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Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Saudi’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology inks MoU with Huawei to boost digital economy
KSA, December 11 2022, The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in the field of communications and information technology. The MoU was signed in Riyadh on the sidelines of the historic visit of His Excellency President of China Xi Jinping to the Kingdom of […]
15 teams selected from 11 countries and 472 participating universities gear up for Huawei ICT Competition Middle East 2022 Regional Finals
Middle East, December 09, 2022, Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, announced the national finalists who will take part in the Huawei ICT Competition Middle East Regional Finals 2022, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, on December 20 – 22. Aimed at nurturing ICT talents to contribute […]
stc employs its resources to empower 479 charities through more than 1,300 digital services
Riyadh, 8 December 2022: stc Group, the regional digital enabler, carries on its efforts towards sustainability, within its leading role to reinforce charitable community organizations and the non-profit sector. stc constantly seeks to achieve a positive impact on the future, through sustainable economic values, while doubling the environmental positive outcomes. It also pursues to emphasize its […]
stc Sponsor Newcastle FC
Riyadh, 7 Dec, 2022: stc Group, the digital enabler in the region, announced the sponsorship agreement with Newcastle FC as the digital sponsor during the club’s tournament in Riyadh, which will commence on tomorrow. stc will sponsor the club during its visit to Saudi Arabia by launching a digital campaign that include tickets’ distribution for Newcastle […]
Avaya Positioned by Aragon Research as a Leader in Intelligent Contact Center Solutions, Enabling Enhanced Customer and Employee Experiences Driven by AI
Fourth Consecutive Year Avaya is Named to the Aragon Research Globe™ for Intelligent Contact Centers (ICC) Report Dubai, UAE, December 7, 2022 – Avaya (NYSE:AVYA), a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced it has been named for the fourth consecutive year as a Leader in The Aragon Research Globe™ for Intelligent […]
CST & Software AG sign MoU to Boost Youth Digital Capabilities
MoU to strengthen digital skills for a digitally empowered future workforce with Software AG’s annual Future Disruptors Program Winning innovators to intern at Software AG’s IoT centers in Saudi Arabia and Germany Saudi Arabia: 5 December 2022: The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), the ICT regulator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and global technology company Software […]
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Huawei launches new SD-WAN and Wi-Fi 7 Series products and innovations at IP Club Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, KSA, 30 November 2022: Huawei has launched SD-WAN and Wi-Fi 7 Series products and innovations for the first time in Saudi Arabia at the IP Club KSA forum on November 30, 2022, in Riyadh. Under the theme of “Intelligent Cloud Network, Unleashing Digital Productivity,” the Huawei IP Club aims to build an open, free, friendly thought-sharing platform for […]
stc & Oracle announce business partnership
Riyadh 30 Nov 2022: stc Group, a leading regional digital enabler and Oracle Corporation, multinational cloud and technology company have launched a partnership agreement enabling the two organizations to better serve both local and regional markets and support national digitalization objectives as part of KSA’s vision 2030. This announcement came after a visit by Oracle’s CEO […]
Cisco Brings More Flexibility to Hybrid Work in the Middle East
New Webex Apple integrations with iPhone and iPad include Mobile Camera Share and Continuity Camera Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30 November, 2022: Cisco has announced new integrations between its Collaboration platform Webex and Apple technologies that help make hybrid work more flexible for people. As more businesses build long-term hybrid work strategies, Webex aims to provide in-office, remote […]
stc first to launch Super Link Solution in Commercial Networks
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, November 24, 2022: stc has reached a new milestone with the innovation of commercial Super Link solution. This innovative solution was deployed in collaboration with Huawei for the first time ever. This single-antenna link provides up to 10 Gbps using the normal band; link capacity depends on the used packet size. This deployment […]
stc enhances its partnership to improve research and innovation during the Sustainability Partnership Conference
Pursuing the development of research environment in KSA Riyadh, 25 November 2022: stc Group, the leading digital enabler in the region, participated in the Sustainable Partnerships Conference through signing a number of partnerships with several Saudi universities, to support research and innovation projects in the technical field in the Kingdom. During his session, stc Group Chief […]
stc and Nokia pave the way towards greener future and net zero emissions
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, November 27, 2022: stc, the region’s digital enabler and Nokia, today announced the adoption of energy-efficient solutions helping stc make significant progress in reducing its carbon emissions and moving towards net-zero targets. stc and Nokia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in four areas characterized by climate, society, digitalization, and future of […]
Zain KSA signs MoU with University of Tabuk to support R&D centers
Zain KSA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Tabuk (UT) to promotecollaboration in the areas of digital innovation and academic research by establishing a Research Chair at the university. Zain KSA will support UT’s digital transformation by creating and delivering digital services and datasystems, leveraging its advanced technical capabilities, particularly in 5G services and products. Commenting on the MoU, Zain KSA’s Chief Business and Wholesale Officer, Eng. Saad bin Abdulrahman Al-Sadhan, stated: “As a leading […]
Saudi Ministry of Education and Huawei sign agreement to boost ICT talent in the Kingdom
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 November 2022: The Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote ICT innovation and talent development. Under the terms of the agreement, the Ministry and the global ICT leader will provide ICT training programs of common interest, exchange expertise and […]
Huawei signs global ITU pledge to help 120 million people in remote areas connect to the digital world
[Shenzhen, China, November 23, 2022] Huawei has signed a global commitment to join the International Telecommunication Union’s Partner2Connect digital alliance, which will bring connectivity to about 120 million people in remote areas in more than 80 countries by 2025. Liang Hua, Chairman of Huawei, announced the decision at the company’s 2022 Sustainability Forum, Connectivity+: Innovate […]
Huawei signs global ITU pledge to help 120 million people in remote areas connect to the digital world
[Shenzhen, China, November 23, 2022] Huawei has signed a global commitment to join the International Telecommunication Union’s Partner2Connect digital alliance, which will bring connectivity to about 120 million people in remote areas in more than 80 countries by 2025. Liang Hua, Chairman of Huawei, announced the decision at the company’s 2022 Sustainability Forum, Connectivity+: Innovate for Impact. […]
Jordan 5G launch roadmap taking shape
By Khalid Athar, Chief Editor – Teletimes International Jordan has taken the first steps towards formalizing 5G adoption. The initiative came after “Royal directives to create an investment environment capable of providing services and boost partnerships with the private sector. His Majesty King Abdullah was always keen to support the telecom sector, its benefits for […]
Zain KSA signs a MoU with StarLink to provide innovative and secure cloud computing solutions and services
In conjunction with Mideast’s First Black Hat Event in Riyadh Zain KSA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with StarLink for cybersecurity and cloud computing services (StarLink MDMC) to discuss the opportunities of further cooperation between the two parties. The MoU demonstrates Zain KSA’s thriving to boost the propagation and expansion of 5G applications in […]
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University College for Innovation partners with Huawei Jordan on ICT innovation and talent development
HE Dr. Talal Abu Ghazaleh: “The partnership comes at a pivotal time in Jordan following the announcement of 5G rollout in the country, with Huawei, a global leader in this field.” Huawei will deliver TTT (Training the Trainer) for TAGUCI’s instructors to become Huawei Certified Academy Instructors Jordan, November 18, 2022, Talal Abu Ghazaleh Group (TAG.Global), […]
du gets moving for this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge
Dubai, UAE, 18 November 2022: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced participation in the Dubai 30×30 Corporate Challenge conducted as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC). Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, DFC invites everyone […]
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16 November, Dubai – UAE: On 3 December 1992, the world’s first SMS was sent over a GSM mobile network. Fast forward almost 30 years, and messaging is no longer what it used to be. Over the course of a decade, the rise of smartphones has fundamentally transformed the way people share information. The several […]
Zain Cloud Obtains Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Certification
Confirming its reliability to host financial enterprises, Zain Cloud, the cloud computing service provided by Zain KSA, has obtained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification, affirming its readiness and reliability to host financial businesses, including FinTech companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The certification, provided by PCI Security Standards Council, reflects […]