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.
Scout.new Turns Generative AI Into a “Super Agent” With Its Own Cloud Computer
From deep‑dive research to full‑stack coding, Scout’s new alpha promises to cut hours of busywork for students, founders and analysts alike. What Is Scout.new? Scout.new is a browser‑based platform that boots a fresh Ubuntu virtual machine for every project and lets an autonomous AI agent run inside it. The agent can browse the web, open […]
Alibaba’s Qwen3 AI Models Challenge Western Tech Giants’ Dominance
Alibaba unveils a formidable family of AI reasoning models that match or exceed capabilities of OpenAI and Google offerings, potentially reshaping the global AI landscape. Chinese technology powerhouse Alibaba has introduced Qwen3, an impressive new family of artificial intelligence models that demonstrates China’s growing capabilities in the competitive global AI race. Released on Monday, these […]
China’s DeepSeek Prover V2: Advanced Mathematical AI Breakthrough
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has quietly launched Prover V2, an advanced mathematical reasoning model with 671 billion parameters, potentially revolutionizing how Middle Eastern institutions approach complex problem-solving and scientific research.
Canon Unveils Season 2 of ‘Women Who Empower’ with Dubai Business Women Council
Dubai, UAE – April 16, 2025 – Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, has announced the launch of Season 2 of its successful ‘Women Who Empower’ campaign, developed in close alignment with the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC). The initiative aims to uplift and support women in the imaging and print industries through […]
Careem launches grocery delivery in Riyadh with ‘Market’
Riyadh, KSA – Tuesday 15 April – Careem, the region’s leading multi-service app, launches Careem Market in Riyadh. This new grocery delivery service provides customers with quick access to a wide range of quality produce and household products directly through the Careem app. Careem Market orders are fulfilled through a network of state-of-the-art dark stores […]
Firebase Studio: Streamlining AI Development with Gemini
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The AI Research Revolution Deepens: Google Grants Early Access to Gemini Deep Research on 2.5 Pro
Google enhances its premium Gemini Advanced offering, granting subscribers early access to Gemini Deep Research powered by the cutting-edge 2.5 Pro AI model. Explore how this advanced AI assistant is set to transform research workflows across the Middle East and globally.
Middle Eastern Banks Set for AI-Driven Transformation, Finastra Report Reveals
Dubai, UAE – April 07, 2025: The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Middle Eastern banking sector could significantly contribute to regional economic growth, potentially adding as much as 13.6% to GDP by 2030, according to industry analysts. Finastra’s Financial Services State of the Nation 2024 survey reveals that banks in the UAE and […]
Meta Unveils Llama 4: The Next Generation of AI Models
In a groundbreaking announcement, Meta has revealed the latest addition to its family of large language models: Llama 4. This cutting-edge AI model promises to revolutionize the field of natural language processing (NLP) and push the boundaries of what is possible with artificial intelligence. What’s New in Llama 4? Llama 4 represents a significant leap […]
Quasar Alpha: The Stealth AI Powerhouse Redefining the Future of Large Language Models
Date: April 5, 2025 In a surprising move that has captured global attention in the tech and AI communities, OpenRouter has quietly introduced a new AI model under the enigmatic name Quasar Alpha—a “stealth” large language model (LLM) already making waves for its performance and context-handling capabilities. Though its exact origins remain undisclosed, industry analysts […]
Genspark AI: Pioneering the Future of Search Technology with Revolutionary Agentic Engine
Genspark AI emerges as a challenger to traditional search, using an innovative ‘agentic engine’ with specialized AI agents to synthesize information into custom ‘Sparkpages.’ With significant funding and a growing user base, it offers a glimpse into the AI-driven future of online information access.
Kingston Technology Urges Proactive Data Security Measures in the Middle East Ahead of World Backup Day
Empowering individuals and businesses with practical backup strategies, Kingston highlights its advanced storage solutions to ensure data safety and reliability Dubai, UAE – 25 March 2025: As World Backup Day which falls on March 31 approaches, Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, is […]
Protect satellite navigation from interference, UN agencies urge
Aviation, maritime and telecoms agencies raise alarm over increase in jamming and spoofing of satellite navigation systems Geneva, 25 March 2025 – Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean states must urgently enhance the protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) […]
Precision Medicine Surge: KFSHRC Achieves 39% Rise in Genetic Mutation Analysis
Advanced testing empowers tailored therapies and proactive management of hereditary diseases Riyadh King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has reported a significant increase in the number of targeted mutations analysed. The latest data reveal that the number of analyzed mutations has increased from 3,969 cases in 2023 to 5,514 in 2024, representing a […]
Azizi Developments partners with SAP for comprehensivedigital transformation to support expansion drive
The developer is now adopting RISE with SAP and a range of SAP solutions for its operations, to enhance efficiency and leverage the latest AI capabilities Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 March 2025: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has entered a strategic partnership with SAP to drive an end-to-end digital transformation of […]
Nothing Phone 3a and 3a launches in the Middle East, right in time for Eid!
The latest from the technology company marks the perfect Eid gift! 20th March 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Nothing Tech today announced the regional launch of its new smartphone series, the Nothing (3a) series in the Middle East. Announced at its local event held in Dubai, the two new smartphones in the series will be available […]
Emirates NBD partners with VFS Global to empower consumers with exclusive benefits and services
Emirates NBD, the leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has signed a partnership agreement with VFS Global — the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist — to offer consumers across the Kingdom access to exclusive benefits. The agreement was signed by Ghassan Najmeddin, Head of Retail […]
ALEC Achieves 29% YoY Growth Driven by Ongoing Saudi Expansion and Subsidiaries’ Strong Performance
Construction firm’s growth in Saudi signals impressive early success of ongoing expansion in the Kingdom Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 11 March 2025 – With a healthy pipeline of projects in progress, ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC (ALEC) has continued its strong business momentum. During 2024, the company — one of the largest construction firms in […]
Anthropic Unveils Claude 3.7 Sonnet: A New Era for AI in the Middle East
Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, promises to revolutionize industries across the Middle East with its advanced capabilities and potential applications in key sectors such as oil and gas, finance, and healthcare.
Gemini for Google Workspace now supports Arabic
Dubai, UAE – February 21, 2025 – Google Workspace is expanding language support to additional languages including Arabic, to help even more organizations work better. This expansion makes Gemini for Workspace increasingly accessible to over 1 billion people whose first language is now supported. For over 20 years, Google Workspace has been more than just a suite […]
Saudi Arabia Shows High Levels of Container and GenAI Adoption
Nutanix study reveals that GenAI is changing organizations’ priorities, with security and privacy being a primary concern RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 17 February, 2025 – Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced the findings of its seventh annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures global enterprise progress with cloud adoption. This year’s report sheds […]
Nokia upgrades Orange Jordan’s broadband network gateway to enhance connectivity across the Kingdom #MWC25
17 February 2025 Amman, Jordan – Nokia and Orange Jordan have announced the successful upgrade of Orange Jordan’s Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) with Nokia’s cutting-edge 7750 Service Router (SR) platforms. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone in enhancing broadband services across Jordan, delivering superior connectivity and operational efficiency for the operator and its customers. The […]