Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Zain KSA Signs a Strategic Partnership with Kebar Association
Empowering the Elderly with Digital Skills, Zain KSA signed an MoU with Kebar Association to bridge the digital divide and empower the elderly to embrace a tech-driven society. This MoU aligns with Zain KSA’s corporate sustainability strategy, aiming to empower the Saudi population, foster digital inclusion, and enhance the nation’s digital skills in line with […]
Ericsson appoints Majda Lahlou Kassi as Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa & Morocco
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announces the appointment of Majda Lahlou Kassi as Ericsson’s Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco effective, 1 January 2024. Having spent close to 25 years at Ericsson, Majda will play a pivotal role in leading the strategic direction and operational excellence of Ericsson’s business within this geography, supporting Ericsson’s customers with the latest advanced and innovative technologies that will advance […]
CEQUENS Launches Preferred Partnership for International A2P SMS Monetization with LEBARA KSA
Dubai January 1st: It gives us a great pleasure to announce that CEQUENS is launching a preferred partnership collaboration with LEBARA KSA for all its International A2P SMS Traffic Monetization. This strategic partnership will further empower CEQUENS to elevate their delivery of A2P SMS traffic to the LEBARA KSA network, providing better access to enterprises and […]
Salam Takes the Lead in Saudi Arabia’s Fixed Broadband Race
Jeddah: Opensignal, the global provider of independent insights into consumers’ connectivity experiences and decisions, has released its latest report on fixed broadband experience in Saudi Arabia. The report reveals that Salam leads the pack across all five key user experience metrics, delivering the fastest downloads, smoothest streaming, and consistent quality for internet users across the Kingdom. Comprehensive […]
Cisco Exceeds Goal to Positively Impact One Billion People
Cisco achieves ambitious goal one year ahead of schedule, by scaling social impact programs and digital access for communities in Saudi Arabia and around the world RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, Dec. 27, 2023 — One year ahead of schedule, Cisco has surpassed its goal to make a real, tangible difference in the lives of one […]
Young ICT Talent from the Middle East and Central Asia Recognized at Regional Finale of Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024
Regional, December 23, 2023 – Winning student teams of the regional finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Middle East and Central Asia (ME &CA) were felicitated at a grand closing and awarding ceremony on December 21, 2023, in Manama, Bahrain. Hosted under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty […]
Ad
Airbus Secures Communications at Historic COP28 in Dubai with Advanced Agnet Solution
Explore how Airbus enhanced communication security at COP28 in Dubai using their innovative Agnet solution, a pivotal move that ensured safety and operational efficiency for over 97,000 delegates, including world leaders.
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic, and Huawei host the Opening Ceremony of Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Regional Finals
Middle East, December 19, 2023 – Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and in partnership with the University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic, Huawei inaugurated the regional finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 today at Bahrain Polytechnic. […]
MCIT, Huawei announce the winners of ICT Competition 2023 in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 19, 2023: Under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Huawei Middle East ICT Competition 2023 has now concluded. The closing ceremony was held in Riyadh, in the presence of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Liam Zhao the Chairman of Huawei Tech. Investment […]
Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City and stc group conclude the Metathon competition
Riyadh, 18 December 2023: stc group, an engine of digital transformation, and Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City “Misk City”, the world’s first Nonprofit city, are delighted to announce the conclusion of the ‘Metathon competition’. The aim of this competition is to discover and nurture promising Saudi talents in the field of technology and to explore innovative horizons in […]
du partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to extend service portfolio and deliver next level customer experience
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – December 18, 2023 – Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that it had signed a partner agreement with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), to expand its digital transformation solutions offering. Through this collaboration, du aims to advance its position as a leading reseller and managed services provider for next-gen technologies. […]
UNESCO-Backed Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024: 22 Teams from 11 Middle Eastern & Central Asian Nations Vie for Regional Finals with Over 20 Ministries, Operators, and Industry Partners Involved
The competition has attracted this year more than 27,500 students from over 600 universities across the region, aiming at bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace Middle East, December 15, 2023 – The Regional Final of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Middle East & Central Asia is scheduled to kick off in the […]
Huawei joins Green Digital Action at COP28
ITU, ISO, IEC, and partners speed up climate action with digital tech [Dec 12, 2023] Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Huawei has joined hands with more than 40 leading tech companies and organizations to push for Green Digital Action (GDA) at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Agreement (COP28), hosted by the UAE. […]
Zain KSA Wins ‘Best Diversity and Inclusion Program’ Award
Honored at Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit with 3 Awards Zain KSA, the leading telecommunications and digital services provider in the Kingdom, won 3 awards at the 17th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, held on December 6-7, 2023 in Dubai. Among these accolades, the company secured the “Best Diversity and Inclusion Program’ award, recognizing its […]
du and Huawei Collaborate to Drive Sustainability and Green Digital Development in the UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 11, 2023 – In line with COP28, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sustainability and Green Development Program with Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. This joint program will focus on leveraging advanced and Green […]
stc spearheads the Sustainability Innovation Hub as part of the GCC Telco Alliance
Riyadh, 9 December 2023: stc group, an engine of digital transformation, has recently unveiled the Sustainability Innovation Hub in collaboration with GCC Telco Alliance members, including e&, Zain, Beyon, Omantel, du, Ooredoo and other key regional and international partners. This project focuses on tackling climate change and enhancing the availability of affordable and dependable energy sources. […]
Huawei and partners unveil a new Green Digital Skills and Jobs classification to help accelerate the Twin Transition
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 08, 2023: On the sideline of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), AE4RIA, and Huawei hosted a session with the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub to “Accelerate Green Innovation” and release a white paper Twin Skills for the Twin Transition: Defining Green Digital Skills and Jobs. Developed in collaboration with the ATHENA Research Centre, […]
At COP28, Huawei Executive Says Carbon Neutrality Will Trigger Revolutionary Change
Cooperation is key as digital and energy worlds merge [Dec 08, 2023] Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A senior Huawei executive says the integration of the digital and energy worlds will improve energy efficiency and resource allocation worldwide. Addressing a session of the Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) […]
Zain ranks highly in Global Child Forum
Zain was recognized as a ‘Leader’ in the Global Child Forum’s ‘The State of Children’s Rights and Business 2023’ rankings. Zain earned an outstanding score of 8.4/10, significantly surpassing the ICT sector average of 5.8/10 and the collective average of all global benchmarked companies of 4.9/10. Zain ranked among the top five global Telecom companies and 21st across […]
du stepping forward towards Net Zero emission targets with OLT Green Intelligent Energy saving solutions
Dubai, UAE, December 07, 2023: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, jointly completed the deployment of the OLT (Optical Line Terminal) Green Intelligent Energy saving solution. It is a monumental advancement in network energy efficiency as part of du’s […]
etisalat by e& deploys region’s first net-zero 5G Massive MIMO Site at COP28
Partners with Huawei to roll out the green technology across the Expo City Dubai Green Zone Abu Dhabi, 07 December 2023: etisalat by e& has announced today a strategic alliance with Huawei to unveil the first net zero 5G Massive MIMO site deployment in the MENA region. This ground-breaking deployment will be showcased at Dubai Expo City, […]
stc unites international digital elites at the M360 Conference held in Riyadh in collaboration with GSMA
Riyadh, December 6th, 2023: stc group, an engine of digital transformation, hosted the M360 conference for the second consecutive year. This conference was held at the Fairmont Hotel in Riyadh in collaboration with the GSMA. The conference aims to explore the digital prospects and the future of the global digital renaissance. Moreover, it aims to achieve innovation […]