stc has announced more plans to help combat the effects of the coronavirus on SMEs and has offered SR4 billion in an effort to support local content.
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Al-Khobar, located in Saudi Arabia, has been acknowledged as a smart city. The city has secured the 99th position out of 142 cities worldwide, highlighting its development and progress in embracing smart technologies and initiatives.
In a stark warning, UN agencies have highlighted the concerning amount of electronic waste generated globally—a staggering 62 million metric tonnes in just one year. Despite this alarming figure, the recycling rates for electronic waste remain dismally low; with only 22% of that waste being formally recycled. Electronic waste, or e-waste, poses a significant environmental and health hazard if not properly managed.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, du's CEO, Fahad Al Hassawi, elaborated on the company's commitment to fostering a more prosperous future grounded in knowledge and innovation. He discussed various aspects, including du's remarkable financial performance, ongoing commercial initiatives, digital innovation endeavors, expansion in fintech, robust workforce, sustainability objectives, and key targets set for 2024.
In today's tech-driven world, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous driving, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G Advanced (5G-A) are reshaping the landscape of computing. One of the most significant trends emerging from this evolution is the increasing demand for edge computing. According to Grand View Research, the global edge computing market size reached USD 16.45 billion in 2023 and is projected to witness a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.9% from 2024 to 2030. Edge computing, still in its infancy, holds tremendous promise for businesses worldwide.
David Erlich, Consulting Director at Sofrecom, granted Telecom Review an exclusive interview and discussed the increasing awareness and efforts to estimate and mitigate the carbon footprint of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), with a specific focus on data centers. He highlighted the methodologies used to assess carbon footprints, the significant energy consumption by data centers, driven primarily by server growth and cryptocurrency mining, and the shift towards greener energy sources by major ICT players.
By Ken Campbell, Managing Partner in the London office of PMP Strategy and Nicolas Pillon, Associate Partner in the Montreal office of PMP Strategy
Omantel holds the distinction of being the first telecommunications company in Oman and serves as the primary provider of internet services in the country. During MWC 2024, Telecom Review had the privilege of interviewing CEO of Omantel, Talal Said Al Mamari. In this exclusive interview, Al Mamari discussed Omantel's collaborative approach to addressing the digital needs of its target market, delving into the opportunities and challenges faced by the company. Additionally, he highlighted Omantel's unwavering commitment to its customers and the broader community.
During Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024), Toni Eid, Founder of Telecom Review Group and CEO of Trace Media International, engaged in an exclusive discourse with Saleem Alblooshi, CTO of du, and Eric Zhao, Vice President and CMO of Huawei Wireless Solution to share their perspectives on the progress of the 5G industry, particularly the commercial launch of 5G-Advanced (5G-A or 5.5G).
In an effort to advance its commitment to pioneering next-generation 5G technologies, Vodafone Qatar has set, and achieved, a significant milestone. Through 5.5G high band network testing, the company has successfully demonstrated peak speeds exceeding 10 Gbps.
In 2023, Huawei—the Chinese tech giant—saw its profits soar, more than doubling to 87 billion Chinese yuan (CNY) (equivalent to USD 12 billion), compared to CNY 35.6 billion in 2022. However, this fell short of its record profit of CNY 113.7 billion in 2021. The company also reported a 9.6% surge in revenue, amounting to CNY 704.2 billion.
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In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, du's CEO, Fahad Al Hassawi, elaborated on the company's commitment to fostering a more prosperous future grounded in knowledge and innovation. He discussed various aspects, including du's remarkable financial performance, ongoing commercial initiatives, digital innovation endeavors, expansion in fintech, robust workforce, sustainability objectives, and key targets set for 2024.
David Erlich, Consulting Director at Sofrecom, granted Telecom Review an exclusive interview and discussed the increasing awareness and efforts to estimate and mitigate the carbon footprint of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), with a specific focus on data centers. He highlighted the methodologies used to assess carbon footprints, the significant energy consumption by data centers, driven primarily by server growth and cryptocurrency mining, and the shift towards greener energy sources by major ICT players.
Omantel holds the distinction of being the first telecommunications company in Oman and serves as the primary provider of internet services in the country. During MWC 2024, Telecom Review had the privilege of interviewing CEO of Omantel, Talal Said Al Mamari. In this exclusive interview, Al Mamari discussed Omantel's collaborative approach to addressing the digital needs of its target market, delving into the opportunities and challenges faced by the company. Additionally, he highlighted Omantel's unwavering commitment to its customers and the broader community.
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stc Kuwait collaborates with Ministry of Health in nation’s fight against COVID-19
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc has announced that it has successfully implemented a data link connection between the International Hospital and the Ministry of Health (MOH) data center through its technological arm and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Qualitynet.
stc Kuwait launches ‘Ramadan Lives On’ campaign
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc has launched its “Ramadan Lives On” campaign with a dedication to the people of Kuwait and the Arab world, wishing a blessed and fulfilling Holy Month of Ramadan.
COVID-19: An opportunity for tech companies
The Covid-19 crisis enveloping millions of people around the world is also presenting a business opportunity for one tech sector: facial recognition. Biometrics companies that make facial recognition hardware have adapted its technology to determine temperature. In recent weeks, many companies have been marketing technologies as capable of picking out who in a crowd is likely to have a fever, and thus a possible coronavirus case.
ITU teams with WHO to introduce global Covid-19 text alerts
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have announced their intention to work with telecommunication companies to urgently introduce a coronavirus text messaging service for the billions of people worldwide who aren’t able to connect to the internet for information.
