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By Håkan Cervell, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Saudi Arabia and Egypt

On the occasion of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s 15th year of assuming the post of Crown Prince of Dubai on February 1, 2008, His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, director general of Digital Dubai, shared his wishes for the much-loved and respected ruler of Dubai.

Nokia is an integral part of the society in the countries where it operates, and Saudi Arabia is the company’s largest market in Middle East and Africa. From this perspective, Saudi Arabia is very important for Nokia, and Nokia is committed to providing its latest technologies including 5G to build a robust digital infrastructure and empower the society. It leverages its end-to-end network technology portfolio to ensure the technological competitiveness and acceleration of the comprehensive digital transformation in the Kingdom in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that it has received a 5-star rating from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM).

Apple reported a decrease in quarterly revenue and profits for the October-December period of 2022, hit by a drop in sales of its flagship iPhones.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening up a whole new zone of opportunity with the emergence of an enhanced chatbot that could be the gamechanger across industries, including the academic scene.

To further improve the passenger experience, Hamad International Airport (DOH) has announced the rollout of next-generation Wi-Fi across its state-of-the-art terminal, powered by Cisco technologies. Passengers traveling through Qatar will have widespread access to high-speed connectivity, making it simple to connect with loved ones, friends and business associates.

The tech industry slump is still making headlines, with companies continuing to conduct layoffs in response. However, in comparison to its peers, Apple’s strategic approach makes it the only major tech giant that hasn't made huge cuts to its team.

For the second year running, from February 6–9, 2023, at the Riyadh Front Expo Centre, TAWAL is set to take part and make its presence felt at the global platform for future technologies, showcasing its capabilities and its diverse range of leading-edge solutions.

Reacting to the inflationary pressures felt across Europe, UK telecom giant Vodafone Group Plc has decided to sell its long-held headquarters in England and rent out half of the premises to save costs.