Exclusive Interviews

In the ever-evolving world of telecommunications, the race towards 5G technology has become the central focus for industry leaders and innovators. At the heart of this transformation are the concepts of GigaGreen, that seek to revolutionize the way we experience 5G connectivity. Fang Xiang, Vice President of Huawei's Wireless Network Product Line, sat down for an exclusive interview with Telecom Review to discuss the company's groundbreaking all bands evolution to 5G and the next-gen GigaGreen series of solutions designed to build best 5G networks.

In an exclusive interview with Saleem Alblooshi, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of du, the discussion revolved around the impact of 5G usage on more than 60% of du's mobile network traffic. This development has set in motion a transformative wave in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry within the UAE. Alblooshi also shed light on du's ambitious plans to revolutionise the network experience for customers through the implementation of a cutting-edge optical backbone network. This infrastructure is poised to elevate the network performance to unprecedented heights.

During GITEX Global, Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with Karim Benkirane, Chief Commercial Officer at du, to explore recent partnerships, expound on the SME ecosystem and its futuristic vision, as well as discuss the three evident challenges of digital transformation.

At GITEX GLOBAL, Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with Alex Lee, Managing Director, China Mobile International Middle East (CMI Middle East). He shared the value of their successful collaboration, outlook in the region’s data centre sector, enhanced offerings, and the importance of participating in this year’s tech show.

Nokia helps companies build extremely efficient and reliable radio access networks using best-in-class management and optimization practices. During GITEX GLOBAL, Mikko Lavanti, SVP, Mobile Networks, Nokia MEA, shared details on what innovations they showcase, highlighting the telecom vendor’s anyRAN solution.

Amdocs, in collaboration with etisalat by e&, as well as other vendors, is transforming the idea of a universal store experience into a personalized one catered to each customer who walks into the store. Read Telecom Review’s exclusive interview with Samir Moussa, Country Manager – UAE at Amdocs to learn more about this innovation and other insights on trending generative AI technology.

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Mikhail Gerchuk, CEO e& international, talks about the power of partnerships, brand portfolios, AI and ML in charting and creating a differentiated customer experience.

At GITEX GLOBAL, Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with Ayham Alzaaim, Director of Telco, and Service Providers at CEMETA, Red Hat. The conversation primarily revolved around digital transformation, cloud integration, and the telecom sector's path of innovation.

In an exclusive interview, Ekow Nelson, Vice President of Ericsson MEA, Head of Global Customer unit e& , and Ericsson UAE Country General Manager, talks about his company’s long history of providing seamless connectivity to the world and outlines strategies to navigate an increasingly digital world.

During GITEX GLOBAL, Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with Mohammad Alakhras, VP of Sales, International Business Development, Etiya. He shared details on how they empower CSPs in providing exceptional CX, how their portfolio adapts to AI, and the steps they are taking to expand Etiya’s footprint.