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.
After SolarWinds, the U.S. can trust no one
By Andy Purdy, Chief Security Officer, Huawei Technologies USA Originally placed in Fortune.com The recent cyberattack against SolarWinds, a Texas-based IT firm, has shaken up the U.S. national security establishment. Fortunately, it is also serving as a wake-up call that has inspired the new Biden administration to strengthen the defense of its communications networks and systems. Attackers thought to be working […]
Why Ericsson took on its own government to defend rival Huawei
A company acting under pressure from China, or one standing up for free trade and a global internet? The extraordinary sight of Ericsson, the Swedish telecoms equipment maker, squaring up to its own government in support of its Chinese arch-rival Huawei has laid bare the intense geopolitical tensions facing some businesses. Borje Ekholm, Ericsson’s chief […]
Huawei Releases 7th Annual Global Connectivity Index Report and Proposes Five Key Stages of Industry Digital Transformation
Middle East – January 28, 2021: Huawei released its Global Connectivity Index (GCI) 2020, the seventh annual GCI report the company has published. For the first time in a GCI report, the 2020 release proposed five key stages of industry digital transformation: task efficiency, functional efficiency, system efficiency, organizational efficiency and agility, and ecosystem efficiency and resilience. […]
Royal Commission for AlUla and SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES (SAUDIA) seal partnership for a domestic campaign
SAUDIA Connects Guests to AlUla with Eight- Times-Weekly Flights from Three Gateways: Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh Jeddah – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia –January 27, 2021: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, SAUDIA, have signed a SAR 4million memorandum of understanding (MOU) which includes joint marketing and promotional activity to ensure […]
Global Consumer Spend on Health and Fitness Apps Rose by 50% in 2020
Consumers turned to digital platforms for their fitness needs driving remarkable growth in the industry in 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, worldwide consumer spend on mobile health and fitness apps jumped by 49.7% year-over-year (YoY) in 2020. Based on a report by the Washington Post, between January and November […]
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Brand Finance Global 500 2021 – Nokia Among World’s Most Valuable Brands
Five years since it last held top spot, Apple is named world’s most valuable brand by Brand Finance Global 500 2021 ranking as diversification strategy finally pays off, brand value US$263.4 billion Finland’s only entry, Nokia, holds on to its spot in ranking of world’s most valuable brands As new technologies drive brand value across industries, Tesla leaves traditional auto marques behind with fastest brand […]
Global eCommerce Market to Hit 3.8B Users in 2021, a 10% Jump in a Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift away from brick-and-mortar stores to digital shopping, as millions of consumers worldwide turned to webshops amid the lockdown. This coronavirus-led boom in online sales caused a surge in the number of users and revenues of the entire eCommerce market. According to data presented by Finaria, the number of eCommerce […]
Brand Finance: stc Is the Most Valuable Brand Amongst Telecommunications Companies in the Region Reaching US$9.2 Billion.
stc’s market value rises to $59.5 billion to become the largest telecommunications company in the region Riyadh, January 26, 2021: stc surpassed its counterparts in the region to become the most valuable brand in the telecommunications sector in ME, and the third most valuable brand in all ME sectors behind Aramco and ADNOC, according to Brand […]
Revenue From AI Systems Projected To Increase By 120% In 2024 To $110B
The cognitive and artificial intelligence systems market worldwide has been on the rise in recent years and is projected to reach even higher heights shortly. According to data presented by Trading Platforms, revenue from AI systems is projected to increase by 120% by 2024 to $110B. In 2020 the AI market was expected to reach the […]
Adobe Systems Triples Annual Revenue in 7 Years, Net Profit Up 78% from 2019
One of the big names in the software industry, Adobe posted record numbers with regards to their revenue in 2020. According to data presented by Trading Platforms, Adobe System nearly tripled its annual revenue in the last 7 years, reaching $13B in 2020. Adobe a US Company with a Credible Name in the Software Industry Adobe […]
Wa’ed investment helps teaching software innovator Ynmo tackle learning disabilities
January 25, 2021 – Ynmo, the developer of the first Arabic-English software platform for teachers of students with disabilities, has raised $500,000 in a seed investment from Wa’ed, the entrepreneurship arm of Aramco. The funding, through Wa’ed’s venture capital arm Wa’ed Ventures, will help Ynmo scale up staff, support and services to expand its instructional software – […]
Samsung Galaxy S21 Shipments to be 30% Lower than 2019’s S10
The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S21 series which launched on January 14, 2021 faces an uncertain future. According to the research data analyzed and published by Sijoitusrahastot, the series is expected to outperform 2020’s Galaxy S20. However, it could fall considerably short of 2019’s Galaxy S10, shipping 30% fewer units than S10 over four quarters. Some of […]
Having a range of smart devices connected together can make your life a lot easier. Welcome to HUAWEI Seamless AI Life!
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 21 January 2021 Ever thought about how you can blend your smart-devices and let them seamlessly interconnect to help you in your daily lifestyle without wasting time? Like how your smartphone can be used as the focal point to empower other smart devices such as your smartwatch, earphones, speakers, tablet, laptop, etc. We […]
Shared Future: Government and Business Leaders Release Guidance for Strengthening Global Cooperation
Today, the World Economic Forum released a set of seven principles to serve as a new compass for global relations. The Principles for Strengthening Global Cooperation call for peace and security, equity, gender equality, and sustainability Leaders from Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, South Africa, Goldman Sachs, and Google co-chaired the Global Action Group, which formulated the principles. […]
Global App Spending Passed $100B in 2020 – Over $25B More Than 2019
Despite the hardships that the year 2020 posed for many industries, there were some important milestones that were reached when it comes to global app spending on mobile devices. According to data presented by Trading Platforms, consumers spent close to $111B globally on apps from both Apple’s App Store and Google Play – a 30% increase […]
BIOS Middle East Expands Its Cloud Services to Saudi Arabia
BIOS Middle East making good on its aspirations to become the regional leader in Cloud Managed Service by establishing cloud footprints in Riyadh and Jeddah. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 19, 2021: BIOS Middle East, a leading cloud provider and managed IT services in the Middle East, announces it has established two new cloud footprints in Riyadh […]
Netflix Stock Grows by 62%, Subscriber Base Up by 20.4% in 2020
Streaming media giant Netflix outperformed the stock market in 2020. Marketwatch states that its stock price grew by 62% in the 12-month period. On January 18, 2021, it was trading at $496.47, up by 46.61% over the trailing one-year period. With the company capitalizing on rising demand worldwide for at-home entertainment, shares were not the […]
Education Apps Projected Largest 4-year CAGR in 2021 – 62%, Business Apps a Close 2nd
COVID-19 forced a large part of the world to live a ‘new normal’ as people were forced to stay indoors to shelter from the pandemic’s dangers. Mobile devices took on an even more significant role than it already has in more recent times, as they became people’s portal to the outside world. According to data […]
Why Network Reliability is More Important than Ever in 2021
Connectivity has become a defining feature of the modern economy and one of the significant trends of the 21st century. Globally and across the region, governments, businesses, and consumers are using digital technologies more than ever before. This is leading to massive spikes in the amount of data being generated and shared over telecom networks. The […]
‘MOVEMENT THAT INSPIRES’ – KIA PRESENTS ITS NEW BRAND PURPOSE AND FUTURE STRATEGY
AND FUTURE STRATEGY New brand strategy and future ambitions revealed in digital showcase Corporate name changed from ‘Kia Motors’ to ‘Kia’ Company puts its ‘Plan S’ long-term strategy into action to create sustainable mobility solutions for customers Seven new dedicated electric vehicles to launch by 2027 Kia turns to recyclable materials and renewable energy for […]
McDonald’s Saudi Arabia “Chicken McWings” are sourced by Saudi grown chicken from Tanmiah farms
McDonald’s Saudi Arabia, Western and Southern region is proud to announce that Tanmiah, Tanmiah Food Company, one of the top-quality producers of fresh poultry in the Gulf region as a strategic local partner. The delicious Chicken McWings served across all McDonald’s restaurants in the Western and Southern region are from locally sourced chicken, grown in […]
Lify Wellness to launch the new “DIY Consumer Health” solution at CES 2021
Recently nominated as one of “11 Innovative Wellness Startups To Watch In 2020” and the most promising investment opportunities, Lify Wellness is a multiple-award-winning wellness beverage solution. It helps busy city dwellers achieve different wellness goals with ease. Answering the rising demand for superfood and traditional medicinal products in a more approachable and enjoyable format, […]