Telecom Operators

The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), the Kingdom’s ‘fifth generation’ digital regulator, has announced that Mobily has won the Best User Experience Award for 2021.

Orange’s board of directors has appointed Christel Heydemann as chief executive officer of Orange with effect from 4 April 2022.

During LEAP 2022, stc showcased several innovative services, technologies and digital solutions that contribute to accelerating the digital transformation of various sectors to provide a safe environment for digital infrastructure. This enables connectivity for business sectors by providing the largest advanced 5G network in the Middle East, ensuring advanced transactions for various sectors.

stc ranked first among communications and information technology (ICT) companies in the MENA region, with its brand value growth of 16% year-on-year reaching $10.6 billion. The Saudi digital enabler also advanced 7 positions globally, ranking as the 184th most valuable brand in the Middle East and Africa for 2022.

Etisalat Group has announced the appointment of Mikhail Gerchuk as CEO - International and Khalifa Hassan Al Forah Al Shamsi as CEO - Etisalat Consumer Digital. Reporting to Hatem Dowidar - Etisalat Group CEO, Gerchuk and Al Shamsi will help secure the organisation’s growth mandate. Gerchuk will be responsible for providing comprehensive direction to develop and implement the international telco strategy and the accompanying long-term plans needed for practical, maintaining growth across international operations. Al Shamsi’s appointment is part of Etisalat Group’s ongoing digital transformation strategy to significantly expand Etisalat’s digital portfolio by growing the existing business, as well as capturing new opportunities in the consumer market, through its new dedicated vertical – Etisalat Consumer Digital. 

MTN GlobalConnect and Etisalat UAE announced the launch of 5G roaming services that provide access to 5G technology for MTN South Africa subscribers when they are in the UAE. With the UAE ranked in the top 20 destinations attracting South Africans, subscribers of MTN South Africa that are roaming in the UAE now enjoy high data speed with their 5G-capable SIMs and devices on the Etisalat network. This is a significant step ahead for MTN South Africa and MTN GlobalConnect to increase quality and embrace data services across the globe.

Zain KSA announced the rollout of the Kingdom’s first 5G standalone (SA) network during LEAP 2022, marking another breakthrough and reaffirming its position as a leading provider of digital innovation across the Kingdom.

Etisalat has been ranked as the world’s strongest telecom brand and is the first in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to achieve this milestone recognition.

Etisalat Group announced that, further to the announcement on 18 November 2021, it has completed the acquisition of elGrocer DMCC.

All signals are almost green for the arrival of Christel Heydemann at the head of Orange, possible on April 1, the choice to be ratified soon at a board of directors of the operator. Only a few final "technical details", such as remuneration, remain to be finalized.