stc has announced more plans to help combat the effects of the coronavirus on SMEs and has offered SR4 billion in an effort to support local content.
stc furthers support for Saudi’s pandemic-hit SMEs with additional initiatives
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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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stc Kuwait collaborates with Ministry of Health in nation’s fight against COVID-19
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc has announced that it has successfully implemented a data link connection between the International Hospital and the Ministry of Health (MOH) data center through its technological arm and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Qualitynet.
stc Kuwait launches ‘Ramadan Lives On’ campaign
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc has launched its “Ramadan Lives On” campaign with a dedication to the people of Kuwait and the Arab world, wishing a blessed and fulfilling Holy Month of Ramadan.
COVID-19: An opportunity for tech companies
The Covid-19 crisis enveloping millions of people around the world is also presenting a business opportunity for one tech sector: facial recognition. Biometrics companies that make facial recognition hardware have adapted its technology to determine temperature. In recent weeks, many companies have been marketing technologies as capable of picking out who in a crowd is likely to have a fever, and thus a possible coronavirus case.
ITU teams with WHO to introduce global Covid-19 text alerts
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have announced their intention to work with telecommunication companies to urgently introduce a coronavirus text messaging service for the billions of people worldwide who aren’t able to connect to the internet for information.
