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.
Apple debuts iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max #AppleEvent
Featuring the Always-On display, the first-ever 48MP camera on iPhone, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, and an innovative new way to receive notifications and activities with the Dynamic Island CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the most advanced Pro lineup ever, featuring the Dynamic Island — a new […]
Apple reveals Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE
Apple Watch Series 8 delivers best-in-class health features, including an innovative temperature sensor that enables advanced features for women’s health, and Crash Detection for severe car crashes The redesigned Apple Watch SE delivers the core Apple Watch experience at a new starting price CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today introduced Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch […]
Apple announces the next generation of AirPods Pro
Delivering unrivaled audio quality, enhanced Active Noise Cancellation, and new features for even more convenience CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the second generation of AirPods Pro, the most advanced AirPods ever. With the power of the new H2 chip, AirPods Pro unlock breakthrough audio performance — including major upgrades to Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode — […]
Introducing Apple Watch Ultra #AppleEvent
nspired by the most extreme activities, Apple unveils a revolutionary new design with breakthrough capabilities CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced Apple Watch Ultra, which brings a new bold design and a wide range of features built for endurance, exploration, and adventure. Apple Watch Ultra introduces a 49mm titanium case and flat sapphire front crystal that reveals the […]
2022 EUROMONEY SAUDI ARABIA CONFERENCE LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR A MORE PROSPEROUS KINGDOM
RIYADH, 07 September, 2022: Over 1,500 people from 30 countries registered to attend the Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference, taking place today in partnership with the Financial Sector Conference. With 2022 shaping up to be a tough year for the global economy the event sought to analyze Saudi Arabia’s economic performance and its future strategies. Held under […]
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Twitter rolls-out testing of most requested update: The Edit Button
Edit Tweet testing to be expanded to Twitter Blue subscribers in the coming weeks Saudi Arabia, Sept 1, 2022: Today, Twitter rolls out internal testing of the Edit Tweet feature before expanding to Twitter Blue subscribers in the coming weeks. The screenshot below may look a lot like an edited Tweet. That’s because it is, and […]
Twitter introduces greater control and personalisation of the platform with Twitter Circle
The feature is now available globally after being tested amongst a select global feedback group back in May. Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, 30 August 2022: Today, Twitter is launching Twitter Circle, a new way to share Tweets with a smaller group of everyone on the platform. With Twitter Circle, people will now have the flexibility to choose […]
CITC Performed the Globally First Live Demo of the AFC System to Enable Wi-Fi 6E Technology
Dubai, UAE, 21st August, 2022: The Communications and Information Technology Commission has performed the first global live demo of an end-to-end AFC system to enable WiFi 6E technology, which aims to enable outdoor WiFi 6E usage, in collaboration with HPE and Federated Wireless. This trials is a continuation of Saudi Arabia’s global leadership as the country with […]
Which Foldable phone is better? HUAWEI Mate Xs 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
HUAWEI Mate XS 2 still stands as the Ideal Foldable Phone: Ultra Light, Ultra Flat, and Super Durable Samsung just unveiled its new generation of foldable smartphones bringing some iterative improvements. Naturally, the first question that popped into our heads was whether the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 could measure up to the HUAWEI Mate Xs […]
Huawei 2022 H1 financial results reveal solid performance with a focus on the future
Middle East, August 12, 2022, Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2022 today. Overall performance was in line with forecast. In 2022 H1, Huawei generated $45 billion in revenue, with a net profit margin of 5.0%. The Carrier BG contributed $21.3 billion, the Enterprise BG $8.1 billion, and the Device BG $15.1 […]
July 2022 Records Highest Real Estate Transactions in 12 years
July 2022 recorded 7,092 total sales transactions worth AED 21 billion. July 2022 recorded 42,698 rental leases: 56.04% were new leases, and 43.96% were renewals. Dubai, UAE, 11 August 2022: According to Property Finder, the MENA’s leading PropTech company, July 2022 recorded 7,092 total sales transactions volume worth AED 21 billion, which is considered the […]
Introducing Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4:
The Most Versatile Devices, Changing the Way We Interact with Smartphones Samsung pushes the boundaries of smartphone versatility with its fourth-generation foldables, providing enhanced productivity, customization capabilities, and FlexCam experiences Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 10, 2022 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the next generation of groundbreaking foldable smartphones: Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4. […]
New Talkwalker report reveals young people on Twitter are most concerned by the cost of living
Talkwalker, in partnership with Twitter, analyzed over 16.2 million cost-of-living conversations, to reveal the impact it is having on global consumers. People on Twitter aged 25-34, saw the sharpest increase in cost of living conversations, highlighting their increased concerns about the crisis. Consumers are most anxious about the rising cost of gas and heating. Many […]
Strand Consult: “OpenRAN is a commercial catastrophe, something that everybody talks about, but nobody buys”
While the governments of US, UK, India and Japan promote OpenRAN, they have not yet published any official, authoritative security studies on the technology Strand Consult, a leading independent European analysis research firm for global telecommunications and mobile industry said that over the past few years, OpenRAN has received a lot of media attention. The […]
Digital energy: sustainable ICT infrastructure from Huawei for intelligent carbon emission reduction
Shenzhen, July 28, 2022: Speaking on the first day of the Huawei Win-Win Innovation Week, David Wang, Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board of Huawei, highlighted in his keynote the power of innovation and intelligent technology in supporting industry partners to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to the rapidly […]
Ericsson appoints Nicolas Blixell as Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the appointment of Nicolas Blixell as Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries (GCC) effective 20 July 2022. As part of his role, Nicolas Blixell will be responsible for the GCC excluding Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is a separate market at Ericsson. Prior to assuming this position, Blixell was […]
Cable will continue to dominate US residential broadband market with 65% share in 2027 driven by expanding broadband coverage, says GlobalData
Cable operators’ hybrid-fiber coax (HFC) networks will continue to dominate the residential broadband market in the US, resulting in a 65% share in 2027. The operators’ tight grip on the market will be maintained even as rivals expand fiber-optic availability and consumers increasingly adopt fixed wireless access services, according to GlobalData. The leading data and […]
ITU: 5.5G to be Massively Commercialized in 2025
[Shenzhen, July 22, 2022] 5.5G, an enhanced version of 5G, is expected to be put into large-scale commercial use by 2025 to further digitalize the economy and society, and speed up green and intelligent transformations, according to an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) expert. Walid Mathlouthi, Head of the ITU’s Future Network & Spectrum Management Division made […]
Trends to Watch: Twitter unveils key trends shaping the Saudi conversation in 2022
Report highlights emerging opportunities for brands and marketers to connect with audiences 20, July 2022, Riyadh, KSA: People on Twitter ignite the conversations that shape what’s happening, with the biggest movements starting as a spark. Ideas become conversations, which in turn become seismic cultural shifts. Twitter’s recent report, developed in partnership with Pulsar & Canvas8, revealed the […]
GlobalData finds manufacturing sector accounts for 31% of 5G and private network deployments, led by Europe
Europe is leading the way in 5G and private networks, with the region gaining early traction in Industry 4.0 ‘smart factory’ deployments, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company’s new Connected Enterprise Tracker has revealed that the manufacturing sector accounts almost a third of 5G and private network deployments, and much of this […]
Huawei’s David Wang: Innovation, Lighting up the 5.5G Era
[Shenzhen, China, July 19, 2022] At the Win-Win Huawei Innovation Week, David Wang, Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board of Huawei, delivered a keynote speech titled “Innovation, Lighting up the 5.5G Era”. In his speech, Wang spoke about the next evolution of 5G technology, which the company has termed, 5.5G, […]
Zain KSA sees 219% rise in quarterly net profit SAR 134 million net profit in Q2 2022 
Zain KSA has achieved SAR 134 million in net profit during the second quarter of 2022, a 219% growth compared to the same period of 2021 and a 65% increase compared to the first quarter of 2022. These results reflect positive operational and financial performance marked by a 16% year-over-year revenue growth during the second […]