Telecommunications
Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.

Data traffic within the stc network leaps 67% at the Makkah Haram
During the last ten days of Ramadan Makkah Al- Mukarramah, April 13: stc network recorded an increase during the peak hours during the last ten days of the blessed month of Ramadan in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, while the volume of data traffic increased more than 67% compared to last year in the Haram area of Makkah. Moreover, […]

UAE hosts first OIC-CERT Board meeting for 2023 and first in-person Working Groups meeting since 2021
Working Groups meeting since 2021 The gatherings laid the agenda for 2023 and defined key activities for the year for each member country Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 13, 2023: The first in-person meeting of the 2023 Board Members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation – Computer Emergency Response Team (OIC-CERT) was held on March 12-13, 2023, […]

center3 Signed A Strategic Deal With Huawei To Build Huawei Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia, April 4, 2023: center3, the leading provider of hosting and data services in the MENA region, is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic commercial deal with Huawei, a leading global provider of cloud service, information, communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, and smart devices. Under this agreement, center3 will provide hosting and data services […]

iot squared partners with Huawei KSA in Saudi Arabia to fast-track digital transformation solutions for smart cities and industrialization
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 30 March 2023: Internet of Things Technologies Company (iot squared), a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and stc Group (stc), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei KSA, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. Through this partnership, both companies […]

Huawei Releases 2022 Annual Report: Steady Operations, Sustainable Survival and Development
[Shenzhen, China, March 31, 2023] Huawei released its 2022 Annual Report today. The company reports steady operations throughout 2022, having generated USD92.37 billion in revenue and USD5.12 billion in net profits. Huawei continues to strengthen investment in R&D, with an annual expenditure of USD23.22 billion in 2022, representing 25.1% of the company’s annual revenue and […]

Samsung and stc deepen ties at MWC 2023 to delight customers with new products and innovations
The partnership will enable an ecosystem of next-generation solutions, smart devices, and intelligent homes for Samsung and STC customers Riyadh – March 29, 2023: At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Samsung and Saudi Arabia’s digital enabler stc renewed their partnership, which will see them collaborate on mobile and personal electronic products. The two companies […]

BMW Saudi Arabia announces partnership with stc to introduce BMW ConnectedDrive
Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles for Saudi Arabia, has announced its partnership with stc Group, the digital enabler in the region, as they begin to introduce BMW ConnectedDrive in Saudi Arabia. The strategic partnership with stc will enable Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors to introduce BMW ConnectedDrive to the market. […]

Avaya Edge Partner Program Earns CRN’s 5-Star Designation for Advancing Growth and Positive Change for 15th Consecutive Year
CRN’s 2023 Partner Program Guide honors Avaya for providing industry-leading value to partners and customers Dubai, UAE, March 28, 2023 – Avaya, a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, announced that it has earned a 5-star rating in the 2023 Partner Program Guide by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company. This prestigious rating is given […]

Avaya Completes Last Major Milestone of Financial Restructuring; Secures Court Confirmation of Prepackaged Restructuring Plan on an Accelerated Basis
Company to Emerge from Restructuring Process with Significant Financial Strength and Ample Liquidity to Accelerate Investment in Avaya’s Leading Cloud Communications Portfolio. Continuing to Serve Avaya Ecosystem with Outstanding Communications Solutions, Service and Support. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 27, 2023 – Avaya Holdings Corp. (OTCMKTS: AVYAQ) (“Avaya” or the “Company”), a global leader in […]

stc’s Smart Bus concludes its first phase in Riyadh after enhancing digital literacy among the elderly
More than 2000 beneficiaries Riyadh, 22 March: stc group, the digital enabler in the region, concluded its first phase of the smart bus tour, launched to enable the elderly to handle modern technologies. The smart bus toured many governorates in Riyadh, which is considered part of stc’s community initiatives to enhance digital knowledge for all segments of society in the Kingdom and achieve sustainability […]

Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service
Huawei Cloud Summit Middle East & Africa 2023 Now Kicks Off [March 21, 2023, Dubai, UAE] Themed “Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service”, the second Huawei Cloud Summit Middle East & Africa kicks off in Dubai on March 21. This event brings together over 300 government officers, cloud native industry experts, and customer representatives from […]

Dentsu Lab Tokyo leader: We aim to cooperate for new communication technology
Dentsu Lab Tokyo leader: we aim to cooperate for new communication technology Global Business Lead of Dentsu Lab Tokyo, the R&D creative team in Japanese corporation Dentsu, Yuma Shingai, shares valuable information about the team specializing in tech-driven ideas and experiences in our interview. Yuma explains the company’s approach to fusing technology-driven ideas that can facilitate new ways […]

stc reaffirms its commitment to digital excellence as the 2023 stc FORMULA 1® SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX comes to a close
Jeddah, [20] March 2023: The stc FORMULA 1® SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX, concludes with Sergio Perez winning the race for Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen ranking second, followed byFernando Alonso in third place. Perez was crowned by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports, and stc Group CEO, Eng. Olayan Alwetaid. stc […]

stc partners with Huawei to establish Cloud Partnership that aims to accelerate the cloudification journey for greater agility, efficiency, and Innovation
stc Group, the digital enabler in the region, announced to build multiyear E2E Telco-Cloud Solution and Partnership, which will support stc in building the industry’s best infrastructure and delivering excellent service experience to its end users. This technology initiative is built in partnership with Huawei. It aims to deploy an agile, cloud-native, next-generation platform including […]

Etisalat by e& Egypt and Mastercard partnership will redefine digital experience and commerce for millions in Egypt
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 19 March 2023: Last week e& group and Mastercard announced a region wide strategic partnership. Building on this strategic partnership, today Etisalat by e& Egypt, a leading tech-telco operator, has partnered with Mastercard to redefine digital experience and commerce for its e-wallet, Etisalat Cash, for customers across Egypt. The wallet will enable secure […]

stc Group to Digitally Power the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023 for Third Consecutive Year
Jeddah, [16] March 2023: stc Group, a leading digital champion, will provide the digital infrastructure for the 2023 edition of the stc Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, marking the Group’s third consecutive year of partnering with Formula 1. The partnership is in line with the Group’s commitment to enriching people’s lives through providing world-class technology, […]

Huawei holds latest Saudi IP Club showcasing its most advanced Network products and solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 14, 2023, Huawei held its latest IP Club Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, showcasing its most advanced network products and solutions. The new products offer simplified network solutions in four domains that help enterprises build a solid network foundation. Further, the solutions will help nurture a sustainable, open and intelligent world. Meanwhile, […]

Huawei Helps Unleash Tangible Opportunities for SMEs at BIBAN 2023
Saudi Arabia ,Riyadh, March 09 2023: Held under the patronage of the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Commerce and organized by Monshaat, Huawei is participating as a Strategic Partner of BIBAN 2023, the largest and most important event focused on entrepreneurship and innovation in the Kingdom, bringing over 105,000 visitors and 380+ international investors and entrepreneurs locally […]

Mobily celebrates global partnerships and achievements at Capacity Middle East 2023 conference
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 9 March 2023: – Mobily highlighted its biggest recent achievements during the industry leading Capacity Middle East conference. More than 2,000 ICT professionals and industry leaders attended the three-day event in Dubai, with delegates hearing firsthand how Mobily is helping to transform the region’s communications landscape for the 21st century. As a diamond sponsor […]

Future Network Generations for an Intelligent World highlights Huawei at #MWC23
Global ICT leader Huawei called on industry cooperation to accelerate 5G prosperity at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023. During a keynote session, Li Peng, President of Huawei’s Carrier BG, explained that 5G had developed rapidly since it entered commercial use three years ago. By the end of 2022, he revealed that over 1 billion […]

Ericsson named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for 5G Network Infrastructure for CSPs report
Published in February 2023, Ericsson is recognized in the Leaders’ quadrant and positioned highest for Ability to Execute. Vendors offering 5G solutions for communications service providers (CSPs) were comprehensively and independently assessed and evaluated by Gartner experts on their Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, to provide a market snapshot on 5G infrastructure abilities. […]

Ooredoo Signs Fintech Service Agreement with Huawei in MWC2023 to Explore Promising New Business Together
[Barcelona, Spain, March 6th, 2023] During MWC 2023, Ooredoo Group has signed a partnership agreement with Huawei to leverage Huawei Mobile Fintech platform to provide Fintech services in markets across the company’s footprint. Under the agreement, the two entities will cooperate for Ooredoo to provide state-of the art, mobile-first financial services on Huawei’s platform for both […]
