TechWizard Feature: Apple Showcases almatar App for iPhone 15 and iOS 17 Dynamic Island
In a recent demonstration of the iPhone 15 dynamic island features and iOS 17 live activities, Apple featured the almatar app from almatar Group for Travel and Tourism. The Saudi homegrown travel solutions provider was chosen to showcase flight tracking technology, allowing travelers to monitor their flight status in real-time and access flight information seamlessly. The showcase of almatar’s app was prominently displayed on Apple’s official website during the launch of the new iPhone 15, signaling exciting advancements for travelers in the Middle East.
Additionally, the almatar app was also showcased during Apple’s launch of the iOS 17 software, highlighting the live activities in full screen feature and enhancing the user experience. The partnership between almatar and Apple was a result of almatar’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and undergoing rigorous testing to ensure the best user experience.
With the new set of iPhone features, travelers can now track their flight status in real-time, providing up-to-the-minute information for a smoother travel experience. Mr. Mohamed Hegazy, Customer Experience Director at almatar, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with Apple for the iPhone 15 launch, where almatar App was selected as the platform to showcase these innovative iPhone features. Our mission is to lead the online travel agency (OTA) sector through cutting-edge technology and an unparalleled customer experience.”
almatar Group has been at the forefront of the online travel agency sector, offering state-of-the-art technology and an unrivaled customer experience. The success of the almatar app in 2022 was evident as it became one of the most downloaded applications in the Kingdom, according to the annual report from the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST). Furthermore, the app received the prestigious “Best Tourism App in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” award at the World Travel Awards for 2022.
Recently, the almatar app joined the Saudi Unicorn program, a testament to its remarkable success in the Saudi market within a short period. As an online travel agency based in Riyadh, almatar specializes in international and domestic flight reservations, boasting a vast network of more than 250 airlines and over 1 million hotels worldwide. With over 3 million app downloads, almatar aims to lead the OTAs in a creative and integrative manner in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
almatar is the first OTA in the region to offer wide credit facilities options, including a flexible installment option of up to 6 payments. Additionally, it is the first app in Saudi Arabia to deliver the hotel apartments aspired product, further enhancing its offerings to customers. These efforts have been recognized by several international associations, with almatar winning prestigious awards such as Leading OTA in KSA and Best Travel Application Award in the Middle East FY2022.
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