Telecom Operators

Etisalat has been recognized as the world’s fastest mobile network operator in 2021, reaffirming its dominance in the global network performance for the second year in a row.

stc Group’s female workforce grew by 120% between 2018 and 2020, occupying 30% of the leadership positions, according to Oxford Business Group's report.

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) signed three separate memoranda of understanding (MoU) with Etisalat, Emirates Steel, and TAQA as the first three large national companies to join the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program.

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company – Etisalat - has confirmed that foreigners can now own 49% of the operator’s share capital after securing the necessary approvals.

Etisalat has announced that the brand new Samsung Galaxy Z 5G Series is now available for purchase across all its branches in the UAE. Comprising two next-generation premium devices – Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G – the latest generation of the Galaxy Z Series represents the beginning of a brand new chapter in mobile innovation. With world-class design, expert engineering, empowering features, and cutting-edge technology, both foldable smartphones are the most durable of their kind to date and promise to optimise consumer experiences – serving as gateways to enjoy new and unique ways to work, watch, and play. The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (256GB) is available for AED6,799 through Etisalat stores and online channels, while the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (128GB) can be acquired for AED3,799.

Etisalat has announced that all its postpaid and prepaid customers would be able to access their Alhosn app in public places without activating or purchasing a data plan.

Ooredoo Telecom has partnered with New Market owned Falcon company, one of Kuwait’s leading drones technology and service provider to launch the latest drone products and accessories in the Kuwaiti market, with the best packages offered exclusively to Ooredoo customers, including an opportunity to purchase the DJI Mini SE drone starting from KWD 6 per month, through the MyOoredoo app, Ooredoo Kuwait website, or by visiting any of the company's branches throughout Kuwait.

Etisalat has been awarded the Best Regional SMS Service Provider at a prestigious Global Awards ceremony in Berlin.

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), finalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) to officially commence a new project that supports the business startup community. The MoU was signed by Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO, EITC, and Abdulla Hasan, CEO of Support Services sector in DED.

Vodafone Qatar’s software-defined network (SDN) solution now comes in two variations: the new SDN Enterprise and the cloud-based SDN Business. Both versions are available with their respective feature sets and are compatible with any connectivity type — fixed, wireless, or via any third party.