Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Salam Mobile Renews Strategic Partnership with Zain KSA to benefit from its infrastructure capabilities until 2030
Enhancing its services via the mobile virtual network (MVNO) The Integrated Telecom Company (Salam Mobile) has extended its strategic partnership with Zain KSA, the leading provider of telecommunications and digital services in Saudi Arabia. This newly signed agreement extends the collaboration until 2030, focusing on expanding and enhancing Salam Mobile’s services by leveraging Zain KSA’s cutting-edge hosting […]
GSMA M360 MENA 2024 Opens Registration For Its First-Ever Doha Edition
3rd October 2024, London: The GSMA has opened registration for M360 MENA 2024, which will take place for the first time in Doha, Qatar. The highly anticipated event with will be held from18-19 November 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel with Host Sponsor Ooredoo, in partnership with the Ministry of Communication and Technology […]
5G DATA-ONLY PLANS BECOME MORE WALLET-FRIENDLY ACROSS THE GCC
Arab Advisors Group released a new series of reports that dives deep into the 5G market in the GCC. The series is a panoptic overview of each GCC state’s 5G market, covering postpaid and prepaid 5G data-only plans. The series sheds light on plans’ benefits, fees, and fees per 1 GB, which aids in identifying […]
Zain KSA, the Presenting Partner of Saudi Games 2024 for the Second Year in a Row
Fostering the Growth of the Sports Sector: Zain KSA, the leading telecom and digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, is serving as the Presenting Partner in the 2024 Saudi Games, set to take place from October 3 to October 17 in Riyadh for the second consecutive year. The strategic partnership was announced during a sponsorship […]
Pakistan to Host 5th Edition of “Texpo” Focusing on Sustainability and Innovation
Karachi: Karachi is set to welcome the 5th edition of “Texpo,” Pakistan’s premier international exhibition for textiles and leather, from October 23 to 25, 2024. Organised by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the event has rapidly become a key platform for showcasing the country’s rich array of high-quality textile and leather products. Since […]
stc Group and Cisco Collaborated to Deliver Seamless Digital Experiences for Participants, Fans and Organizers of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 24, 2024 — Cisco and stc Group have worked together to deploy innovative digital experience assurance technology to support the Esports World Cup (EWC), a multi-genre esports competition, hosted for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The inaugural event ran from July 3rd to August 25th at Riyadh Boulevard City. In […]
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Avaya Appoints Fadi Moubarak To Lead Middle East, Africa & Central Asia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — September 25, 2024 – Avaya, a global leader in Enterprise CX, today announced that it has appointed Fadi Moubarak as Vice President for Sales and Channels in the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. Based in Dubai, Moubarak is a 34-year IT industry veteran, and has been with Avaya for over 10 years, […]
Ericsson unveils strategy for enterprise-driven 5G network adoption
Ericsson’s Enterprise 5G portfolio, incorporating private 5G and neutral host solutions, established as a key pillar of its comprehensive enterprise wireless strategy. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced its Enterprise 5G strategy that includes private 5G and neutral host 5G solutions, designed to deliver business-critical connectivity across operational and public-facing enterprise environments. These innovative solutions enable […]
Huawei and du Achieve Another Milestone with the Commercial Deployment of the First Indoor 5G-Advanced Network in the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 18, 2024: Huawei, in partnership with du, from The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has enabled a significant milestone in du’s journey toward a 5G-Advanced network. du has become the first to successfully deploy Huawei’s 5G LampSite X ‘Digital Indoor Solution’ using Three Carrier Aggregation (3CC) Technology in the Middle East. This achievement furtherstrengthens du’s leadership in the 5G user experience market, delivering a peak data rate of 5.1 Gbps. In 2021, […]
Huawei to Showcase Cutting-Edge Innovations at ConteQ Expo 2024 in Qatar
Doha, Qatar – September 13, 2024: Huawei, a global leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), announced its participation in the Advanced Technology for Construction and Services Exhibition Expo (ConteQ Expo 2024), which will be held from September 16-18 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The event, held under the esteemed patronage of His […]
Huawei unveils Industry-Specific ICT Solutions at its Kuwait Commercial Roadshow
Kuwait City, September 9, 2024: Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), recently hosted the Kuwait edition of its Middle East & Central Asia (ME&CA) Commercial Roadshow in the St. Regis Kuwait. The company showcased its cutting-edge solutions designed to empower various strategically pivotal sectors in Kuwait. The International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that […]
Zain KSA and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Sign MoU to Empower People with Disabilities
Emphasizing Its Strategy of Valuing Inclusion Demonstrating its commitment to empowering people with disabilities, Zain KSA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD). As part of this agreement, Zain KSA will offer specialized training and development programs and job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, […]
ZTE and Orange Liberia team up to complete rural network deployment in Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia, 29 August 2024 – Orange Liberia, in collaboration with its strategic partner ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has announced the successful completion of a project to build new communication sites, called RuralPilot EcoSites, across the country, significantly enhancing network coverage in rural areas. The project, encompassing […]
LG OPENS NEW CHAPTER IN CONNECTED HOME LIVING WITH “THINQ ON” AI HOME HUB AT IFA 2024
Revolutionizing AI Homes with Affectionate Intelligence for Seamless Connectivity, Custom Comfort and Care SEOUL, Aug. 29, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling the LG ThinQ ON AI home hub featuring Affectionate Intelligence at IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany, from September 6-10. This innovative hub provides outstanding connectivity and expandability, positioning itself as the centerpiece of […]
stc Group Celebrates Successful Partnership at the Inaugural Esports World Cup
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 August 2024 – stc Group, a leading digital enabler, successfully supported the inaugural Esports World Cup (EWC) throughout July and August as an Elite and Founding Partner. Hosted at Boulevard City in Riyadh, the EWC marked a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s journey towards becoming a global gaming hub, aligned with the […]
Spark Tomorrow: Ericsson’s Tech Hackathon Ignites Innovation in Saudi Arabia
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the launch of the ‘Spark Tomorrow’ tech hackathon in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), in partnership with stc Group, King Saud University, and Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications and a part of Ericsson. The ‘Spark Tomorrow’ hackathon will bring together product developers and programmers to create game-changing applications that […]
Streamlining network security with secure access service edge
By Mohannad Abuissa, Head of Engineering at Cisco Middle East & Africa Imagine juggling multiple remotes for your entertainment system, each controlling a different device and requiring endless button presses to achieve a basic task. This is what managing a complex network security landscape can feel like—a jumble of disparate solutions, each demanding your attention […]
Avaya Appoints Cameron Thomson To Lead EMEA Theatre
London, United Kingdom — August 25, 2024 – Avaya, a global leader in Enterprise CX, today announced that it had appointed Cameron Thomson as Group Vice President for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) theatre, including Turkey and Pakistan. Based in the United Kingdom, Thomson joined Avaya after extensive success in regional CX leadership […]
stc Group Board of Directors Recommends Raising Annual Dividend Distributions from SAR 1.6 to SAR 2.2
Riyadh, 25 August: The stc Group’s Board of Directors has recommended increasing the annual cash dividends by 37.5%, from SAR 1.6 to SAR 2.2 per share annually, raising the total amount from SAR 8 billion to SAR 11 billion over the next three years. The dividend distribution policy will be presented to stc’s General Assembly […]
TAWAL celebrates with its partners the successful 1445 Hajj Season
In Recognition of Efficient Digital Infrastructure Enablement Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, August 22, 2024: TAWAL, the leading integrated ICT infrastructure provider in the Kingdom, recently organized an appreciation ceremony for the success of its partners during the 1445 Hajj season in Jeddah. Several company leaders attended the event, including senior officials from stc Group and representatives from […]
Huawei unveils cutting-edge ICT solutions to accelerate Iraq’s digital transformation at Baghdad roadshow
Baghdad, August 21, 2024: Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), kicked off its Middle East & Central Asia Commercial Roadshow in Baghdad recently, marking a significant milestone in Iraq’s journey towards digital transformation. The event brought together over 200 industry leaders, customers, and partners to explore innovative solutions that will shape the […]
Zain KSA Recognized as “Leader” in MSCI ESG Index AA Rating for ESG Practices in the ICT Sector
For the fourth consecutive year, Zain KSA, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has advanced its position in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG Index, upgrading its rating to AA from the previous year’s A. This achievement places Zain KSA in the ‘Leader’ category among 179 global telecom companies assessed by this index, a […]