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.

Technology Innovation Institute’s Cryptography Research Centre in Abu Dhabi collaborates with Yale University
Partnership aims to pioneer breakthroughs in post-quantum cryptography and neuromorphic computing, leading to effective research outcomes and a knowledge-driven ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the UAE Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 6 January 2021: Abu Dhabi and the UAE are working on pioneering breakthroughs in post-quantum cryptography and neuromorphic computing through an international partnership between Technology Innovation […]

iPhone 12 Shipments Forecast to Reach 51 Million in Q1 2021, a 38% YoY Uptick
Since its launch, the iPhone 12 range of smartphones has enjoyed the robust performance. According to the research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, the strong demand is expected to carry into 2021. For the first quarter of 2021, it is projected that the number of shipments will increase by 38% to 51 million. The […]

Bitcoin’s trading volume higher than Apple’s, Microsoft’s, and Amazon’s combined
The cryptocurrency market led by Bitcoin has grown exponentially over the last year. The growth has now elevated Bitcoin to compete with traditional class assets based on average trading volume metrics. Data presented by cryptocurrency trading simulator – Crypto Parrot indicates that Bitcoin’s 30-day average daily trading volume stands at $39.1 billion, which is higher compared to […]

Zain KSA wins Speedtest® award for the fastest fixed network in the Kingdom in 2020
Zain KSA has announced winning the Speedtest award for the fastest fixed network in the Kingdom for the second half of 2020. The award, presented by globally acclaimed, Ookla®, tops a series of achievements completed by Zain KSA this year, including bagging the same award during the first half of the year. The award comes […]

The most successful top 5 new games available on HUAWEI AppGallery have been revealed
A host of exciting and innovative games featuring innovative experiences on Huawei smartphones have been entertaining players during 2020 As gaming smartphones increase in popularity among consumers there are no handsets better to enjoy intense and immersive mobile games than Huawei. From fast-paced racing to real-time strategy games, Huawei smartphone gamers have enjoyed a wide […]

LG Display to showcase lifestyle of the future with Transparent OLED at #CES2021
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today brand-new Transparent OLED applications to be showcased at the upcoming all-digital CES 2021. The company has applied its cutting-edge transparent OLED displays to objects and situations that people encounter on a daily basis, thereby presenting an upgraded lifestyle of the […]

Vuzix Next Generation Smart Glasses Captures 3 CES 2021 Innovation Awards for Outstanding Design and Engineering #CES2021
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that Vuzix Next Generation Smart Glasses (NGSG) had received multiple CES 2021 Innovation Awards in recognition of its outstanding design and engineering. Vuzix Next Generation Smart Glasses has received CES […]

Huawei and IDC collaborate on a new whitepaper on Autonomous Driving Network
Enterprise data centers are moving towards Autonomous Driving Network for service agility, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness Riyadh, 27th December 2020 – According to IDC’s latest whitepaper Leveraging the Autonomous Driving Datacenter Network Index sponsored by Huawei, over 90% of enterprises claim that they pursue fully autonomous networks for service agility, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. As highlighted in the report, the autonomous driving data […]
Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) renews its media representation contract with Choueiri Group’s MEMS
The partnership aimed at charting unprecedented growth and development for Dubai’s flagship media group. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 14, 2020 (AETOSWire): At a recent signing ceremony held at the Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) Headquarters in Dubai, Choueiri Group’s Middle East Media Services (MEMS) renewed its long-standing exclusive media representation contract with all DMI platforms. […]

Saudi Arabia Showcasing Global Leadership in 5G Experience Delivery
Over the past two years, Saudi Arabia has been at the forefront of the regional 5G landscape and has displayed leadership in the number of 5G subscribers and 5G coverage of the population. The Saudi 5G users have been experiencing a great 5G experiences (in terms of both high bandwidth and low latency)[1] and the telcos […]

Intelligent connected machines to be a major part of life by 2030, consumers predict
Early tech-adopter consumers predict intelligent connectivity to enable services that go way beyond the mobile broadband experiences of today Consumer expectations on smarter connectivity are higher than for any other connected intelligent machine type These predictions about connected intelligent machines point to opportunities for 5G service providers for new intelligent network services. Consumers expect connected […]

Global Cyber Insurance Market to Jump by 21% YoY and Hit $9.5B Value in 2021
Over the years, cyber attacks and data breaches became one of the biggest risks in the business sector, compromising sensitive data, and causing a massive financial hit to companies and organizations worldwide. As data applications and technology in the business sector increase, organizations are becoming more vulnerable to these attacks and more aware of the […]

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 […]

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 […]
