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.
e& UAE and Huawei to conduct MENA’s first 800GE router solution trial
800GE offers higher bandwidth capabilities, paving the way for a smoother transition to the 5G and 5G Advanced era [Barcelona, March,1, 2024] e& UAE announced that it partnered with Huawei to conduct a live trial of 800Gbps Ethernet Router Speed, marking a major step toward moving the development of 800GE technology out of lab tests and […]
Ericsson and MTN Group announce MoU at MWC 2024 to boost sustainability and digital skills
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and MTN Group (JSE: MTN) today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability, digital skills, and education across Africa. The announcement was made at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024, Spain. This partnership underscores both companies’ dedication to driving positive change across the continent. Under the MoU, Ericsson and MTN […]
Zain KSA and Huawei Sign New Strategic Collaboration on 5.5G
Barcelona, Spain, March 1, 2024: At MWC Barcelona 2024, Zain KSA, the leading telecommunications and digital services provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei, to promote 5.5G technology applications. The MoU’s ultimate goal is to create a full-fledged suite of smart solutions for individuals and businesses under a […]
OIC-CERT hosts Cybersecurity Roundtable at MWC 2024 to Instill Digital Trust and Cyber-resilience
The event gathered 13 members and organizations to discuss key topics related to today’s cybersecurity landscape and share updates on 5G and Cloud Security. Barcelona, Spain, March 01, 2024 – On the sidelines of MWC 2024, OIC-CERT (Organization of The Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Teams) organized a high-level industry roundtable to jointly discuss the […]
stc Group Raises the Bar At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain, 29 February – stc Group, a global leader in digital transformation, has successfully concluded its sponsorship and participation in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. As part of stc Group’s activities at MWC, the Group solidified its commitment to innovation and growth through the signing strategic MoUs with industry giants. The following […]
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Resilient Digital Infrastructure Can Herald A New Era of Intelligence for Regional Digital Finance Industry
All industries across the Middle East and Central Asia are accelerating digitalization, and industrial finance has also entered the era of industrial digital finance 3.0. AI is transforming society and driving digital transformation, creating new opportunities for innovation. However, the digital finance industry in the region stands at an important juncture where there’s pervasive penetration of smartphones […]
Huawei Wins GSMA Foundry Excellence Award
[Barcelona, Spain, February 29, 2024] At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei was given the GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards 2024 – Industry Collaborator Award by Richard Cockle, the Head of GSMA Foundry, for the company’s contributions to innovation in multiple areas last year, including green telecom networks and 5G New Calling, as well as its support for […]
Huawei Unveils Comprehensive Suite of Intelligent Solutions at MWC 2024 to Propel Industries Towards a Smarter Future
Barcelona, Spain, February 29, 2024 – During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, Huawei announced a series of groundbreaking intelligent solutions to advance digitalization in various industries in the Middle East and Central Asia. The company showcased its commitment to innovation and sustainability with a host of solutions designed to transform industries and enterprises worldwide. From […]
Huawei Liu Kang: Embracing 5.5G to Unleash Industry Dividends
[Barcelona, Spain, February 29, 2024] During MWC Barcelona 2024, Liu Kang, President of Huawei ICT Marketing & Solution Sales, delivered a keynote speech titled “Embracing 5.5G to Unleash Industry Dividends” at the 5G Advanced: Completing the Enterprise Opportunity conference. Liu Kang said that 5G has become a must for industry digitalization and that upgrading to […]
MWC 2024: Huawei Cloud Accelerates Intelligence across Middle East and Central Asia
Barcelona, Spain, February 29, 2024: At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, Huawei Cloud announced new partnership agreements with Saudi Arabia-based Zode and UAE-based PayTabs. These collaborations are intended to collectively drive the innovation and implementation of cloud and AI technologies in diverse industry use cases. Alan Qi, President of Huawei Cloud Middle East and Central Asia, […]
e& and Huawei Sign a Strategic MoU to Build Green and
Energy Efficient Networks Barcelona, Spain, February 29, 2024: e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) and Huawei signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during MWC 2024 to collaborate on building green and energy-efficient networks in the UAE to significantly reduce carbon emissions and contribute to sustainable environmental practices. e& will continue to work with Huawei to achieve […]
Nothing unveils the design of the new Phone (2a)
Riyadh, 28 February : Last night (27/02) at an event on the back of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, London-based technology company, Nothing, revealed the design of its new smartphone, Phone (2a). Phone (2a) embodies the first-ever internal smartphone design concept that was created a few months after Nothing launched in 2020. It integrates the phone’s […]
Ericsson and du forge strategic private networks partnership to accelerate government and enterprises digital transformation in UAE
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), announce their strategic partnership to provide Ericsson Private 5G Networks solution for connectivity and smart services to the government and enterprise sectors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ericsson Private 5G is Ericsson’s next generation private network products providing secure and reliable 4G and 5G connectivity built for business-critical […]
Ooredoo and GSMA Announce Pioneering Mega Event for Global Telecom Leaders
The announcement was made during a signing ceremony between the GSMA and host sponsor, Ooredoo, at MWC Barcelona 2024 28 February, Barcelona: The GSMA has today announced the return of M360 MENA. The event, hosted by the GSMA in partnership with Ooredoo, will take place in Doha, Qatar between 18-19 November 2024. The announcement was made […]
Ericsson and iot squared sign MoU at MWC 2024 to transform Saudi Arabia’s waste landscape
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and stc Group’s iot squared have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024, Spain to offer the Ericsson Connected Recycling (ECR) platform as a Software-as-a-Service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The partnership will increase awareness of the importance of waste management and contribute to shaping a more sustainable future in the country. Ericsson Connected Recycling is an end-to-end platform that addresses […]
Huawei Announces Several Digital Talent Initiatives for 2024 at the Huawei Talent Summit
[Barcelona, Spain, February 28, 2024] During MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei held the Huawei Talent Summit under the theme ‘I C Talent: Nurturing Excellence in a Digital World’ and made announcements relevant to several talent development initiatives. The company announced the launch of the applications for the global ITU-Huawei Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme. In addition, a joint […]
Ericsson, e& UAE boost 5G capabilities with ‘Ericsson Charging’
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has partnered with e& UAE to implement the latest Ericsson Charging features across its network to boost 5G capabilities, monetize new 5G services, and provide enhanced experiences to customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through technology, security, and operational upgrades. The upgrade which began in January 2024, includes Ericsson’s specialized 5G […]
Huawei Launched New Net5.5G, F5.5G, and Digital Intelligent Solutions to Unlock New Growth Potential for Carriers
[Barcelona, Spain, February 28, 2024]: At the Huawei Product & Solution Launch held during MWC Barcelona 2024, the company announced a host of new solutions for Net5.5G, F5.5G, and Digital Intelligent Solutions. These new solutions will unlock new growth opportunities for Carriers across the Middle East and Central Asia. With the imminent commercial launch of […]
Samsung showcases advanced AI photography capabilities of Galaxy S24 Series at Xposure 2024
Sharjah, UAE, February 28, 2024: Samsung Gulf Electronics is showcasing the exceptional photography capabilities of its latest Galaxy S24 Series at the Xposure International Photography Festival, running until March 5 at the Expo Centre Sharjah. Samsung is the exclusive mobile brand partner of the event and is hosting an immersive pop-up space at the venue where […]
Nothing unveils the design of the new Phone (2a)
Riyadh, 28 February : Last night (27/02) at an event on the back of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, London-based technology company, Nothing, revealed the design of its new smartphone, Phone (2a). Phone (2a) embodies the first-ever internal smartphone design concept that was created a few months after Nothing launched in 2020. It integrates the phone’s […]
HONOR Illuminates the Future of AI in Smart Devices at MWC
HONOR, Qualcomm and GSMA Jointly champion Human-centric AI and Stress Their Commitment to Open Collaboration and Privacy Protection At MWC Barcelona 2024, George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd., took the stage with industry leaders for a thought-provoking panel discussion. The session, titled “Putting Humans First in AI Development: Key Considerations for Creating AI for Smart Devices,” also featured John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., and Alex […]
stc Group is the first brownfield operator in Middle East & Africa to award a project for building a 4G/5G Open RAN network.
stc has become the first brownfield operator in the MEA (Middle East & Africa) region to award a commercial Open RAN project to a prime system integrator, “Solutions by stc” for implementing and operating the network. The key solution providers in the ORAN ecosystem collaborating with PSI include Mavenir, Dell, Cisco, RedHat, and Juniper. This […]