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

Juniper Networks Showcases Technology Innovation at LEAP in Saudi Arabia
Juniper to discuss its complete client-to-cloud enterprise networking solution portfolio during event’s Smart Cities and Healthcare speaking tracks RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, January 31 2022 — Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, is demonstrating its commitment to delivering operational and superior end-user experiences through its AI-driven, secure cloud networking solutions during this year’s LEAP, taking place […]

Huawei Retains Leadership in 5G RAN Portfolio
Middle East, January 31st, 2022: Huawei’s 5G RAN portfolio has been ranked a leader for the third year in a row in GlobalData’s recent H2 2021 report 5G RAN: Competitive Landscape Assessment. This report is released every six months to evaluate the competitive advantages of 5G RAN products from major RAN vendors. In the H2 2021 report, […]

Ericsson to showcase 5G and innovative technologies at #LEAP22
Ericsson will exhibit groundbreaking technology innovations and interactive 5G use case demonstrations at LEAP 22 Portfolio of products set to be showcased include Massive MIMO, Network Slicing, and Time-Critical Communication Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has announced its participation at LEAP 22 taking place in the Riyadh Front Expo Centre from February 1 to February 3, […]

Logitech to highlight transformative power of video collaboration at LEAP
Logitech will demonstrate the power of video collaboration to transform sectors including education and medicine in Saudi Arabia at LEAP Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 27 January 2022. Logitech is set to showcase a range of high calibre video collaboration solutions at LEAP, the major technology show taking place in Saudi Arabia on February 1-3 at its booth […]

Zain Cloud Receives the Highest Rating (Class C) For Cloud Computing Services in the Kingdom
Ensuring the Highest Standards of Cybersecurity and Data Protection Zain Cloud, the cloud computing service provided by Zain KSA achieved Class (C) classification from the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC). This is the highest “Service Provider Registration Class” rating awarded by CITC to cloud computing service providers. This endorsement confirms that Zain Cloud has […]

Cisco to Showcase Ground-Breaking Innovations at LEAP, Accelerating the Realization of a Digital and Green Future
Technologies will include Cisco’s state-of-the-art holographic and collaboration solutions, alongside advancements in networking, cybersecurity, cloud and application management Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 26 January 2022: At LEAP – the global platform for future technologies, Cisco will showcase its latest solutions designed to accelerate public and private customers’ digital transformation agendas, while taking experience and immersion to […]

Two teams from the Middle East among top ten in Huawei Tech4Good Global competition 2022
The teams from Iraq and Lebanon were picked for demonstrating the use of advanced technology to address social challenges Middle East, January 25, 2022: Two teams from the Middle East are among ten finalists in Huawei’s inaugural Tech4Good Global competition 2022. Tech4Good is a key part of Huawei’s flagship CSR program, Seeds for the Future […]

Mobily to Unveil Breakthrough Innovations During LEAP22
The challenger company launches a range of new digital solutions across various sectors to enable Saudi Vision 2030 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 20, 2022: Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) announced plans to launch a set of innovative and disruptive digital solutions during LEAP, the world’s largest technology event set to take place in Riyadh next February. […]

FORMULA E AND MOBILY ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DIRIYAH E-PRIX IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABILITY IN SPORTS
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia. 18 January 2022 – Formula E and Etihad Etisalat Co (Mobily) have today announced a new partnership with the Diriyah E-Prix races of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, beginning with the upcoming double-header race weekend on 28 and 29 January, in support of sustainability in sports. The partnership reflects Mobily’s commitment […]

UK banned Huawei because US told us to: former minister
The UK government’s decision to ban Huawei 5G equipment and services “had nothing to do with national security,” and was because of American pressure, a former business and industry minister has said. Speaking at an event on Monday, Vince Cable, who served as Business and Industry minister for five years in the coalition government led […]

Cisco Forecasts Top Technology Trends For 2022
Riyadh, KSA – 17 Jan 2022: With the start of the New Year, Cisco has revealed the technology trends that are expected to make a significant impact in 2022 and beyond. Commenting on the trends and predictions, Osama Al-Zoubi, CTO, Cisco Middle East and Africa, said “Technology is always evolving and moving in exciting new directions. In a […]

Secure-by-design safety and security solutions being showcased by Huawei during Intersec 2022
The company’s advanced solutions and policies will further enable organizations in the Middle East to meet their digital transformation goals more securely and in line with global standards As the ‘Cyber Security Lab Headline Sponsor’, Huawei is supporting discussions and evaluation of best practices to manage evolving cyber threats Dubai, UAE – January 16, 2022: Huawei, a […]

The OIC-CERT 5G Security Working Group announces the new 5G Security Framework
The OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework will be the key reference within OIC to build a coordinated effort to harness deep tech for digital transformation UAE, January 14, 2021: In a significant milestone, the OIC-CERT 5G Security Working Group (WG) has announced the completion of the core OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework in less than eight months after […]

Huawei Ranks No. 5 in U.S. Patents in Sign of Chinese Growth
Huawei is continuing to move up the list of companies getting the most U.S. patents, according to a new study of patenting activity that shows Chinese firms are increasingly responsible for a greater share of the world’s innovation. Huawei received 2,770 U.S. patents last year, putting it at No. 5 behind perennial top patent-getter International […]

Telco industry developments signal that Open RAN could be losing momentum
The Middle East telecommunications industry has prospered in recent years due in part to strong alignment between government regulators, equipment manufacturers, and service providers on global standards frameworks. This appreciation and progress of shared standards have enabled countries like Saudi Arabia to rapidly accelerate their digital transformation through technologies such as 5G. Local industries are […]

A Look Back and Looking Ahead: Zoom’s 2021 Innovations in Review and What To Expect in 2022
Dubai, UAE. 5th January 2022. In 2021, the world was faced with new challenges as organizations began to plan their safe return to the office while simultaneously accommodating their employees working from home. Zoom has been hard at work developing the solutions and features its users need to face these challenges head-on and succeed in new work […]

Qualcomm Builds Momentum Around Snapdragon Digital Chassis to Define the Future of Automotive
With over 20 years of experience in supplying technology solutions for the automotive industry, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. currently serves as the technology provider of choice for the global automotive industry, working alongside global automakers who are currently utilizing a broad portfolio of automotive solutions within the company’s Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™. Utilizing our ‘one technology roadmap,’ the […]

Linksys Launches Hydra Pro 6, the Newest Addition to its Lineup of WiFi 6 Routers
The dual-band mesh system delivers a fast, reliable and secure connection at a more affordable price Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 5, 2022 – Linksys, a global leader in home and business WiFi solutions, today announces the availability of its latest and more affordable WiFi 6 product, the Hydra Pro 6. “Our mission at Linksys is to […]

Zain KSA’s Yaqoot wins the “Most Innovative Product Service” award at “Telecom Review” Summit 2021
Through its integrated all-digital experience Zain KSA’s digital service Yaqoot has won the “Most Innovative Product Service” award during the 15th Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, held in Dubai on December 8th, 2021. The award confirms Zain KSA’s success in adopting and deploying its ambitious growth strategy that enabled it to lead digital innovation in the […]

Zain KSA wins the “Best 5G User Growth” award from Telecom Review
Zain KSA is once again recognized by the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, during the summit’s 15th edition held in Dubai on December 8th 2021. Zain KSA won the “Best 5G User Growth” award, cementing its position in building 5G networks, deepening innovative experiences, and developing 5G use cases and deploying them across the Kingdom. Commenting on this […]

Zain Bahrain Selects Tecnotree for Digital Transformation
This is further to the Stock Release published by Tecnotree on 18th October 2021 at 9:45 EET. Tecnotree, a global provider of Digital Business Support Systems (BSS), has been selected by Zain Bahrain, a telecommunications industry innovator in the Kingdom, for the delivery of digital BSS transformation. Zain aims to become a leading ICT and digital […]

Huawei reconfirms commitment to create value for communities
Huawei’s Rotating Chairman, Guo Ping, notes: “2022 will come with its fair share of challenges, but we will keep working closely with our global partners to overcome the difficulties we face, grow the harvest, and strengthen our foundations.” Huawei’s leadership has delivered a New Year message to the public ahead of what it views as […]
