Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Ericsson Mobility Report: 5G subscriptions in MENA forecast to reach 350 million in 2029
The November 2023 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report projects that total mobile subscriptions in the Middle East and North Africa will grow at 2.4 percent annually from 740 million in 2023 to 850 million in 2029. 4G subscriptions will account for 54 percent by 2029, while 5G subscriptions are projected to register the strongest […]
Talent & Green Summit: Cultivating Digital Talent for Sustainable Development
[Dubai, UAE, December 6, 2023] The Talent & Green Summit was held yesterday at the University of Dubai during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28). The Summit brought together 36 participants in Huawei’s Seeds for the Future 2.0 talent program from 22 countries. Scholars from […]
Navigating the Future of Technology: Insights from Tang Zhentian at the Telecom Review Leader Summit 2023
On December 6, 2023, at the 17th edition of the Telecom Review Leader Summit, Tang Zhentian, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia region Marketing & Solution Sales Department, delivered an insightful speech. His address highlighted the dynamic evolution of technology and the telecommunications industry, focusing on the emerging opportunities in this rapidly changing […]
Ericsson and AT&T strategic agreement to pioneer networks of the future
Ericsson and AT&T are collaborating in an industry-defining roughly USD 14 billion five-year network transformation and digitalization strategic agreement to pioneer the path to programmable and intelligent networks of the future. The deal is the largest financially in Ericsson’s history. Ericsson will deploy a wide range of Ericsson 5G Open Radio Access Networks products and […]
GSMA M360 MENA COMMENCES IN RIYADH AS NEW REPORT CONFIRMS 5G IS DRIVING GDP GROWTH IN THE REGION
The GSMA celebrates the start of proceedings with the publication of its annual Mobile Economy MENA 2023 Report 5 December 2023, Riyadh: GSMA M360 MENA commenced today at the Fairmont Riyadh, marking the beginning of two full days of keynotes, summits and networking focused around shaping the digital ecosystem in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). The […]
Huawei and partners unveil a new Green Digital Skills and Jobs classification to help accelerate the Twin Transition
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 04, 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, […]
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eSIM adoption drives growth and market disruption in cellular IoT, says GlobalData
Accelerating adoption of embedded SIMs (eSIMs) is poised to reshape the cellular IoT landscape, driving growth and market disruption. As the virtual evolution of traditional SIM cards, eSIMs offer benefits such as cost reduction, operational efficiency, and enhanced security. As eSIM adoption gains momentum, it is set to impact various aspects of the cellular IoT […]
Zain KSA Expands 5G Network Reach to 64 Cities
After launching the first zero-emission 5G network worldwide, Zain KSA announced the expansion of its 5G services to cover ten additional cities, including Al-Aflaj, Al-Lith, Al Qunfudhah, Al Badayea, Samtah, Shaqra, Al Khobar, Duba, Al Bukayriyah, and Rabigh. These cities now enjoy high-speed 5G digital services. The network expansion is a testament to Zain KSA’s […]
Huawei Cloud FinTech Summit Unveils Pangu Finance Model in Abu Dhabi
Dubai, UAE, December 01, 2023: In a groundbreaking move, Huawei Cloud unveiled the Pangu finance model and the distributed database GaussDB tailored to the financial industry at the Huawei Cloud FinTech Summit Middle East and Central Asia 2023, held during the Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) in the United Arab Emirates. This marks the first time […]
Huawei Sustainability Forum: Jeffrey Sachs Advocates Tech Solutions to Address SDG Challenges
[Middle East, November 30, 2023] Huawei’s 2023 Sustainability Forum and its regional sessions concluded last week. Themed “Thriving Together with Tech: Realizing Sustainable Development,” the event involved five regional sessions in China, Italy, Ghana, Pakistan, and Brazil, where best sustainability practices from Huawei and its partners were demonstrated. In Brazil, Huawei is working with local operator Veloso […]
Vodafone Business Launches AI-driven SD-LAN Business Service Using Juniper Networks’ Leading Wired and Wireless Access Platforms
New managed services uniquely deliver automation, insight and assurance needed for key enterprise digital transformation and sustainability initiatives NEWBURY, London and SUNNYVALE, Calif., November 30, 2023 – Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that Vodafone Business is now delivering a new SD-LAN (Software Defined Local Area Networking) managed service built on its […]
Seven tenets of a modern antenna strategy and why it matters more than you think
Daniele Barbieri, Value Proposition Marketing Director at Ericsson Knowing where and when to densify or extend coverage and with which spectral assets to meet varying traffic load conditions will make or break your ability to serve this decade’s advanced 5G use cases. All the while, ambitions for network expansion must be weighed carefully against cost […]
Huawei Cloud’s “Go Cloud, Go Middle East” Roadshow Empowers Chinese Enterprises for Expansion in the Middle East
Middle East, November 26, 2023 – At its inaugural “Go Cloud, Go Middle East” roadshow series, Huawei Cloud empowered Chinese enterprises to expand in the rapidly evolving Middle East market. The comprehensive series unfolded across key cities in China, including Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Beijing during November. Each event emphasized specific sectors – AIGC, VC, media & […]
Ericsson ConsumerLab: Saudi Arabian 5G consumers willing to pay premiums for enhanced connectivity experiences
A new Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) ConsumerLab report titled ‘’ 5G Value: Turning performance into loyalty‘’ has revealed some unique insights and consumer trends about 5G in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The satisfaction and user-loyalty-focused report highlights the Communications Service Providers (CSPs) business case potential for 5G as growing number of subscribers around the world including […]
80% of consumers surveyed across 16 countries now view climate change as the world’s No. 1 challenge
56% Saudi nationals willing to pay more for carbon neutral-taxis and around 60% of survey respondents are ready to accept a lower salary in order to work for an organization that had set a target to reduce its carbon emissions Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 23 2023: A recent research conducted by GSMA Intelligence with support from Huawei, revealed that 80% […]
KASCO Group Connects Global Footprint With Avaya Technology
Solution creates connected environment that enables real-time communications between its global fleet of 16 vessels and its new headquarters in Dubai. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 23, 2023 – KASCO Group, a leading conglomerate that specializes in oil and gas trading, shipping and marine services, has used Avaya technology to create a connected environment that […]
STC Dominates Speed, Mobily Excels in Video: Saudi Arabia’s Mobile Network Experience Revealed
Jeddah: Opensignal, a globally acclaimed authority on mobile network experiences, has released its highly anticipated report, meticulously analyzing the performance of Saudi Arabia’s mobile networks from July 1, 2023, to September 28, 2023. This in-depth examination delves into the capabilities of the country’s primary mobile network operators—Mobily, stc, and Zain. The report paints a nuanced […]
Webex by Cisco Announces AI-Powered Solutions to Empower Contact Center Agent Potential and Reduce Burnout
Dubai, United Arabic Emirates, 22 November 2023: Stress and burnout are common in the workplace, and even more so within contact center employees. In fact, a study found agent turnover is twice that of any other profession and that burnout causes 50% of agent turnover within contact centers. This costs businesses with 100 agents $4.8M each year on average. To combat this, Webex […]
Huawei Cloud Presence at the Global Media Congress 2023 Redefining Media & Entertainment Productivity
Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 15, 2023: Huawei Cloud made a remarkable presence at the Global Media Congress 2023, a top media industry international gathering platform hosted in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre – ADNEC. With the media industry accelerated change, and the need of media to adapt into new approaches and business models, the Global Media […]
Ericsson scored highest in the 5G Core for Consumer Business use case of the November 2023 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers report
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been recognized in the 2023 Gartner® Critical Capabilities 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers, 5G Core report. Out of three use case areas analyzed, Ericsson scored highest in the 5G for Consumer Business Use Case. It further scored second highest in the other two Use Cases of 5G Core for […]
du announces participation in Inclusion Summit 2023 as telecommunication partner, promoting diversity and fostering empowerment
du’s commitment to diversity, equity, and empowerment aligns with the event’s goal to highlight practices and policies to manage gender diversity and build inclusive and harmonious workplaces. Dubai, UAE, 8 November 2023 – du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announced its participation in the upcoming Inclusion Summit as telecommunication partner. The summit will feature […]
du and Ookla announce strategic partnership
du will harness Ookla’s suite of solutions, aiming to maintain the UAE’s position as the fastest country for mobile speeds. Dubai, UAE, 6 November, 2023 – du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has teamed up with Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, to provide a superior customer experience. The partnership will see Ookla providing […]