e& and PPF Group (PPF) have recently signed a binding agreement, bringing exciting changes to the telecom industry. e& will acquire a controlling stake (50% + 1 share economic stake) in PPF Telecom Group’s (PPF telecom division’s) assets across Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia.

Read more: e& Expands in Europe With €2 Billion Acquisition in CEE Region

Ooredoo announced its financial results for the first six-month period of 2023. Among the highlights are figures showing strong year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth of 3%, reaching QAR 11.4 billion; a healthy EBITDA of QAR 4.8 billion with a margin of 42%; exceptional 20% YoY growth in normalized net profit, reaching QAR 1.6 billion; and an expanded customer base (including IOH) to 156.2 million, a solid 3% YoY growth.

Read more: Ooredoo Group Records 20% Net Profit Increase in H1 2023

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), also known by its brand name “du,” announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The company reported service revenue growth of 8.9% on the back of strong demand for postpaid mobile and fixed services. Total quarterly revenue reached AED 3.35 billion, according to the company statement.

Read more: EITC (du) Reports 31.2% Jump in Net Profit for Q2 2023

Ooredoo Group, Zain Group and UAE-based TASC Towers Holding have entered into a negotiation that will see them combine their approximately 30,000 telecommunication tower assets in Qatar, Kuwait, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq and Jordan into a jointly owned independent tower company in a cash and share deal. This new partnership will form the largest tower company in the MENA region.

Read more: Ooredoo, Zain and TASC Towers Join to Establish Largest Tower Company in MENA

Zain Omantel International (ZOI), the Middle East's premier international wholesale powerhouse, has recently formed a strategic wholesale international agreement with du from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC). The partnership guarantees exceptional voice, messaging and data roaming services powered by advanced 5G technology connectivity.

Read more: Zain Omantel International (ZOI) and du Collaborate to Transform Roaming Services in MEA

solutions by stc, the specialized business arm of Kuwait Telecommunications Company — stc, has won the tender to provide the Public Utilities Management Company (PUMC) with a comprehensive ticketless parking management solution throughout its various parking locations across Kuwait.

Read more: solutions by stc Signs Major Agreement With Public Utilities Company

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