Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), also known by its brand name “du,” announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The company reported service revenue growth of 8.9% on the back of strong demand for postpaid mobile and fixed services. Total quarterly revenue reached AED 3.35 billion, according to the company statement.
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CTG and ZOI Partner to Revolutionize Global Connectivity
China Telecom Global Limited (CTG) and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) have signed a strategic subsea capacity and connectivity agreement to facilitate the global expansion of both parties' markets in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.
Ooredoo, Zain and TASC Towers Join to Establish Largest Tower Company in MENA
Ooredoo Group, Zain Group and UAE-based TASC Towers Holding have entered into a negotiation that will see them combine their approximately 30,000 telecommunication tower assets in Qatar, Kuwait, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq and Jordan into a jointly owned independent tower company in a cash and share deal. This new partnership will form the largest tower company in the MENA region.
China Mobile International and Zain Omantel International Partner in IoT and IoV Innovation
China Mobile International Limited (CMI) and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption and advancement of Machine-to-Machine (M2M), Internet of Vehicles (IoV) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies across the Middle East region.
Vodafone Names Luka Mucic as Group Chief Financial Officer
Vodafone Group Plc (Vodafone) announces the appointment of Luka Mucic as Chief Financial Officer and as Executive Director of Vodafone, effective September 1, 2023.
Zain Enters Strategic Collaboration to Boost Education Access
Zain announces the signing of a strategic partnership with Baims, a leading Kuwait-based e-learning platform. The cooperation aims to empower the digitalization of the local education sector, expand the youth’s digital upskilling and literacy and provide students with the academic content and competencies essential to today’s market.
solutions by stc Signs Major Agreement With Public Utilities Company
solutions by stc, the specialized business arm of Kuwait Telecommunications Company — stc, has won the tender to provide the Public Utilities Management Company (PUMC) with a comprehensive ticketless parking management solution throughout its various parking locations across Kuwait.
du: Committed to Becoming a Net Zero Telecom Service Provider
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), a leading ICT service provider in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched a project to upgrade 300 DG (diesel generator) sites in the remote communities of the UAE as part of its ongoing efforts to achieve its objective of becoming a Net Zero ICT service provider and promote sustainable development in the region.
du Organizes Leadership Majlis Promoting Emiratization and Empowering Career Growth
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), has hosted a Leadership Majlis for its Graduate Trainees. The event was held at the SEE Institute (Sustainability Research). The event aims to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Graduate Trainees who joined in 2022.
Ooredoo Oman: 5G Network Reaches Full Coverage in Oman
Ooredoo Oman has announced that its 5G network now encompasses the entire country of Oman. The business claimed recently on LinkedIn that "our 5G is everywhere and anywhere in Oman." Ooredoo Oman customers may now take advantage of super-fast 5G services across the nation thanks to this important milestone.