Zain Group, a leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announced the opening of its Zain Innovation Center (ZINC) in Kuwait. Located within the Zain Head Offices, ZINC Kuwait falls within the company's youth empowerment initiative led by Zain Vice-Chairman and Group CEO, Bader Al-Kharafi. The co-working hub is the first of its kind in Kuwait provided by a corporate entity and aims to bolster youth entrepreneurship and the country's startup ecosystem.
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NXN partners with UAE operator in bid to provide smart energy solutions
In line with the UAE's smart city vision for a sustainable future, du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is collaborating with NXN (Formerly Nexgen), leader in smart cities and next generation technology innovation domains, to bring smart energy management solutions to buildings and facilities across the UAE.
UAE operator hosts digital security conference for SMBs
Etisalat staged a Security Conference in Dubai to address the challenges facing Small and Medium Business (SMBs) in securing their business assets with the increasing cyber threats, lack of resources and expertise.
Saudi operator makes two high-profile appointments
Saudi telecommunications operator Etihad Etisalat Mobily has announced two high-profile appointments in its communications department.
Etisalat’s blockchain-enabled services to accelerate technology’s adoption in Dubai
Etisalat Digital concluded its participation as the strategic partner at the inaugural Future Blockchain Summit which brought together over 7,000 chiefs of industry and visionary technologists from around the world to accelerate blockchain application in Dubai and beyond.
Abu Dhabi airport partners with Etisalat on unique package for tourists
Etisalat announced the partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism and Abu Dhabi Airports to offer all visitors arriving at Abu Dhabi the best-in-class service and a unique package that will help meet all their requirements and provide exclusive deals and discounts.
Etisalat achieves important milestone in preparation for Expo 2020
Etisalat announced the achievement of a major milestone at Expo 2020 Dubai with the completion of the first phase of construction of two state-of-the-art Points of Presence (PoPs) that will play a critical role as the main interconnection point for the provision of services to the entire Expo 2020 site as well as serve as a communications gateway to the world at the global event.
Saudi operator elects nine new members to its board
Saudi Telecom Company has announced the results of its shareholder Ordinary General Assembly meeting which was held at the company’s head office in Riyadh. The Saudi operator also announced that it has elected nine new members to its board of directors.
Orange Business Services appoints new CEO
Orange Business Services has appointed a new CEO effective May 2nd, taking over from Thierry Bonhomme, who becomes special advisor to the Chairman and CEO of Orange before retirement later this year.
du CEO says increase in its revenue for Q1 down to new strategy
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC ("du") today published its financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2018 announcing revenue of AED 3.33 billion, an increase of 5.2% over the same period last year.