Etisalat CloudTalk Meeting

UAE telco Etisalat extends CloudTalk Meeting to now allow up to 50 participants

Etisalat already announced a three-month free trial of its online collaboration platform

Skype for Business, Google Hangouts, other applications now available in the UAE

The applications would be available “exceptionally and until further notice”

UAE eases restrictions on internet calls to contain virus

The UAE will permit companies to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom applications that allow virtual conferencing

UAE’s TRA to offer free mobile data to help students with no home internet

This move is to facilitate access to distance learning programmes

Over 3,000 employees at Saudi’s stc to work remotely for two weeks

stc had previously provided remote working facilities to all its employees in the Al Qatif region

UAE video calling app ToTok urges Apple and Google to reinstate it on their app stores

The app gained popularity in the UAE late last year before it was removed from Google and Apple app stores

UAE telco Etisalat acquires cyber security firm Help AG

The acquisition will integrate the strengths of both firms to create a robust cyber security unit that would, in turn, bolster Etisalat Digital’s portfolio of digital security services

UAE telco Etisalat posts 1% profit rise in 2019

Its consolidated revenues in 2019 reached Dhs52.2bn, slightly lower than Dhs52.38bn in 2018

Saudi Telecom offers $2.39bn for Vodafone Egypt unit stake

The possible deal comes more than six years after STC had considered bid for a minority stake in Vodafone Egypt

UAE’s telco Etisalat launches business unified communication service

Etisalat’s CloudTalk offers users an integrated solution to meet their internal and external communication and collaboration needs

UAE telecoms authority TRA responds to ToTok issue

ToTok co-founder Giac has also urged Apple and Google to re-instate the app

Video calling app ToTok responds to allegations of being a spy tool

Allegations that the app is a spy tool are “deranged”, say ToTok’s co-founders

New free video calling service ToTok now available in UAE

Users of Botim were notified about the new app

Women set to carve a niche in the GCC’s telecom industry

More women are entering the GCC’s telecommunications industry. But there’s still a long way to go

UAE telecom operators not allowed to charge fee for technical visits – report

Etisalat and du must send across technical assistance to fix network problems as fast as possible, says TRA

Exclusive: OPPO’s new regional head on where the GCC smartphone market is headed

OPPO MEA’s recently appointed president, Ethan Xue, reveals how the brand is taking on the challenges in the crowded GCC smartphone market

New video calling app launched in UAE, ban on Skype, WhatsApp calls remains

Etisalat offers access to the Voico UAE app, which offers video and audio calls worldwide

New chairman appointed for UAE telco Etisalat

Obaid Humaid Al Tayer replaces Eissa Al Suwaidi, who has resigned

WhatsApp down for users

UAE may lift ban on WhatsApp calling ‘soon’ – cyber security official

International VoIP services including Skype and WhatsApp calls are currently blocked in the UAE

UAE levies new rules on mobile app store purchases

New rules, protecting consumers in the UAE, are applicable from November 1

Dubai’s JLT to be the region’s first 5G powered district

Etisalat Digital will also offer smart solutions pertinent to air quality, noise pollution, parking and traffic monitoring

UAE telco Etisalat reports flat net profit in Q3

Telecom’s aggregate subscriber base reached 148 million

Dubai government to partner with Huawei

Deal between Dubai Municipality and Chinese telco inked amid GITEX Technology Week and ongoing controversies surrounding Huawei

Beirut Airport claims 5G wifi

Claims service provided by Ogero is a regional first

China’s OPPO gets new Middle East and Africa head

Ethan Xue succeeds Andy Shi

Kuwait telco Zain taking lead on Middle East-first mobile industry climate plan

Initiative aimed at net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

UAE telco du appoints new CEO to replace Osman Sultan

Johan Dennelind will take up his appointment in early 2020

Vodafone launching mobile network in Oman

It will compete with Omantel and Ooredoo Oman as the sultanate’s third mobile operator

Telcos have lowest customer satisfaction in UAE – report

Service Hero statistics show particular dissatisfaction with mobile phone operators

Ericsson names successor to outgoing Middle East and Africa leader Rafiah Ibrahim

Fadi Pharaon takes over on September 1 as Ibrahim moves into role advising the CEO