Dr. Tarig Enaya, Senior Vice President of the STC Enterprise Business Unit has revealed that smart cities-associated technology investments that will take place in the next four years worldwide will reach USD 158 billion by 2022 in accordance with the IDC Report. The figure is expected to reach USD 2.7 billion (SAR 10.125 billion) in the Middle East and Africa.

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Al-Riyadi Basketball Club pays tribute to Alfa’s Marwan Hayek
Alfa CEO and Chairman Marwan Hayek, received at the company's headquarters in Parallel Towers, Dekwaneh, Lebanon a delegation from Al-Riyadi Basketball Club headed by the President of the Club Mazen Tabbara with Secretary Tammam Jaroudi in addition to the technical staff and men's team players. Al-Riyadi offered the Alfa Cup to Hayek, as a tribute to Alfa for its continuous support for the team.
China Mobile expands its operations to the UAE
China Mobile International Limited (CMI) yesterday announces the launch of its Middle East office in Dubai, further deepening its investment and collaboration with the Middle East.
Etisalat and Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal offer the “Visitor Package”
Etisalat announced its partnership with Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal (Abu Dhabi Ports) to offer a package that includes a visitor SIM card and a selection of offers to all visitors arriving at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal.
Etisalat Group reports 3% increase in consolidated revenues
Etisalat Group announced its consolidated financial statement for the nine months ending 30th September 2018.
ITC receives $180m from Chinese bank in bid to boost KSA’s broadband infrastructure
As a sign of trust from international financial institutions in the Saudi economy and telecommunications sector in Saudi Arabia, ITC gets 180 million USD financing boost from China's ICBC Bank.
STC announces increase of net income by 2.9% in Q3
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) announced the company's preliminary financial results for the period ending at 30 September 2018:
Etisalat enthralls visitors with groundbreaking innovations at GITEX 2018
Etisalat successfully concluded its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2018 taking visitors on a journey of the future with a showcase of digital innovations and solutions for consumers and businesses across zones focusing on 5G, retail, healthcare, education, smart living, IoT and a unique 3D showcase of the upcoming 'Expo 2020 Dubai'.
Etisalat Digital addresses Digital Resilience at Gartner Security Summit
Etisalat Digital delivered a keynote on Digital Resilience and hosted a roundtable discussion on digital risk protection during Gartner's Security and Risk Management Summit in Dubai that took place on October 22nd and 23rd.
EITC and Smart Dubai announce new Dubai Pulse customer
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), will help drive the Dubai Future Foundation's (DFF) virtual innovations after announcing a new partnership today.