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.

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 […]

JPMorgan Leads Global Banking Industry in AI Adoption with Unparalleled Score
In a remarkable demonstration of technological leadership, JPMorgan Chase & Co. has set a new benchmark in the global banking sector for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. According to a recent analysis by Stocklytics.com, JPMorgan has achieved an impressive AI adoption score of 69.3, positioning it at the forefront among global banks. This evaluation is grounded […]

Ericsson Research and Turkcell sign MoU at MWC 2024 for 6G Research and Development
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, BIST: TCELL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC) 2024, Spain to advance 6G research and development and drive technological advancements in Türkiye. Turkcell, the first and currently only Turkish operator with a laboratory dedicated to 6G research, and Ericsson Research site in Istanbul, one […]

Huawei and du Sign Strategic Cooperation MOU, Building the 5G Advanced Country
[Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2024] During MWC 2024 in Barcelona, Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on strategic cooperation between Huawei and the leading telecom operator “du” in the UAE. The MOU will continue to lead the digital UAE by building the 5G Advanced country project. Establish a demonstration benchmark for 5G Advanced commercial networks in the Middle […]

Huawei Ushers in the Era of Intelligent Connectivity with 5.5G at MWC 2024
Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2024 – Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering operators and partners to unlock the full potential of 5.5G at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. The company aims to promote intelligent digital transformation across industries, build a thriving industry ecosystem, accelerate the positive business cycle of 5G, and prepare for […]

stc Group Receives Contributors Award in Cybersecurity at MWC 2024 In Barcelona
Barcelona, 27 February, 2024 – stc Group, a global leader in digital transformation, has been awarded the GSMA T-ISAC Contributors Award at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. GSMA, a lobby organization representing the interests of mobile network operators, selected stc Group among 150 telecommunications and mobile operators worldwide for their contributions and leadership […]

Huawei Cloud Summit 2024: Accelerating Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation with AI Innovations
Dive into Huawei Cloud’s latest AI and cloud innovations aimed at transforming industries in Saudi Arabia, as revealed in our exclusive interview with VP Roy Luo at MWC 2024.

Ericsson and e& UAE successfully complete Cloud RAN trial in the UAE
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), in partnership with e& UAE, has successfully conducted a 5G data call using Ericsson’s Cloud Radio Access Network (RAN) architecture in a lab environment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The setup relied on a 5G non-standalone (NSA) solution for a mid-band carrier of 100MHz, deployed on a Massive MIMO radio where, […]

Huawei Charts a New Course and Showcases High-end Fashion-forward Product Lineup at MWC 2024
Barcelona, Spain , 26 February 2024: The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, held on February 26 in Barcelona, Spain, saw Huawei showcase a lineup of high-end, fashion-forward flagship products that drew significant attention, notably the HUAWEI Mate 60 RS ULTIMATE DESIGN, HUAWEI FreeClip, and HUAWEI WATCH GT 4. Huawei’s exhibition space reflected its focus on the […]

Cisco Collaborates with du Telecom in a Landmark Cybersecurity Transformation Initiative
MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2024, BARCELONA, Spain, February 26, 2024 — Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced a landmark collaboration with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), signaling the beginning of a major cybersecurity transformation initiative. The initiative focuses on revolutionizing du’s Security Operations Center (SOC) into an advanced Cyber Defense and Intelligence Center, leveraging artificial intelligence and […]

e& UAE partners with Huawei to usher in new digital era with 10Gbps nationwide connectivity
Next-generation of 5G-Advanced and 50GPON networks to deliver Multi-Gig speeds for mobile and fixed users across UAE Barcelona, February 26, 2024: e& UAE has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huawei to deliver a high-quality gigabit experience to the UAE at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. This historic collaboration is set to […]

Huawei’s Li Peng: Unleashing New Growth in 5G and New 5.5G Commercialization
[Barcelona, Spain, February 26, 2024] At the 5G Beyond Growth Summit, hosted by Huawei at MWC Barcelona 2024, Li Peng, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service, discussed how carriers can achieve business success in 5G and how 5.5G will further unlock the potential of networks and create new growth […]

Huawei Cloud: Infrastructure of Choice for AI with 10 Systematic Innovations Unveiled in MWC Barcelona 2024
[Barcelona, Spain, February 25, 2024] This year’s Huawei Cloud Summit demonstrates how Huawei Cloud is the infrastructure of choice for AI applications. With the theme of “Accelerate Intelligence with Everything as a Service”, the 500-strong event brought together executives and experts from diverse industries, such as carrier, finance, and Internet. Huawei Cloud presented 10 AI-oriented innovations […]
