e& approaches Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) to discuss increasing its shareholding in the Saudi Arabia-based telco to 50% plus one share. This can be done by means of a preconditional partial tender offer, pursuant to the M&A regulations issued by the Kingdom’s capital market authority (CMA).
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stc carries off the highest value brand in the Middle East
stc has won the highest value brand in the Middle East. Eng. Abdullah Abdulrahman Alkanhl, chief corporate affairs officer at stc, received the Top Brand award in the presence of Eng. Olayan Alwetaid, GCEO of stc, Mohammed Rashid Abaalkheil, corporate relations VP, and Meshal AlRubiaan, corporate communication general manager, corporate relations at stc pavilion during its participation at the Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona.
Huawei, Zain KSA join hands for MENA’s first 5G LAN network
Zain KSA and Huawei released the joint innovation achievement on the first 5G LAN network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which means that Zain KSA is capable of commercial deployment and large-scale replication of 5G private networks.
MWC22: Zain KSA, Huawei collaborate to enhance digital infrastructure
On the sidelines of Mobile World Congress 2022, Zain KSA, a leading telecommunications and digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, signed an MoU with Huawei to enhance its digital infrastructure and strengthen its value proposition by providing its individual and business clients with the best digital experience and the most innovative services.
Mobily drops renewal of services and tech support agreement with e&
Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) has decided not to renew the agreement for services and technical support with Etisalat Group, now e&.
Etisalat UAE collaborates with AWS on industrial 5G use cases
Etisalat UAE part of e& announced that it is extending its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to address the growing demand for digitalisation in different industries with use cases focused on enterprises in oil and gas, manufacturing, and logistics.
Ooredoo is the official global connectivity services provider for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Ooredoo has been selected by FIFA and the supreme committee for delivery and legacy to provide a global network connecting Doha to different points of presence in Europe – London and Frankfurt – and Singapore in Asia.
Etisalat UAE and Huawei launch first 5G Edge Box in Middle East
Etisalat UAE part of e& and Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, have announced the successful test of cloud-native centric ‘5G Edge Computing platform’. The announcement follows an agreement by both parties to further strengthen their partnership with an aim to be a pioneer in enabling the most innovative digital services in UAE.
Zain KSA, Nokia sign MoU to unlock the full potential of 5G
In line with its strategy to develop the experience of its 5G technology across Saudi Arabia and accelerate its progress in adopting futuristic, 5G-powered features and applications by making innovative value-added investments, Zain KSA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia. The MoU aims to carry out preliminary collaboration plans in the sustainable development of the infrastructure network by upgrading it with advanced 5G technology capabilities to roll out innovative solutions and services that can benefit businesses as well as individuals. Signed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), Barcelona, this MoU aligns with Zain KSA’s approach in establishing strategic partnerships with globally leading tech giants that can help unlock new opportunities, expand its digital services portfolio, and contribute to the social development of individuals as well as the growth of businesses.
inwi, a global operator at the service of digital development in Morocco
inwi is a key player in the digital acceleration of the Moroccan economy. This core challenge guides all the operator actions internally and towards its clients and ecosystem.