Following approval from CITRA for a MVNO license to operate in Kuwait, Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa has secured the necessary funding to expand its operation in the country from Wafra Investment International and Impulse International.

Reports and Coverage
It’s all about the chips: Opportunities in times of crisis
The unexpected shortage in semiconductor microchips has witnessed increasing cases of stunted or late car production and deliveries, a shortfall in home appliances, and costlier smartphones across the globe.
PCCW Global launches globally-connected eSIM service
PCCW Global, a leading telecommunications service provider, has launched a globally-connected Embedded-SIM (eSIM) service that is immediately ready for Internet of Things (IoT) deployment globally, providing ground-breaking device connectivity that is expected to revolutionise the automobile, logistics, and connected equipment manufacturing industries.
Charles Yang: ‘The ICT industry is fundamental for the digital economy’
Telecom Review has been invited to join the recently conducted exclusive online media roundtable hosted by Mr. Charles Yang, president of Huawei Middle East.
Multi-access edge computing: Bringing data to the cloud
The vast majority of the world’s data has been created within the digital era, and the growth of data becomes unstable — showing no sign of slowing down. Believe it or not, IDC forecasts that the world’s overall data will grow to 175 zettabytes in 2025.
Positive Technologies announces appointment of managing director in MEA and South Asia
Positive Technologies, a global cybersecurity company specializing in telecom security, announces the appointment of Santhosh Kumar as managing director to spearhead the company’s Middle East and Africa and South Asia operations.
PCCW Global, Frequentis launch first aviation-specific SaaS for APAC, Middle East
PCCW Global, a leading telecommunications service provider, and Frequentis, a supplier of safety-critical communication and information solutions have collaborated to deliver aviation-specific Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technologies over the newly-commissioned Common Aeronautical Virtual Private Network (CRV) that serves International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s Asia Pacific and the Middle East (APAC and MID) regions.
ICT will enable a more sustainable future through openness, collaborations and shared success
By Charles Yang, President of Huawei Middle East
What drives AI domination in 2021?
“Our latest AI research shows 86% of businesses currently reaping the benefits of better customer experience through AI, and 25% of companies with widespread AI adoption expect to see the tech pay out in increased revenue during 2021. The pandemic has uncovered the value of AI, lending itself to enhancing tasks related to workforce planning, simulation modeling and demand projection,” said Anand Rao, global artificial intelligence lead at PwC.
Etisalat leading the way in digital transformation
2020 has been a defining year for Etisalat with intensive transformation and agile delivery of services, ensuring a strong performance while making Etisalat well positioned for the future. The unprecedented economic headwinds caused by the pandemic have demanded agility and capabilities to quickly adapt to the present market conditions.