January 2024
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Vodafone Qatar has announced a solid financial and operational performance for the year 2024, showcasing consistent growth and improvements across key areas. The company recorded a net profit of QAR 601 million, marking an 11.2% increase compared to the previous year, primarily driven by a strong EBITDA performance.
Saudi Telecom Company (stc Group) has announced that it won a contract worth SAR 32.64 billion (USD 8.70 billion) from a government entity to build, operate, and provide telecommunications infrastructure services.
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has announced its performance in the annual Culture & Employee Engagement survey conducted by Microsoft Viva Glint. Alongside a year of several milestones, du has achieved an impressive overall score of 85, and a global ranking of 81%.
Omantel has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with Airgain Inc. to redefine 5G connectivity across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
In an era where seamless communication drives how we live, work, and innovate, recognizing achievements in telecommunications is essential for advancing progress. The Crowdsourced Awards by Weplan Analytics is a prestigious annual recognition that honors the industry’s top-performing connectivity companies and services.
The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has introduced an accreditation certificate for artificial intelligence (AI) service providers within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant advancement in the country’s AI governance. The initiative aims to enhance the maturity and reliability of AI applications across various sectors.
In 2017, Zain KSA embarked on a groundbreaking journey to empower Saudi women, marking a pivotal chapter in its history as a leading telecom and digital services provider. In alignment with the transformative shift reshaping the role of women in Saudi Arabia, the company has wholeheartedly supported Saudi Vision 2030 and the leadership’s commitment to promoting women’s role in the ongoing nationwide development.
GSMA Intelligence reports that spectrum assignments in key bands, including 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz—commonly used for 2G and 3G networks—are set to expire in over 30 countries by 2025. Additionally, 61 planned network phase-outs for 2G and 3G technologies are expected within the same timeframe.
Ericsson concluded 2024 on a robust note, achieving significant milestones across its operational and financial metrics under the leadership of President and CEO, Börje Ekholm.
Telecom Egypt, the total telecom operator in Egypt and one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region, announced the activation of a Mediterranean subsea link on the 2Africa subsea cable system. The project is in collaboration with Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security technologies.
Latest News
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review at the 18th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Zakaria Chouaib, Managing Director, MEA, PMP Strategy, discussed how telecom companies in the diverse Middle East and Africa (MEA) region can successfully balance innovation with a customer-centric approach.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is at the forefront of innovation and global digital transformation, delivering next-generation digital services to enterprises and consumers. du, one of the country’s leading telecom and digital service providers, has demonstrated its commitment to advancing the 5G Advanced innovation and UAE’s digital landscape.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review at the 18th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Jérémie Mekaelian, Business Development Director at Sofrecom, discussed the innovative and sustainable solutions emerging within the telecom sector.
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