Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison will celebrate its 56th anniversary this year. Officially launching as a new-merged entity on January 4, 2022, Indosat was born with the larger purpose of connecting and empowering the people of Indonesia by accelerating the nation's digital transformation. During this period, Indosat continues to prove itself to be the main driver of the telecommunications industry and the GDP growth of Indonesia, ASEAN’s biggest digital economy leader.
Zain KSA continues to demonstrate excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance practices in Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications sector, recently achieving an “A” rating on the MSCI ESG Index.
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) and Nokia have signed a strategic framework agreement on innovative 5G-driven advanced technology possibilities for UAE enterprises. This collaborative effort will empower du to spearhead innovative 5G applications to build advanced technologies for the enterprise sector.
Zain KSA signed a strategic partnership agreement with Pioneers Systems, the renowned Saudi company specializing in the design, development, manufacture and assembly of electronic circuits. This strategic agreement aims to develop Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and localize specialized products and expertise in this field to achieve sustainability of innovation in the communications and digital services sector in the Kingdom, aspiring to contribute to raising the sector’s local content percentage in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals.
As Ooredoo and Oman continue to embrace fast, reliable and efficient 5G services, they also diligently prepare for the phase-out of 3G, a process globally dubbed “sunsetting.”
Zain KSA has signed a strategic partnership with Nine Tenths, the authorized distributor of DJI in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
stc, the Kuwait Telecommunications Company, renowned for its digital leadership and innovative services, continues to champion the digital transformation journey in Kuwait by announcing the continuation of the first phase of its groundbreaking “InspireU” initiative. This entrepreneurial incubator and accelerator have been pivotal in supporting budding start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
du and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) have partnered to launch Happiness SIM, which offers exclusive benefits to blue-collar workers at nominal prices.
Al Rusayl Industrial City has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Omantel, aiming to provide fiber optic networks and 5G services to every business that chooses to invest in the industrial city. The expected completion date for this project is the first quarter of 2024.
Vodafone customers now have access to 4G and 5G services at two major West End Tube stations, Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road. This expansion allows commuters and travelers to stay connected using mobile data while navigating the London Underground.
