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.
stc furthers support for Saudi’s pandemic-hit SMEs with additional initiatives
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e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS), the international wholesale arm of global technology group, e&, announced the official opening of e& Wholesale Americas, its new U.S. entity headquartered in Coconut Grove, Miami.
In a significant milestone highlighting Saudi Arabia's global leadership in digital regulation, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has selected the Kingdom as a member of its Digital Regulation Network Board, represented by Eng. Omar Alrejraje, Deputy Governor for Regulation and Competition at the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST).
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By Eng. Thamer Alfadda, SVP, Mobily Wholesale & Carriers
Passwords are akin to digital passports; thus, they need to be strong to combat identity theft.
The global telecommunications industry is undergoing a transformative shift. While there is an urgent need for sunsetting legacy networks and adopting modern infrastructure, the challenges associated with this overhaul are diverse and demanding.
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced a partnership with FreeMove Alliance, the global mobile telecommunications alliance between Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telia, and TIM. du is the first in the region to partner with FreeMove, marking a significant enhancement in its service offerings to multinational corporations (MNCs).
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced significant milestones in the sultanate’s telecom sector for 2024, with notable gains in subscriptions, infrastructure, and revenues.
Global technology vendor, Nokia Corporation (Nokia), has released its interim report for Q1 2025, reporting an 11% growth in network infrastructure on a constant currency basis. Nokia’s cloud and network services grew by 8%, while mobile networks increased by 2%.
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) recently hosted a session that brought together digital transformation experts from federal government entities. The session marked the launch of the Digital Government Community (DGOV Community) and explored how training can be leveraged to enhance skills and promote knowledge exchange.
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In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Gilles Vaqué, President and Managing Partner at PMP Strategy, elaborated on how the firm is uniquely positioned to lead the financial services, transport, and energy sectors in addition to their core expertise in the TMT sectors (telecom, media and culture, and technology) in the Middle East and globally.
In an exclusive WinWin interview hosted by Telecom Review, du's pioneering role in the telecom industry's transformation was spotlighted. As a frontrunner in innovation, the company is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and cutting-edge digital solutions to reshape the landscape.
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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.
