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.

stc group raised its 4G & 5G network capacity by more than 350% during the Arab Summit Conference
60 cyber security standards to protect data and infrastructure during the Jeddah Summit Jeddah, 21 May: stc group, the engine of digital transformation in the region, continues to play its leading national role in supporting digital empowerment of the major national events in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the Arab Summit large scale, stc has focused […]

Revolutionizing Digital Commerce: Dubai Gears Up for Seamless Middle East 2023 Amid Booming MENA E-commerce Market
Payments and e-commerce in the MENA region is booming, the market size is expected to reach US$57 billion in 2026. At the heart of this region is Dubai, this city is at the forefront of the MENA market and is the crucial gateway for companies to get involved in this astronomically fast-growing sector. Seamless Middle […]

Cybersecurity thought leaders across Middle East and Central Asia gather at high-level media roundtable hosted in parallel with GSMA M360 EURASIA 2023 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan
Huawei joins other regional and global stakeholders to discuss latest cybersecurity trends and threats, expand future opportunities and deepen multi-stakeholder engagement Baku, Azerbaijan, May 18, 2023, Huawei Middle East and Central Asia joined a high-level media roundtable on day two of the GSMA M360 EURASIA 2023 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss the latest telecom cybersecurity trends, […]

Huawei and SAMENA Hosted the 5.5G Leaders’ Summit
Dubai, UAE, May 16, 2022: Huawei Middle East & Central Asia and SAMENA Telecommunications Council jointly hosted the 5.5G Leaders’ Summit at Atlantis the Palm, Dubai, UAE, with a theme “10Gbps, Striding towards the 5.5G Era”. The 5.5G Leaders’ Summit brought together ICT leaders, regulators, industry organizations, including GSMA and WBBA, vendors, enterprises, analysts, chipsets, application […]

World’s Lightest and Slimmest Big-Screen Foldable Smartphone HUAWEI Mate X3 Launches in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Available now for pre-order! Reimagining foldable smartphones with an extremely lightweight design, durable built, and next-level camera Riyadh, 17 May 2023: Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia announced the launch of the HUAWEI Mate X3 in the local market. It is the world’s first ultra-light, ultra-thin, quad-curve, and large-screen foldable smartphone[1], setting a new standard for how […]

HONOR Announces the Upcoming Launch of The Highly Anticipated HONOR Magic5 Pro and HONOR Magic Vs
Boasting significant breakthroughs in smartphone camera, display and design, the all-new HONOR Magic Series delivers the best-in-class flagship experience [Riyadh, KSA, 16 May 2023] Today, HONOR, the leading global technology brand, has announced the upcoming launch of its highly anticipated HONOR Magic Series, featuring two exceptional flagship smartphones – the HONOR Magic5 Pro and the HONOR Magic […]

HONOR Magic Vs, the Real Game Changer in the Foldable Market
Boasting Industry’s First Super-Light Gearless Hinge Technology [Riyadh, KSA – 14 May 2023] Foldable smartphones are a game-changing innovation in the mobile industry, offering users incredible versatility and transforming the way users use their devices. HONOR, a leading smartphone manufacturer, has recognized the growing demand for foldable smartphones and has unveiled its latest addition to the foldable […]

Sounding the Bell for a sustainable future in aviation
Bell is known as a long-standing expert in the field of aviation, a pioneer responsible for many world firsts over its 87-year history, and at the forefront of its field as a provider of technology. A designer and architect of superior solutions for vertical lift in the commercial and military sectors, with customers across six […]

stc Group achieved the highest quarterly revenues in its history, as revenues for Q1, 2023 compared to the comparable quarter of last year increased by 7.45% , and it distributes SAR 0.40 per share dividends for the 1st quarter of 2023.
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 10 May 2023- stc today announced the company’s preliminary financial results for the period ending at 31 March 2023: In accordance with the dividends distribution policy for three years period starting from the 4th quarter of 2021, which was ratified during the Ordinary General Assembly Meeting on 30-11-2021. In addition to the […]

stc, in collaboration with Huawei, deploys agile and automated infrastructure to simplify and expedite the network cloudification journey
stc Group, the digital enabler in the region, announced the collaboration strategy today, which includes a partnership with Huawei to build the industry’s best cloud infrastructure and deliver the highest service experience to its end users. This cooperation with Huawei is part of the evolution of Intelligent Telecom Network O&M and the agilenetwork architecture. The first CDCT (Continuous Delivery Continuous Testing) Validation under Telco cloud Partnership program in KSA was completed via […]

Over 60% of technology professionals globally believe that sustainability is a crucial business priority
According to an IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Cisco: Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 8 May 2023: — As organizations worldwide focus on operationalizing their ESG plans, Cisco and IDC launched a new study, titled “The Role of Technology in Enabling Sustainability: A Global Survey of IT Professionals“. The survey, which sought to better understand the technology trends and best practices […]

Best 2023 smartwatch for all seasons: Meet the revolutionary smartwatch that is great for the outdoors – the HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate
Riyadh, 30 April 2023: If you are in the market looking to buy a new premium smartwatch this year, then there are some key features to keep in mind. The design and material used are important factors as they epitomise style and decide wearing comfort. Novelties and innovation are two things to also look out for. […]

Huawei Recognized as a Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for SD-WAN for the Fourth Time
Middle East: Huawei has recently been recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice for SD-WAN for the fourth time in a row. As the only non-North American vendor to receive this distinction, Huawei has also been recognized as Customers’ Choice for SD-WAN in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa by Gartner®. (*1) On the […]

Energy-efficient Ericsson radios win Red Dot Product Design Award
Ericsson has once again shown that its industry design innovation is top-notch by winning this year’s Red Dot Product Design Award for two energy-efficient 5G radios. In addition to the previously won 14 Red Dot awards, Ericsson has clinched the Red Dot Product Design Award 2023 for its dual-band Radio 4490 and ultra-lightweight Massive MIMO […]

Mastercard’s Cross-Border Services Express helps modernize international payments
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 12, 2023: Today, Mastercard introduced Cross-Border Services Express, a new tool that enables financial institutions to seamlessly set up international payments for their customers, including consumers and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), which have a strong need for improved cross-border payment capabilities. Increasingly, consumers and businesses are looking for ways […]

Spend management fintech Qashio joins hands with Alinma Bank to roll out solutions to KSA customers
The exclusive partnership is a milestone achievement as it marks the first time a KSA corporate bank has partnered with a fintech Dubai, UAE, 22 March 2023: Spend management fintech Qashio has entered an exclusive partnership with Alinma Bank, the youngest and fast-growing bank in KSA, to launch its operations in the Kingdom. This is the first time […]

Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service
Huawei Cloud Summit Middle East & Africa 2023 Now Kicks Off [March 21, 2023, Dubai, UAE] Themed “Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service”, the second Huawei Cloud Summit Middle East & Africa kicks off in Dubai on March 21. This event brings together over 300 government officers, cloud native industry experts, and customer representatives from […]

Five Ways to Improve Circularity in the Middle East’s Construction Sector
By Karim Shariff, EMEA Head of Construction, Building Products, Real Estate and B2B Services, Bain & Company Building construction contributes significantly to the world’s emissions and material footprints, accounting for about 40% of each. Most emissions associated with buildings result from their operations, primarily heating and cooling. But the embedded emissions in building materials still […]

Dentsu Lab Tokyo leader: We aim to cooperate for new communication technology
Dentsu Lab Tokyo leader: we aim to cooperate for new communication technology Global Business Lead of Dentsu Lab Tokyo, the R&D creative team in Japanese corporation Dentsu, Yuma Shingai, shares valuable information about the team specializing in tech-driven ideas and experiences in our interview. Yuma explains the company’s approach to fusing technology-driven ideas that can facilitate new ways […]

Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup 2023 proves AlUla’s credentials as world-class equestrian destination
Plans for a new cutting-edge permanent equestrian location confirmed post event Activities build on area’s rich heritage, improving infrastructure and developing local capabilities AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – March 20, 2023: The successful staging of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup, the fourth edition of Saudi Arabia’s flagship endurance race, is […]

stc partners with Huawei to establish Cloud Partnership that aims to accelerate the cloudification journey for greater agility, efficiency, and Innovation
stc Group, the digital enabler in the region, announced to build multiyear E2E Telco-Cloud Solution and Partnership, which will support stc in building the industry’s best infrastructure and delivering excellent service experience to its end users. This technology initiative is built in partnership with Huawei. It aims to deploy an agile, cloud-native, next-generation platform including […]

MENA Effie TLP Riyadh makes a stellar debut; demystifies immersive marketing through multi-perspective discussions
Over 50 executives attended the KSA debut of the MENA Effie Thought Leadership Program, engaging in scholarly discussions on immersive marketing, giving regional marketers a strategic direction, and creating a strong sense of community March 20th, Riyadh, KSA: The MENA Effie Thought Leadership Program (TLP) – Riyadh was held on 6th March 2023, at Muvi Cinemas, Riyadh […]
