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.
ORAN misses the mark on innovation, cost optimization
The rapid wireless technology development can be explained by the changes in using mobile devices in a short period. Less than 50 years since Martin Cooper made the first mobile telephone call, the modern smartphone is almost a thousand times faster than the mid-’80s Cray-2 Supercomputer. Moreover, it can manage hundreds of tasks with digital […]
STC, Zain, Etisalat UAE, part of e&, du, and Huawei jointly release IntelligentRAN in the Middle East
KSA, June 1, 2022: As a step to elevate the intelligence of wireless networks to the next level, stc, Zain, Etisalat UAE, the telecoms pillar of e& in the UAE, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Huawei jointly release IntelligentRAN in the Middle East. The launch of IntelligentRAN aims to inject intelligence to wireless networks and achieve […]
Security concerns and talent shortages risk stalling innovation in the Middle East
New research from Rackspace Technology delves into the state of Middle East businesses’ challenges when it comes to adopting new cloud technologies Middle East, UAE, 30 May 2022 – New research from Rackspace Technology has revealed that despite many companies accelerating their digital transformation programmes, just 36% of technology leaders report a willingness to take on risk. The […]
GSMA OPENS MOBILE 360 RIYADH TO EXPLORE RAPID DIGITAL INVESTMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY PLANS IN SAUDI ARABIA
The latest Mobile Economy Report for MENA launches at Mobile 360 Riyadh to show 5G momentum across the region 17 May 2022, Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is a regional leader in the rollout of 5G, according to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Report for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) 2022, launching today at Mobile 360 Riyadh. […]
Huawei highlights its commitment to technological advances and creating new values
At SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2022 Middle East, May 11, 2022: Leaders and experts from the telecommunications industry came together at this year’s SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit hosted by Huawei for the ninth consecutive year. The annual gathering was held under the theme of “Thriving with Resilience & Integration in the New Opportunity Realm” and focused […]
New pairing-based approach speeds security for blockchain and other apps
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 29 April 2022 – Pairing-based cryptography is commonly used for constructing and analyzing cryptographic protocols in blockchain and other use cases. A pairing is calculated between two input groups and a third output group as part of common public-key cryptographic protocols. In a multi-party protocol, communications are encrypted and decoded using a combination of […]
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5G to become more popular than 4G in the US in 2024, but hunt for 5G killer app remains, forecasts GlobalData
5G will overtake 4G as the most popular way to access mobile internet in the US as soon as 2024, when there will be more 5G subscribers than 4G, according to GlobalData. But 5G subscribers will consume more data than 4G subscribers as soon as 2023, with 5G accounting for 80.8 million terabytes (TB) of […]
Customer service key to differentiation in enterprise telecoms, says GlobalData
Service providers are trying to come up with more innovative solutions as a way to improve and enhance their customer relationships, which can lead to more loyalty and differentiation among enterprise telecoms, observes GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Robert Pritchard, Senior Analyst at GlobalData, said: “ICT providers have always claimed to offer great customer […]
Huawei Middle East IT Day 2022 Spotlights Full-Stack Data Center Solutions
Third-party consultants shared data center and storage industry trends Customers shared their digital transformation journey powered by all-flash storage Dubai, UAE – April 6, 2022: The Huawei Middle East IT Day 2022, held under the theme of ‘Green Data, Super Power’, recently brought together Huawei experts, independent analysts, and customers to discuss the role of […]
stc develops 16 data centers; Bahrain’s is the newest in the region
Riyadh 05 April 2022 – With the Middle East region seeing a paradigm shift in development and improvement of digital infrastructure, stc has played a pivotal role in accelerating the stages of this digital transformation and adopting emerging technologies that have promoted growth and maturity of digital-enabling cloud services across the region. stc’s overall strategy […]
CITC’s first Sustainability Report details ICT sector’s role in reaching Kingdom’s sustainability targets
Saudi Arabia’s digital regulator reveals vision for ICT role in achieving sustainability. The first Annual Sustainability Report lays out Saudi Arabia’s sustainability ecosystem, from digital infrastructure to equal access to education and financial inclusion, highlighting the Kingdom’s contribution to the UN’s sustainable development goals. The initiatives have extended internet connection to 3.2 million people, while […]
Karl Song: Huawei will continue supporting digital transformation across the Middle East
“We are strong supporters of the Middle East region’s green ambitions,” says the Huawei executive Huawei is investing in the future through expansive R&D; 22.4% of its total 2021 revenue was spent on R&D Middle East, March 30, 2022: During an exclusive Middle East roundtable to discuss Huawei’s 2021 annual results from a Middle East […]
HUAWEI CLOUD Summit MEA 2022 reiterates the importance of inspiring innovation with ‘Everything as a Service’
Over 1000 Industry leaders meet in Dubai for the first major HUAWEI CLOUD offline event of 2022 HUAWEI CLOUD President highlights the benefits of ‘Everything as a Service’ model to accelerate digital transformation Huawei is committed to working with partners and customers in the Middle East to accelerate digital transformation across industries. At the recently […]
Mobily Pay Awarded License to Offer Digital Payments and E-Wallet Services 
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) license Mobily pay to conduct payments and Electronic Wallets Businesses for individuals and corporates Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 29, 2022: Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) announced that Etihad Fintech Company (Mobily Pay) has been licensed by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to conduct Payments and E-Wallet Services, offering leading individuals and […]
Guo Ping: Huawei more dedicated and innovative than ever
Huawei released its 2021 Annual Report, revealing that the company had maintained solid operations throughout the past year. As per the report, Huawei achieved USD 99.9 billion in revenue in 2021, and USD 17.8 billion in net profits, an increase of 75.9% year-on-year. Guo Ping, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman, stated at the press conference, “Overall, our […]
Etisalat UAE, part of e& launches first global live multi-vendors VoNR ecosystem in collaboration with Ericsson and Huawei
Abu Dhabi, 28 March 2022: Etisalat UAE, part of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group), in collaboration with Ericsson and Huawei, today announced the successful deployment and testing of the first E2E live multi-vendor VoNR (Voice over New Radio) ecosystem worldwide. The launch marks an important milestone for the UAE’s digital transformation objectives. VoNR is […]
OIC-CERT 5G SECURITY FRAMEWORK
Building A Coordinated Effort To Harness Deep Tech For Digital Transformation DUBAI, UAE (25 MARCH 2022) – The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT), a leading international cybersecurity platform, has started the rolling-out of the OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework Adoption at GISEC, the Middle East, and Africa’s most influential and connected […]
HUAWEI CLOUD Summit MEA set to open on March 28 for a two-day event in Dubai
Industry leaders to meet in Dubai for the first major HUAWEI CLOUD offline event of 2022 Huawei and industry partners to discuss best practices and insights on how organizations can better leverage cloud and AI technologies Dubai, UAE – March 24, 2022: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and […]
CloudCampus 3.0 Redefines Campus Networks with Superfast User Experience and Superfast Access to Clouds
Huawei KSA IP Club 2022 is held in Riyadh on 21st March. In this event, Huawei showcased the newly upgraded CloudCampus 3.0 Solution that has been unveiled during the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2022). Doing so took a major step in redefining campus networks. CloudCampus 3.0 redefines campus access by offering “300 Mbps @ Everywhere”, […]
The impending opportunities and challenges of Open RAN
In recent years, the telecommunications industry has deliberated on the future of Open RAN as operators around the world continue to advance their 5G capabilities. During this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, several telecom operators in the Middle East also committed to exploring Open RAN’s future. Originally put forward with a great deal of […]
The SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2022 to physically congregate multi-industry leaders in Dubai on May 9th, with Huawei as host #LeadersSummit22
[UAE, March 17, 2022] SAMENA Telecommunications Council has announced that its awaited annual congregation of Telecoms multi-industry leaders, the Leaders’ Summit, will be held in Dubai on May 9th, 2022 under the chairmanship of Saudi Arabia’s stc Group and with the patronage of the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority. The Leaders’ Summit is an […]
EDGE concludes successful participation at World Defense Show 2022 #WDS2022
Landmark licensing agreement signed with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) Several new sophisticated products and solutions launched Abu Dhabi, UAE: 14 March, 2022 – EDGE Group has concluded its successful participation at the World Defense Show (WDS 2022), which was held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As the region’s largest advanced technology company for […]