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.

iPhone Air: Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Yet Lands in Saudi Arabia
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Air, its slimmest and most elegant iPhone yet. Featuring a titanium design, 6.5-inch OLED display, A19 Pro chip, advanced 48MP camera, and eSIM-only support, the iPhone Air is now available for preorder in Saudi Arabia starting at SAR 3,740.

iPhone 17 Pro Arrives in Saudi Arabia: Apple’s Most Advanced Pro Model Yet
Apple introduces iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in Saudi Arabia with breakthrough performance, pro-level cameras, and record battery life.

IFA 2025: Focus on innovation and internationality
Berlin, 7 September 2025 – Innovations from around the world, international collaborations and young start ups are continuing shaping the picture today at IFA, the largest event for home and consumer tech. With IFA Next and IFA Global Markets, IFA Berlin is underlining its commitment to driving innovation and new business models. IFA Next: The stage […]

Samsung Showcases AI Home Vision at IFA 2025
BERLIN, Germany – Sept 4, 2025 – At Innovation For All (IFA) 2025, Samsung Electronics unveiled its vision for “AI Home: Future Living, Now.” Unlike futuristic concepts, AI Home is designed for today—bringing intelligent living to every household, not just a select few. “At Samsung, we’re not just imagining the future of AI; we’re building […]

Tarabut Secures UAE Central Bank Approval for Open Finance Expansion
Tarabut secures UAE Central Bank approval, becoming the first fintech licensed for Open Finance in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

Tarabut Wins CBUAE In-Principle Approval for Open Finance
Tarabut secures CBUAE in-principle approval for Open Finance, adding the UAE to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to advance embedded finance and inclusion in MENA.

Selat Tech: Driving the Digital Future from the Heart of Saudi Arabia
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, Selat Tech emerges as a pioneering Saudi company transforming the digital landscape across the region. Headquartered in Riyadh, Selat Tech specializes in delivering cutting-edge solutions in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and enterprise automation—positioning itself as a strategic enabler of Vision 2030. Founded with a clear mission to empower […]

Jensen Huang: AI Will Create More Millionaires in 5 Years
NVIDIA’s CEO says AI is the “greatest equalizer,” predicting a surge in new millionaires as small, focused teams build AI-first companies. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang predicts that artificial intelligence will create more millionaires in the next five years than the internet did in the previous two decades. He framed AI as “the greatest equalizer of […]

xAI’s Colossus 2: $20B build with 550k GPUs for AI
xAI plans 50M H100-equivalent compute in 5 years, starting with “Colossus 2” and 550k Nvidia GPUs—raising the bar for AI scale, speed, and energy demand.

stc Reports SAR 7.47 Billion Net Profit in H1 2025 on Sustainable Growth and Cost Efficiency
stc posts H1 2025 net profit of SAR 7.47bn (+13.38%), stronger margins, network records during Hajj, wider 5G coverage, and new cloud and digital partnerships.

Decarbonizing Retail in KSA: Tamimi Markets and Yellow Door Energy Sign Solar Lease
The signing ceremony took place at Tamimi Markets’ Head Office in Al Khobar July 24, 2025 Al-Khobar, KSA: Tamimi Markets, one of the most prominent and trusted names in Saudi Arabia’s retail sector, and Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses in the Middle East and Africa, have signed a solar lease […]

Saudi–Syria Forum Announces SAR 19bn in Investments, 38 MoUs Across 11 Sectors
Saudi–Syria forum delivers SAR 19bn in announced investments and 38 MoUs spanning real estate, ICT, energy, and more—advancing regional stability.

World Defense Show 2026 Nears Sell-Out
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – 23 July 2025: World Defense Show (WDS), founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) in Saudi Arabia, today announced it has already secured 90% of its exhibitor space for its upcoming 2026 edition. This announcement coincides with WDS’s attendance at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey, where the WDS team is engaging […]

Nvidia H20 AI Chips China Sales Resume, Influencers React
Nvidia H20 AI chips China sales resumption creates major buzz among tech influencers, signaling potential $30B+ revenue boost and market dominance. Read the full analysis.=

Nothing Phone 3 MEA Launch: Regional Pricing, Exclusive Offers, and #100Drops Initiative Unveiled
Nothing unveils comprehensive MEA expansion strategy with competitive regional pricing, exclusive promotional offers, and strategic Noon platform integration during Phone 3 launch at Dubai’s Museum of the Future.

Nothing Co-Founder Reveals Brand Evolution and Chapter Two Strategy at Dubai Product Launch
Nothing Co-Founder Akis Evangelidis reveals the company’s strategic evolution from design-focused startup to AI-powered ecosystem, announcing “Chapter Two” with new products and billion-dollar revenue milestone.

Dubai Future Foundation Deputy CEO Unveils Vision for Innovation Hub as Nothing Phone 3 Makes Regional Debut
Dubai Future Foundation’s Deputy CEO outlines the emirate’s bold innovation strategy during the Nothing Phone 3 launch, emphasizing experimentation, transparency, and human-centered design as key pillars of technological leadership.

Nothing Phone 3 Launches in Dubai: Creator Economy Takes Center Stage at Museum of the Future Event
Nothing launched its Phone 3 in Dubai through a strategic partnership with Creator HQ, positioning the device as a catalyst for the Middle East’s expanding creator economy at the Museum of the Future.

Introducing Kiro: From Prototype to Production with AI-Powered IDE
Discover Kiro, Amazon’s agentic AI IDE that transforms prompts into production-ready code with automated specs, design docs, and task orchestration for faster, high-quality development.

ELEVATE Expands Worldwide as ICAIRE Aims to Empower 25,000 Women in AI
The International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), a UNESCO Category II Center based in Riyadh, has officially launched the second phase of its global initiative, ELEVATE, aimed at training 25,000 women worldwide in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, the initiative provides women across the globe with access […]

Teammates.ai Launches Sara, the AI Interviewer — Hire in a Few Days and Cut Screening Costs by 85%
AI Teammate that interviews for any role, in 50+ languages, surfaces 5X more high-performers, and delights 92% of candidates. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 7 July 2025 – Teammates.ai, the company building an AI workforce of Autonomous AI Teammates, today introduced Sara, its latest AI Teammate and the first AI Interviewer fluent in 50+ languages, including […]

Smart Amplifier for Quantum Computers Reduces Power by 90%
Researchers at Chalmers University developed a breakthrough smart amplifier for quantum computers that reduces power consumption by 90%, enabling more qubits and enhanced performance. Learn more.
