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.
AMD Expands Commercial AI PC Portfolio to Deliver Leadership Performance Across Professional Mobile and Desktop Systems
— AMD Ryzen™ PRO 8040 Series and AMD Ryzen™ PRO 8000 Series provides businesses with the world’s fastest and most advanced x86 processors[i][ii] for AI PCs — SANTA CLARA, Calif. — April 16, 2024 — Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced new products that will expand its commercial mobile and desktop AI PC portfolio, delivering exceptional productivity and premium AI and […]
Beyond Oil: Saudi Aramco and Groq to Build Global AI “Nerve Center”
Saudi Aramco Digital and Groq are building the world’s largest AI inference data center in Dammam. Backed by a $1.5 billion commitment, the project leverages Groq’s LPU technology to power sovereign AI models like Allam and drive Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation.
Telcos globally innovating to win business in crucial SMB market, says GlobalData
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are at the forefront of telcos’ global enterprise market focus as they pivot towards this lucrative market segment amidst intensifying competition and evolving economic landscapes. Recognizing SMBs as engines of economic growth, telcos are innovating their service offerings and forging strategic partnerships to capture a larger share of this dynamic […]
STC Bank launches in Beta supported by SAMA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 4 April 2024: Today stc pay was given formal approval from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to move to the next phase of its transformation journey into STC Bank. This beta launch is limited to preselected customers and is a preparation for a full public launch later in the year. This step […]
5G beacon of hope in stagnated Hong Kong mobile services market, says GlobalData
The mobile services market in Hong Kong faces stagnation, with limited overall revenue growth projected despite the anticipated surge in 5G service adoption. While 5G represents a positive trend, the industry is expected to witness only marginal expansion, from $2.7 billion in 2023 to $2.9 billion in 2028, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. […]
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CASHIN KSA and Fils Join Forces to Accelerate Sustainability in Payment Solutions across Saudi Arabia
Dubai, UAE / Riyadh, KSA / London, UK | March 21st, 2024: CASHIN KSA, a prominent POS and digital payments fintech in the region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Fils, a pioneering force in climate-positive transactions, empowering businesses of all sizes to embed climate positivity into transactions using their APIs, have forged a transformative partnership aimed at […]
NVIDIA Digital Human Technologies Bring AI Characters to Life
Leading AI Developers Use Suite of NVIDIA Technologies to Create Lifelike Avatars and Dynamic Characters for Everything From Games to Healthcare, Financial Services and Retail Applications Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 20, 2024 – NVIDIA announced today that leading AI application developers across a wide range of industries are using NVIDIA digital human technologies to create […]
Saudi Arabia MISA, CST, and Huawei Cloud Jointly Hold an Automotive Forum, Helping Chinese OEMs Take Root in Saudi Arabia
A Global Leap Towards Intelligent Connectivity: New Opportunities for Automotive Globalization in Saudi Arabia 7 Mar, during LEAP Summit 2024 in Saudi Arabia, Huawei Cloud, the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA), and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission of Saudi Arabia (CST) jointly hosted the Huawei Cloud Automotive Forum. Representatives from Saudi Arabian […]
SAMI-AEC Celebrates Significant Achievement at LEAP 2024 with Key Partnerships and Cutting-Edge Technological Showcases
The company signed multiple deals with Aramco, ParagonID, Asas, Hail Region Development Authority, RealTyme, Honeywell, Asset, Kidana, and Cyberani Solutions Riyadh, 14 March 2024: In a significant stride towards reinforcing its status as a beacon of technological innovation, SAMI-AEC concluded its successful participation at LEAP 2024, one of the largest global technology events. Hosted in the […]
Visa joins Dubai FinTech Summit as Founding Partner & Co-Host
Dubai, 13 March 2024: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has joined the Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS), organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global Financial Centre in the MEASA region, – as a Founding Partner & Co-Host underscoring its dedication to support innovative and future thinking businesses on a global scale. Visa has cemented its partnership with DFS through a strategic […]
Vertiv Launches Free Online Tool to Streamline Data Centre Planning and Design
Vertiv™ Modular Designer Lite is a web-based application for configuring Vertiv™ SmartMod™ and Vertiv™ SmartMod™ Max prefabricated modular data centres. Dubai, UAE [March 13, 2024] – Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today unveiled a new tool designed to transform and simplify the configuration of prefabricated modular (PFM) data centres. Available now […]
aiXplain Expands its Frontier into the Middle East, Accelerating AI Accessibility and Innovation
At Leap 2024, aiXplain announced its expansion, marking a pivotal step towards unleashing the full potential of AI in the Middle East Riyadh, KSA 12.03.2024 — aiXplain, the world leader in empowering developers and business users with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, announced its strategic entry into the Middle East during the Leap 2024 technology conference. aiXplain’s […]
BIGO Technology’s Strategic Vision for Saudi Arabia
Discover how BIGO Technology’s commitment to Saudi Arabia’s digital landscape aligns with its vision for regional growth, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility, contributing significantly to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.
Saudi Arabia’s Ejada and PwC Middle East collaborate to offer digital transformation and cloud solutions
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 4th March 2024: ejada, a technology solutions provider headquartered in Saudi Arabia, and PwC Middle East, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at LEAP 2024 in Riyadh to jointly collaborate in offering digital transformation and cloud solutions to serve public and private […]
Fortinet at LEAP 2024: Introducing State-of-the-art Cybersecurity Technologies to the Saudi Market
Riyadh:Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, showcased various advanced cybersecurity solutions and innovations, including SASE, OT Security, and Cloud Security, at LEAP 2024, held from March 4 to 7 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center. Saudi Shopper recently spoke with Alain Penel, Vice President, Middle East, Turkey & […]
Revolutionizing Urban Development and Disaster Management with Space Technology: Serco’s Pioneering Approach
Explore how Serco leverages space technology for urban development, disaster management, and climate change initiatives, highlighting the critical role of space data in shaping a sustainable future.
stc Group Championed Digital Transformation at LEAP 2024
Riyadh, KSA, 7 March – stc Group, a global leader in digital transformation, has successfully concluded its participation in LEAP 2024, the world’s most-attended tech event, as its primary strategic partner and exhibitor. At the event, stc Group reaffirmed its commitment to digital innovation beyond connectivity, by demonstrating advanced technological solutions in health, logistics, megaprojects and sports. The […]
Huawei Unveils Groundbreaking ICT Innovations at LEAP 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2024 – Huawei is proud to announce its participation at LEAP 2024, the premier ICT exhibition in Saudi Arabia, taking place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center from March 4th to 7th, 2024. Under the patronage of MCIT, this year’s theme, “Connected Intelligent World,” set the stage for Huawei to […]
Huawei signs MoU with University of King Khalid to develop ICT talent through the Huawei ICT academy program
On the sidelines of the LEAP Unleashed Training Conference Riyadh, KSA, March 5th, 2024: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, and University of King Khalid (KKU) in Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance local digital skills in Saudi Arabia through Huawei’s ICT […]
Accepting digital payments essential for business growth: 87% of KSA retailers surveyed by Visa
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 5, 2024: Visa (NYSE:V), a world leader in digital payments, has unveiled results of an independent study titled ‘Value of Acceptance’, which explores merchants’ attitudes towards digital payments and the impact of digital commerce on small businesses and retailers in Saudi Arabia. According to the study, 87% of surveyed merchants surveyed […]
Ericsson and stc play host live HADO cloud gaming demo at LEAP 2024
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is collaborating with stc play,the platform for amateur and professional gamers, to host a live HADO cloud gaming session at LEAP 2024 held in Riyadh. HADO, the world’s first physical esport that combines augmented reality (AR) with physical movement, originated from Japanese start-up Meleap. Providing an immersive experience, this unique esport can […]
MWC 2024: Newly formed partnership with KSA-based PayTabs to enhance digital payments across MENA
Huawei Cloud Accelerates Intelligence across the Middle East and Central Asia Barcelona, Spain, March 04, 2024: At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, Huawei Cloud announced a new partnership agreement with KSA-based PayTabs. This collaboration is intended to collectively drive the innovation and implementation of cloud and AI technologies in diverse industry use cases. Alan Qi, President […]