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.
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.
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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.
Gmail Enters the Gemini Era with AI-Powered Inbox Assistant
Google launches Gmail Gemini integration today, transforming email into a personal AI assistant that helps manage your entire life with proactive inbox features powered by Gemini 3 technology.
Lucid, Nuro and Uber Unveil Luxury Autonomous Robotaxi Service at CES 2026
Lucid, Nuro and Uber unveiled their luxury autonomous robotaxi service at CES 2026, featuring advanced AI technology and premium passenger amenities. On-road testing began in December 2025, with commercial launch planned for the San Francisco Bay Area later in 2026.
GIGABYTE Introduces Advanced AI Computing Solutions at CES 2026
GIGABYTE unveils ‘Refine & Define’ philosophy at CES 2026, showcasing advanced AI computing solutions across motherboards, graphics cards, gaming laptops, and OLED monitors with enhanced performance optimization.
AMD Announces New Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and 388 Processors for Ultra-Thin Laptops
AMD expands Ryzen AI Max+ Series with new 392 and 388 processors for ultra-thin laptops, featuring Zen 5 cores, Radeon graphics, and AI acceleration. Available Q1 2026 from Acer, ASUS, and other OEMs.
AMD Expands AI Software Ecosystem with ROCm 7.2 and FSR Redstone Updates
AMD strengthens its AI software ecosystem with ROCm 7.2 platform updates, FSR Redstone machine learning gaming features, and streamlined Adrenalin AI Bundle for simplified development workflows.
AMD Unveils Next-Generation Ryzen AI Halo and 9850X3D Processors
AMD announces Ryzen AI Halo developer platform and Ryzen 9850X3D gaming processor, featuring advanced AI capabilities and superior gaming performance, both planned for 2026 availability.
AMD Launches Ryzen AI 400 Series Processors with 60 NPU TOPS at CES 2026
AMD has unveiled its latest Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors at CES 2026, delivering up to 60 NPU TOPS for enhanced AI experiences across consumer and commercial Copilot+ PCs. The announcement includes new processors for ultra-thin notebooks, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming processor, and the company’s first AI developer […]
Standard Chartered Predicts 4.5% Saudi Arabia GDP Growth in 2026
Standard Chartered forecasts robust 4.5% GDP growth for Saudi Arabia in 2026, outperforming global averages through oil sector recovery and non-oil expansion, despite rising leverage concerns and projected twin deficits.
Abu Dhabi’s TII Launches World-Leading Falcon-H1 Arabic AI Model
Abu Dhabi’s TII launches Falcon-H1 Arabic AI model with hybrid architecture, achieving unprecedented performance on Arabic language benchmarks while outperforming larger competitors across multiple evaluation metrics.
Hexagon: Saudi Arabia Launches World’s Largest Government Data Center with 480MW Capacity
SDAIA breaks ground on Hexagon, the world’s largest government data center with 480MW capacity and Tier IV certification in Riyadh.