Telecom Operators

Zain KSA continues to demonstrate excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance practices in Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications sector, recently achieving an “A” rating on the MSCI ESG Index.

In a significant development, Omantel has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Visit Oman, marking the establishment of a strategic alliance set to revolutionize digital innovation in Oman's tourism and technology sectors.

Zain KSA signed a strategic partnership agreement with Pioneers Systems, the renowned Saudi company specializing in the design, development, manufacture and assembly of electronic circuits. This strategic agreement aims to develop Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and localize specialized products and expertise in this field to achieve sustainability of innovation in the communications and digital services sector in the Kingdom, aspiring to contribute to raising the sector’s local content percentage in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals.

stc Group announces that it has acquired a 9.9% stake in Telefónica, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, for a total consideration of SAR 8.5 billion (EUR 2.1 billion). Telefónica holds a significant presence in Spain, Germany, the UK and Brazil.

Zain KSA has signed a strategic partnership with Nine Tenths, the authorized distributor of DJI in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and GoDaddy, a US-based Internet domain registrar and web hosting company, have announced a collaboration that aims to empower entrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by providing them with essential connectivity solutions and enabling their online presence.

du and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) have partnered to launch Happiness SIM, which offers exclusive benefits to blue-collar workers at nominal prices.

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced special celebrations to mark Emirati Women's Day in line with this year’s theme: "We Collaborate for Tomorrow." The theme, chosen by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak for Emirati Women's Day 2023, reflects the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who proclaimed 2023 as the "Year of Sustainability" in the UAE, with a strong emphasis on addressing energy, sustainability and climate change challenges through innovative solutions.

Vodafone customers now have access to 4G and 5G services at two major West End Tube stations, Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road. This expansion allows commuters and travelers to stay connected using mobile data while navigating the London Underground.

Vodafone Qatar's network performance has garnered recognition in the recently released 2022 Quality of Service (QoS) Audit of Mobile Networks. This comprehensive evaluation, undertaken by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar from June to October 2022, highlights Vodafone Qatar's commitment to providing top-tier connectivity.