Oman has postponed its third mobile license offering due to complications regarding Zain Group's acquisition of a 9.84 stake in partially state-owned Oman Telecommunications (Omantel), according to UAE newspaper The National. The winner for the license bid was initially going to be announced on September 4.
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Alnasser: 92% of Makkah’s Network is Supported by FTTH
Nasser S. Alnasser, Acting STC Group CEO, emphasized that hajj season this year coincides with transforming 92% of copper Network in Makkah to FTTH. This 92% of Makkah's Network is Supported by FTTH. This will contribute in increasing the movement of Data and Information transmission with high speed and large capacities. This came after executing 163 km of civil works, and 173 km of Fiber works during this year 1438H.
IoT to generate $1.8 trillion in revenue for mobile operators
Internet of Things (IoT) will generate estimated US$1.8 trillion revenue for mobile network operators by 2026, driven by the early deployment of commercial Power Wide Area Networks in licensed spectrum, according to GSMA, which highlighted new figures in the IoT Forecast Database Research published by analyst house Machina Research.
Zain Iraq upgrading network to meet growing data demands
Zain Iraq, a subsidiary of Kuwait's Zain Group, has selected Ericsson to upgrade its existing network using the Swedish telecom equipment vendor's virtual Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) offering to meet the growing data demands of its customers in the region.
Jordan gets first Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) roll out
The Jordanian region of Saraya Aqaba is the first in the country to get Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) connectivity. The luxury mixed-use tourism and leisure destination located on the shores of the Red Sea in the Gulf of Aqaba in Jordan was fitted with the infrastructure by R&M, A Swiss producer of products and systems for communication and data networks.
Hajj pilgrims get 200% extra credit with STC’s “SAWA Ziyara” SIM cards
STC announced a special offer for the first time with "SAWA Ziyara" SIM cards, that are specialized for this year's Hajj season. The offer will allow 200% extra credit with the first charge.
Virgin Mobile brand officially launches in UAE
The Virgin Mobile brand was officially launched by Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) on September 5 in the UAE, bringing the first fully digital mobile service to the country. Virgin Mobile offers simple and transparent technology and a unique consumer experience through its innovative app-based service.
Saudi Zain Telecom employees join du as part of the Exchange Experience Program
du welcomed two Saudi Zain Telecom employees to its offices in Dubai as part of the Exchange Experience Program between the two telecom providers announced last November. In line with the program, Ibraheem Gharwi, Training & Quality Assurance Manager and Yazeed Alsalmi, VVIP Contact Centre Manager at Zain had a unique opportunity to experience du best practices and indulge in knowledge sharing sessions with du employees, in addition to the field visits to du Call centers in Fujairah and Retail shops.
STC increases Wi-Fi coverage 206% for Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) said it increased Wi-Fi coverage in Makkah and Holy Sites to prepare for pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj. The coverage includes tunnels, bridges, and a number of public utilities in Mina which received pilgrims to start their Tarwiah day on August 30.
Zain publishes sixth annual sustainability report entitled ‘Innovate for a Sustainable Future’
Zain Group, the leading mobile telecom innovator with a presence in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces the publication of its sixth annual sustainability report, entitled 'Innovate for a Sustainable Future'. The release of this latest report, which is aligned with the United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGP) and adheres to the G4 reporting guidelines set by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), reinforces Zain Group's position as one of the most consistently transparent mobile operators in the MENA region given the depth of information it openly shares.