Karim Husami

Journalist for 8 years in print media, with a bachelor degree in Political Science and International Affairs. Masters in Media communications.

Coinbase Blocks 25,000 Accounts Linked to Russia

Coinbase backed up the sanctions against Russia and revealed the extent to which it works with governments, stating it has blocked over 25,000 accounts linked to Russians the company believes are undertaking an illicit activity.   “Many whom we have identified through our proactive investigations,” the company said in a blog post.   “Once we identified the […]

Microsoft to Expand Data Center Offering in India

Tech giant Microsoft said on Monday it plans to establish its largest India data center region in Hyderabad, Telangana, while the first phase is expected to be operational by 2025.  Since last year, some reports indicate that the company has been considering developing a facility in the area – where it already has a large […]

Huawei Helps Zain KSA Launch First 5G LAN in MENA Region

During the MWC22 conference in Barcelona, Zain KSA and Huawei jointly announced the first and unique 5G LAN network in the Middle East and North Africa.  5G LAN or Local Area Network is one of the most promising technologies, being able to face the three types of needs regarding enterprise network communication such as flexible […]

Cybersecurity Threats Loom as Russian-Ukrainian Conflict Escalates

As the Russian assault towards Ukraine escalates day after day, with heavy military weaponry being used during the war, another side of the warfare has as much importance as the military action, which is the cyber warfare field.   That part is related to the cyberattacks being launched by the Russians against facilities in Ukraine, especially […]

India to Adopt Cost-Effective EV Technology for Mass Rapid Transportation

India is exploring cost-effective power-based technology for rapid transport on a large scale, according to Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways said. The ministry plans to develop ropeways as an alternative transportation solution in congested and hilly urban areas.  Addressing a U.S. audience on March 4, Gadkari said, “I am very […]

MENA's first Impact Lab in Abu Dhabi by Technology Innovation Institute

The global research center and applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC, Technology Innovation Institute (TII), announced Sunday the launch of its Advanced Materials Research Centre’s (AMRC) Impact Lab.  As such, the new project marks a first for the MENA region and offers an ideal testbed for trialing state-of-the-art materials and […]

5G to Boost Europe's Tech and Bridge Digital Divide, Nokia VP Says

Since the fifth-generation mobile network (5G) will be more efficient, faster, and secure, it could help move technology to the next level in several fields. The most prominent one is healthcare to help doctors conduct remote diagnoses and even support remote surgery.   On the same note, it could allow other vehicles to be controlled remotely […]

MoU Between COAI and GSMA to Advance Mobile Telecommunications in India

COAI and GSMA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday to improve mobile telecommunications in India. They announced their unification once again to work and collaborate on areas of mutual interest.  As such, COAI is the industry association representing leading Internet, Telecom, and Technology and digital services companies in India. GSMA is a global […]

Batelco Joins 6 Middle East Operators in An Open RAN MoU

Batelco signed an Open RAN (Radio Access Network) MoU, aiming to increase momentum for the technology and its solutions in the region and other leading Middle East Operators.  As such, the other signatories to the MoU are Etisalat Group, Saudi Telecom Company STC, Zain Group, Mobily, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Omantel.  […]

Apple will Host its Next Hardware Event on March 8th

Apple started sending invitations for its first event in 2022, which will take place on March 8th at 10 am PT.   The invite, which usually offers slight hints as to what we can expect from tech mogul, features the words “Peek Performance.”   As such, the American giant is expected to launch the next-gen iPhone SE […]