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.

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    Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

    Powered by the A18 Pro chip with industry-leading CPU performance, the Pro lineup introduces larger display sizes, Camera Control, innovative pro camera features, and a huge leap in battery life CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring larger display sizes, an all-new Camera Control to quickly access the advanced camera system, new creative capabilities with […]

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    LG TO INTRODUCE EXCITING VISION FOR FUTURE LIVING WITH ‘LG AI HOME’ INNOVATIONS AT IFA 2024

    Seamlessly Integrating Customer and Spatial Experiences, Company’s ‘Affectionate Intelligence Home’ Presents an AI Home Lifestyle of Curated Comfort and Convenience Riyadh, Sep. 08, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its vision for future living at IFA 2024, showcasing a complete range of AI home solutions for every need and lifestyle under the theme of ‘Experience, Affectionate […]

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    barq signs agreement with Mastercard to empower businesses with advanced payment acceptance  technology

    The partnership will enable Saudi fintech to process transactions via Mastercard Gateway Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 6 September 2024 – barq, an innovative Saudi financial services startup, has partnered with Mastercard to empower its customers with industry-leading payment acceptance solutions through Mastercard Gateway. The strategic agreement will see barq leverage Mastercard Gateway technology to further equip its […]

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    The Future of Fintech in Saudi Arabia: Emad Kashghari Shares Insights from the 24 Fintech Event

    Emad Kashghari emphasized the role of fintech in revolutionizing financial services and daily life in Saudi Arabia, advocating for collective efforts to shape the future.

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    The Rise of D360 Bank: Transforming Saudi Arabia’s Digital Banking Landscape

    Explore the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s digital banking landscape as D360 Bank, under CEO Eze Szafir, emerges as a key player leveraging technology and innovation, while aligning with Vision 2030.

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    Saudi Central Bank Vice Governor Discusses Fintech Ecosystem at 24 Fintech Event

    This article explores the insights shared by H.E. Dr. Khaled Al-Dhaher, Vice Governor for Supervision and Technology at the Saudi Central Bank, during a recent fintech event in Riyadh, outlining SAMA’s regulatory initiatives, the importance of stability, and the future of fintech innovation in Saudi Arabia.

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    Capital Market Outlook in the Age of Digitization: Insights from H.E. Mohammed El-Kuwaiz

    Explore the transformative potential of FinTech in Saudi Arabia’s capital markets as H.E. Mohammed El-Kuwaiz shares insights on regulatory innovations, investment trends, and the future opportunities driven by digitalization.

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    Saudi Arabia’s Fintech Revolution: Insights from the FinTech 24 Conference

    The article discusses the significant insights shared by H.E. Mohammed Aljadaan at the FinTech 24 Conference, outlining Saudi Arabia’s ambitious strategy for fintech development, market growth, and global competitiveness by 2030.

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    Saudi Central Bank Governor Highlights Fintech Transformation and Growth

    In a recent address, Saudi Central Bank Governor H.E. Ayman Al-Sayari outlined the profound transformation in the kingdom’s fintech sector, emphasizing the balance between fostering innovation and maintaining financial stability.

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    The Power of RTX: Expanding the Horizon for PC Gamers

    NVIDIA continues to revolutionize PC gaming and applications with the integration of RTX technologies and DLSS across a variety of new titles. This article provides an in-depth look at the latest games leveraging these pioneering techniques, offering Middle Eastern gaming enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia and beyond unparalleled experiences.

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    Saudi Podcast “Fnjan” Shatters Global YouTube Records with 110 Million Views

    A groundbreaking episode on relationships from Saudi Arabia’s Thmanyah podcast network has set a new Guinness World Record, surpassing international heavyweights and signaling a shift in global digital content consumption.

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    Huawei Cloud Introduces AI-ready Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia to Accelerate Local Digital Transformation for Vision 2030  

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 3, 2024 — Huawei Cloud announced a groundbreaking series of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at today’s Huawei Cloud Summit Saudi Arabia 2024, aiming to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and support the Vision 2030 goals.  The event gathered over 600 guests and showcased the most updated development of key AI technologies, especially AI-ready […]

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    ZTE and Orange Liberia team up to complete rural network deployment in Liberia

    Monrovia, Liberia, 29 August 2024 – Orange Liberia, in collaboration with its strategic partner ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ),  a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has announced the successful completion of a project to build new communication sites, called RuralPilot EcoSites,  across the country, significantly enhancing network coverage in rural areas.  The project, encompassing […]

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    LG UNVEILS NEW THERMA V™ R290 MONOBLOC MODELS WITH ADVANCED COMPRESSOR AT IFA 2024  

    Company Expands the High-Efficiency Small-to-Medium Capacity Lineup to Provide Stable Heating Performance to More European Households Riyadh, September. 1, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its all-new Therma V™ R290 Monobloc 7- and 9-kilowatt (kW) air-to-water heat pumps (AWHP) at IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany, from September 6-10. Following the successful launch of the large capacity models (12, […]

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    Google Gemini Gems: Revolutionizing AI Assistance for Middle Eastern Tech Enthusiasts

    Google introduces Gems, a groundbreaking feature within its Gemini platform that allows users to create customized AI chatbots. This innovation promises to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for tech enthusiasts across the Middle East, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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    AI Revolution Accelerates: Claude Artifacts, OpenAI’s Orion, and Breakthrough Innovations Reshape the Landscape

    Discover the latest AI breakthroughs reshaping the tech landscape in 2024. From Claude Artifacts’ mobile debut to OpenAI’s secretive ‘Strawberry’ and ‘Orion’ projects, the AI revolution is accelerating. Learn about Cursor AI’s coding democratization, Cerebras Inference’s 20x performance boost, Google Gemini 1.5 Pro’s rise to #2 on the Arena leaderboard, and Grok’s enhanced iOS features. Explore how these cutting-edge AI developments are transforming industries and paving the way for next-generation artificial intelligence. Stay ahead of the curve with our comprehensive overview of the most impactful AI innovations driving the future of technology.

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    Huawei Announces All-New HUAWEI TruSense System that Will Power Upcoming Wearables

    Alriyadh, 28 August 2024: HUAWEI TruSense System was unveiled today to the world. HUAWEI TruSense aims to make health quantifiable, to help users live better lives. It represents a significant leap forward in the company’s ongoing mission to bring accurate, data-driven health technology into everyday life to help users improve their well-being.  Huawei entered the wearables […]

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    Exploring the Revolutionary Garmin Fenix 8: A Comprehensive Review for Middle Eastern Tech Enthusiasts

    The Garmin Fenix 8 has arrived with groundbreaking updates and features tailored for sports enthusiasts. This review delves into its advanced functionalities, durability, and enhancements that cater to an active lifestyle in the Middle East.

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    Saudi home sales surge by 41% during H1 2024

    Riyadh, 27th August 2024: Residential transactions, which accounted for 61% of all real estate deals by total value, registered a 41% increase in the number of deals to just under 91,860 sales during H1 2024, totalling SAR 77.6bn compared to the same period last year, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank’s Saudi Arabia Residential Market Review Summer […]

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    Spark Tomorrow: Ericsson’s Tech Hackathon Ignites Innovation in Saudi Arabia

    Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the launch of the ‘Spark Tomorrow’ tech hackathon in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), in partnership with stc Group, King Saud University, and Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications and a part of Ericsson. The ‘Spark Tomorrow’ hackathon will bring together product developers and programmers to create game-changing applications that […]

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    Esports World Cup: ESL R1, PUBG: Battlegrounds and Rocket League Grand Finals close out inaugural edition in Riyadh 

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 26 August 2024: The last Grand Finals of the inaugural Esports World Cup took center stage at Boulevard Riyadh City on Sunday with a trio of tournament winners etching their names in the esports history books forever by becoming world champions.  First up on the final ‘Super Sunday’ bill of 2024 […]

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    AI AND INTERCONNECTIVITY PROPELS SOUTHEAST ASIA’S $6.1 BILLION DIGITAL HEALTH MARKET TO NEW INNOVATION FRONTIERS

    GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 CONFERENCE to be hosted alongside Asia’s premier MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2024 at Marina Bay Sands on 11-12 September Dubai, UAE: GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech and start-up event, hosted in Dubai, has announced the creation of GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Conference, the most anticipated AI and digital health expert gathering at the opportune inflection phase […]