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.
stc Group Receives Approval from the Spanish Council of Ministers as a Strategic Investor in Telefónica
stc Group receives strategic investor approval from Spanish Council of Ministers to increase voting rights to 9.97% in Telefónica, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy. The Saudi telecom giant gains rights to board representation, strengthening its position as one of Telefónica’s largest shareholders.
MTN and ZTE launch 5G-A public experience in South Africa, achieving 9.2 Gbps download speed
2024-11-29 Group photo of the 5G-A event Cape Town, South Africa, 29 November 2024 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, in collaboration with MTN South Africa, has launched 5G-A public experience at the MTN Store in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. The event achieved an ultra-download speed […]
2024 Broadband Development Congress whitepaper launch highlights Artificial intelligence’s (AI) role in sustainable fixed networks
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 29, 2024. The 2024 Broadband Development Congress: Cape Town, hosted by the World Broadband Association (WBBA) (www.WorldBroadbandAssociation.com) during Africa Tech Festival 2024, brought together global industry leaders and stakeholders from the operator, technology, ministerial, and banking sectors to address the critical challenges and opportunities in expanding broadband access across Africa. […]
BenQ Launches MA Series Monitors: The Perfect Match for MacBook Users
New 4K Displays with Exclusive Mac Colors and Minimalist Design Dubai, UAE, 26 November 2024, Massive Media: BenQ, a global innovator of visual display technology and digital lifestyle devices, announced the launch of MA Series, the industry’s first monitors designed for MacBook users. With a sleek style that perfectly complements MacBooks, MA series sets a new standard for external […]
Huawei Mate 70 Series Launch Ignites Tech Independence in the Middle East: Harmony OS Next Takes Center Stage
Huawei’s Mate 70 series launch sparks a million pre-orders in China, signaling a shift in the global tech landscape. With its groundbreaking Harmony OS Next, Huawei challenges Android and iOS dominance, offering unprecedented device interconnectivity and a vision of technological sovereignty.
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Prince Sultan bin Salman Inaugurates the Saudi Aviation Show on Behalf of the Prince of Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 19, 2024: On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Prince of Riyadh, and His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Founder and Chairman of the Saudi Aviation Club, today officially inaugurated the Saudi […]
New AI King: Google’s Gemini 1114 Experimental Model Outperforms GPT-4 and Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 1114, is making waves in the tech world by securing the top spot in the Chatbot Arena benchmark, surpassing established models like GPT-4 and Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
Thunderbolt 5 Unleashed: A Leap Forward in Connectivity and Speed
The next generation of connectivity has arrived, promising to revolutionize data transfer and display capabilities, marking a significant milestone for tech enthusiasts and professionals in the Middle East.
Lenovo Reports 48% Profit Surge as Hybrid AI Strategy Drives Global Growth in Q2 2024/25
Global technology leader Lenovo Group reports exceptional Q2 financial results with a 48% increase in net income and 24% revenue growth, powered by strategic investments in hybrid AI technology and sustained R&D commitment.
Pemo Hits AED 1.4BN in Transactions, Secures $7M in Pre-Series A Led by Augmentum Fintech and Shorooq
Leading UAE fintech, Pemo secures $7 million USD in funding as international investors back its potential to revolutionise the spend management sector in the region Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 13th November 2024: Pemo has announced a $7 million Pre-Series A Funding round as it seeks to continue its unprecedented growth in the region. Following two years of […]
Google Cloud Celebrates First Anniversary of Dammam Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia with Inaugural Summit, Showcasing Growth and AI Innovation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 12, 2024 – Google Cloud today marked the first anniversary of the Dammam Cloud Region launch in Saudi Arabia with the inaugural Google Cloud Saudi Arabia Summit. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel Kingdom Tower in Riyadh, the event brought together over 1,500 attendees, including Google Cloud partners, customers, government officials, […]
Apple’s Find My enables users to share the location of lost items with third parties
Now available in beta with iOS 18.2, users can share a secure link with the location of an AirTag or Find My network accessory with others — and soon, with airlines Apple has introduced Share Item Location, a new iOS feature that helps users locate and recover misplaced items by easily and securely sharing the […]
SAS places No. 2 on the Chartis RiskTech100 2025
SAS’ second-place finish in the world’s most prestigious risk technology rankings is complemented by six solution category awards SAS has again earned distinction as No. 2 on the Chartis RiskTech100® 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that the data and AI leader has placed second overall on the list, widely considered the preeminent annual ranking of […]
Huawei Launches 5G-AA Solutions for the Mobile AI Era
[Istanbul, Türkiye, November 4, 2024] At the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024), Cao Ming, Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei’s Wireless Solution, launched 5G-AA solutions. Cao said: “Mobile AI is changing our lives. The arising new connections and services pose increasingly higher requirements on networks. Huawei’s 5G-AA 10 solutions build multidimensional ultimate network […]
Huawei Proposes ‘FOUR NEW’ Strategy and AI-centric F5.5G All-Optical Network to Boost Carriers’ Business Success
[Istanbul, Türkiye, November 5, 2024] At the 10th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024), James Chen, President of Huawei’s Carrier Business, delivered a speech entitled “Network+AI, Unleashing More Business Value.” Chen said, “To explore the potential of AI, the ‘FOUR NEW’ strategy — new hub, new services, new experience, and new operation is crucial. It helps carriers […]
Poor network service is the UK’s biggest gripe with mobile phone companies
The Guardian says, “The UK’s 5G connection really is crap” A story by Chris Stokel-Walker, recently published in the Guardian, asserts that “poor network service is the UK’s biggest gripe with mobile phone companies.” The author criticized the UK 5G telecom network based on his experiences; “The 5G mobile internet I had tethered to my laptop kept […]
Huawei’s David Wang: UBB Advanced Paves the Way to All Intelligence
[Istanbul, Türkiye, November 01, 2024] At the 10th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024), David Wang, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board, delivered a keynote speech titled “UBB Advanced Paves the Way to All Intelligence”. When opening the event, he shared his latest insights into the AI industry and […]
Telcos & Ecosystem Partners to Power Regional Socio-Economic Growth through 5G-A Fixed Wireless Access; Future Collaboration Roadmap Set during Istanbul Industry Meeting
Istanbul, Turkey – November 01, 2024 – ICT Industry leaders and experts convened for the global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) in Istanbul for the third ELITE FWA Club roundtable, to discuss the future of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and, in particular, 5G-Advanced FWA; its transformative impact in the development of regional digital economies, and its significance […]
Huawei’s Yang Chaobin: 5.5G Unleashes the Potential of Mobile AI
[Istanbul, Türkiye, November 01, 2024] Yang Chaobin, Huawei’s Board Member and President of ICT Products and Solutions, delivered a keynote speech today at the Global MBB Forum 2024, saying, “The upcoming mobile AI era will create huge opportunities for the mobile industry and profoundly shape the decade to come. Evolving 5.5G technology will be the […]
Global MBBF 2024: Accelerating 5.5G and AI Convergence to Lead the Mobile AI Era
[Istanbul, Türkiye, October 30, 2024] The Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024 (MBBF 2024) has kicked off in Istanbul, Türkiye, with the theme “5.5G Leads Mobile AI Era”. More than 1,000 guests from mobile network carriers, ecosystem players, and leaders from vertical industries have gathered to discuss various topics, from business model innovation to industry development and […]
NEOM Board of Directors showcases progress with opening of Sindalah, a new luxury travel destination in the Red Sea
NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, October 27, 2024 – Sindalah, the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of NEOM, has been unveiled by the NEOM Board of Directors. First announced by His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Chairman of the NEOM Board of Directors in December 2022, Sindalah’s opening marks an exciting […]
University of Dubai Achieves Global Net-Zero Campus Milestone: Second Worldwide to Reach Carbon Neutrality
“Dr. Eesa Bastaki, President of University of Dubai, reveals the institution’s groundbreaking achievement as the world’s second net-zero energy campus, showcasing UAE’s leadership in sustainable education infrastructure at GITEX Global 2024.”