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 to Build 180,000 Hotel Apartments by 2034
Saudi Arabia plans to build 180,000 hotel and serviced apartments by 2034 for the FIFA World Cup, transforming its infrastructure and hospitality sector.
ChatGPT Now Connects to SharePoint for Enhanced Deep Research
ChatGPT now supports deep research with SharePoint, allowing users to synthesize content across sites, improving productivity and collaboration.
Starlink Approved in Saudi Arabia: Elon Musk Expands Services
Starlink approved in Saudi Arabia for aviation and maritime use, says Elon Musk. Tesla robotaxis and Optimus humanoid robots may also arrive soon.
AMD and HUMAIN Forge $10B Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Global AI Infrastructure
AMD and HUMAIN have announced a $10 billion strategic partnership to develop a scalable, open, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure spanning Saudi Arabia and the United States. This multi-year collaboration aims to deploy 500 megawatts of AI compute capacity, powered by AMD’s comprehensive compute portfolio and AMD ROCm open software ecosystem. The partnership will democratize access to AI, providing scalable, high-performance AI capabilities to enterprises, startups, and sovereign markets worldwide.
Lockheed Martin and AIC Steel Achieve Key Milestone in THAAD Launcher Production in Saudi Arabia
Lockheed Martin and AIC Steel have celebrated a major milestone in the local production of THAAD launcher components in Saudi Arabia. This achievement highlights the successful collaboration between the two companies and their commitment to bolstering the defense industrial base in the Kingdom. The milestone also aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and strengthens the American defense supply chain.
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Saudi Arabia Launches HUMAIN to Lead Global AI Innovation
On May 12, 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of HUMAIN, a new artificial intelligence company backed by the Public Investment Fund. Aimed at developing advanced Arabic large language models and comprehensive AI solutions, HUMAIN is set to position the Kingdom as a global hub for AI innovation, aligning with the objectives of Vision 2030.
Lucidya’s CEO Abdullah Asiri Announces Key Appointments As Part of Executive Leadership Team
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucidya’s CEO and founder, Abdullah Asiri, recently announced key appointments to the AI-powered, unified customer experience (CXM) platform executive leadership team. The new leadership appointments include Sisir Das as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Lucidya, Sisir held prestigious roles at industry giants such as Bank […]
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview Arrives Two Weeks Early
Google has released Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O Edition), an early‑access upgrade that vaults the model to the top of WebDev Arena and VideoMME benchmarks while cutting code‑generation errors and keeping the same price. Developers can already try the model in Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and the Gemini app.
AI-Native Cloud Security: Huawei’s Groundbreaking Approach at GISEC 2025
At GISEC 2025, Huawei showcased its innovative approach to AI-native cloud security, led by Ashraf Khalil, Senior Solutions Architect of Cloud Security at Huawei Cloud Middle East & Central Asia. In a comprehensive presentation, Khalil highlighted Huawei’s multi-layered security architecture, designed to protect AI workloads, data, and algorithms, ensuring robust protection across the cloud ecosystem. In an exclusive interview with Zamil Safwan, Khalil further explained how Huawei’s AI-native security is tailored for organizations in the Middle East and Central Asia, offering unparalleled compliance and protection.
Huawei Showcases Unified AI-Powered Cybersecurity Strategy at GISEC 2025
At GISEC 2025 in Dubai, Huawei presented its unified, AI-driven cybersecurity framework, emphasizing multi-layered defense across cloud, network, and endpoints. The session featured insights from top executives on combating AI-driven threats, ransomware resilience, and collaboration with governments and enterprises. Zamil Safwan of Saudi ICT Shopper News posed a key question on Huawei’s local partnerships in Saudi Arabia, revealing new strategic cooperation in network security with Jurassik.
RISC‑V: The Open‑Source ISA Redefining Global Chip Design
RISC‑V, the royalty‑free open‑standard instruction‑set architecture, is overturning conventional x86 and Arm dominance by letting anyone—from Saudi start‑ups to global OEMs—build custom, cost‑effective processors for AI, automotive and IoT. Discover 2025’s key milestones, ecosystem maturity and how Vision 2030 innovators can leverage this blank canvas for sovereign semiconductor design.
Lilly reports first-quarter 2025 financial results and highlights pipeline momentum
May 2025: Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced its financial results for the first-quarter of 2025. “Lilly had a solid start to the year, with 45% year-over-year revenue growth driven by strong sales of Mounjaro and Zepbound,” said David A. Ricks, Lilly chair and CEO. “Our pipeline continued to deliver across key therapeutic […]
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 […]