du has announced that an extension agreement has been finalized with UAE-IX powered by DE-CIX, the leading carrier and data centre neutral Internet Exchange operator in the GCC region, to create the first nationwide and entirely datacenter-neutral interconnection platform in the MENA region.

Read more: du, UAE-IX ink deal to create first datacenter interconnection platform

stc Group successfully collaborated with the G20 Saudi Secretariat as a digital enabler for the Saudi G20 presidency. The Saudi-based company provided critical telecommunications and digital services for all meetings of the G20 summit, expanding its 5G network by 130% to accommodate the increase in digital services during the G20 summit.

Read more: stc expanded its 5G network by 130% at G20 Summit

At the 14th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, the ICT industry’s biggest and first hybrid event in the Middle East, Etisalat was rewarded ‘Best Middle Eastern Operator’ and ‘Best Middle Eastern Wholesale Operator’.

Read more: Etisalat awarded ‘Best Middle Eastern Operator’ at Telecom Review Summit

One year ago, Telenor centralized their roaming operations into one global setup, supporting all Telenor affiliates. Cellusys was chosen as a trusted partner to provide a steering of roaming solution that offered group control as well as flexibility for affiliates. Telenor as a Group now has a scalable, centralized approach to wholesale roaming and negotiation.

Read more: Telenor and Cellusys celebrate one year of successful partnership

At the 14th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, the ICT industry’s biggest and first hybrid event in the Middle East, CEO of Etisalat International, Hatem Dowidar, was awarded ‘Industry CEO of the Year- Telecom Operator’.

Read more: Etisalat’s Hatem Dowidar awarded ‘Industry CEO of the Year- Operator’ at Telecom Review Summit

Nokia and stc announced a joint collaboration to operate stc’s Technology Innovation Center in Riyadh. The five-year project will see Nokia carry out several programs to help stc develop at least four truly innovative use cases every year to support stc’s business goals.

Read more: Nokia and stc announce strategic cooperation

The Small and Medium Business (SMB) sector plays a key role in the UAE economy in driving innovation, job creation and disruptive business models. Given the importance of this segment, Etisalat has been working closely with businesses across all sectors to cater to their requirements, ensure a successful digital journey and facilitate business continuity during these unprecedented times.

Read more: Etisalat aligns with UAE’s SMB advancement strategy by facilitating business continuity

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