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 Celebrates Success with Agreements at the Global Health Exhibition 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 October 2024 – stc Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, successfully showcased its cutting-edge digital health solutions at the Global Health Exhibition (GHE) this week, forging several notable partnerships poised to advance and strengthen the kingdom’s healthcare sector significantly. The exhibition, now in its seventh year, took place at the Riyadh Exhibition and […]
Axis Communications Launches New Experience Center in Riyadh: Advancing Security Innovation in Saudi Arabia
Axis Communications opens new office and Experience Center in Riyadh, showcasing tailored security solutions for Saudi Arabia’s critical industries and smart city initiatives.
PTCL wins SAMENA LEAD Best Business Strategy & Expansion Award
Dubai, October 21, 2024: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd. (PTCL) snared the prestigious Best Business Strategy & Expansion Award at the second edition of the South Asia – Middle East – North Africa Leadership and Excellence Awards in Digital-development (SA-ME-NA LEAD). The SAMENA Council LEAD Awards celebrate digital development and ICT innovation excellence across South […]
GITEX GLOBAL concludes, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest and most dominant technology event
Dubai, UAE, 19 October 2024: GITEX GLOBAL 2024 concluded on Friday, underscoring AI’s pivotal role as a transformative tool that will continue to reshape industries and drive business and economic growth globally. For the final time this week, 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors, along with governments from more than 180 countries—marking the highest-ever international […]
stc Group Named Best Middle Eastern Connectivity Provider at Capacity Europe 2024
London, 19 October 2024 – stc Group has concluded its participation as a Digital Enabler at Capacity Europe 2024, held in London from October 15-17. The Group’s involvement emphasized its commitment to pioneering global connectivity and in telecommunications innovation. During the event, stc Group was recognized with two prestigious Global Carrier Awards: Best Sales Team Globally and Best Middle […]
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Huawei, SAMENA and Telecom Operators Unite to “Stride Towards Techco1.0 Era” at B2B Innovation Summit
Dubai, UAE – October 17, 2024 – At the Huawei B2B Innovation Summit, Huawei, in collaboration with key industry partners, including the SAMENA Telecommunications Council and leading operators, announced the launch of the groundbreaking “Stride Towards Techco1.0 Era” initiative. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the telecommunications industry, highlighting the evolution of operators from […]
Middle East Spare Parts Warehouse Launches: Delivering Fast Response and Efficient Support
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, October 17, 2024 Chery has officially opened its parts warehouse in the Middle East, offering more convenient and efficient after-sales support to consumers in the region and surrounding areas. This new facility underscores Chery’s confidence in the growth potential of the Middle Eastern automotive market and signifies a commitment to improving parts supply […]
SAMENA Council’s Leadership & Excellence Awards in Digital Development Concluded with 34 Recognitions Given across 4 Regions
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 October 2024 – SAMENA Telecommunications Council successfully held its second edition of the SAMENA Leadership and Excellence Awards in Digital Development (“SAMENA LEADs”) on October 15that, the One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, UAE. SAMENA LEADs recognized telecom operators and regulators across South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia […]
Huawei, SAMENA and Telecom Operators Unite to “Stride Towards Techco1.0 Era” at B2B Innovation Summit
Dubai, UAE – October 17, 2024 – At the Huawei B2B Innovation Summit, Huawei, in collaboration with key industry partners, including the SAMENA Telecommunications Council and leading operators, announced the launch of the groundbreaking “Stride Towards Techco1.0 Era” initiative. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the telecommunications industry, highlighting the evolution of operators from […]
UAE Leads Global Telecommunications: A Vision of Digital Excellence
This article highlights the UAE’s global telecommunications and digital infrastructure leadership, showcasing recent achievements and future plans as presented by the TDRA Director General at a SAMENA Council event.
Middle East Embraces 10Giga Digital Infrastructure: A Leap Towards 5G Advanced Technology
This article explores the Middle East’s push towards 10Giga digital infrastructure and 5G Advanced technology, highlighting critical discussions from a SAMENA Council seminar on accelerating regional fixed network development.
e& UAE and UiPath Launch RPA as a Managed Service to Accelerate Digital Transformation in the UAE
Dubai, 16 October 2024: e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, has deepened its strategic partnership with UiPath [NYSE: PATH], a leading enterprise automation and AI company. Through this partnership, e& UAE becomes the first UiPath partner in the region to offer Robotic Process Automation (RPA) combined with AI as a managed service, hosted on e& […]
Huawei Showcases Intelligent Security Solutions at Security Next Congress at GITEX Global 2024
[Dubai, UAE, October 16, 2024]: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, reinforced its position as a frontrunner in end-to-end cybersecurity solutions at the Security Next Congress held during GITEX Global. The event, themed “Safeguarding Cyberspace Ascension in the Age of AI,” showcased Huawei’s comprehensive cybersecurity capabilities and […]
Huawei Cloud Summit UAE 2024: Leap into Intelligence with a Better Cloud Across Middle East
[Dubai, UAE, October 16, 2024] During the GITEX Global 2024, Huawei Cloud Summit UAE 2024 was held, where Huawei Cloud demonstrated how its industry-leading AI-native cloud drives digitalization and intelligence across various industries in line with the visions of regional governments. Senior Huawei executives also revealed Huawei Cloud’s significant progress in the Middle East and North Africa […]
Nokia MEA Mobile Broadband Index 2024: 5G driving rapid digital transformation
15 October 2024 Dubai, UAE – Research from Nokia reveals that 60% of CSPs in MEA region are adopting 5G to enhance their digital transformation. While 4G subscriptions are projected to stabilize by 2027, 5G adoption is anticipated to surge dramatically, signifying a pivotal shift in the region’s technological landscape. In addition, Nokia’s Mobile Broadband Index Report 2024 […]
Ahmed bin Saeed Launches Phase One of the ‘Dubai Sky Map’
During DCAA’s Participation at GITEX Global 2024 to enhance the mechanism for supervising the activities of the civil aviation sector in Dubai Dubai, UAE, 14 October 2024: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, have launched the […]
Huawei Showcases an Innovative AI-Ready Cloud at GITEX 2024
Dubai, October 14, 2024—Huawei Cloud is set to demonstrate its commitment to intelligent upgrades at GITEX 2024 through its innovative AI-ready cloud to meet the industry-specific requirements, including carrier, government, finance, media and entertainment, Web3, and e-commerce & retail. Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, stated, “Huawei Cloud brings global […]
KFSHRC : A Global Leader in Medical Tourism and Innovative Care
Strategic Locations and Accessibility Make it a destination for MENA patients Riyadh King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) is rapidly establishing itself as a premier destination for medical tourism and innovative healthcare solutions. In 2023, the hospital welcomed 451 international patients from Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE, underscoring its global appeal. […]
SAMENA ACCELERATOR on October 17th to Promote 10 Gigabit Digital Infrastructure Development in the Region, with Focus on AI & F5G-A
Dubai, UAE, October 10, 2024 – SAMENA (South Asia-Middle East-North Africa) Telecommunications’ SAMENA ACCELERATOR on 10 Gigabit digital infrastructure will be held on October 17th at the One & Only Mirage in Dubai, UAE, under the theme: 10Giga Digital Infrastructure An Imperative in Regional Advancement. Policy-centric and technology-centric discussions during the SAMENA ACCELERATOR will spotlight 10 Gigabit network development (10Giga), […]
CANON MIDDLE EAST BOLSTERS ITS SCANNER PORTFOLIO WITH THE NEW imageFORMULA DR-S350NW
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 October 2024 – Canon Middle East expands its market leading portfolio with the new imageFORMULA DR–S350NW – a compact and secure A4 desktop scanner which is designed with speed, efficiency, and quality in mind. Suitable for businesses of every type and size, including education, legal, healthcare, and small offices, the scanner is easy and […]
GoDaddy launches WordPress Hosting powered by Artificial Intelligence for Saudi entrepreneurs
WordPress Hosting powered by AI with GoDaddy makes it easier to build a website with WordPress Al Riyadh 8 October – GoDaddy introduced its latest innovations to its WordPress Hosting product focused on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to help designers and developers save time on a variety of tasks. GoDaddy has made it easier for customers […]
Saudi-based Alinma Bank and Dell Technologies Collaborate to Enhance Financial Services Innovation through Data Center Transformation
Riyadh, KSA – 07 October 2024 Dell Technologies and Alinma Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the Saudi-based bank’s digital transformation initiatives. The MoU signed during the 24 Fintech Summit in Riyadh by Mohammed Talaat, VP, KSA & Egypt at Dell Technologies and Yaser Alofi, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Alinma […]