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Airalo’s CEO on rising eSIM adoption and trends shaping digital mobility

Airalo’s CEO on rising eSIM adoption and trends shaping digital mobility

Today, with over 20 million users in 200 countries, Airalo is redefining global connectivity — and the Middle East is fast emerging as one of its most strategic growth markets

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi showcases its AI, 5.5G leadership

du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi showcases its AI, 5.5G leadership

From the launch of the sovereign AI Park and AI Factory to advances in 5.5G, edge computing, and sovereign cloud infrastructure, Al Hassawi explains how du is building the backbone for an AI-powered nation

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UAE’s du sees net profit climb to Dhs2.18bn in 9-month results

For Q3 alone, du reported revenues of Dhs3.87 bn, up 7.9 per cent from Dhs3.59 bn in Q3 2024

GCEO Hatem Dowdidar on how e& is redefining the future of tech and connectivity

GCEO Hatem Dowdidar on how e& is redefining the future of tech and connectivity

Hatem Dowidar has made e& one of the UAE’s most ambitious players on the global stage. Here, he reflects on the pillars guiding its growth and what it takes to lead a company through rapid change

du launches 5G+ to double network speeds in the UAE

du launches 5G+ to double network speeds in the UAE

The technology will enable instant movie downloads, uninterrupted ultra-HD streaming, lag-free mobile gaming

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du now first UAE telco to be ISO 20400 certified for sustainable procurement

The achievement was made possible through partnerships with sustainability-focused organisations, including CRIF AG, Dubatt, and Aramex

Zain Iraq's Emre Gurkan on empowering Iraq's digital future

Zain Iraq CEO Emre Gurkan on empowering Iraq’s digital future

The CEO of Zain Iraq outlines the company’s strategic roadmap, the role of innovation and inclusion, and how public-private collaboration is shaping a digitally empowered Iraq

Basatne MENA, Likewize launch smartphone subscription programme

Basatne MENA, Likewize launch smartphone subscription programme

Upgrade & Protect delivers a flexible, sustainable solution that reduces waste, maximises asset value, and transforms the device lifecycle for both consumers and operators

stc group leads LinkedIn’s 2025 top companies in Saudi Arabia

The company has been recognised by LinkedIn as a top performer when it comes to career development in Saudi Arabia

Gulf Business tech panel: Dubai’s key players pave next frontier in innovation

The event brought together leading minds from telecoms, AI, cloud, and blockchain — fields rapidly becoming the foundation of the region’s economic future

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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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

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

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

Insights: How UAE is enabling network transformation in the AI age

Insights: How UAE is enabling network transformation in the AI age

Enabling AI-powered solutions will change how we live, work, and play– this is being made possible by higher-performance, lower-latency 5G and private 5G networks

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

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

Ella Fordham Global Chief People Officer, on going beyond the merger to build a stronger company culture

Beyond the merger: Creating a resilient company culture

Merger and acquisition deals are often drawn-out processes that bring a lot of speculation and, ultimately, uncertainty for employees

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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

Qatar’s Ooredoo, Zain and TASC to create 2.2bn tower company

Qatar’s Ooredoo, Zain and TASC to create $2.2bn tower company

The new tower entity is expected to achieve run-rate revenues close to $500m annually

Nakheel, etisalat by e& ink MoU, here’s how it will help new and old residents

Residents can be connected with the telecoms provider to enjoy a seamless digital experience at a simple click of a button

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stc Group inks strategic partnership with Red Sea Global

The agreement aims to facilitate digital transformation and empower tourist destinations along the Red Sea coast

Huawei Global Ultra-Broadband Forum 2023 ignites industry discussions to build an intelligent world with a ‘Gigabit Society’

Huawei’s UBBF 2023 paves the way for 10-gigabit networks in Middle East, Central Asia

Held under the theme ‘Connecting Intelligence for New Growth’, the UBBF forum unites experts to share technology insights, experience innovations, and engages industry stakeholders in accelerating the transition to an intelligent world

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UAE’s etisalat by e& attains TM Forum’s silver certification for Open API conformance

It becomes the first telecom company in the MENA region to acquire the certification

Telefónica

Saudi telecom acquires 9.9% interest in Spain’s Telefónica

Telefónica benefits from a portfolio of infrastructure assets and technology platforms, where it is developing capabilities in areas such as cognitive intelligence, edge computing and IoT

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ADDED, e& enterprise to support transition to Industry 4.0, sustainability

The primary objective is to enhance the digital evolution within Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing industry

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UAE’s Yahsat reinforces presence in China

The Asia Pacific region is amongst the main international markets for the company due to its popular solutions, which includes Thuraya’s MarineStar

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Abu Dhabi’s e& enterprise concludes majority stake acquisition in Beehive

The telecom company announced it was acquiring 63.3 per cent of the peer-to-peer lending platform in May