Batelco has made a contribution of BD 3.5 million ($8.2 million) to the ‘There is Good in Us’ campaign launched by the Royal Humanitarian Foundation in Bahrain.
Batelco pledges $8.2 million to Covid-19 campaign
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Dubbed its most powerful Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) API release to date, MEF’s ninth LSO API release solves (for the first time) complex addressing and operational challenges, including observability. Additionally, this release introduces a suite of advancements designed to enhance service provider and enterprise adoption of standardized, open ecosystem automation for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offerings.
Mobily delivered extraordinary financial and operational results in 2024, recording the highest annual revenue, EBITDA, and net profit in over a decade, driven by robust contributions across all segments.
Batelco by Beyon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GSMA, a global organization dedicated to unifying the mobile ecosystem, marking its official entry into the Open Gateway Initiative. This strategic collaboration provides Batelco with access to a standardized framework of Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs), enabling seamless integration and faster deployment of innovative services.
Zain KSA announced its financial results for 2024, reporting an all-time high revenue of SAR 10.4 billion (5% YoY growth), including SAR 1.1 billion gained from the tower infrastructure sales transaction, and a profit of SAR 596 million. Profit before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) costs reached SAR 3.3 billion (12% YoY growth).
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, is the first telecom operator in the UAE to commercially launch the revolutionary 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) service and to receive full certification from leading handset manufacturers for compatibility with its 5G Standalone Access (5G SA) network. With one of the UAE's largest 5G mobile networks, du boasts an extensive service coverage, ensuring most of the population benefits from unparalleled connectivity speeds and network reliability, and will now uplift the customer experience with superior voice services.
stc Bahrain continues to lead the region’s digital transformation, aligning with Bahrain’s Vision 2030 by enhancing network efficiency, sustainability, and cybersecurity. In a recent interview with Telecom Review, Ahmed Alsharif, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, shared insights on the company’s strategic focus areas.
How do you elevate the digital entertainment experience while driving growth? stc tv explores customer-centric strategies as a key to unlocking market leadership.
center3 is redefining digital infrastructure in the Middle East by integrating AI hosting, advanced submarine cables, and internet exchange points (IXPs), driving the region’s digital transformation. As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption grows, the company is ensuring seamless access to high-performance computing while strengthening regional and international connectivity.
Saudi Arabia has been ranked fourth globally in the United Nations (UN) E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2024. Ascending 25 places, the Kingdom cemented its position as one of the leading digitally-ready countries worldwide.
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stc Bahrain continues to lead the region’s digital transformation, aligning with Bahrain’s Vision 2030 by enhancing network efficiency, sustainability, and cybersecurity. In a recent interview with Telecom Review, Ahmed Alsharif, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, shared insights on the company’s strategic focus areas.
center3 is redefining digital infrastructure in the Middle East by integrating AI hosting, advanced submarine cables, and internet exchange points (IXPs), driving the region’s digital transformation. As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption grows, the company is ensuring seamless access to high-performance computing while strengthening regional and international connectivity.
During LEAP 2025, Telecom Review had the opportunity to speak with Amr M. Eldesouky, Chief Consumer Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, to discuss the evolving telecom landscape, the importance of customer experience, and the technologies that will shape the industry’s future.
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WhatsApp to enable new feature amid fierce competition with Zoom
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic which has struck the entire world, forcing it into a great global lockdown, social distancing has become key to our survival.
Arabsat holds virtually its General Assembly meetings
Arab Satellite Communications Organization - Arabsat had planned to have the 43rd session of its General Assembly meetings in the Kingdom of Jordan under the kind patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, but due to the global circumstances of coronavirus pandemic and the inability to travel, it was decided to hold the Board and the General assembly meetings virtually in coordination with the Jordanian administration.
China announces approved COVID-19 vaccines
Two COVID-19 inactivated vaccines have just been approved to go into clinical trial by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China.
NXN activates COVID-19 remote care program
To help preserve hospital bed capacity only for high risk patients and to support, monitor and advise patients suffering from COVID-19 symptoms wherever they may be, NXN has aligned with smart health solution provider, Canadian-based Tactio Health Group and deployed the COVID-19 care program for remote patient monitoring using NXN’s DNX platform.
