On the sidelines of the Digital Readiness Retreat 2024, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) launched the UAE Design System 2.0 (DLS 2.0) for Federal Government websites, with the support of the Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation.

Aligned with its recent partnership with Startupbootcamp, Umniah has launched the first leg of its entrepreneur-driven challenges through ‘The Tank’ platform. Under the sponsorship of His Excellency Ahmad Hanandeh, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Jordan's progress in fostering a conducive environment for startups and entrepreneurs was highlighted during the event.

Following the success of last year’s virtual panel, we will once again explore the successful digital journey of the Sultanate of Oman. This incredible journey is a testament to the tireless efforts of Oman's telecom operators, vendors, government, and all industry stakeholders.

Collaboration and synchronization are paving the way for an expected surge in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections. This expansion of FTTH connections is not only meeting the growing demand for bandwidth-intensive applications but also laying the groundwork for future digital innovation and economic growth. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Dr. Alaa Mousa, CEO at EarthLink Telecommunications and President of Fiber Connect Council MENA, shared his insights on this matter.

Zain KSA is injecting SAR 1.6 billion to expand its infrastructure, 5G network, and digital services ecosystem. Part of an integrated expansion plan, this step aligns with Zain KSA’s strategy to achieve digital inclusion across the Kingdom and enable an advanced digital infrastructure that provides the best customer experience.

Ooredoo Oman has signed an agreement for the landing of the 2Africa Cable System in Barka and Salalah. This agreement marks the most extensive subsea cable system landing in the Sultanate of Oman to date.

Motorola Solutions has unveiled new innovations across its safety and security ecosystem, designed to help public safety agencies and enterprises communicate, collaborate and operate more efficiently and effectively.

Telecom Review Group was invited to attend the SAMENA Leader’s Summit 2024, which explored the theme “Evolving Toward Integration, Intelligence, and Sustainability in Infrastructure.” This summit serves as a platform for dialogue among stakeholders from various industries, including prominent technology companies, emerging leaders in the digital ecosystem, policymakers, and decision-makers in the digital economy.

Ericsson has announced that Fadi Pharaon, Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa, has decided to leave Ericsson to pursue other opportunities. Pharaon has held his current position since 2019 but has been with Ericsson for 26 years during which time he has held several management positions within the company. Pharaon will leave Ericsson at the end of August and a successor will be announced in due course.