, and Nothing OS innovations, including Essential Space.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5 March 2025 - Nothing today introduced the Phone (3a) Series in Mobile World Congress (MWC), elevating its mid-range lineup with advanced features. Building on the acclaimed Phone (2a), it boasts an advanced triple-camera system with optical zoom, a powerful Snapdragon® processor, a brighter, more responsive display, and Nothing OS innovations like Essential Space—all wrapped in two uniquely refined designs.

Design

Both the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature a more sophisticated look and feel, with

upgraded glass back panels, enhanced symmetry in the internal structure, and refined visual

details and elements throughout the finish. The design celebrates each new camera system

through Nothing’s trademark exposed aesthetic and cutting-edge engineering, while

meticulously optimising the integration of advanced hardware. The Phone (3a) Series also

upgrades its durability to an IP64 rating and achieves Nothing’s lowest carbon footprint on a

smartphone to date, with 51.3kg of CO2e.

Camera

The Nothing Phone (3a) Series introduces Nothing’s most advanced camera system to date,

featuring an upgraded 50MP main sensor and a Sony ultra-wide sensor, along with optical zoom

for the first time. All powered by TrueLens Engine 3.0 combining advanced computational

algorithms, AI processing, and multi-frame technology to deliver professional-grade, true-to-life photography.

Phone (3a) telephoto camera

Ready to pull you closer to your subject, Phone (3a)’s telephoto camera features a powerful

50MP sensor combined with a fast f/2.0 aperture for detailed shots at its 50mm equivalent focal length. The 2x optical reach lays the foundation for a quality zoom, while the high resolution enables up to 4x lossless in-sensor zoom. When you need to zoom in even further, the Phone (3a) harnesses AI clarity-enhancing algorithms for 30x ultra zoom.

Phone (3a) Pro periscope camera

Flagship telephoto zoom meets ultimate versatility with Phone (3a) Pro’s powerful periscope

zoom. A total upgrade in hardware, it combines a large 1/1.95-inch Sony LYTIA 600 sensor with a 70mm equivalent focal length and a fast f/2.55 aperture. All this translates to excellent zoom and much more. With optical image stabilisation, Phone (3a) Pro’s periscope camera can capture quality photos across lighting conditions, whether indoors or at night, while the optical 3x zoom is a photographer-favourite, portrait-perfect focal length. The high-resolution 50MP sensor delivers lossless in-sensor zooming at up to 6x and when

boosted with AI clarity-enhancing algorithms, it unlocks 60x ultra zoom. Where Phone (3a) Pro surpasses even flagship smartphones is its telemacro capture. Able to focus as close as 15cm from a subject, it breaks through periscope limitations that hold back flagship phones.

Main camera

The Phone (3a) features a 50MP main sensor co-engineered with Samsung, integrating

on-sensor deep learning processing software algorithms trained on millions of photography

scenarios to enhance image clarity, reduce noise, and provide true-to-life accuracy.

The Phone (3a) Pro’s 50MP main sensor further elevates the experience with advanced sensor technologies, offering 43% faster auto-focus and double the pixel full well capacity, allowing for more detail in harsh lighting conditions. Zooming out, the Phone (3a) Series' ultra-wide camera boasts a 120o field of view, enabling you to capture more in each frame, while the upgraded Sony sensor enhances low-light performance.

Front camera

Finally, the Phone (3a) boasts a 32MP front camera, while the Phone (3a) Pro features an

upgraded 50MP front camera capable of recording high-quality 4K videos with adaptive AI

stabilization and night video enhancement, improving brightness by +74.4% and reducing noise by 33.7%.

Performance

The Snapdragon® 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, with breakthrough performance powering select

Snapdragon experiences and turbo-charged by Nothing OS optimisations, is on hand to cut

down on waiting and level up living. Phone (3a) Series also games faster, delivers more stable frame rates, and goes for longer, thanks to the powerful Snapdragon processor. Getting into some numbers, the CPU is up to 33% faster than Phone (2a), while the Qualcomm® AdrenoTM GPU delivers 11% better graphics. Plus, you get select Snapdragon Elite GamingTM features typically reserved for flagship devices.

Phone (3a) Series is 92% better at processing AI tasks than Phone (2a), making it more

future-proofed for whatever AI developments are on the horizon. It also takes full advantage of Nothing OS and Essential Space, saving you time with things like on-device voice to text

Transcription. RAM Booster uses a combination of physical and virtual RAM to allow users to access up to 20GB, plus a larger 4,500 mm2 vapor chamber reduces temperature by 23% vs. Phone (2a).

Battery and Charging

Phone (3a) Series also lasts longer. With the optimised Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 mobile platform

using 8% less power for typical tasks, enjoy 30 minutes more power

every day. Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro both have large 5000mAh batteries, delivering up to two days of use on a full charge. With upgraded fast charging now at 50W, Phone (3a) Series delivers a full day’s power (50%) in under 20 minutes.

Display

Balancing size and quality, Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro’s displays are immersive and

brilliant. At 6.77 inches, their flagship size means on-screen content has room to breathe.

Slightly taller and with less rounded corners than past Nothing phones, Phone (3a) Series’

displays represent a maturity and confidence befitting of a second-generation device.

At Full HD+ resolution, visuals look crisp with 387 pixels in every inch of screen, and with a fluid 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The standard touch sampling rate is 480Hz, a 100% increase from Phone (2a), and 1000Hz touch sampling rate when in Gaming Mode, swiping through Phone (3a) Series is smooth, and responsive.

Fire up auto brightness and your Phone (3a) climbs up to 1300 nits all by itself, making it

viewable under a scorching sun. But peak brightness now reaches 3000 nits, a 131% increase from Phone (2a).

Nothing OS

Nothing OS 3.1 is a fast, smooth foundation tuned for stability, utility and customisation, built

with Android 15 at its core - there have also been updates to the Nothing Gallery, Camera and

Weather apps. Phone (3a) Series peels back a new level of personalisation. Dial distraction

back with a monochromatic theme, hide app labels to clean up your home screen, customise

the lock screen and quick settings so everything you need is at your fingertips, and you can

even shake up your apps. Phone (3a) Pro also supports eSIM (excluding India).

Phone (3a) Series will get updates for 6 years starting from when the device first became

available on nothing.tech. This includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates in addition to corrective and functionality updates.

Essential Space (early access)

Essential Space is a new, AI-powered hub for notes, ideas, and inspirations. Taking the friction out of logging and recalling content, it can capture, process and remember - just like a second memory.

To make sure Essential Space is always a click away, Nothing created the Essential Key. Easy for a thumb to find and press, it’s on the right side of Phone (3a) Series. Press the 

Essential Key to capture and send content to Essential Space, long-press to record a voice note, and double-tap to head straight to all your saved content. Nothing is made better by its community, and so too is Essential Space. That’s why Essential Space Early Access will be available to all customers who purchase a Phone (3a) or Phone (3a) Pro. Early Access will open the doors to the full Essential Space experience, including upcoming features set for launch in the coming months such as Camera Capture, Smart

Collections, Focused Search and Flip to Record.

Availability:

● Phone (3a) will be available in Black, White, and Blue 

○ 8+128GB 

○ 12+256GB 

● Phone (3a) Pro will be available in Grey and Black

○ 12+256GB 

● Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro will launch in GCC with Leading Retailers - Jarir, Amazon, Noon, Sharaf DG, Lulu, Xcite, Jumbo, Virgin, EROS on 20th March, 2025.

About Nothing

Founded in 2020, Nothing is here to make tech fun again. Its debut smartphone, Phone (1),

earned Time Magazine’s prestigious Best Inventions for Innovative Smartphone Design award. Through cutting-edge design and user interface innovation, the London-based company is creating an alternative ecosystem of tech products for the young and creative.

In 2023, the company launched Phone (2) to wide acclaim from its community, the media, and

design enthusiasts, and in 2024, Nothing launched its CMF Phone 1, and Nothing Phone (2a)

Series, with both receiving an overwhelmingly positive reception.

To date, Nothing has sold more than 7 million units worldwide across its product lines, having

released five audio products, five smartphones, and two smart wearables under the Nothing and CMF by Nothing brands. The company has amassed a cumulative revenue of $1 billion.

All products are developed in close collaboration with the Nothing Community, which includes

over 8,000 private investors and are crafted with sustainability at the forefront.