HUAWEI launches new foldable, nova 13 series, MatePad

With prices starting at Dhs7,199, the Mate X6 is now available for preorder. Customers will also benefit from add-ons worth Dhs26,98 when preordering

Saudi Aramco unit in talks to invest $1bn in US software maker Mavenir

Saudi Aramco unit in talks to invest $1bn in US software maker Mavenir

The deal by Aramco Digital would be its first major transaction in the telecommunications industry

Saudi Arabia’s PIF to sell further stake in stc in potential $1.1bn deal

Saudi Arabia’s PIF raises $1bn from stc Group stake sale

The fund, which sold 6 per cent of stc for $3.2bn in 2021, will keep a 62 per cent stake in the telecoms group after the offering

The future of 5G, fixed wireless access, digital transformation

SAMENA Council’s Bocar A. BA discusses advancements in telecoms and how the SAMENA Council’s strategic initiatives align with the United Nations’ Connect 2030 agenda and sustainable development objectives

Abu Dhabi’s e& Group completes $2.3bn acquisition PPF Telecom

Abu Dhabi’s e& Group completes $2.3bn acquisition PPF Telecom

The investment represents a pivotal moment in e&’s international strategy to scale and add resilience to its operational profile

From tourist eSIMs to fibre-to-the-room, e& on its latest UAE offerings

Khaled ElKhouly, chief consumer officer at e& UAE, speaks about his company’s presence at GITEX 2024, as well as providing insight into the products they have launched in the market

GITEX 2024: Inside Huawei’s vision for an ‘intelligent future’

The company aims to accelerate industrial digitalisation and intelligence with its latest innovations

VEON to move HQ to Dubai after Amsterdam delisting

Telecoms group VEON to move HQ to Dubai after Amsterdam delisting

The telecom will complete its relocation from the Netherlands – where it moved in 2010 – to Dubai by the end of the second quarter of 2025

Telecom giant du unveils new sub-brands; expands portfolio

Telecom giant du revamps b2b portfolio, unveils new sub-brands

The revamped B2B portfolio marks a significant shift for du, allowing the company to offer more than just connectivity

Qatar: QIA merges telecom businesses to create digital infrastructure giant

Qatar: QIA to merge telecom businesses to create digital infrastructure giant

The integration will drive positive impacts for Qatar’s economy and consumers, enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure ecosystem and global position as a digital hub

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Du shines the spotlight on AI, digital innovation at Envision 2024

Themed “Gathering Leaders for Progress with AI-Driven Digitalisation”, the event witnessed strategic partnerships and discussions on the future of AI, 5G, cloud computing and smart cities

EU assessing deal by e& Group for Czech PPF’s assets

e& Group secures EU approval to buy Czech PPF’s telecoms assets

e& has secured “all regulatory approvals” and “closing of the deal remains subject to customary remaining closing terms”

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e&’s Hatem Dowidar decodes H1 2024 results

The telecom giant reported a continued growth in the group’s subscriber base, as the total number of e& users hit the 15 million mark, in the UAE

e& Group & offers concessions after EU alleges subsidies

UAE’s e& offers concessions after EU alleges subsidies in PPF deal

The move came a month after the European Commission began investigating an unlimited guarantee and a loan from UAE-controlled banks that facilitated the deal

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UAE telecom operator du’s half-year profits top 54%

du’s postpaid customer base grew by 11.3 per cent to reach 1.7 million subscribers

Global smartphone shipments Increase 6.5% in Q2 2024: IDC report

Smartphone shipments rose 6.5% in Q2 2024, says IDC

Samsung secured the top position in Q2 2024 with an 18.9 per cent share of shipments, driven by a strategic focus on its flagship models and a robust AI strategy

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Latest: UAE’s MoFA says services back on after Microsoft outage

The TDRA warned users of the global IT outage and said it is closely monitoring the developing situation

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Samsung’s Fadi Abu Shamat on how AI is enhancing mobile experiences

The senior director and head of Mobile eXperience says Samsung AI’s integration – from its Galaxy S series to its recent roll-out across the new Galaxy Z series and latest wearables – is just the beginning

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Samsung AI: New Galaxy Z Fold6, Flip6 take foldables into the future

Powered by Samsung AI, the latest Samsung Galaxy Z series is taking mobile experiences to the next level

Nuisance cold callers to face Dhs150k fines in UAE from August 27

Errant telemarketers in the UAE will face steep fines if they fail to comply with a set of new federal regulations.

ADNOC and e& set up energy sector's largest 5g private wireless network

ADNOC, e& to build energy sector’s largest private 5G network

The network will generate $1.5bn in value by 2030 by facilitating autonomous operations, optimizing production and reducing emissions

Qatar’s Ooredoo supercharges data centres with NVIDIA AI tech

Qatar’s Ooredoo supercharges data centres with NVIDIA AI tech

The initiative is expected to drive economic growth, job creation, and technological innovation across the region

GCC telcos embrace tech to diversify revenue streams

GCC telcos embrace tech to diversify revenue streams

Top GCC telcos are looking for new ways to expand their businesses and diversify revenue streams as they reinvent themselves as techcos

Ministry of Economy, TRDA impose strict rules, heavy fines to check telemarketers

UAE: Ministry of Economy, TDRA impose strict rules, heavy fines to rein in telemarketers

Starting mid-August, telemarketers have to operate within stricter guidelines, including avoiding calling before 9am or after 6pm

stc Group considers possible offer for United Group

Saudi Arabia’s stc Group considers possible offer for United Group

If the Saudi telecoms giant succeeds with a deal for United Group, it will further its expansion into Europe

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Airalo: Transforming global connectivity with eSIM innovation

Airalo, a leading eSIM marketplace, reveals its expansion plans as global travel surges

Zain KSA to invest SAR1.6bn to expand 5G network in Saudi Arabia

Zain KSA to invest SAR1.6bn to expand 5G network in Saudi Arabia

The strategy will see the company increase the number of its 5G network sites in the country to more than 7,000

e& Group refutes reports of potential United Group deal

e& Group refutes report of potential United Group deal

The Abu Dhabi-listed firm said it “continually reviews relevant market opportunities with the objectives of maximising shareholder value”

e& Group’s Q1 subscriber base jumps to 173 million

e& Group’s subscriber base grows to 173 million in Q1 2024

The company’s UAE subscriber base grew 4.5 per cent annually to 14.5 million while aggregate subscribers rose by 5 per cent to 173 million

PIF agrees to acquire 51% stake in stc Group’s tower company

Saudi Arabia’s PIF, stc Group to create region’s largest tower company

The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and it is expected to be closed in the second half of 2024