stc Group’s female workforce grew by 120% between 2018 and 2020, occupying 30% of the leadership positions, according to Oxford Business Group's report.
Telecom Operators
Etisalat supports the diversified industrial landscape by joining the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit
The Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) and Etisalat have announced a partnership to accelerate the deployment of the fifth generation of wireless networks (5G) to promote digital transformation both in the United Arab Emirates and globally.
Etisalat officially increases foreign ownership limit to 49%
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company – Etisalat - has confirmed that foreigners can now own 49% of the operator’s share capital after securing the necessary approvals.
Zain KSA supports CITC’s national roaming initiative
In partnership with the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) and other telecom operators, namely stc and Mobily, Zain KSA announced its support to the National Roaming initiative launched by Saudi’s communication authority.
Etisalat customers can access Alhosn app at zero rate
Etisalat has announced that all its postpaid and prepaid customers would be able to access their Alhosn app in public places without activating or purchasing a data plan.
stc Bahrain, Nokia unveil stc AgileWAN solution for businesses
stc Bahrain, as part of the stc Group, and Nokia have launched the stc AgileWAN service adding yet another feather to the operator’s managed ICT services portfolio. Nokia’s Nuage Networks has deployed its Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) to enable this service. The stc Bahrain new AgileWAN service can now enable businesses across industries to execute their transformation initiatives, backed by the agility, support, and services required to attract the desired business impact.
Etisalat bags international award for Best Regional SMS Service Provider
Etisalat has been awarded the Best Regional SMS Service Provider at a prestigious Global Awards ceremony in Berlin.
du urges device upgrade prior to 2G network closure
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), will be shutting down its 2G networks in the near future as per the direction of The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
Vodafone Qatar’s new SDN solution enhances digital transformation
Vodafone Qatar’s software-defined network (SDN) solution now comes in two variations: the new SDN Enterprise and the cloud-based SDN Business. Both versions are available with their respective feature sets and are compatible with any connectivity type — fixed, wireless, or via any third party.
Ooredoo Group focuses on dynamic work culture to enhance competitive edge
Ooredoo Group has confirmed a raft of changes to its working practices to adopt and support a more agile digital corporate culture that will be effective from September. The efficacy of the projects will be evaluated by the end of the year by Ooredoo's management and will take the decision on whether they would become permanent feature of the Groups future initiatives.