Vodafone and e& have joined forces to provide other operators with comprehensive, fully-managed voice solutions to support their international voice traffic requirements and growth plans, as well as help meet the growing demand for voice over 4G/5G (VoLTE) services.
du, commercially rebranded from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), marked a significant milestone by completing the Gulf region's inaugural trial of 50G PON (Passive Optical Network) symmetrical technology. Recognized as the evolution standard by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) after 10G PON, this cutting-edge technology transforms fiber broadband infrastructure, delivering lightning-fast speeds with 50Gbps downlink and uplink connections.
4iG Plc info-communications company and Telecom Egypt— Egypt’s first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region— have reached an agreement on the terms of cooperation for the construction of an express subsea cable between Albania and Egypt. Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last October, the terms of this cooperation agreement establish a joint venture between the two companies for the intercontinental subsea cable project. The express subsea cable will create a high-capacity, intercontinental connection linking Africa and Asia (through the Red Sea) to Europe, via Egypt, the Mediterranean, and Albania.
Ooredoo Oman has rolled out Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology to power various IoT-enabled applications that could result in energy savings and supply chain management optimization. IoT is an umbrella term for devices connected to, and communicating with, the internet and each other— merging the digital and physical worlds. From wearable devices to meters that allow for remote readings of water and gas usage to solutions that track the delivery of packages, IoT has entered the mainstream, and Ooredoo is at the forefront of this transformation.
Ooredoo and Tamimah Digital LLC, a digital company managing the online marketplace, Bawwaba Oman, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build a business-to-business (B2B) e-marketplace. The first e-commerce platform of its kind will showcase products and services offered by small and medium enterprises, companies and government entities for a business customer base in Oman.
stc Group, an engine of digital transformation, has been acknowledged as the most valuable telecom brand in the Middle East for the fourth year in a row. It has also been acknowledged as one of the top 10 strongest telecom brands in the Middle East, and the strongest brand in Saudi Arabia.
e& enterprise and Burjeel Holdings, one of the leading healthcare services providers in the MENA region, have joined forces to launch a pioneering telemedicine services project. Together, they have agreed on a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim to revolutionize healthcare delivery.
Following the successful transformation of e& to a technology group, e& has flourished, becoming a leader of Middle Eastern and African (MEA) brands.
In a significant financial update, Vodafone Qatar has reported a net profit of QR 540 million in 2023, showcasing a robust 7.5% increase compared to the previous year. The notable surge is primarily attributed to the growth in EBITDA.
du, commercially rebranded from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has partnered with Intelsat— operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks— to expand cellular connectivity across the UAE, including the areas that were previously out of reach.
