Ooredoo Group has announced a landmark QAR 2 billion financing deal with QNB, Doha Bank, and Masraf Al Rayan, to accelerate the growth of its data center and AI business.
Telecom Operators
Umniah Teams Up with Sprinklr for AI-Powered Customer Solutions
As part of Umniah’s ongoing commitment to improving customers' experiences and enhancing operational efficiency, the company has begun integrating Sprinklr's cutting-edge AI solutions.
Omantel Successfully Conducts 5G RedCap Trial
Reflecting its unwavering commitment to enhancing Oman’s digital infrastructure, Omantel has successfully conducted a laboratory trial of RedCap, an advanced 5G technology. This innovation promises higher speeds and greater efficiency for the 5G network at a lower cost, adding significant value to the services offered to Omantel customers.
du’s ‘Envision’ 2024: Elevating AI-Driven Digital Transformation in the UAE
du has proudly announced the second edition of ‘Envision,’ its annual tech event platform, under the patronage of the Digital Dubai Authority. Set to be held in September 2024, the event will explore the theme, “Gathering Nation’s Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalization,” and will host government dignitaries, industry leaders and decision-makers, serving as a space for notable discourse in an effort to forge a pathway towards an AI-enabled future.
By 2025, A Global Telecom Consortium Will Scale Network APIs
The world’s largest telecom players are uniting for a new venture that will combine and sell network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) on a global scale to spur innovation in digital services.
Ooredoo Oman’s Latest Achievement: 5.5G Sets New Fastest Network Speed
Ooredoo has successfully tested groundbreaking 5.5G technology, raising the bar for connectivity in Oman. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a whole new level of speed, capacity, and reliability that is set to redefine connectivity in Oman.
touch Achieves New Record in Lebanon
touch has strengthened its leading position in the telecommunications and mobile data sector in Lebanon by documenting a record number in terms of its customer base, the highest in the history of mobile companies in Lebanon.
stc Group’s Annual Dividend Distributions Increase from SAR 1.6 to SAR 2.2
The stc Group’s Board of Directors has recommended increasing the annual cash dividends by 37.5%, from SAR 1.6 to SAR 2.2 per share annually, raising the total amount from SAR 8 billion to SAR 11 billion over the next three years.
stc Group and New Murabba Bring Smart Tech to Urban Developments in Saudi
stc Group and New Murabba (a PIF Company) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance and facilitate the implementation of advanced communications and information technology at New Murabba.
Zain KSA Recognized as Leader in ESG Practices in the ICT Sector
For the fourth consecutive year, Zain KSA, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has advanced its position in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG Index, upgrading its rating to ‘AA’ from the previous year's ‘A’. This achievement places Zain KSA in the ‘Leader’ category among 179 global telecom companies assessed by this index—a leading benchmark for evaluating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.