Telecom Operators

du has been named the exclusive UAE partner for the Pakistan & East Africa Connecting Europe (PEACE) subsea cable project, securing the country’s sole landing point for the system.

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.

Ericsson has been selected by Ooredoo Qatar to supply and deploy the latest radio access network (RAN) and microwave backhaul solutions, marking a significant step in boosting network performance across Qatar.

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%.

Following the successful completion of its pilot phase, STC Bank has received a non-objection from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), allowing it to officially launch as a digital bank in Saudi Arabia.

Omantel has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with Airgain Inc. to redefine 5G connectivity across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Zain KSA, a leading provider of telecoms and digital services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This partnership aims to enhance the experience of visitors, contributing to the Pilgrim Experience Program which serves pilgrims from more than 120 countries worldwide through the single official platform, 'Nusuk Hajj.'

Salam announced that it has appointed Abdullah Mohammad Khorami as its new Chief Business Officer.

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.

Bader Al Zidi, Vodafone Oman’s CEO, announced a historic achievement in the company’s journey. Recognized as the fastest 5G network rollout in the Sultanate’s history, the operator now boasts 2,572 live sites, indicating a 70%+ increase from the 1,500 sites recorded in March, 2023.