Throughout its remarkable evolution journey, Zain KSA has transitioned from being a leading telecommunications and digital services provider to a trailblazer in fostering national talent, becoming a blueprint for businesses shaping Saudi Arabia's digital future. With a keen focus on harnessing the potential of the Kingdom's youth, Zain has played a pivotal role in realizing Saudi Vision 2030 objectives; creating a diversified, knowledge-based economy, developing human capabilities, and achieving a vibrant society and a thriving economy, to build an ambitious nation.

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The ICT industry has been evolving rapidly, and the telecom sector is no exception. In a joint exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Kayahara Masayuki, general manager, service provider solutions department, NEC – Global, and Tamer Bdran, vice president, ICT & public safety, NEC – Middle East, shared their views on the trends that are shaping the future of ICT in the telecom industry, among other insightful topics.

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During the Huawei Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) 2023, the concept of small box, big power and bigger business was presented via the LampSite solution.

Read more: LampSite X: Small box, big power, bigger business

Etisalat today announced that it enabled at least one million students in the UAE to access distance learning websites and platforms using its advanced network, with more than 10 million mobile subscribers enjoying free browsing to over 800 websites related to education, health and safety.

Read more: Etisalat brings e-learning to 1 million UAE students

As part of its initiatives aimed at supporting the efforts exerted by various government organisations to overcome the challenges resulting from the outbreak of Coronavirus, Omantel has announced a new partnership with the Ministry of Education to introduce G Suite for Education to all schools in the Sultanate.

Read more: Omantel moves to support distance learning in the Sultanate

Thuraya, the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) subsidiary of the UAE-based global satellite company, Yahsat, has welcomed the launch of the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) announced by the United Nations Secretary-General on March 25.

Read more: Thuraya supports Global Humanitarian Response Plan for COVID-19

As part of stc’s partnership with the Ministry of Health which is aimed at increasing prevention from the coronavirus and limiting its spread, stc has doubled the operational efficiency and awareness outreach of 22 of its healthcare centres across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Read more: stc launches initiative worth 100m SR to support KSA healthcare sector

Huawei CEO and founder Ren Zhengfei has acknowledged the company's sales are suffering due to the spread of the coronavirus. However, in an interview he said the company had resumed production in China and was spending heavily on R&D to ensure it maintains its technological lead. 

Read more: Huawei boosts R&D to offset virus impact

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