du, commercially rebranded from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), in partnership with leading smart and green facilities management company, Farnek, has announced that it has exceeded its first-quarter waste management targets, achieving a significant 21% diversion of waste from landfills across all du locations in the UAE, amalgamating in a total of 145 sites. This milestone forms part of du's larger commitment to sustainability and its journey towards Net Zero emissions, marking a promising start to an ambitious three-year plan.

Read more: How du Surpassed its H1 Waste Management Goals

Reflecting its unwavering commitment to enhancing Oman’s digital infrastructure, Omantel has successfully conducted a laboratory trial of RedCap, an advanced 5G technology. This innovation promises higher speeds and greater efficiency for the 5G network at a lower cost, adding significant value to the services offered to Omantel customers.

Read more: Omantel Successfully Conducts 5G RedCap Trial

du has proudly announced the second edition of ‘Envision,’ its annual tech event platform, under the patronage of the Digital Dubai Authority. Set to be held in September 2024, the event will explore the theme, “Gathering Nation’s Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalization,” and will host government dignitaries, industry leaders and decision-makers, serving as a space for notable discourse in an effort to forge a pathway towards an AI-enabled future.

Read more: du’s ‘Envision’ 2024: Elevating AI-Driven Digital Transformation in the UAE

Ooredoo has successfully tested groundbreaking 5.5G technology, raising the bar for connectivity in Oman. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a whole new level of speed, capacity, and reliability that is set to redefine connectivity in Oman.

Read more: Ooredoo Oman’s Latest Achievement: 5.5G Sets New Fastest Network Speed

The stc Group’s Board of Directors has recommended increasing the annual cash dividends by 37.5%, from SAR 1.6 to SAR 2.2 per share annually, raising the total amount from SAR 8 billion to SAR 11 billion over the next three years.

Read more: stc Group’s Annual Dividend Distributions Increase from SAR 1.6 to SAR 2.2

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