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Telecommunications news covering 5G networks, broadband infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and telecom industry developments in Saudi Arabia and the region.
5G estimated to reach 130 million subscriptions in MENA by 2026 – Ericsson Mobility Report
5G subscriptions forecast reach close to 1.4 million by the end of 2020 Significant volumes of 5G deployments are expected in 2021 Mobile data traffic to increase in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by a factor of almost 7 between 2020 and 2026 5G is expected to reach 130 million subscriptions in the […]
Six Saudi tech talents head for Huawei Middle East ICT Competition final
The national winners will now contend for regional competition title, cash prize, and more Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 14, 2020: The national winners in Saudi Arabia from this year’s Huawei Middle East ICT Competition, held in partnership with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), have now been announced as six students are selected to […]
TrustInTech Global Summit 2020 calls for Shared Prosperity Enabled by Trust in Technology and Open Collaboration
The Middle East, December 12, 2020: Huawei hosted its second annual TrustInTech Summit, which was attended by ICT industry experts, academia, and economists from around the world. Speakers included Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board and President of the Carrier Business Group, Ryan Ding, international investor Jim Rogers, GSMA CMO Stephanie Lynch-Habib, and others. Focusing […]
Etisalat concludes yet another successful GITEX Technology Week #GITEX2020
Demonstrations on transport, retail, healthcare, education, fashion, and entertainment truly reflect Etisalat’s GITEX 2020 theme ‘Empowering the Digital Future and Beyond.’ Flying taxi, autonomous flying car, hybrid sports car, and a futuristic electric motorcycle a major hit among tech enthusiasts ‘Technology for Good’ showcases transformative technologies to enhance the lives of People of Determination Dubai 10 […]
Huawei TrustInTech Summit 2020: Shared Prosperity Enabled by Trust in Technology and Open Collaboration
The Middle East, December 10, 2020: Huawei hosted its second annual TrustInTech Summit, which was attended by ICT industry experts, academia, and economists from around the world. Speakers included Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board and President of the Carrier Business Group, Ryan Ding, international investor Jim Rogers, GSMA CMO Stephanie Lynch-Habib, and others. Focusing […]
Zain KSA the largest 5G network coverage, fastest fixed internet, and online gaming
once again seizes top ranks across indicators of “Meqyas” report Zain KSA has once more underscored its pioneering position within the Saudi information technology and communications industry by seizing top ranks within the CITC “Meqyas” report for the third quarter of 2020. The report sheds light on Zain KSA’s outstanding fixed internet speed. Based on […]
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Huawei: the Middle East becoming a global reference for digital resilience and sustainability #GITEX2020
Dubai, UAE – December 10, 2020: Ambitious investments in digital infrastructure have created unprecedented opportunities in the Middle East while helping the region rebound swiftly from the challenges of 2020, according to Huawei’s top executive region. Charles Yang, President of Huawei Middle East, recently highlighted the company’s key takeaways from the year as the global ICT […]
Cisco Announces Wave of Webex Innovation to Drive 10x Better Experiences and Much More
with new features that deliver highly personalized insights and actionable recommendations to individuals and teams. new devices for workers and the new Webex App Hub with integrations to simplify workflows. IMImobile and intent to acquire Slido. KSA, Riyadh, December 9, 2020 — Today, at WebexOne, Cisco announced a wave of Webex innovation to help organizations collaborate seamlessly and transform their employee and customer experiences. Taking place […]
OLIVER WYMAN SURVEY REVEALS UAE SMARTPHONE USERS WOULD BE FASTEST TO SWITCH TO 5G
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – December 8, 2020: The UAE has the highest share of the population that is excited about 5G across every age bracket, of which 70% would switch providers for convergent 5G services and unified billing, according to a survey conducted by Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting. The survey consisted […]
Webinar Invitation: The Latest Ericsson Mobility Report, featuring the Middle East and Africa forecasts amidst a new reality imposed by COVID-19
Four out of every ten mobile subscriptions in 2026 will be for 5G, according to the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report. Ericsson is cordially inviting you to participate in an exclusive webinar where our experts will share the latest trends and insights, highlighted in the newest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report and […]
Huawei 5G Ecosystem Conference emphasizes business, the social and economic value of 5G in the Middle East.
60 million mobile devices to support 5G in the region by 2025 Dubai, UAE – December 7, 2020: Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, hosted its sixth annual 5G Ecosystem Conference in the Middle East on the sidelines of GITEX Technology Week 2020. The conference highlighted the developments related to the Middle […]
Experts preview the future of data centers at Huawei Middle East Data Center Network Online Summit 2020
Virtual conference held in parallel with GITEX Technology Week Dubai, UAE – December 7, 2020: The Huawei Middle East Data Center Network Online Summit 2020, held during GITEX Technology Week, saw experts from the Middle East region and around the world discuss the value of next-generation data centers for the intelligent era, in which data is a […]
Etisalat achieves the world’s fastest 5G speed of 9.1 Gbps
Dubai 07 December 2020: In yet another milestone in the 5G journey, Etisalat has achieved the world’s fastest 5G download speed of 9.1 gigabits per second. The throughput has been achieved by aggregating multiple commercial spectrum bands of n78(3.5GHz), n41(2.6GHz), and millimeter-wave n258(26 GHz). This was accomplished through a prototype 5G device that aggregates all three […]
Available now in Saudi Arabia Ultimate 5G performance King with stellar videography and a stunning Space Ring design: The HUAWEI Mate40 Pro is here to make a statement
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 03 December: Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Company announced today the availability of its latest flagship smartphone in the Saudi Market, the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro which is packed to the brim with powerful features that pave the way for powerful all-round performance. Dubbed as the ultimate 5G performance king, the HUAWEI Mate40 Pro, also boasts a […]
a novel partnership in the field of competitions: the Middle East Challenge EA Sports FIFA 21 Zain launches “Zain eSports” brand
Riyadh – 3 December 2020 Zain announces the launch of its new eSports brand in line with the launch of the largest seasons of regional esports competition, organized by “EA Sports” in the Middle Eastern markets for the game “EA Sports FIFA 21”. It is considered a unique competition, first of its kind in the […]
The standoff over Huawei’s CFO in Canada Court hits the 2-year mark.
The case which brought tension between the US, Canada, and China comes along with the US ban on Huawei, which affects global technology and harmful to globalization Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings continue this week in Vancouver. The last round of the case hearing sessions in the Supreme Court of British Columbia started in October and […]
Saudi Fransi for Finance Leasing for their Clients: Choose your car and your insurance
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia: After our successful achievements and huge product demand by the customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we, Saudi Fransi for Finance Leasing launched the latest offers to our customers under the title: «Choose your car and your insurance instantly without any trouble». The advantage of this new offer includes our […]
Household Internet access in urban areas twice as high as in rural areas
Estimates on Internet access in small island developing states and landlocked developing countries available for the first time Geneva, 30 November 2020While virtually all urban areas in the world are covered by a mobile broadband network, worrying gaps in connectivity and Internet access persist in rural areas, according to Measuring Digital Development: Facts and figures 2020, […]
Huawei Launches Great New Offer for the Trendy HUAWEI nova 7i smartphone to consumers in Saudi Arabia
The promotional offer runs till 8th December Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 30 November 2020: Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Company has announced a special offer for the HUAWEI nova 7i, for consumers across Saudi Arabia for 949 SAR from the 1049 SAR normal price. The offer runs from 29th November to 8th December and includes the HUAWEI Sport Headphones […]
More than 1 billion people will have access to 5G coverage by the end of 2020
Pace of introducing new 5G functionality has increased in 2020 in both the network and device domains, despite uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic 220 million global 5G subscriptions forecast by end of 2020, with China accounting for 175 million of those – or almost 80 percent Fixed wireless access (FWA) is now offered by […]
The road to 100G in Enterprise Data Centres
By Arafat Yousef, Managing Director – Middle East & Africa, Nexans Data Network Solutions Enterprise Data Centres need to prepare for the next technology evolution to accommodate the incessant increase of data generation. 100G is set to become the next speed for the core or spine network. Different variants of protocols for 100G Ethernet are now […]
Zain KSA completes capital restructuring, remaining offer of priority shares oversubscribed by 469%
“Zain KSA” succeeds in its capital restructuring, extinguishing most of the accumulated losses and paving the way for dividends distribution Prince Nayef: Demand for the rights issue heralds a new phase of transformation on the operational and profitability levels for “Zain KSA” Eng. Sultan Al-Deghaither: The company will continue to invest in the digital sector, […]