Ooredoo Group made a strategic partnership with Snap Inc. to enable the use of advanced augmented reality (AR) technology for enhanced customer experience.

Telecom Operators
Zain Group posts 5% net profit growth in 9 months to reach $450 million
Zain Group announced its consolidated financial results for the third-quarter (Q3) and nine-month periods (9M) ended September 30, 2021. The company ended the period with a stable customer base of 48.4 million customers.
Etisalat Group to buy elGrocer to offer diversified digital services
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC “Etisalat Group” has entered into an agreement with elgrocer Ltd to acquire 100% of elgrocer DMCC to support its digital services, bringing it closer to the consumers and driving a diversified and integrated product portfolio.
Telecom Egypt’s Q3 2021 results show double-digit YoY growth
Telecom Egypt (TE) shared its Q3 2021 results with the nine-month consolidated revenue reaching EGP 26.4bn, climbing 18% YoY. The growth was mainly driven by higher data revenue, which made up 66% of top-line growth.
Etisalat launches SMB Awards 2021 covering 10 categories
Etisalat announced the launch of SMB Awards 2021 to celebrate the success of the business community and show appreciation for its outstanding performance and contribution to the UAE’s economy.
Vodacom Group to acquire 55% stake control of Vodafone Egypt
Vodafone Group has agreed to transfer its 55% shareholding in Vodafone Egypt to Vodacom, its sub-Saharan African subsidiary. This transfer simplifies the management of Vodafone’s African holdings and further strengthens the delivery of connectivity and financial services in Africa.
Zain KSA is the digital sponsor for Saudi Arabia's bid to host 2027 Asian Cup
Zain KSA is sponsoring Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the upcoming 2027 AFC Asian Cup as an official digital sponsor. The Kingdom is among the most prominent of the finalists bidding to hold this major event for the first time, along with other Asian states.
Ooredoo is officially the MEA telecom operator of FIFA’s biggest events
Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications operator, announced its appointment as the official Middle East & Africa telecommunications operator of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™.
CITRA recognizes Ooredoo as first telco to adopt IPv6 in Kuwait
Communications and information technology regulatory authority (CITRA) ranks Ooredoo as the first telecom company to adopt the sixth version of the internet protocol (IPv6) in Kuwait. This is an important factor for the growth and continuity of internet and other related services provided by Ooredoo Kuwait for its customers.
Verizon and AT&T to postpone the deployment of new 5G frequency band
Telecom giants AT&T and Verizon agreed to push back deployment of a new 5G frequency band to allow time to address air safety concerns, US regulators.