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.

drupa Imaging Summit: The Importance of Artificial Intelligence for the Printing and Imaging Industry
At this year’s drupa (May 28 to June 7), Messe Düsseldorf will present the drupa Imaging Summit for the first time as part of the “drupa next age” event series: Top-class speakers from renowned companies will give 20-minute keynote speeches and panels on the most important topics at the interface between imaging technologies and printing. […]

Dubai FinTech Summit concludes with over 8,000 visitors from 118 countries
Dubai, 8 May 2024: The 2nd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of DIFC, concluded with resounding success. The 3rd edition […]

Huawei Digital Power Showcases Innovative Solar Technologies at FusionSolar Day Oman
Muscat, Oman, May 7, 2024: Huawei Digital Power Middle East and Central Asia showcased its cutting-edge solar technologies at the recently concluded FusionSolar Day Oman in Muscat. The event, held in partnership with Value Added Partner Solis Depot, brought together Omani government representatives, solar industry leaders, and energy experts to witness the launch of Huawei’s […]

Apple unveils stunning new iPad Pro with the world’s most advanced display, M4 chip, and Apple Pencil Pro
Featuring a new thin and light design, breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display, and outrageously fast M4 performance with powerful AI capabilities, the new iPad Pro takes a huge leap forward CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled the groundbreaking new iPad Pro in a stunningly thin and light design, taking portability and performance to the next level. Available in […]

Logic Pro takes music-making to the next level with new AI features
Session Players, Stem Splitter, and ChromaGlow make Logic Pro for iPad and Mac smarter than ever CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled the all-new Logic Pro for iPad 2and Logic Pro for Mac 11, delivering breakthrough professional experiences for songwriting, beat-making, producing, and mixing. Powered by artificial intelligence, the new Logic Pro introduces incredible studio assistant features that augment […]

Final Cut Pro transforms video creation with Live Multicam on iPad and new AI features on Mac
Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 delivers support for projects on external drives and Live Multicam to record multiple angles at once using the new Final Cut Camera app for iPhone and iPad; Final Cut Pro for Mac accelerates editing with new AI features CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced Final Cut Pro for iPad 2, bringing huge updates […]

Apple introduces M4 chip
M4 enables the breakthrough design and stunning display of the new iPad Pro, while delivering a giant leap in performance CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced M4, the latest chip delivering phenomenal performance to the all-new iPad Pro. Built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology, M4 is a system on a chip (SoC) that advances the industry-leading power efficiency of […]

Apple unveils the redesigned 11‑inch and all‑new 13‑inch iPad Air, supercharged by the M2 chip
Now available in two sizes, iPad Air is more powerful and versatile than ever with phenomenal performance and AI capabilities, a new landscape front camera, and faster Wi-Fi, along with support for Apple Pencil Pro CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Air, supercharged by the M2 chip. Now available in two […]

The SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit on May 13th to Focus on Technology Integration in the 5.5G Era as well as Stakeholder Inclusion & Sustainable Development to Help Catalyze Digital Prosperity across Regions
Dubai, UAE, May 3, 2024 – SAMENA Telecommunications Council’s Leaders’ Summit 2024 is scheduled for May 13th at Atlantis – The Palm. The annual international industry-leadership meeting is being held under the theme “Evolving toward Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure”, with chief patronage from the TDRA-UAE, global collaboration with ITU, platinum innovation partnership of Mobily, strategic partnerships […]

Huawei HiSec SASE Solution Wins Prestigious Network Security Innovator of the Year Award from UAE Cyber Security Council and ITP Media Group
Dubai, UAE, May 2, 2024, Huawei’s groundbreaking HiSec SASE Solution has been honored with the prestigious Network Security Innovator of the Year award at the 2024 Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC). The award, jointly presented by the UAE Cyber Security Council and ITP Media Group, recognizes Huawei’s outstanding achievements in solution innovation, security capabilities, […]

stc Group Joins ‘KSA Sustainability Champions’
Riyadh: 30 April 2024 – stc Group, the digital enabler in the region, has reinforced its position as a leader in sustainability by joining the inaugural edition of the ‘KSA Sustainability Champions’ program, launched today by the Ministry of Economy and Planning at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for […]

BlackRock signs agreement with PIF to accelerate growth of capital markets in Saudi Arabia by launching a Riyadh-based multi-asset investment management platform
BlackRock Saudi Arabia and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by which BlackRock will establish a Riyadh-based multi-asset class investment platform. It will be anchored by an initial investment mandate of up to $5 billion from PIF, subject to the achievement of agreed milestones between the […]

Huawei Unveils its Intelligent Distribution Solution at 26th World Energy Congress
[Middle East, April 30, 2024] Huawei presented its innovative Intelligent Distribution Solution (IDS) at the 26th World Energy Congress in Rotterdam. Developed in collaboration with ecosystem partners, the IDS aims to tackle the electric power industry’s most pressing challenges, including high line loss, unreliable service, and the burden of managing new energy loads. To address […]

Saudi Space Agency to Launch the Centre for Space Futures with the World Economic Forum
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 April – The World Economic Forum has signed an agreement with the Saudi Space Agency to establish a Center focused on space. The Centre for Space Futures, set to open in autumn 2024 will be hosted by the Saudi Space Agency with the aim of facilitating public-private discussions on space collaboration, […]

Special Meeting 2024 – Revitalizing Growth, Development and Collaboration Amid Global Fractures
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 April 2024 – Amid rising geopolitical tensions and a deepening North-South divide, the World Economic Forum brought together 1,000 global leaders and experts from government, business, international organizations and civil society to chart a collective course towards a more stable, sustainable and inclusive future. The Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and […]

Major Expansion of Dubai World Central: Shaping the Future of Air Travel
Discover Dubai’s next step in aviation dominance with the AED128 billion expansion of Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), set to transform travel experiences and reinforce Dubai as a top global aviation hub.

World Economic Forum Convenes Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 27 April 2024 – With geopolitical upheavals and complex economic challenges destabilizing a fractured world, the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development will convene 1,000 global leaders from 92 countries on 28-29 April, to support global dialogue and find actionable, collaborative and sustainable solutions to shared […]

Huawei Analyst Summit Discusses Opportunities to Leverage AI Capabilities for Business Development
[Shenzhen, China, April 26, 2024] The 21st Huawei Analyst Summit (HAS), held in Shenzhen and attended by over 500 analysts, researchers, and experts from around the world, recently concluded. The summit issued a set of recommendations for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the future of business and services across specialized sectors and industries. This […]

Riyadh is Gearing Up for a Key World Economic Forum Gathering
RIYADH: The Saudi capital is buzzing with final preparations ahead of a crucial World Economic Forum gathering scheduled for April 28 and 29. The event will bring together heads of state alongside leading figures from both the public and private sectors. The conference aims to address pressing global economic, environmental, and humanitarian challenges. Participants will […]

Huawei Unveils its Intelligent Distribution Solution at 26th World Energy Congress
[Rotterdam, Netherlands, April 22, 2024] Huawei is presenting its innovative Intelligent Distribution Solution (IDS) at the 26th World Energy Congress in Rotterdam. Developed in collaboration with ecosystem partners, the IDS aims to tackle the electric power industry’s most pressing challenges, including high line loss, unreliable service, and the burden of managing new energy loads. To […]

Nine Solutions for Cities to Cut Carbon Emissions in Construction
New York, USA, 22 April 2024 – A report released today by the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation features best practices developed by pioneer cities that are reducing carbon emissions from urban development projects. As cities grow in population and importance, urban construction will continue to gather pace. It is estimated that the global floor area […]

Deloitte launches Kiyadat to advance GCC national talent into leadership roles
Middle East, 18 April 2024 – Deloitte Middle East announced the launch of Kiyadat, a center of excellence designed to empower national talent across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In Arabic, “Kiyadat” translates to “Leaders”, symbolizing the commitment to fostering national talent and paving their way towards leadership roles. Mutasem Dajani, CEO of Deloitte […]
