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.
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 […]
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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 […]
Intel Debuts 2nd-Gen Horse Ridge Cryogenic Quantum Control Chip
What’s New: At an Intel Labs virtual event, Intel unveiled Horse Ridge II, its second-generation cryogenic control chip, marking another milestone in the company’s progress toward overcoming scalability, one of quantum computing’s biggest hurdles. Building on innovations in the first-generation Horse Ridge controller introduced in 2019, Horse Ridge II supports enhanced capabilities and higher integration levels […]
Qualcomm Redefines Premium with the Flagship Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform
New Mobile Platform Incorporates the World’s Most Advanced 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Camera, Gaming, and Security Features for Premium Smartphones During the annual Snapdragon Tech Summit Digital 2020, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. introduced its latest flagship Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform, which will set the benchmark for flagship smartphones in 2021. This new platform packs industry-leading […]
Huawei 5G Ecosystem Conference emphasizes business, the social and economic value of 5G in the Middle East.
60 million mobile devices to support 5G in the region by 2025 Dubai, UAE – December 7, 2020: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, hosted its sixth annual 5G Ecosystem Conference in the Middle East on the sidelines of GITEX Technology Week 2020. The conference highlighted the developments related to the Middle […]
Intel Machine Programming Tool Detects Bugs in Code
What’s New: Intel unveiled ControlFlag – a machine programming research system that can autonomously detect errors in code. In its infancy, this novel, self-supervised system shows promise as a powerful productivity tool to assist software developers with the labor-intensive task of debugging. In preliminary tests, ControlFlag trained and learned novel defects on over 1-billion unlabeled lines […]
Experts preview the future of data centers at Huawei Middle East Data Center Network Online Summit 2020
Virtual conference held in parallel with GITEX Technology Week Dubai, UAE – December 7, 2020: The Huawei Middle East Data Center Network Online Summit 2020, held during GITEX Technology Week, saw experts from the Middle East region and around the world discuss the value of next-generation data centers for the intelligent era, in which data is a […]
The standoff over Huawei’s CFO in Canada Court hits the 2-year mark.
The case which brought tension between the US, Canada, and China comes along with the US ban on Huawei, which affects global technology and harmful to globalization Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings continue this week in Vancouver. The last round of the case hearing sessions in the Supreme Court of British Columbia started in October and […]
OAKLEY® LAUNCHES PRIZM™ GAMING LENSES DESIGNED TO LEVEL UP YOUR PERFORMANCE
TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH, OAKLEY HAS PARTNERED WITH EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL 21 FOR ‘DERWIN JAMES VS THE WORLD’, A WEEKLY ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BROADCAST KICKING OFF WITH RAP SUPERSTAR LIL BABY. Oakley® is launching the brand’s first optical solution developed specifically for gaming – Prizm™ Gaming Lens Technology. The lenses are engineered to enhance visual contrast […]
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre Announces Integrated Programmes for Arabic Language Development
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 25th November 2020: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi today announced its integrated programmes for Arabic language development and modernisation, featuring a number of initiatives designed to achieve Arabic language leadership in culture, knowledge, creativity and education, and to foster Arabic […]
Global Digital Ad Spending to Jump 14% YoY and Hit $395B in 2021
Although the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the growth of digital advertising, online ads are still expected to increase their market share this year. After a sharp fall in ad spending in March, the last few months have witnessed strong growth across all regions, as millions of consumers shifted to websites and webshops from brick-and-mortar stores. According […]
HONOR Watch ES: The Professional Fitness Trainer
New Wearable the Perfect Companion for Next-Level Workout Experience RIYADH, KSA November 24 – Engineered to be the next generation personal wearable, the HONOR Watch ES arrives to elevate day-to-day activity with a perfect blend of statement-making style, fitness capabilities and health functionalities. Serving as a fitness trainer, the HONOR Watch ES endeavors to guide users through […]