BUSINESS TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016

Samsung elevates mobile phone picture quality with Dual Pixel Technology in its newest image sensor

DUBAI: Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd, a possible. All our innovation is inspired by sor ensures clear and sharp images world leader in advanced semiconduc- our commitment to customer satisfac- especially for moving objects even in tor technology, announced its newest 12 tion,” added Tarek Sabbagh, Head of IT poor lighting conditions. megapixel (Mp) image sensor for smart- and Mobile Division at Samsung Gulf The image sensor has also adopted phones, which will elevate the quality of Electronics. Samsung’s new image sen- Samsung’s ISOCELL technology, which mobile phone pictures. Already in mass sor with Dual Pixel technology employs isolates the photodiodes in each pixel production, this 1.4?m-pixel-based two photodiodes located on the left and with a physical wall to further reduce image sensor is equipped with Dual right halves of a pixel, while a conven- color cross talk, maximizing the image Pixel technology that has been reserved tional image sensor dedicates less than sensor’s performance. for DSLR cameras. The technology five percent of its pixels, with one photo- For top-of-the-line performance enables rapid auto-focus for fast photo diode each that converts light particles while keeping the size to a minimum, shooting while producing premium into measurable photocurrent for phase the new image sensor is built with cut- image quality on mobile devices, even in detection. As each and every pixel of the ting-edge chip-stacking technology. The low light situations. Dual Pixel image sensor is capable of Dual Pixel image sensor stacks a 65 “Our goal is to support millions of our detecting phase differences of perceived nanometer (nm) sensor and 28nm logic consumers around the world with tech- light, significantly faster auto-focus has chip together to deliver outstanding nology that allows them to capture life’s become possible. With such ground- photo-taking experiences in today’s best moments at the highest quality breaking improvements, the image sen- sleek smartphones. Mezzan Holding board elects new chairman

KUWAIT: Mezzan Holding KSCC board Meeting of Shareholders that was held on announced yesterday that Abdel Rahman on April 13, 2016 had voted in a new board Jassim Mohammad Al Wazzan was elected of directors for a three-year term including as the new Chairman of the Board of Mohammad Jassim Mohammad Al-Wazzan, Directors. Mezzan Holding is one of the Abdel Rahman Jassim Mohammad Al- largest manufacturers and distributors of Wazzan, Motasem Jassim Mohammad Al- food, beverage, FMCG and pharmaceutical Wazzan, Jamal Abdulhameed Al-Mutawa products in the Gulf. and Abdulwahab Ahmad Al-Marzouq. Abdel Rahman Al-Wazzan succeeds the Suleiman Khaled Jassim Al-Wazzan was late Khaled Jassim Al-Wazzan who had voted in as a reserve member. resigned in February 2016 for health rea- Mezzan Holding operates in seven sons. Abdel Rahman Al-Wazzan had previ- countries through 29 subsidiaries with ously held the position of Vice Chairman of 7,500 employees. It distributes over 25,000 the Board of Directors of Mezzan Holding Stock Keeping Units (SKU), making it one for two periods; from 2003 to 2010 and of the largest operators in terms of SKUs, from 2012 to 2014; and most recently was unit sales, market share and in terms of Chairman of Widyan Real Estate until March share of revenues of total consumer 31, 2016. spending in consumer categories served Mezzan Holding’s Extraordinary General by the company. Burgan Bank announces winners of Yawmi account

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AMMAN: Air Arabia Jordan’s first flight from to Riyadh touched down yesterday, marking the start of a new era of connectivity between the capital cities of Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Riyadh, the Kingdom’s main financial hub, joins Dammam, Medina and as Saudi Arabian cities served by direct Air Arabia Jordan flights. Flights will oper- ate three times weekly, on Mondays, Thursdays and Lazy to blame China for Saturdays. Passengers will leave Amman Queen Alia International Airport at 15:45 and arrive at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport at 17:50. Return flights will global steel woes: Xinhua depart Saudi Arabia at 18:30 and land in Jordan at 20:15. An Air Arabia Jordan spokesperson said: “Air Arabia BEIJING: Blaming China for woes in the policy statements, but they can be read Jordan has got off to a strong start to 2016 and we are global steel industry is simply a lazy as a reflection of government thinking. delighted to add Riyadh to our rapidly expanding network excuse for protectionism, and such fin- Xinhua said cheap Chinese steel had in of Saudi Arabian cities. Our value for money proposition ger-pointing will be counter-productive, fact created many jobs, as it is used by has proved to be extremely popular, and in turn, this has China’s official Xinhua news agency said European companies, for example, who enabled us to continue investing in new destinations to in a commentary yesterday. The issue has then use it to make products for export. meet passenger demand in Jordan and the wider Levant.” shot to the top of the political agenda in “It should be noted that overcapacity Air Arabia Jordan, a joint venture company, is a member a number of countries. India’s Tata Steel is a global challenge amid a sluggish of Air Arabia Group. Based in Amman Queen Alia has blamed a flood of cheap steel world economy. China is one of the most International Airport, Air Arabia Jordan is the Kingdom’s new low cost carrier (LCC). The airline offer services to a imports, including from China, for a deci- hard-hit, but the government is facing up range of destinations across the Middle East, Europe and sion to pull out of Britain, putting 15,000 to the headwinds,” it said. Africa. The carrier focusses on offering comfort, reliability jobs at risk. Last week, more than 40,000 “The last thing the world needs is a and value for money air travel. German steel workers took to the streets trade war over this issue. Far more jobs to protest against dumping from China, will be lost than gained if protectionism among other issues such as industry con- prevails.” The Chinese government has solidation that they fear will cost them said the issue is a global problem that their jobs. Xinhua, in an English-lan- should be resolved via dialogue and KIB participates in AUM career fair guage piece, said it appeared “under- cooperation. KUWAIT: standable” to think that China as the Earlier this month, India initiated As part of its leading CSR program that sup- to take part in this vital event to give young Kuwaitis world’s largest steel producer and con- investigations into the possible dumping ports Kuwaiti youth at all levels, Kuwait International and mainly fresh graduates a chance to have an idea sumer was the cause of the problems. of cheap steel products into the country Bank (KIB) announced its participation at AUM Career about the available career opportunities in the Kuwaiti “Upon closer inspection, however, it’s by six nations including China, Japan and Fair that will be held at the university campus in Egaila market”. He added that Al-Dawli is keen on constantly just a lame and lazy excuse for protec- South Korea. “China is paying close atten- on March 18, 2016. providing career opportunities that suit the youth’s tionism,” it said. “Blaming other countries tion to this and hopes the Indian ministry This participation stems from KIB’s strong belief in ambition, as well as encouraging them to work in the is always an easy, sure-fire way for politi- of commerce and industry conducts the the youth potential and capability to innovate at all lev- banking sector that will pave the way towards promis- cians to whip up a storm over domestic investigation strictly according to World els, as they are the cornerstone for private sector to ing future careers. Holmes stated that the bank’s HR economic woes, but finger-pointing and Trade Organization principles,” China’s flourish in the future. employees are ready to answer any of their queries dur- protectionism are counter-productive.” Commerce Ministry said in a statement The General Manager of Human Resources ing the exhibition and take them through the available Such commentaries are not official on its website.—Reuters Department, Nigel Holmes commented, “Al-Dawli opted vacancies at Al-Dawli.