On the sidelines of LEAP 2023, Telecom Review sat down with Eng. Saad Al-Sadhan, chief business and wholesale officer at Zain KSA, to have a discussion about the local carrier’s participation in the global tech event’s second edition, their cloud portfolio and how they are leveraging 5G network investments for B2B customers.

Exclusive Interviews
EVOTEQ’s Tadweer Digitizes Amana’s Waste Management Process
On the sidelines of LEAP 2023, the global tech event, Telecom Review spoke with Al Madinah Regional Municipality’s Deputy Mayor Walid Barakat and Assistant Deputy Mayor for Digital Transformation and Technology, Mousa Almaimani, and EVOTEQ CEO Jihad Tayara about Tadweer, the digitized waste-management platform of Amana Al Madinah, powered by EVOTEQ.
Newroz Holding: Aligning With Global Market Shifts by Being a DSP
Fast, reliable and affordable connectivity is the cornerstone of developing a modern economy. It allows governments and citizens to engage more meaningfully while enabling businesses to thrive in tough economic conditions. Newroz Holding understands this and, in line with the Kurdistan region of Iraq’s Vision 2025, is investing in new technologies to achieve these economic goals.
stc Group CEO: ‘Our Core Focus Is Connectivity and Digitalization’
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Eng. Olayan Alwetaid, stc Group CEO, sheds light on their digital transformation process, data center innovation, 2023 collaborations and the importance of effective management of environmental aspects.
Telco Industry Needs to Monetize 5G Features, Says Ericsson’s Börje Ekholm
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review during LEAP 2023, Börje Ekholm, president and CEO at Ericsson, talks about the importance of maintaining technology leadership and enabling enterprise.
du: Enabling Customers to Succeed in the New Digital World
In an exclusive interview with Hasan Bulhoon AlShemeili, head of technology planning, du, he sheds light on the progress of the telco’s 5G investments, upcoming services motivated by new technologies and how du is benefiting from the growth opportunities within the MENA region.
TAWAL: Enabling the Digital Economy’s Efficient and Scalable Infrastructure
TAWAL is a key player in the Saudi telecom infrastructure industry, well-positioned to lead in providing reliable and cost-efficient ICT infrastructure.
Ooredoo Oman’s Growth in Digital Transformation
In an exclusive interview, Abdullah Al Naamani, director of digital and innovation at Ooredoo Oman, stated the benefits of customers and users in driving digital transformation in Oman, the ICT trends and advantages, as well as the highlights of 2022 at the company.
Salam: Technology and Innovation are Keys to a Greener World
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Salam CEO Ahmed Al-Anqari proudly discussed the company’s reputation as well as its participation in LEAP 2023, its contributions toward the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and its goals in the new year.
Jasim Al Awadi: ‘Taking Digitization to a New Level’
Metaverse, 5G and digitization continued to transform the telecoms industry this year. du Chief ICT Officer (Acting) Jasim Al Awadi looks back at 2022 and shares what’s on his roadmap for 2023.