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.
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.”
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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 […]
center3 announces expansion of Khurais Riyadh data center to drive growth and innovation in the region
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 6 July 2023 – center3, the leading digital hub and hosting and data services provider in the MENA region and an stc Group subsidiary, has completed a 9.6MW expansion of its hyper scaler-grade data center Khurais in Riyadh. The addition enhances center3’s hosting capacity for customers and accelerates the development of the MENA […]
Huawei at MWC Shanghai 2023: Boosting 5G Evolution Towards 5.5G to Revitalize the Digital Economythrough Sustained Innovation
[Shanghai, China, July 5, 2023] At MWC Shanghai 2023, Huawei has shown up in full force with activities falling under the theme of “GUIDE to the Intelligent World” which included an experiential tour that takes audiences to multiple cities to learn about its technology and business, as well as the launch of its newest innovative […]
Huawei’s Rotating Chairwoman and CFO at MWCS 2023: Embracing 5G transformation
[Shanghai, China, July 4, 2023] At Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2023, Sabrina Meng, Huawei’s Rotating Chairwoman and CFO, gave a keynote titled “Embracing 5G transformation”. Meng pointed out that 5G has been in commercial use around the world for four years now, driving new value creation. She stated that 5.5G is the next step forward for […]
Huawei to Launch Full Set of Commercial 5.5G Network Equipment in 2024
At MWC Shanghai, the global ICT giant also unveiled a number of industry-leading innovations to enable digital transformation for carriers [Shanghai, China, July 5, 2023] At the 5G Advanced Forum during MWC Shanghai 2023, Huawei announced that it will launch a complete set of commercial 5.5G network equipment in 2024. Huawei’s Director and President of ICT […]
Nokia and Apple sign long-term patent license agreement
License covers Nokia’s (www.Nokia.com) fundamental inventions in 5G and other technologies; Nokia to receive payments from Apple for a multi-year period. ESPOO, FINGLAND – EQS Newswire – 4 July 2023 – Nokia announced it has signed a new patent cross-license agreement with Apple which will replace the current license that is due to expire at the end […]
Huawei Launches Four Intelligent OptiX Innovative Practices of F5.5G, Accelerating 10Gbps Take-off
And Releases Innovative Practices of IntelligentCore, Fast-Tracking 5G Business Success At Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2023: [Shanghai, China, July 4, 2023] At the Huawei Product & Solution Innovation and Practice launch event held during the 2023 MWC in Shanghai, Huawei took the opportunity to launch four Intelligent OptiX innovative practices of F5.5G, in scenarios of smart home, […]
stc Group congratulates the leadership on the success of the Hajj season
In Riyadh on 30 Jun 2023, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Khalid Alfaisal, Chairman of the Board of the stc Group, and Olayan bin Mohammed Alwetaid, CEO of stc Group, extend their sincere congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, […]
Ericsson Mobility Report: Global 5G growth continues – India leading the way
Despite geopolitical challenges and macroeconomic slowdown in some markets, communications service providers worldwide are continuing to invest in 5G, the June 2023 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report shows. Following the launch of 5G services in October 2022, the major 5G Indian market is witnessing huge network deployments under its Digital India initiative. […]
“iot squared” revolutionizes daily lives and tech interactions by a developed system in the Middle East
Marking the 1st year since its promising installation Riyadh, KSA, 20 June 2023: In 2022, “iot squared” – a joint venture between stc Group and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund – accomplished the successful creation of an IoT model system in the Middle East. This year, the company played a significant role in supporting a variety […]
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro & HUAWEI FreeBuds 5: The Perfect Power Duo You’ve Been Waiting For
Get the Best of Both Worlds with HUAWEI’s Powerful Laptop-Earbuds Combo Riyadh, 20 June 2023: Imagine you’re working remotely from a bustling café, with the chatter of patrons and the whir of espresso machines filling the air. While it’s a pleasant change from your home office, you’re struggling to hear your teammates during a crucial Zoom […]