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.
The 2025 Edition of GRIF Dubai Concludes at Full Capacity with Insightful Conversations Shaping the Future of Hospitality
Over its three-day run, attendees took part in a series of impactful discussions exploring neighbourhood culture, wellness, workplace evolution and investment trends shaping tomorrow’s hospitality landscape Dubai, UAE (10 October 2025): The final curtain has just been drawn on The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) 2025, which brought together the world’s foremost restaurateurs, investors, developers and operators […]
AMD and OpenAI Announce Multi-Billion-Dollar Partnership to Build 6GW Global AI Infrastructure
AMD and OpenAI announce a multi-year, multi-generation partnership to deploy 6GW of AMD Instinct GPUs, starting in 2026, marking AMD as a key strategic compute partner for OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure.
HUMAIN Horizon Pro: Saudi-Designed Agentic AI PC Makes Its Debut
Explore the HUMAIN Horizon Pro, the Saudi AI PC built on Snapdragon X Elite, featuring HUMAIN ONE OS, Arabic-first model ALLAM, 18h battery, and agentic AI capabilities.
Vision Bank Receives Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) No Objection for Official Launch
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 17 September 2025: Vision Bank has received the “No Objection” from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to commence its banking operations in the Kingdom, marking a significant milestone aimed at introducing the public to Vision Bank and its innovative financial services. This announcement underlines Vision Bank’s commitment to delivering […]
Hyundai Reveals Ambitious “2030 Vision” and Product Roadmap at 2025 CEO Investor Day
At the 2025 CEO Investor Day, Hyundai unveils its bold 2030 Vision: 5.55 million annual sales, 3.3 million electrified vehicles, new regional EVs, EREVs, SDV platform, and a KRW 77.3 trillion investment plan.
Paymentology Expands in Saudi Arabia to Power Next-Gen Fintech Growth
At Money 20/20 Riyadh, Paymentology CEO Jeff Parker discusses Saudi expansion, AI in fraud prevention, and fintech opportunities under Vision 2030.
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inDrive Expands to Riyadh with Peer-to-Peer Ride-Hailing Model, Launching on Saudi National Day
inDrive launches in Riyadh on Saudi National Day, introducing its peer-to-peer ride-hailing model. Country Manager Abdulrahman Alsager shares insights on growth, fairness, safety, and Vision 2030 alignment.
Huawei Unveils “One ISP One Network” Whitepaper at HUAWEI CONNECT 2025
Huawei released its “One ISP One Network” Whitepaper during HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 in Shanghai, offering ISPs a roadmap for B2B growth with agile networks, differentiated services, and intelligent O&M.
Cisco Duo Report: 4 Identity Security Takes Center Stage in 2025
Cisco’s latest survey reveals that 85% of companies are adopting security-first identity practices as AI-driven threats and growing complexity reshape the cybersecurity landscape. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 16th, 2025 – Cisco has released its 2025 State of Identity Security report, which explores the challenges and strategies IT and security leaders are adopting to navigate […]
HALA Raises $157M in Landmark Series B Round Led by TPG and Sanabil
Saudi fintech HALA raises $157M in one of the Middle East’s largest Series B rounds, led by TPG’s Rise Fund and Sanabil Investments, to expand financial services for SMEs and support Vision 2030.
Saudi Finance Minister Opens Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan opens Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh, gathering global leaders managing $7 trillion in assets to discuss the future of finance, fintech, and Saudi Vision 2030.
SAMA Approves Vision Bank to Launch Digital Banking Operations in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) grants approval for Vision Bank to begin operations in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing financial stability, competition, and Vision 2030 goals for digital economy and financial inclusion.
Saudi Central Bank Announces Launch of Google Pay via mada in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) launches Google Pay via the mada network, allowing users to add and manage mada debit and digital credit cards through Google Wallet. A key step in advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital payment ecosystem and Vision 2030.
SAMA Signs Agreement to Launch Alipay+ Payments via mada in Saudi Arabia by 2026
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) partners with Ant International to launch Alipay+ payment acceptance via mada in 2026, supporting Vision 2030 and advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital payment ecosystem.
SANS Secure AI Blueprint Provides the Roadmap Leaders Need to Adopt AI While Minimizing Risk
Blueprint provides leaders with structured guidance to align security, operations, and compliance in enterprise AI adoption Dubai, UAE – September 11, 2025 – The SANS Institute today announced the official release of its AI security blueprint “Own AI Securely” offering a structured, innovative model to help organizations adopt artificial intelligence securely and responsibly across their […]
Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph and other global speakers will join the upcoming INMerge Innovation Summit 2025 organized by PASHA Holding
(Baku, Azerbaijan – September 11th, 2025) – The INMerge Innovation Summit, Azerbaijan’s largest innovation and entrepreneurship gathering organized by PASHA Holding, will return on September 29–30, 2025, at the Baku Convention Center for its fifth edition. This year’s program will bring together world-renowned innovators and business leaders, including Marc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix, Zack Hass, […]
HubSpot Fall Spotlight: Smart CRM Is Redefining Customer Intelligence
Discover HubSpot’s Smart CRM updates from INBOUND 2025: Flexible Views, Self-Generating Data, Smart Insights, and standalone CRM tiers. Learn how HubSpot is redefining customer intelligence for sales, marketing, and service teams.
Apple debuts Apple Watch Series 11
Apple introduces Apple Watch Series 11 in Saudi Arabia with up to 24 hours of battery life, a new sleep score feature, and a display that’s 2x more scratch-resistant. Starting at SAR 1,799.
Apple Introduces AirPods Pro 3 with Advanced Sound, Heart Rate Sensing, and Live Translation
Discover the new Apple AirPods Pro 3 in Saudi Arabia. Featuring world-leading noise cancellation, heart rate sensing, improved fit, Live Translation, and extended battery life — available starting at SAR 1049.
Apple Watch SE 3 Launches in Saudi Arabia – Advanced Health & Always-On Display
Apple Introduces Apple Watch SE 3 in Saudi Arabia Apple Watch SE 3 has officially been unveiled, bringing advanced health, fitness, safety, and connectivity features at an incredible value. Powered by the S10 chip, Apple Watch SE 3 introduces new health insights, an Always-On display, fast charging, and powerful capabilities with watchOS 26. Customers in […]
Introducing Apple Watch Ultra 3
Discover the brand-new Apple Watch Ultra 3—featuring a larger LTPO3 display, up to 42 hours of battery life, advanced health insights, and rugged titanium design—now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia starting at SAR 3,599.
Apple Debuts iPhone 17 in Saudi Arabia: Bigger Display, Center Stage Camera, and A19 Chip
Cupertino, California — September 9, 2025 — Apple today announced the all-new iPhone 17, available soon in Saudi Arabia. The new generation brings major upgrades including a brighter 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, an innovative Center Stage front camera, and a powerful A19 chip for next-level performance and efficiency. Smarter Front Camera with […]