e& life and e& international's Khalifa Al Shamsi on how the company is engineering a new era of digital possibilities for all

e&’s Khalifa Al Shamsi on engineering a new era of digital possibilities 

 The CEO of e& life and e& international, shares how e& is empowering enterprises and communities and shaping a connected, digital and inclusive future 

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WhatsApp launches ‘Lists’ in UAE: What the new feature has to offer

With this feature, WhatsApp users can filter their chats into custom categories of their choice

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Saudi’s stc Group reports 85.7% net profit surge in 2024

Group CEO Olayan Alwetaid attributed the strong results to the group’s 16 per cent subsidiary growth and the execution of a cost-efficiency programme

UAE's e& reports Dhs10.8bn in net profit in 2024

UAE’s e& reports Dhs10.8bn in net profit in 2024

e& UAE continued its strong growth, surpassing 15 million subscribers, an increase of 5.4 per cent compared to the previous year

HUAWEI Mate XT: The world’s first triple-foldable smartphone

HUAWEI Mate XT: The world’s first triple-foldable smartphone

The HUAWEI Mate XT is a leap into the future of foldable smartphones, combining sleek design, incredible display technology, and groundbreaking features

Interview with Laurance Li HONOR GCC General Manager with HONOR Magic7 Pro

Creating magic: How Honor is redefining the smartphone experience

Laurance Li, GM GCC for Honor, shares insights into the new Magic 7 Pro and discusses the brand’s tailored approach to the Middle Eastern market and its plans for expanded retail presence, strategic collaborations and more

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Apple adds new iPhone 16e to portfolio

iPhone 16e takes stunning videos with the ability to record in 4K with Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, and users can stop and restart a recording for more flexibility when capturing the moment

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Chinese iPhones: Alibaba chairman confirms AI partnership with Apple

Rolling out AI tools in China is crucial for Apple as iPhone sales dipped in the holiday quarter

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Qualcomm, Aramco Digital to develop AI-enabled 5G industrial smartphone

Revealed at LEAP 2025, the new industrial smartphone will enhance connectivity for 5G IoT devices, edge computing, and industrial applications

Saudi Arabia’s stc Group secures SAR32.64bn government contract

Saudi Arabia’s stc Group secures SAR32.64bn government contract

The contract has a duration of 18 months for preparation and execution, followed by 15 years of project operations

Insight: How telcos can unlock the potential of B2B ICT services

Insights: How telcos can unlock the potential of B2B ICT services

Successful telco B2B ICT diversifications need the right balance of independence and support

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