The biggest tech show in the region, GITEX 2021 has opened its doors to visitors and exhibitors. The latest innovations in technology across sectors ranging from government services to digital money will be on display over next 4 days.

Telecom Operators
umlaut awards Ooredoo Algérie Best in Test mobile certificate
umlaut – now part of Accenture - has awarded Ooredoo Algérie the Best in Test 2021/09 mobile certificate for scoring an impressive 572 dots out of 1000 in mobile network benchmarking survey to measure the mobile network in Algeria.
ZainTech launches as a one-stop-shop for enterprises, governments in MENA
Zain Group announces the establishment of ZainTech, a new operating regional entity that unifies the Group’s ICT assets to offer a unique value proposition, centered as a one-stop provider of comprehensive enterprise digital solutions and transformation services all under one roof.
Ooredoo Group partners with Ericsson for BSS innovation
Ooredoo Group has engaged Ericsson as its next-generation digital transformation partner for business support system (BSS) solutions.
Zain’s OGA okays distribution of semi-annual cash dividend of 10 fils, totaling $150 million
Zain Group’s Ordinary General Assembly met in Kuwait and approved the recommendation of the Board of Directors to distribute semi-annual cash dividends of 10 fils per share, for the first half of the current fiscal year.
Etisalat offers free Internet speed upgrade for businesses across the UAE
Etisalat has announced an Internet speed upgrade of up to 1Gbps, bringing tremendous value to existing and new business customers across the UAE.
Malek Sultan Al Malek elected as new chairman of the board of directors of EITC
EITC’s board of directors has unanimously elected current board member Mr. Malek Sultan Al Malek as the company’s new chairman of the board of directors with immediate effect to replace outgoing chairman H.E. Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini. Abdulla Khalifa Abdulla Humaid Belhoul was also appointed as director.
Formula 1 Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix is the new name for Qatar's first-ever F1 Race
Ooredoo Group will be the title sponsor of Qatar's first-ever Formula 1 race, which will be officially named the Formula 1 Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix.
Etisalat Group announces the appointment of its new group chief operations officer
Etisalat Group has announced the appointment of its new group chief operations officer (GCOO) as part of its significant transformation and planning for the next phase of growth and expansion of the company.
CITC launches second phase of broadband opening project
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has launched the second phase of the broadband opening project, which is dedicated to the business sector. This is following the success of the first phase in enabling individuals to choose the most appropriate fiber-optic service provider, regardless of the infrastructure owner.