Ooredoo scoops Gold under the Telecommunications Industries at the 2021 Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Stevie Awards®. Moreover, it acquires recognition for innovative achievement in growth and innovation in business information apps.
Telecom Operators
Zain Group outlines its ‘ten-year journey’
Zain Group, the leading mobile telecom innovator in seven markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces the publication of its consecutive 10th annual sustainability report, entitled ‘The Ten-Year Journey’, which charts the sustainability agenda the company has undertaken in this area across its footprint over the last decade.
Etisalat launches interactive web extension dedicated to autistic users
In line with its purpose of bringing people together and commitment to inclusion and breaking barriers, Etisalat along with the Ministry of Community Development announced the launch of special web extension for autistic user to mark the World Autism Acceptance Day on April 2nd.
Zain Saudi Arabia, MODON join forces to boost fourth industrial transformation in KSA
To enable the fourth industrial revolution in the Kingdom, Zain Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Organization for Industrial Estates and Technology Zones (MODON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide fifth-generation services, communications, high-quality internet, cloud services, and the Internet of things (IoT) in Modon's industrial cities.
Vodafone’s new branding: Technology is nothing without humanity
Vodafone affirms that humanity drives their business forward. In line with this, it launches its new brand positioning backed by a multimillion-dollar 12-month-long campaign promoted as “Together We Can”.
Ooredoo commits to boosting innovation in Qatar
Ooredoo and Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at leveraging the innovation capabilities of Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider.
stc chairman and CEO laud Shareek initiative launch to boost local businesses
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Khaled Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, chairman of the board of Directors of stc, praised the launch of the Shareek private sector partnership program at the initiative of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.
Ooredoo Kuwait to streamline its 5G network on its territory
Ooredoo Telecom, the first to introduce innovative digital services in Kuwait, is accelerating its 5G network deployment using the Infovista radio planning portfolio to upgrade over 2500 sites across the country.
stc Kuwait AGM okays BoD’s proposal of 60 Kuwaiti fils per share for FY2020
Kuwait Telecommunications Company (stc) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Company’s Headquarters on Monday 29 March 2021, where the attendance represented 70.324% from the total shareholders. The virtually conducted meeting used the online platform provided by Kuwait Clearing Company and in accordance with the health precautionary measures and procedures issued by the Government.
Zain KSA records fastest indoor 5G speed test
Zain KSA has achieved a record speed of 1.9 Gbps during a successful trial of the 5G indoor solution known as “AirScale Radio System” (ASiR), at its headquarters in Jeddah. The ASiR solution can support a mixed network of 4G and 5G over the same platform, delivering ultra-fast speeds and broad coverage, and countering high penetration coverage losses within buildings, across multiple floors and in both open office space and closed up offices and meeting rooms where coverage rates are often significantly reduced due to the depth of the building design or the distance from the tower. Utilizing ASiR, Zain KSA provides an enhanced indoor solution addressing requirements such as low cost of ownership, compact design and comprehensive indoor coverage offering users a consistent 5G experience.