Jacob & Co., the globally renowned high jewellery, high watchmaking brand, has launched a limited limited edition in 'The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone' collection, created in collaboration with superstar, philanthropist, icon of Indian cinema and friend of the brand, Salman Khan.

 

The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone Salman Khan is an exclusive timepiece in a tribute to heritage, family bonds, and the spirit of global connection, said Jacobs in a statement.  

 

 A deep friendship and shared father-son story 

 

Salman Khan and Jacob & Co. Founder and Chairman Jacob Arabo have been great friends, with Khan regularly seen wearing Jacob & Co. timepieces such as the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon. 

 

Their bond deepened when Khan learned that The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone was inspired by a watch Jacob’s father gifted him as a symbol of time’s significance and the importance of realizing your unlimited potential, said the top watchmaking brand. 

 

Drawing inspiration from the shared story, the two visionaries came together to conceptualise a timepiece that would honour Khan’s own father, legendary Indian cinema screenplay writer Salim Khan, it added. 

 

A unique movement for global travellers 

 

In addition to featuring a domed, three-dimensional dial that resembles a globe, The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone is uniquely engineered for global travellers, featuring an independently adjustable dual time zone complication - a rarity in fine watchmaking. 

 

Unlike traditional dual-time watches, this innovation allows for fully independent hour and minute setting, making it especially useful for time zones with non-standard differences, such as India’s GMT +5:30 offset, said Jacobs in a statement. 

 

The individually-numbered, limited edition timepiece features design elements that pay homage to India’s rich heritage. 

 

The saffron and green accents are inspired by the vibrant colors of the Indian flag, while the laser-engraved world map and “Salman Khan” inscription on the case back signify his global influence and status as a style icon. 

 

The actor’s initials 'S.K.' also appear on the lower dial in the 6’o clock position. The special edition timepiece features a custom box from Jacob & Co. rendered in Salman Khan’s favorite shade of turquoise, mirroring his iconic turquoise bracelet, a piece he never goes without. 

 

Honoring bonds and heritage 

 

Salman Khan, expressing his excitement and personal connection to the piece, said: "Time connects us across generations. When I learned Jacob’s story, I knew I wanted to create a timepiece that honoured my father’s role in my life. ‘The World Is Yours’ is more than a watch - it’s a symbol of family, legacy, and the moments that shape us." 

 

With this collaboration, Salman Khan joins an elite roster of Jacob & Co. partners, further cementing the brand’s legacy in crafting timepieces that transcend function and become symbols of personal history.-TradeArabia News Service

Benefit, the kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has unveiled a new feature within the BenefitPay app, enhancing the digital gifting experience for users.

 

The latest innovation, Hadeya (E-gift), enables users to seamlessly send gift cards with a designated monetary value to family and friends via the BenefitPay platform. 

 

This advancement reinforces Benefit’s drive to introduce innovative solutions that align with the evolving needs of its customers, said the company in a statement.

 

Users can personalise their gifts by selecting from a variety of card designs and incorporating custom messages, ensuring a more engaging and meaningful experience. 

 

Once sent, the monetary value of the E-gift is instantly transferred to the recipient’s bank account, mirroring the convenience of Fawri+ transactions.

 

"We are thrilled to introduce ‘Hadeya’ feature, further expanding the capabilities of the BenefitPay app. This addition aligns with our vision of continuously delivering innovative digital financial solutions that resonate with our users' expectations and enhance their everyday interactions," remarked Ahmed Al Mahri, the Assistant General Manager, Business Development at Benefit.

 

"We believe that Hadeya feature will serve as a pivotal tool in strengthening social connections, allowing individuals to express appreciation and goodwill in a seamless digital format," stated Al Mahri.

 

"Whether for holidays, special celebrations, or personal milestones, this new offering reflects our dedication to providing flexible and customer-centric financial solutions. By integrating technological advancements with cherished social traditions, we continue to redefine digital engagement in an era of rapid digitization," he noted.

 

The Hadeya feature offers a diverse selection of gift card designs, catering to various occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduation ceremonies, and festive holidays. Users can purchase these digital gift cards at affordable prices, he added.-TradeArabia News Service

Global technology brand Honor has announced the Honor Alpha Plan, a new corporate strategy to transform the company from a smartphone maker to a global leading AI device ecosystem company. 

 

The visionary three-step plan details the bold steps Honor will take to usher in the new intelligent world, and calls on the industry to co-create an open, value-sharing ecosystem that maximises human potential, ultimately benefiting all mankind.

 

It is clear that the AI revolution will reshape the paradigm of the device industry - completely transforming our productivity, our society, and even our culture more than ever before,” said James Li, CEO of Honor. “I am calling on all of us to unite together to address the challenges – as well as the many opportunities – of AI technology. I also call on the industry to be truly open so that we can fully embrace this exciting AI future. Let’s do it together.”

 

The new plan comprises three steps: The first step begins with the development of an intelligent phone. Honor will work with partners to open technology boundaries to co-create a new paradigm for AI devices in the agentic AI era. Next, Honor will open industry boundaries and co-create a new paradigm for AI ecosystem in the physical AI era. Finally, in the AGI era, Honor  will open human potential boundaries and co-create a new paradigm for civilisation. 

 

The envisioned intelligent phone that is central to the first step will embed human-centric AI that is purpose-built to maximise human potential, including the leading AI technology Honor showcased during the keynote address.

 

Leading AI technology for the Agentic AI era 

The world’s first GUI-based personal mobile AI agent developed by Honor redefines daily convenience with intelligent technology.

 

In a technology showcase in collaboration with Google Cloud and Qualcomm Technologies, Honor demonstrated how an AI agent can help make a table reservation through a third-party service while taking into consideration appointments saved in the Honor Calendar and traffic information. Honor plans to bring agentic experiences to its devices in international markets in the near future.

 

Honor is transforming mobile photography with AiMAGE, the new brand for Honor’s imaging

technology. AiMAGE is powered by the AI Kernel, the industry’s first solution to support device-cloud AI models. Locally, the on-device model supports a 1.3 billion parameter model to generate a 50% uplift in image clarity. The cloud counterpart benefits from a larger scale of computing resources, running a 12.4 billion parameter model to massively enhance the quality of telephoto images. 

 

Honor introduced the world’s first all-ecosystem file-sharing technology. With it, users can enjoy ultra-fast speeds, whether transferring files to one or many iOS and Android devices. Additionally, the brand also announced that AI Deepfake detection will soon arrive in its latest flagship bar phones and foldable phones in international markets, the company said.  -TradeArabia News Service