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 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 […]

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.
