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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

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

EU probes e& Group deal to acquire Czech PPF Group’s telecoms assets

The examination of the acquisition is the first by the European Commission under the bloc’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation

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

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MBRSC, HCT kick-off landmark student-led HCT-SAT 1 project

This Earth-observation cubesat, a miniaturised satellite measuring just 10cm x 10 cm x10 cm, is slated for launch by the end of 2024

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Huawei continues rebound with strongest earnings growth since 2019

While the company’s core ICT infrastructure business remained stable, its cloud business grew by more than a fifth, generating revenue of CNY55.3bn

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Bayanat, Yahsat proposed merger to go to vote in April

The merger’s fruition is contingent upon meeting various conditions, including regulatory approvals from entities such as the SCA, ADGM Registration Authority, and other regulatory bodies

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UAE’s du eyes fintech push with new central bank licences

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (EITC), which operates du, plans to introduce digital financial solutions into the local market

Salam CEO Ahmed Al-Anqari

Salam CEO Ahmed Al-Anqari on Saudi Arabia’s telecoms opportunities

Salam’s chief executive officer gives us insight into how his company is growing, as well as some of the big announcements that they made at LEAP 2024 in Riyadh

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The reality of 5.5G technology: A game-changer in telecommunications

Huawei and Du signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology in the UAE

e& allots $6bn to boost connectivity in 16 markets

UAE’s e& to invest $6bn to advance connectivity in 16 countries

The group is set to reinvest in building networks of the future to accelerate technology adoption and increase fibre penetration and fast mobile network speeds

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Tech Mahindra’s successful outing at MWC 2024 with key signings

From signing on new clients to displaying its expertise in the green transition, Tech Mahindra made the most of its time in Barcelona

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This solar-powered, stratospheric Zephyr can replace 250 mobile towers

In an exclusive interview at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Samer Halawi provides a glimpse into the transformative potential of delpoying Zephyr

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Revealed: Here are the Middle East’s most valuable brands

The ranking revealed that Saudi’s Aramco retained its status as the most ‘valuable’ Middle Eastern brand in global ranking, followed by ADNOC and stc

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Zain Kuwait’s 5.5G trial achieves blistering download speeds

The 5.5G technology from Zain Kuwait, which is also referred to as 5G-Advanced, is regarded as one of the final milestones before 6G

Why the UAE is closer to rolling out 6G

One of the final milestones on the road to 6G connectivity is almost upon the UAE as etisalat by e& outlines a 5G-Advanced launch date

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites

SpaceX’s new Starlink satellites beam phone signals from space

The US wireless carrier will use Elon Musk-owned SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to provide mobile users with network access in parts of the US