Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
STC Group reports record-breaking semi-annual revenues of SAR 36.5 billion, an 8.17% increase, and announces a dividend of SAR 0.40 per share for Q2 2023.
“stc Group has announced record H1 2023 revenues of SAR 36.5 billion, marking an 8.17% increase from last year. The company will distribute dividends of SAR 0.40 per share for Q2 2023. Key strategic initiatives included the acquisition of 40% of ‘Devoteam Middle East’ and the arrival of the ‘2Africa’ submarine cable. The company also emphasized its commitment to digital entrepreneurship through the ‘InspireU’ accelerator. Profits from land sales are not included in these figures.”
“Zain KSA” the Strategic Parter for Saudi Child Helpline
Emphasizing its Commitment to Sustainable Development and Children’s Rights, Zain KSA has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Family Safety Program, solidifying its role as a strategic partner in the Saudi Child Helpline project. This joint venture reflects Zain’s unwavering commitment to its corporate sustainability strategy, prioritizing the establishment of […]
Juniper Networks’ AI-Driven Wireless Takes Digital Experience to a New Level at the University of Oxford
World-class university transforms its central wireless network to meet heightened user expectations SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 13, 2023 – Juniper Networks® (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, announced that numerous departments and colleges of the University of Oxford, a renowned university and the oldest centre of learning, teaching and research in the English-speaking world, deployed Juniper’s cloud-delivered wireless access solution driven by […]
MTC Partners with Huawei to Accelerate SMBs’ Digital Transformation in the region
[Dubai, UAE, July 12, 2023] Memory Technology Middle East (MTC) signed a partnership agreement with the global ICT leader Huawei to accelerate digital transformation for Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in the region, starting with the UAE. The partnership will enrich the technology products and solutions offerings for SMBs and empower their future business development and growth. […]
MAHMOOD AL ABADI CELEBRATES HIS SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION WITH HUAWEI THEMES, BRINGING ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE
12th July, Dubai UAE: Renowned artist Mahmood Al Abadi celebrates his successful collaboration with HUAWEI Themes, which has brought Arabic calligraphy to a global audience. This remarkable partnership has resulted in the creation of a captivating collection that seamlessly blends the beauty of traditional Arabic calligraphy with modern design elements, enriching the digital experience for users […]
MCIT China Visit Accelerates Innovation and Technology Collaboration Between Saudi Arabia and China
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – July 7th, 2023 – His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia, led a high-profile delegation from the Kingdom to Greater China, solidifying advancements in investment and knowledge-sharing around technology innovation. The weeklong itinerary included trips to Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Beijing where they visited companies […]
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Huawei empowers region’s ICT talent ecosystem with launch of Instructor Enablement Camp in the Middle East and Central Asia region
The Instructor Enablement Camp is part of Huawei’s Academy Instructor Enablement (AIE) program, which forms a key pillar of Huawei’s Training, Certification, Employment, and Platform (TCEP) initiative Middle East and Central Asia, July 6, 2023, In line with its ongoing commitment to nurturing the regional ICT talent ecosystem in the Middle East and Central Asia, Huawei today […]
Nokia and Red Hat Announce Partnership for New Best-in-Class Telecommunications Solutions Based on Red Hat Infrastructure Platforms and Nokia’s Core Network Applications
Dubai, UAE. – July 5, 2023 — Nokia and Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that they have reached an agreement to tightly integrate Nokia’s core network applications with Red Hat OpenStack Platform and Red Hat OpenShift. As part of the agreement, Nokia and Red Hat will jointly support and evolve existing Nokia […]
Huawei at MWC Shanghai 2023: Boosting 5G Evolution Towards 5.5G to Revitalize the Digital Economythrough Sustained Innovation
[Shanghai, China, July 5, 2023] At MWC Shanghai 2023, Huawei has shown up in full force with activities falling under the theme of “GUIDE to the Intelligent World” which included an experiential tour that takes audiences to multiple cities to learn about its technology and business, as well as the launch of its newest innovative […]
Huawei’s Rotating Chairwoman and CFO at MWCS 2023: Embracing 5G transformation
[Shanghai, China, July 4, 2023] At Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2023, Sabrina Meng, Huawei’s Rotating Chairwoman and CFO, gave a keynote titled “Embracing 5G transformation”. Meng pointed out that 5G has been in commercial use around the world for four years now, driving new value creation. She stated that 5.5G is the next step forward for […]
Huawei to Launch Full Set of Commercial 5.5G Network Equipment in 2024
At MWC Shanghai, the global ICT giant also unveiled a number of industry-leading innovations to enable digital transformation for carriers [Shanghai, China, July 5, 2023] At the 5G Advanced Forum during MWC Shanghai 2023, Huawei announced that it will launch a complete set of commercial 5.5G network equipment in 2024. Huawei’s Director and President of ICT […]
Nokia and Apple sign long-term patent license agreement
License covers Nokia’s (www.Nokia.com) fundamental inventions in 5G and other technologies; Nokia to receive payments from Apple for a multi-year period. ESPOO, FINGLAND – EQS Newswire – 4 July 2023 – Nokia announced it has signed a new patent cross-license agreement with Apple which will replace the current license that is due to expire at the end […]
Huawei Launches Four Intelligent OptiX Innovative Practices of F5.5G, Accelerating 10Gbps Take-off
And Releases Innovative Practices of IntelligentCore, Fast-Tracking 5G Business Success At Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2023: [Shanghai, China, July 4, 2023] At the Huawei Product & Solution Innovation and Practice launch event held during the 2023 MWC in Shanghai, Huawei took the opportunity to launch four Intelligent OptiX innovative practices of F5.5G, in scenarios of smart home, […]
In Partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, “InnoXera” Global Summit Explores Innovations in the Education and Training Technologies Industry
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 2023: In partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the fifth edition of the InnoXera Global EdTech Summit, focusing on the future of education and training technologies, was held at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the organization and main sponsorship by Classera, […]
stc Group congratulates the leadership on the success of the Hajj season
In Riyadh on 30 Jun 2023, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Khalid Alfaisal, Chairman of the Board of the stc Group, and Olayan bin Mohammed Alwetaid, CEO of stc Group, extend their sincere congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, […]
stc Group investedin strengthen the disaster recovery capabilities ahead of Hajj season
Makkah, June 24th2023: stc Group, the engine of digital transformation in the region, has concluded its field preparations, which focused on emergency management, crisis containment, and disaster preparedness ahead of the Hajj season 1444. TheGroup has major investments towards strengthening network protection and resilience capabilities and ensuring network stability and reliability throughout the Hajj season. As part […]
Zain KSA successfully tests ambient-powered Passive IoT
New technological breakthrough unlocking new 5G capabilities Zain KSA has successfully conducted trials of its practical applications for Passive Internet of Things, an IoT technology that runs on ambient energy sources (i.e. not from a battery). The remarkable breakthrough aligns with Zain KSA’s strategy to enhance the 5G experience in the Kingdom and unlock the […]
Mobily and Ericsson deliver AI-driven connectivity during Hajj season
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Etihad Etisalat “Mobily” have partnered to deliver seamless connectivity to this year’s Hajj pilgrims, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics, ahead of the Hajj season, which is expected to see a sharp rise in data traffic along with new usage patterns. As part of this partnership, Mobily and Ericsson […]
Dreams Do Come True for Children and Their Families at Give Kids The World Village Where Avaya Powers its Guest Experience Communications
Avaya ENGAGE 2023 – Orlando, Fla. – June 21, 2023 – Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced that it powers the technology that ensures dependable communications and emergency preparedness at Give Kids The World Village. This 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, Florida, provides week-long, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families […]
Ericsson Mobility Report: Global 5G growth continues – India leading the way
Despite geopolitical challenges and macroeconomic slowdown in some markets, communications service providers worldwide are continuing to invest in 5G, the June 2023 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report shows. Following the launch of 5G services in October 2022, the major 5G Indian market is witnessing huge network deployments under its Digital India initiative. […]
TAWAL Finalizes Preparations for Hajj Season
Riyadh: June 20.2023 TAWAL, the leading Saudi regional ICT infrastructure company, has completed its preparations for Hajj, consolidating its services to better serve Mobile Network Operators in cooperation with the relevant official authorities and Hajj committees. This year, TAWAL has advanced the resilience of all Hajj sites serving pilgrims. As part of this work, the […]
Avaya Enterprise Cloud Enables Global Organizations To Future-Proof Communications
Avaya Enterprise Cloud Enables Global Organizations To Future-Proof Communications Avaya Enterprise Cloud enables organizations to pursue hybrid cloud models by hosting parts of their communications infrastructure in a dedicated cloud instance, while integrating seamlessly with premise-based technology. Avaya ENGAGE 2023 – Orlando, FL – June 19, 2023 – Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, is […]