stc Group successfully collaborated with the G20 Saudi Secretariat as a digital enabler for the Saudi G20 presidency. The Saudi-based company provided critical telecommunications and digital services for all meetings of the G20 summit, expanding its 5G network by 130% to accommodate the increase in digital services during the G20 summit.
Telecom Operators
Etisalat provides 5G network at the 14th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit
Etisalat, along with telecom leaders participated in Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, the event powered by Etisalat’s 5G fixed network, blending physical and virtual presence allowing participants to join seamlessly from anywhere in the world.
Etisalat takes major step towards self-optimizing networks
Etisalat has deployed the first end-to-end multi-vendor Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing
Etisalat UAE globally recognized by Ookla® Speedtest® as world’s fastest mobile network operator
Ookla, the global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data and analysis today recognised Etisalat for being the fastest mobile network operator worldwide in 2020 providing its subscribers the most superior experience with the fastest mobile speeds from anywhere in the world.
Etisalat awarded ‘Best Middle Eastern Operator’ at Telecom Review Summit
At the 14th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, the ICT industry’s biggest and first hybrid event in the Middle East, Etisalat was rewarded ‘Best Middle Eastern Operator’ and ‘Best Middle Eastern Wholesale Operator’.
Telecom Egypt, AMS-IX partner to build an internet exchange in Cairo
Telecom Egypt has signed a contract with Amsterdam-based internet exchange AMS-IX. The aim is to establish an internet exchange point in Egypt (EG-IX) inside Telecom Egypt's international Tier III certified data center, in Smart Village.
Etisalat’s Hatem Dowidar awarded ‘Industry CEO of the Year- Operator’ at Telecom Review Summit
At the 14th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, the ICT industry’s biggest and first hybrid event in the Middle East, CEO of Etisalat International, Hatem Dowidar, was awarded ‘Industry CEO of the Year- Telecom Operator’.
Egypt’s NTRA approves frequencies worth $1.1bn for 3 telcos
Egypt has raised $1.17 billion in the award of new spectrum licenses to the three mobile operators. Vodafone Egypt, Telecom Egypt and Etisalat Misr all acquired new ten-year licenses for the 2.6 GHz band.
Etisalat aligns with UAE’s SMB advancement strategy by facilitating business continuity
The Small and Medium Business (SMB) sector plays a key role in the UAE economy in driving innovation, job creation and disruptive business models. Given the importance of this segment, Etisalat has been working closely with businesses across all sectors to cater to their requirements, ensure a successful digital journey and facilitate business continuity during these unprecedented times.
Zain Group’s CEO of Operations resigns
Kuwait-based telecommunications company Zain Group’s CEO - Operations has resigned and will leave the company within 10 days, the company announced in a statement. Scott Gegenheimer’s last working day with the company will be on November 15th, with his departure announced on the same day the company released third quarterly results.