Zain, the leading integrated telecommunications company in Kuwait, announced its participation - for the first time - at the 38th edition of The Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX Technology Week 2018).
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Etisalat signs agreement with IBM partner to offer smart integrated facility solutions
Etisalat Facilities Management, a subsidiary of Etisalat Service Holdings, has signed an agreement with established market leader eSolutions, part of Midis Group and a regional platinum partner of IBM, to jointly offer Smart Integrated Facility Management solutions to achieve cost savings, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
touch supports the MITEF Arab Startup Competition in a bid to foster local startup ecosystem
touch, the leading mobile telecommunications and data operator in Lebanon, managed by Zain Group, announced the launch of the 12th edition of the MIT Enterprise Forum Arab Startup Competition, spearheaded by the MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Pan Arab. During a press conference held at Le Gray Hotel in Beirut, details of the annual competition designed to support and celebrate startups in the Arab world were given, including an update on the US$160,000 worth of prizes on offer.
Etisalat Misr launches Egypt’s first VoLTE services
Etisalat Misr, in collaboration with Ericsson is set to unveil a new era of mobile voice communications with the launching of Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) services in Egypt.
Saudi operator launches digital payment platform
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) announced today the launch of STC Pay. The new investment arm is specialized in digital payments and the provision of financial technology (FINTECH) services for individuals and institutes.
Ooredoo demonstrates world first futuristic 5G technologies
At an exciting event held at The Pearl, Ooredoo showcased the true power and speed of Ooredoo 5G with smart city technology that will be available in the future.
touch conducts breakthrough commercial trial of 5G technology
touch, the leading mobile telecommunications and data operator in Lebanon, managed by Zain Group, has performed the first commercial 5G trial in Lebanon using Huawei equipment, at an event held under the auspices of the Prime Minister Designate Saad Hariri represented by the Caretaker Minister of Telecommunications Jamal Jarrah. This trial showcased the real 5G experience that customers shall have once it is deployed in the country and 5G-enabled devices become available.
Alfa CEO stresses commitment to SDGs at UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2018
Alfa Chairman and CEO Marwan Hayek participated in the roundtable hosted by the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2018, which brought together the world's top corporate leaders. Held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, this summit is part of the annual United Nations meetings that coincide with the General Assembly.
EITC launch ‘Ideas Hub’ in effort to accelerate Dubai’s smart city transformation
H.E. Omar Sultan AlOlama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence launched "EITC's Idea Hub" at the company's headquarters in Dubai Internet City.
Etisalat offers ‘eLife Unlimited’ to enhance home internet and entertainment experience
Etisalat announced the launch of 'eLife Unlimited', an all-new line up of home service offerings delivering enhanced TV content at double internet speeds and for the first time in the UAE will be introducing 'Commitment Free' option for consumers.