Zain KSA will be joining the second global tech event, LEAP23, hosted in Riyadh for the second year in a row, from February 6 to 9, 2023, under the slogan “Into New Worlds.”

Telecom Operators
e& international Launches ‘e& partner networks’
e& international has announced the launch of its new business program, “e& partner networks,” leveraging e&'s position as one of the world's leading telecom providers to support telecom operating companies in regional markets.
Ooredoo Oman’s Internet Professional Plans Help to Scale Up Businesses
Committed to playing a leading role in supporting businesses of all sizes in Oman, Ooredoo’s revamped Internet Professional (OIP) plans offer higher speeds, higher rates and more options. Available as part of all plans, business customers can enjoy all the benefits of unlimited fixed internet with speeds ranging from 5 Mbps to 1 Gbps, unlimited calling minutes to Ooredoo landlines, up to 1,000 local voice minutes to any mobile network and international calling discounts of up to 35%. Furthermore, a dedicated helpdesk and after-sales support are available 24/7, making it even easier to get the most out of Ooredoo’s great value packages.
du Becomes GCF Field Test Qualified Operator to Deploy 5G Network
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has become the world’s first Field Test Qualified Operator (FTQO) of the Global Certification Forum (GCF) to deploy the 5G common core network. du is steadily creating growth and opportunities for the UAE by supporting enterprises through the leveraging of its 5G network and the enabling of advanced communication services for its customers.
Zain Completes Inaugural ‘WE SUCCEED’ Program
Zain announces the successful completion of its inaugural WE SUCCEED initiative, a Group-wide middle management succession planning program that saw over 90 talents undertake eight months of development on key categories: Awareness and Perspective, Personal Purpose, Connection and Psychological Safety.
Vodafone: The First UK Mobile Operator to Offer 5G SA Network
Vodafone has begun inviting customers to join the trial of its 5G standalone (5G SA) network. This is the first time in the UK that customers will be able to partake in a “full” 5G experience.
Ooredoo Qatar to Support Ministry of Education's Digital Transformation Drive
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Ooredoo Qatar and the country’s Ministry of Education for an infrastructure upgrade for the ministry, schools and kindergartens to enhance digital transformation in the field of education in the state of Qatar.
du and etisalat by e& to Provide Advanced Telecom Services for UAE-Based Developer
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Etisalat UAE, branded as etisalat by e&, have announced the signing of a Master Developer Agreement (MDA) with UAE-based Aldar Properties. Through the new partnership, both service providers will deliver essential telecommunications infrastructure for the developer’s major projects in line with the Taawun infrastructure deployment initiative.
Ooredoo Qatar’s Zero Trust Exchange Serves Digital Business Needs
Ooredoo Qatar has highlighted the benefits of Zero Trust Exchange, a recent addition to its business portfolio, in the post-pandemic business world.
e& Moves Further Towards Global ESG Disclosure Initiatives
e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) reaffirmed its ESG commitments by joining the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics, consolidating with more than 100 global companies that are aligning their performance reporting with environmental, social and governance (ESG) indicators and consistently tracking their contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).