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.
2021 Will Be the Year Ultra-Wideband Will Emerges as a Key Wireless Connectivity Technology for Indoor Positioning
The foundation has been laid for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) to become a mainstream wireless connectivity technology across many consumer and IoT applications, enabling accurate indoor location and positioning with context-aware information and precise analytics in real-time. The year 2021 will be a critical juncture in UWB’s rollout and increased adoption. Global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research forecasts […]
Aramco to bring Google Cloud Services to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Cloud region added to Google Cloud Platform global network Agreement between Saudi Aramco Development Company, a subsidiary of Aramco, and Google Cloud paves way for rollout of high-performance, low-latency cloud services Opportunity taps into rapidly expanding cloud services demand in Saudi Arabia Saudi Aramco Development Company, a subsidiary of Aramco, announced it had […]
Attacks on remote desktop protocols grew by 147% in Saudi Arabia – reaching 22.1million – in 2020
There has been a worldwide, involuntary shift to relying on digital platforms and tools to work and carry out other aspects of our lives over the past year. The new stay homestay, the safe way of living, has resulted in organizations adjusting their corporate networks and led to the emergence of new threats and strengthening […]
CITC inked a strategic partnership with Huawei on industry collaboration and knowledge exchange
Riyadh, The Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC) in Saudi Arabia has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s digital economy and ICT talent ecosystem in line with the ambitions of Vision 2030. The MoU was signed by Ahmad Aljarboa, Deputy Governor for Corporate Support Sector at CITC, […]
Qualcomm, Ericsson, Swisscom, and Oppo Achieve 5G Standalone Milestones with 5G Carrier Aggregation and 5G Voice
Using Commercial Ericsson 5G Infrastructure Deployed at Swisscom, Oppo Find X2 Pro Powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 5G Mobile Platform, and a Mobile Test Device Powered by Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Ericsson, Swisscom, and Oppo today announced a major step forward in the commercialization of 5G in Europe, demonstrating 5G New […]
Deezer’s collaborative playlist feature arrives on Android
Making your perfect playlist is fun, but it’s solo work. Sometimes, you need a bit of inspiration to curate your perfect mix. Our ‘Collaborative Playlist’ feature has come to Android devices. Now you can team up with your friends or family to co-create the perfect music mix. If you’re an Android user you can now […]
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LG HONORED WITH 2021 CES INNOVATION AWARDS #CES2021
Official CTA Industry Recognition Program Distinguishes LG OLED TV and LG InstaView Refrigerator with ‘Best of Innovation’ Awards DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 16, 2020 ― The Consumer Technology Association (CTA®) recognizes LG Electronics (LG) for groundbreaking innovations in technology and design with several 2021 CES® Innovation Awards. Led by two Best of Innovation Awards for its LG OLED TV technology and LG InstaView® Door-in-Door® Refrigerator technology, LG will […]
Huawei Hosts Second Middle East IP Technology Summit
The Summit saw the participation of IP experts, IDC analysts, and leaders from mainstream carriers in the region Dubai, UAE, 17 December 2020: Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd hosted the second edition of the Middle East IP GALA Summit. Held virtually, the summit entitled “Intelligent Connectivity, Enabling All Industries” saw the participation of Huawei IP product line experts, IDC […]
Saudi technology leaders chart digital transformation strategies at Huawei KSA Day 2020
Government ministers, industry leaders, and technology partners explore new avenues of cooperation to support national ICT Strategy 2023 and Vision 2030 Riyadh, KSA – December 16, 2020: A historic convergence of new technologies will see Saudi Arabia’s digital economy become the main driver of future economic growth and diversification, according to industry pioneers at this week’s Huawei […]
Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual 2020 concludes day one with an emphasis on sustainability, digitalization, and innovation in the industry
The event witnessed a huge turnout and strong support from industry players across the region Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15th of December 2020: Seatrade Maritime Middle East Virtual 2020 (SMMEV), the region’s leading event in the shipping industry, commenced virtually yesterday. The event that will wrap up on December 16 has a successful first day with insightful discussions and significant […]
Foresight Technology forges a new strategic partnership with Huawei
Both parties sign MoU aimed at enhancing joint cooperation UAE – December 15, 2020: Foresight Technology, a leading provider of a complete range of servers, storage solutions, security solutions and services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alpha Data, the country’s leading digital transformation solutions provider, has revealed the signing of a new strategic Memorandum of Understanding […]
Ericsson to lay technical 6G groundwork in new Hexa-X project
Hexa-X, the new European 6G flagship research project, brings together a strong consortium of major ICT, industry and academic stakeholders to lay 6G groundwork and set the direction for future research and standardization focus areas. A new European 6G flagship research project, Hexa-X, will begin on January 1, 2021, with a focus on developing the vision for future 6G […]
Apple Fitness+: The next era of fitness is here, and everyone’s invited
Work out any time, anywhere, with the first fitness experience built around Apple Watch Apple Fitness+, the first fitness experience built around Apple Watch, is available today, bringing inclusive and welcoming studio-style workouts to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV so users can work out anytime, anywhere. Fitness+ intelligently and seamlessly incorporates key workout metrics users […]
Cardio fitness notifications are available today on Apple Watch
Apple Watch can monitor and classify cardio fitness, a strong predictor of overall health With iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple Watch users can view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone, and receive a notification on Apple Watch if it falls within the low range. Breakthrough technology released in watchOS 7 […]
Google’s Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and other services are down around the world #googledown
Google’s major services including Gmail and YouTube are down for millions around the world. Several have complained about it on social media. While Google Docs users are seeing the message “Google Docs encountered an error. Please try reloading this page, or coming back to it in a few minutes,” YouTube just shows its error page […]
IDC Saudi Arabia Government Congress Examines the Progress of the Kingdom’s Digital Transformation Journey
With the giant leaps, Saudi Arabia is taking in its drive towards digitalization, International Data Corporation (IDC) this week hosted the virtual edition of its IDC Saudi Arabia Government Congress 2021. With more than 200 senior executives, government leaders, and digital transformation (DX) experts participating online, the event — which took place on Monday, December 7 […]
Zain KSA the largest 5G network coverage, fastest fixed internet, and online gaming
once again seizes top ranks across indicators of “Meqyas” report Zain KSA has once more underscored its pioneering position within the Saudi information technology and communications industry by seizing top ranks within the CITC “Meqyas” report for the third quarter of 2020. The report sheds light on Zain KSA’s outstanding fixed internet speed. Based on […]
Huawei: the Middle East becoming a global reference for digital resilience and sustainability #GITEX2020
Dubai, UAE – December 10, 2020: Ambitious investments in digital infrastructure have created unprecedented opportunities in the Middle East while helping the region rebound swiftly from the challenges of 2020, according to Huawei’s top executive region. Charles Yang, President of Huawei Middle East, recently highlighted the company’s key takeaways from the year as the global ICT […]
LENOVO BRINGS WORLD’S FIRST FOLDABLE PC TO SAUDI ARABIA
Ground-breaking ThinkPad X1 Fold offers boosted productivity for today’s hyper-mobile environments, available for pre-order now. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, December 09, 2020 – Lenovo announced that its latest technology breakthrough, the ThinkPad X1 Fold PC, is soon landing in Saudi Arabia. The launch builds on Lenovo’s extensive history of evolving its ThinkPad sub-brand, leveraging the latest […]
Refinitiv & ICD 2020 Report: Global Islamic Finance Assets Expected to Hit $ 3.69 trillion in 2024
Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain, UAE and Saudi Arabia ranked as the top five developed countries globally in Islamic Finance Indonesia jumped to second place in IFDI ranking backed by government knowledge initiatives Islamic finance assets increased 14 percent to US$ 2.88 trillion in 2019, the highest recorded growth for the industry since the global financial crisis […]
Apple Fitness+: The future of fitness launches December 14
Cupertino, California — Apple today announced Fitness+, the first fitness experience built around Apple Watch, is launching Monday, December 14. Apple Fitness+ brings studio-style workouts to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, intelligently incorporating workout metrics from Apple Watch for a first-of-its-kind personalized and immersive experience users can complete wherever and whenever is convenient for them. Apple Fitness+ […]
Apple introduces AirPods Max, the magic of AirPods in a stunning over-ear design
AirPods Max feature incredible high-fidelity audio, Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, and spatial audio Cupertino, California — Apple today announced AirPods Max, innovative wireless headphones that bring the magic of AirPods to an over-ear design with high-fidelity sound. AirPods Max combine a custom acoustic design, H1 chips, and advanced software to power computational audio for […]