Etisalat’s key priority is to become a one-stop solution provider that can support the small and medium businesses (SMBs) in their digital transformation journey during and post COVID-19, said Esam Mahmoud, senior vice president, SMB, Etisalat.
Leading Middle East telecom companies including Etisalat Group, stc Group, Zain Group, Mobily, and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have agreed to collaborate on the implementation of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) solutions in their existing telecom networks, exchange industry knowledge and experience to drive innovation for the ICT sector across the Middle East.
Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has ranked stc in the number one position for excellent 5G coverage in 43 new governorates across Saudi Arabia in its Meqyas Quarterly Report for Internet Speeds and Digital Content Access Speed.
In a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC), Ooredoo has launched the Smart Qatar (TASMU) platform, under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, prime minister and minister of interior.
Etisalat and du have finalized their master developer agreements (MDA) with Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) where both operators will cover MBRHE’s mega housing projects. They would provide essential telecommunications infrastructure through the Taawun infrastructure deployment initiative.
As a strategic partner of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), Etisalat is offering discounts of up to 65 percent on a wide range of devices and accessories for customers.
Adding to its achievements on 5G and connectivity, Zain KSA has once again won Ookla’s Speedtest Award as ‘fastest fixed internet’ in Saudi Arabia for the first half of 2021. The telco operator has won for the third time in a row, reflecting its commitment to offering the best speeds through the region’s largest 5G network.
stc and its strategic partner Huawei signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-operate towards sustainable development, green initiatives, and social development, while creating a better-connected nation that bridges the digital divide.
As part of a wider initiative to foster a safe, clean and sustainable environment, Etisalat has introduced Tesla Model 3 cars to its fleet of vehicles.
In yet another global milestone, Etisalat announced its foray into the next generation of the mobile network with considerable efforts towards 6G realisation, conducting research, developing international standards the main building blocks for the 6G ecosystem.
