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.
Huawei: Reshaping Industries with AI as the Cloud Foundation for an Intelligent World
[Shanghai, China, September 21, 2023] The second day of HUAWEI CONNECT 2023 started with the keynote speech by Mr. Zhang Ping’an, Executive Director of Huawei and CEO of Huawei Cloud. In “The Cloud Foundation for an Intelligent World: Reshaping Industries with AI”, he announced Huawei’s Pangu models for mining, government, vehicles, weather, medicine, virtual humans, […]
NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 Now Available in Cyberpunk 2077 and Chaos Vantage
Lies of P, Party Animals, Warhaven, and Witchfire also launching with Day-One DLSS Support NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 makes games even more immersive and realistic with the introduction of Ray Reconstruction, a new AI-powered technique that further enhances the quality of ray tracing. In apps, ray-traced previews and viewports are greatly improved, enabling creators to better visualize […]
Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Featuring a strong and lightweight titanium design with new contoured edges, a new Action button, powerful camera upgrades, and A17 Pro for next-level performance and mobile gaming CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today debuted iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, designed with aerospace-grade titanium that’s strong yet lightweight to deliver Apple’s lightest Pro models ever. The […]
Apple introduces new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‐C charging capabilities
iOS 17 brings new audio experiences to all AirPods Pro (2nd generation) CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced AirPods Pro (2nd generation)with MagSafe Charging (USB‑C), making the world’s most popular headphones even better. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) continue to revolutionize personal audio by delivering incredible sound quality, up to double the Active Noise Cancellation of their predecessor, an advanced […]
Apple debuts iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
A huge leap forward for iPhone with a gorgeous new design featuring a durable, color-infused back glass and new contoured edge; the Dynamic Island; a 48MP Main camera with 2x Telephoto; and USB‑C CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, featuring an industry-first color-infused back glass with a stunning, textured matte finish, and a […]
Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple’s most rugged and capable watch is now even better with performance updates, a new double tap gesture, and carbon neutral options CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced Apple Watch Ultra 2, bringing new features to Apple’s most capable and rugged smartwatch, and achieving a significant environmental milestone. Apple Watch Ultra 2 offers all of the features […]
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Apple introduces the advanced new Apple Watch Series 9 #AppleEvent
Featuring breakthrough capabilities for the world’s most popular watch and Apple’s first carbon-neutral products CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced Apple Watch Series 9, bringing new features to the world’s best-selling watch and achieving a significant environmental milestone. Apple Watch Series 9 is more powerful than ever with the new S9 SiP, which increases performance and capabilities; a […]
stc Group acquires a 9.9% interest in Telefónica
Riyadh, 5 September 2023: stc Group announces that it has acquired a 9.9% interest in Telefónica S.A. (“Telefónica”), one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world with significant presence in Spain, Germany, the UK, and Brazil, for a total consideration of SAR 8.5 billion (EUR 2.1 billion). This acquisition represents another milestone in stc […]
HUAWEI CLOUD Summit Saudi Arabia Brings Together Industry Titans to Further the Digital Transformation Journey
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 04, 2023 — Today, His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Engineer Haitham bin Abdul Rahman Al-Ohali, opened the HUAWEI CLOUD Saudi Summit 2023. Sponsored by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and organized by Huawei, the event aims to enhance digital transformation in line with the Kingdom’s […]
Hyperpay Taps Paymentology’s payment processing platform in Saudi Arabia
Announced Today At Seamless Saudi Arabia London, Riyadh – Monday, September 4, 2023 – Hyperpay, the fastest growing online payment service provider in the MENAP region, founded by Muhannad Ebwini, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Paymentology, the global leading issuer-processor. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Hyperpay’s mission to become a one-stop […]
Under the Patronage of H.E., the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, The Kingdom is hosting ‘Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023’
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh –August 24, 2023 Under the patronage of His Excellency Ayman Mohammed Al-Sayari, the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hosting the ‘Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023’ conference and exhibition in Riyadh on September 4 and 5. The event will be held through a strategic partnership with Saudi Payments, […]
US-China Tech Competition: AI and Beyond
A recent study funded by the United States Department found that China has a “stunning lead” in 37 out of 44 critical and emerging technologies as Western democracies lose the global competition for research output. China had established a remarkable lead in high-impact research under government programs. Over the past five years, China generated 48.49% of the […]
Samsung announces “Back to More of What You Love” Campaign
As back-to-school season draws near, customers have a chance to enter a weekly raffle draw and win prizes for purchase of Samsung products worth 999 AED and above Dubai, UAE, August 19, 2023: Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced the “Back to More of What You Love” campaign, where UAE consumers get a chance to win full […]
Zain KSA Realizes Record Half-Year Revenue and Net Profit
Achieving 687 Million Riyals in Net Profit Zain KSA achieved its highest half-year profit ever during the first half of 2023, amounting to SAR 687 million, a 221% increase compared to the first half of 2022. The increase in profit is attributed to a growth in revenue during the first half of the year to […]
STC Group reports record-breaking semi-annual revenues of SAR 36.5 billion, an 8.17% increase, and announces a dividend of SAR 0.40 per share for Q2 2023.
“stc Group has announced record H1 2023 revenues of SAR 36.5 billion, marking an 8.17% increase from last year. The company will distribute dividends of SAR 0.40 per share for Q2 2023. Key strategic initiatives included the acquisition of 40% of ‘Devoteam Middle East’ and the arrival of the ‘2Africa’ submarine cable. The company also emphasized its commitment to digital entrepreneurship through the ‘InspireU’ accelerator. Profits from land sales are not included in these figures.”
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5: Delivering Flexibility and Versatility Without Compromise
With an innovative form factor enhanced by new Flex Hinge for a balanced design, and pro-grade camera capabilities with unique FlexCam, Galaxy Z series delivers unrivaled foldable experiences Riyadh – July 26, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldables: Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The industry-leading form […]
Atos and Dynatrace Expand Partnership to Middle East to Equip Organizations with Intelligent Observability Competencies
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 25 July, 2023 – Atos, a global leader in digital transformation announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Dynatrace, the leader in unified observability and security, to deliver advanced digital performance management solutions to customers in the Middle East (ME) region. Combining strengths in digital transformation, innovation and sustainability, both companies aim to create […]
UNIDO and Huawei launch the Global alliance on artificial intelligence for industry and manufacturing (AIM Global) at World AI Conference in Shanghai
[Shanghai, July 20, 2023] At the sixth World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) recently concluded in Shanghai, UNIDO, Huawei, and other partners officially launched the “Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing” (AIM Global). Led by UNIDO, AIM Global will integrate public and private partners to foster the use of and innovation around AI […]
HONOR Unveils HONOR 90 5G at an Unforgettable Launch Event
Under “HONOR Mission Impossible” theme, HONOR showcased its missions accomplished & plans ahead Dubai, 19 July 2023 – Global technology brand HONOR, broke new ground in smartphone launches with the unveiling of their latest device, HONOR 90 5G. The event, themed “HONOR Mission Impossible” showcased the brand’s dedication to AI technologies and its commitment to achieving new milestones in the Middle East region. […]
HUAWEI CLOUD researchers develop AI weather forecast system with 10,000x faster predictions compared to the traditional model
[Middle East, July 14, 2023] HUAWEI CLOUD published a breakthrough paper on the Pangu Weather AI model in one of the world’s top scientific journals, Nature. The paper describes how to develop a precise and accurate global AI weather forecast system based on deep learning using 43 years of data. Pangu-Weather is the first AI […]
Google launches its generative AI experiment ‘Bard’ in Arabic
July 13 – Google announced today the launch of Bard in Arabic, in its largest expansion since it launched in English in March earlier this year. Bard is designed to enable people to use their creative potential by developing and brainstorming new ideas, learn more about the world by exploring topics from different perspectives, and boost […]
Huawei empowers region’s ICT talent ecosystem with launch of Instructor Enablement Camp in the Middle East and Central Asia region
The Instructor Enablement Camp is part of Huawei’s Academy Instructor Enablement (AIE) program, which forms a key pillar of Huawei’s Training, Certification, Employment, and Platform (TCEP) initiative Middle East and Central Asia, July 6, 2023, In line with its ongoing commitment to nurturing the regional ICT talent ecosystem in the Middle East and Central Asia, Huawei today […]