Ooredoo Group has announced that it has successfully trialed the first International 5G call in the Arab World. Ooredoo’s call was between Sheikh Saud Bin Nasser Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Group and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Bin Mohammed Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Kuwait.
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Du and Orange to provide services for Dubai’s smart city
Telco du has partnered with Orange Business Services to deliver smart services at Silicon Park – Dubai’s first integrated smart city.
Etisalat Digital assists FEWA in its digital transformation journey
Etisalat Digital has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) to provide them with ‘Etisalat Direct’. This bespoke solution is hosted and powered by Etisalat’s UAE based OneCloud and is a fully managed application that enables FEWA to connect with their customers more effectively.
EITC aiming to reflect its new digital identity with new brand design
Following a competitive pitch that included several leading agencies in the Middle East, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has announced the appointment of Start Design as its new brand agency of record.
Alfa is now closer to customers with two new flagship stores
As part of its expansion plan, Alfa, managed by Orascom TMT, inaugurated two new stores in Solidere, Downtown Beirut, and Jbeil to better serve its customers across the Lebanese territory.
Saudi operator announces appointments of new senior executives
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has announced new appointments of a number of Saudi senior executives.
The appointment includes the appointment of Eng. Haithem Bin Mohammed Al Faraj as senior VP - Technology & Operations, Eng. Alayan Bin Mohammed Al Wateed as senior VP - Customer Unit, Eng. Badr Bin Abdullah Al Lahib as VP - Operation Sector in the Technology and Operations Unit, Eng. Abdullah Bin Mohsen Al Owaini as VP - Applications sector in the Technology and Operations Unit and Eng. Riyad Bn Hamdan Al Enzi as VP - Customer Care sector in the Customer Unit.
UAE operator joins global consortium to explore future blockchain innovations
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is set to work alongside some of the world’s leading multinational telco firms as a member of the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) – a global consortium of leading telcos constructing the next-generation of blockchain technology and innovations.
Etisalat Digital accelerates AI and Blockchain adoption in ME
Future Now, the innovation programme of Etisalat, has signed agreements with four scaleups to develop Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain solutions following the successful Dubai Future Accelerators programme.
EITC announces its first blockchain solution for healthcare sector
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced its latest Blockchain Platform as a Service (BPaaS) use case by entering into a collaboration with Dhonor HealthTech – a leading national company focused on global healthcare blockchain solutions – to build the UAE’s first Patient Safety Blockchain Solution.
Etisalat extends its services to real estate clients
Etisalat and Azizi Developments announced a partnership that would enable customers to get eLife services right at their doorstep. Real estate clients can apply for eLife services before moving into their home, reducing waiting time to enjoy seamless and high-speed connectivity.