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.

Alibaba Cloud Named aLeader in Cloud Database Management Systems for the Third Consecutive Year
The cloud provider was also named a Challenger in Network Firewalls Hangzhou, China, February 28, 2023 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems (DBMS) for the third consecutive year in 2022, as well as a Challenger in its Magic Quadrant™ […]

Samsung to Showcase Latest Galaxy Products, Services and Innovations at #MWC23
Visitors will be offered epic experiences with the new Samsung Galaxy S23 series and its ecosystem of connected products and services BARCELONA, Spain – February 28, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. will showcase its latest products and services, including the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy Book3 Ultra at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain […]

Huawei joins UNESCO Global Alliance for Literacy to step up talent cultivation
At the Digital Talent Summit co-hosted by Huawei and the Institute for Lifelong Learning Bahraini student, Husain Basem Hasan from Bahrain Polytechnic, represented talents from the Middle East [Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2023] Huawei announced it has joined the UNESCO Global Alliance for Literacy (GAL) today as part of the company’s lead up to the Mobile World […]

MWC Barcelona 2023: Huawei Advocates Striding Faster Towards an Intelligent World
[Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2023] Huawei’s Carrier BG President Li Peng spoke today at Huawei’s MWC Barcelona 2023 Day 0 Forum on how 5G was opening the door to an intelligent world, and how the leap to 5.5G would be a key milestone along this journey. Li emphasized that the industry had to work together to […]

stc group Joined the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, Revolutionizing Telecom Service Delivery in the Digital Age #MWC23
Barcelona, 27 February 2023: stc group, the leading digital enabler group in the Middle East, has joined the GSMA Open Gateway. The framework of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) is designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers, making it easier and faster for them to enhance existing services and deploy new ones to customers […]

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 agile network architecture. The first CDCT (Continuous Delivery Continuous Testing) Validation under the Telco Cloud Partnership program in KSA was […]

HONOR Announces the Global Launch of the HONOR Magic5 Series and HONOR Magic Vs at #MWC23
Bringing its latest flagships to the global market, HONOR empowers smartphone users with human-centric innovations [Dubai, UAE – February 27, 2023] Global technology brand HONOR today unveiled its new human-centric approach to technology, “Tech to Inspire”, at Mobile World Congress 2023. During the event, HONOR brought its dual-flagship strategy to life in global market, and also announced the global availability of the HONOR Magic5 […]

Huawei at MWC 2023: Intelligent World Needs Stronger ICT Industry and Digital Economy
[Barcelona, Spain, February 27, 2023] During MWC Barcelona 2023, Huawei will be meeting with operators, industry partners, and other key opinion leaders from around the world to discuss “GUIDE to the Intelligent World”. Together, they will look at how to use the GUIDE business blueprint to lay the foundation for 5.5G and build on the success […]

Juniper Networks® and Vodafone Deliver Successful First-of-its-Kind Open RAN RIC Trial on a Commercial Network, Highlighting Third-Party Apps Integration
Trial validates Juniper® RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) can unlock innovation and collaboration possibilities to benefit cost savings, service experience and sustainability efforts for mobile operators Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 26, 2023 – Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that together with Vodafone, a pioneer in Open Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions, and Parallel […]

Kyndryl’s vision for the future of IT infrastructure: insights from #LEAP23
Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, recently showcased its services and solutions at LEAP 2023. In an interview with Mahmoud Badawi, the Managing Director of Kyndryl in Egypt and KSA, he explained that Kyndryl designs builds, manages, and modernizes complex, mission-critical information systems that the world depends on every day. Since the company’s […]

Scan & Go payment technology provider, MishiPay all set to roll out operations in Saudi Arabia
Scan & Go technology leader, MishiPay aims to make a mark in the retail industry in the GCC by rolling out its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Post a successful launch in the United Arab Emirates, MishiPay is all set to make waves after having partnered with leading Saudi Arabia based women’s wear brand Bloomingwear. MishiPay, […]

Saudi Arabia showcases defense sector opportunities for investors at IDEX 2023
· Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) leads KSA Pavilion at IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi to engage with current and potential partners and investors · Saudi delegation includes representatives from the Saudi Ministry of Investment, the Saudi Ministry of Interior, WDS, and 14 private sector defense companies. Riyadh, February 16, 2023 – […]

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
General Authority for Military Industries announces return of World Defense Show in February 2024· The exhibition is the leading event globally for defense and security· The inaugural event in 2022 formed international agreements for the Kingdom worth approximately SAR 29.7 billion ($7.92 billion)· World Defense Show 2024 will support the Kingdom’s defense industry localization efforts and broader Governmental Vision 14 February: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: Under the patronage of […]

Imdaad honors winners of Enviro Care Month campaign sustainability competitions
Company collected more than 27 tonnes of recyclables from various schools and government and private offices and premises as part of initiative Dubai, February 14, 2023: Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies providing integrated, sustainable facilities management (FM) services to enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets, recently concluded its annual Enviro Care Month campaign, which saw […]

AlUla Trail Race brings together sport, heritage, and nature for more than 1,000 athletes in the most stunning of settings
• Event spread across six categories – 100km ultramarathon, 50km marathon, 20km half marathon, 10km fun run, and 1.4km kids’ race – on February 23 & 24 ALULA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, 14th FEBRUARY 2023: AlUla Trail Race, an invigorating pursuit through beautiful landscapes that pass by the most famous landmarks of stunning AlUla, returns this year […]

Tabadul concludes remarkable ZATCA Conference participation, impressive turnout from business and logistics sectors leaders
Riyadh: February 13, 2023 The Saudi Electronic Info Exchange Company (Tabadul) has joined Zakat, Tax and Customs Conference, ZATCA 2023, held in Riyadh on February 8-9 under the theme: “An Integrated Digital Ecosystem for Sustainable Economy and Improved Security.” The conference, organized under the patronage of Minister of Finance and ZATCA Chairman, H.E. Mohammed bin […]

Telecom Operator Executive: Jordan Government Will Secretly Restrict Chinese Companies from 5G and Rip-and-Replace Existing Network in 3 years
As per sources familiar with the updates of 5G launch project launch in Jordan, the government will very soon secretly order Jordanian telecom operators to restrict Chinese companies from participating in the project aimed at building 5G networks in the Kingdom, as a result of surging US pressure from intelligence agency. The government also plans […]

5G and the Future of International Relations
In the current digital era, 5G technology is at the forefront of innovations in the Information and Communications Technology industry (ICT) as it carries with it great opportunities for the development of businesses and services to end users, thus contributing to supporting the economic recovery of countries, especially after years of stagnation following the COVID-19 pandemic, oil price fluctuations, the current state of war […]

stc enables future technologies with global investments and partnerships at #LEAP23
stc Group concludes LEAP Conference by signing more than 40 MoUs Riyadh, February 9: The global technology conference “LEAP23” concluded its functions by announcing significant global partnerships and a billion investments to support future technologies, digital entrepreneurship and technology startups to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in diversifying the economy, localising technology and progressing industries. stc […]

stc launches venture capital fund
To invest in 9 advanced technological areas, including fintech, cybersecurity, AI, and gaming Riyadh, 8 Feb 2023: today stc announced the launch of its corporate investment fund (CIF). The Fund aims to invest in early stages startups in various domains including fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital games, Internet of Things, blockchain, and other promising areas. The […]

Huawei regional president reiterates support for Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation goals #leap23
Saudi Arabia, February 8, 2023, Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, gave a keynote on the second day of LEAP, Saudi Arabia’s largest and most comprehensive ICT exhibition. In his speech, Yi highlighted how Huawei works with partners to help the Kingdom build a more robust infrastructure to achieve its global computing […]

Saudi reaffirms commitment to bridging global divides, driving energy transition, inclusive economic growth at WEF23
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 25 January 2023: Saudi Arabia reiterated its commitment to build bridges across geopolitical and economic divides at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland last week. His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, led the Saudi delegation of nine ministers and high-level officials, […]
