stc, the leading digital enabler in the region, announced the successful validation of AWS Snowball Edge in stc Lab, a device with onboard storage and compute power for select AWS capabilities. Snowball Edge can do local processing and edge-computing workloads to help stc deploy Mobile Private Networks (MPN) and MEC offerings at the edge in a fully disconnected and transportable fashion.
e& international signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tunisie Telecom to join the “e& partner networks” business program developed to collaborate with telecom-operating companies in regional markets.
Etihad Etisalat, or “Mobily,” has announced a raft of new deals during LEAP 2023, covering a range of areas such as customer experience, gaming, cloud solutions, online marketplaces, CSR, cybersecurity and infrastructure, among others.
During LEAP 2023, Zain KSA signed an agreement with Emaar, The Economic City (EEC), the master developer of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), for landing the J2M subsea cable system, which will connect the Kingdom to Europe and the rest of the world through the Pakistan and East Africa Cable System (PEACE).
stc announced the launch of its corporate investment fund (CIF). The Fund aims to invest in early-stage startups in various domains, including fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital games, Internet of Things, blockchain and other promising areas.
Zain KSA will be joining the second global tech event, LEAP23, hosted in Riyadh for the second year in a row, from February 6 to 9, 2023, under the slogan “Into New Worlds.”
At LEAP 2023, Zain KSA and China Mobile International (CMI) signed a memorandum of understanding to establish an all-around partnership, represented by Colin Wang, managing director of CMI Middle East and Africa, and Eng. Sultan AlHadlag, executive general manager of Zain KSA.
Committed to playing a leading role in supporting businesses of all sizes in Oman, Ooredoo’s revamped Internet Professional (OIP) plans offer higher speeds, higher rates and more options. Available as part of all plans, business customers can enjoy all the benefits of unlimited fixed internet with speeds ranging from 5 Mbps to 1 Gbps, unlimited calling minutes to Ooredoo landlines, up to 1,000 local voice minutes to any mobile network and international calling discounts of up to 35%. Furthermore, a dedicated helpdesk and after-sales support are available 24/7, making it even easier to get the most out of Ooredoo’s great value packages.
stc Group, the digital leader in the region, signed a partnership agreement with SKYFive Arabia, the leading provider of Air-to-Ground (A2G) based solutions and services, to introduce the new concept of In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) to airlines in Saudi Arabia. With the roadmap to expand across the entire MENA region in the near future, the partnership will deliver unparalleled connectivity that will enrich the airline’s and passengers’ travel experiences.
Zain announces the successful completion of its inaugural WE SUCCEED initiative, a Group-wide middle management succession planning program that saw over 90 talents undertake eight months of development on key categories: Awareness and Perspective, Personal Purpose, Connection and Psychological Safety.
