Ooredoo Group signed a new network transformation agreement with Ericsson at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona that will enable it to extend its competitive advantage by leveraging its global group-scale in its relationship with the technology leader.

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Dubai's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has hosted the world's first ever forum on Data Management. The event was a joint collaboration with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) who hosted the inaugural forum under the slogan of 'Transforming data into value, expanding the IoT potential with a special focus on Smart Cities'. The forum welcomed participation from a wide group of experts and decision-makers from around the world, as well as many UAE government entities and private sector companies.

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The empowerment of people through data democratization and the proliferation of our primitive understanding of sharing have made telecommunication providers' roles more challenging. People have more control over their lives than any other time in the past, and their demand for not only connectivity, but rich content and experiences, is increasing by the minute.

Read more: 4.5G: A Digital-Dream Come True - Touch paves the way for a new age of connectivity in Lebanon

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) signed a collaboration agreement with Saudi Post, hereby, Mobily products and services like; voice and data SIM cards, recharge vouchers, and E-vouchers, will be provided and sold in all Saudi Post offices and branches around the Kingdom.

Read more: Mobily signs an agreement with Saudi Post to provide its products

du is participating in one of the Middle East region's leading events focused on broadcast, satellite and content delivery - CABSAT 2017, running from March 21-23. During the event, du is showcasing content delivery services and the ability to significantly enhance the customer experience.

Read more: Tune into du's Live Entertainment at CABSAT 2017

VIVA has joined forces with Intel Security to establish Bahrain's first world-class Cyber Defence Centre (CDC) as a step to enhance the nation's cyber defence capabilities. The partnership signed on the sidelines of MEET ICT and BITEX 2017, will see Managed Security Services (MSS) added to VIVA's extensive cloud services portfolio, providing enterprises of Bahrain a one-stop-shop for all communication and data security requirements based on Intel Security technology.

Read more: VIVA and Intel Security to build the first Cyber Defence Centre in Bahrain offering best-in-class...

Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) announced that following the approval of its Board of Directors; Zain Saudi Arabia will be awarded with the first high-speed Mobile Broadband project for rural areas, after competing with the other Saudi telecom operators.

Read more: Zain Saudi Arabia awarded 1st MBB project in rural areas

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