As part of an important policy goal under the Kingdom's Vision 2030 agenda, the Saudi Telecom Company (stc) and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), represented by the National Center for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to develop and improve the Kingdom’s data capabilities.
Telecom Operators
Ooredoo Group ranks as top 40 global telecoms brand
Ooredoo Group has now climbed to number 40 in the top 50 global telecommunications brands, up one place from 41 in 2020, as confirmed by the Brand Finance Telecoms 150 2021 report.
Ooredoo ranks 2nd most valuable and strongest Qatari brand: report
Ooredoo claims second place, with a brand value of US$3.2 billion, on the annual brand value ranking of Brand Finance entitled “Qatar 10 2021”.
Zain Bahrain provides enhanced mobile, broadband coverage in newly-developed areas
Zain Bahrain has become the first telecom network operator to provide enhanced mobile and broadband (4G and 5G) network connectivity in the newly-developed areas of East Hidd, Hidd block 111, and Lawzi.
Etisalat collaborates with ESAAD to celebrate third Emirati Children’s Day
In line with the its CSR pillar of community involvement and engagement, Etisalat announced its collaboration with ESAAD to offer up to 70 percent discount at children’s entertainment centres, play areas, and retail outlets across the UAE to mark Emirati Children’s Day on March 15.
Omantel, Huawei enter MoU with Hutchison Ports Sohar for 5G utilization
Omantel and Huawei entered a tri-party Proof of Concept (POC) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hutchison Ports Sohar for showcasing successful utilizations of the telecom giant’s 5G infrastructure in three areas.
TDRA equipped to approve 5G compatible mobile devices
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that the National Laboratory has been equipped with the latest technologies to examine mobile devices compatible with 5G technology to ensure these devices meet the approved technical standards.
Batelco opens its first Business Center to elevate its services
His Excellency Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Governor of the Capital Governorate, officially opened Batelco’s first Business Center at The Avenues Mall in the presence of a number of Batelco's executive management. This is in line with Batelco’s strategic direction to elevate its services especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which play a vital role in the national economy. The Business Center is located close to the main business area and will serve a larger Enterprise segment.
Ooredoo's state-of-the-art data centre is now open for business
Primed to take Oman’s communications infrastructure to the next level, Ooredoo’s highly anticipated Data Centre is now open for business.
du, Digital DEWA to speed up digital transformation in Dubai
du, owned by Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation in Dubai.