Zamil Safwan
An experienced technologist with expertise spanning Digital Transformation, E-commerce, Start-ups, and Fintech. Zamil offers insightful analysis on the convergence of finance and technology in the evolving digital landscape.

OpenAI Launches Codex App for macOS: A Command Center for AI Agents
OpenAI launches the Codex app for macOS, a command center for managing multiple AI agents with enhanced skills, automations, and doubled rate limits for developers.

Lockheed Martin Highlights Advanced Defense Tech at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh
Lockheed Martin showcases advanced defense technologies and strengthens 60-year partnership with Saudi Arabia at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh.

Kaspersky SIEM Upgraded with AI-Driven Threat Detection for Middle East Market
Kaspersky upgrades its SIEM platform with AI-driven threat detection and enhanced customization, responding to 42% demand surge in Middle East cybersecurity market.

Genetec Shares Data Protection Best Practices for Physical Security Teams
Genetec shares essential data protection best practices for physical security teams ahead of International Data Protection Day, helping organizations safeguard sensitive data while maintaining effective security operations.

Moltbot Security Concerns Persist Despite Rebrand from Clawdbot
Moltbot security concerns persist despite rebrand from Clawdbot, with experts warning about exposed instances, plaintext credential storage, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Apple Unveils New AirTag with Enhanced Range and Precision Finding Technology
Apple introduces the new AirTag with 50% extended Precision Finding range, louder speaker, and enhanced Bluetooth connectivity. Available now in Saudi Arabia starting at SAR 139.

Saudi Arabia Emerges as Connector Economy at World Economic Forum 2026
Saudi Arabia positions itself as a connector economy linking global markets at WEF 2026, unveiling strategic partnerships in AI, tourism, and innovation.

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 Convenes Global Leaders in Davos
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 convened nearly 3,000 global leaders in Davos to address pressing challenges through dialogue, cooperation and innovation.

From Reform to Delivery: Executing Change at Scale – Saudi Vision 2030 at Davos 2026
Explore key insights from the Saudi House session at WEF Davos 2026. Learn how Saudi Arabia is transitioning from reform to execution with leaders like HRH Princess Reema and Kristalina Georgieva.

Saudi Investment Minister at Davos: “We Are Not Starting from Scratch in AI”
Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih refutes “starting from scratch” claims at Davos 2026, highlighting Vision 2030’s AI progress and the Kingdom’s tech-savvy youth.

Saudi Arabia’s Vision for AI: Leading the Intelligence Age for Global Prosperity
Discover how Saudi Arabia is transitioning from AI adoption to global leadership. Highlights from the WEF session featuring HE Alswaha and tech CEOs from Cisco and Qualcomm.

X by Unifonic Leads $7M AI Startup Funding Round with Y Combinator
X by Unifonic co-leads a $7 million funding round for Open CX with Y Combinator, marking a significant milestone in AI startup funding across the MENA region. The investment supports the platform’s expansion and reflects growing enterprise adoption of AI-driven customer experience solutions.

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Launches AR Experience with Snap Inc.
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi partners with Snap Inc. to launch immersive augmented reality experiences that bring 13.8 billion years of natural history to life through Snapchat’s AR technology and next-generation Spectacles.

Global Risks Report 2026: Geoeconomic Confrontation Tops List
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 identifies geoeconomic confrontation as the top global risk, with economic threats rising fastest in the short term. Half of experts anticipate turbulent conditions ahead, while AI anxiety soars and environmental risks shift in priority.

Global Supply Chains Volatility Reshapes Business Strategy
A new World Economic Forum report reveals that global supply chains have entered an era of structural volatility, with 74% of business leaders now prioritizing resilience investments as a driver of growth. The report introduces a new digital Navigator tool to help businesses and governments navigate permanent uncertainty.

1 Billion Followers Summit Closes with $1.2M+ in Awards, 20 Creators Join MrBeast Ghana Mission
Summit finale: Abdullah Annan wins $100K TikTok Educator Award, 20 creators join MrBeast Ghana mission, AED 50M accelerator funding announced in Dubai.

Tunisian Filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi Wins World’s Largest $1 Million AI Film Award
Zoubeir Jlassi wins $1 million AI Film Award for ‘Lily’ at 1 Billion Followers Summit, with 30,000+ participants from 116 countries competing in world’s largest AI filmmaking competition.

Energize – Make the Most of Every Moment
Discover how Energize by Simon Alexander Ong transforms productivity by managing energy, not time. A practical framework for tech strategists, leaders, and professionals battling decision fatigue.

Will Smith, Lara Trump Take Center Stage as 1 Billion Followers Summit Day Two Spotlights AI Films and Global Storytelling
Will Smith discusses sustainability, Lara Trump on media influence, and AI Film Award finalists premiere at 1 Billion Followers Summit Day Two in Dubai.

Digital Payment Credentials Set to Replace Traditional Card Numbers
Digital payment credentials are replacing traditional card numbers in a structural shift that decouples transactions from static card details, enhancing security and enabling new payment innovations beyond traditional card limitations.

1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 Kicks Off in Dubai with 30,000 Creators and $1 Million AI Film Award
Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 kicks off with 30,000 creators, MrBeast’s kindness campaign, and $1M AI Film Award.

Saudi Arabia Launches Future Minerals Pioneers Innovation Camp with Global Participation
Saudi Arabia launches Future Minerals Pioneers innovation camp with 356 participants from 32 countries, competing in smart technologies, safety, and sustainability tracks ahead of the International Mining Conference.
