5G is expected to reach 30 million subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by the end of 2024, representing two percent of total mobile subscriptions.
Ericsson, Mobily tap AI to transform network services in Saudi Arabia
Ericsson has teamed up with Mobily to launch a next-generation of network services in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia poised to become the largest digital market in MENA: minister
Saudi Arabia is close to becoming a leading digital economy, communications minister Abdullah Al-Sawaha said during his keynote presentation at MWC.
Tesla’s Elon Musk could face contempt charge over tweet
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing a contempt order against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Reuters reported.
Saudi telco inks 5G partnership with Huawei
Saudi telco STC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its long-standing strategic ICT partner, Huawei, to collaborate on the innovation of 5G network technologies and services.
Smart Dubai to deliver welcome keynote at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo
Gartner has announced Smart Dubai as the City Host for Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, which will take place on 4th to 6th March at Madinat Jumeirah, in Dubai, UAE.
UAE-based Etisalat teams up with Huawei to deploy 5G
Etisalat and Huawei have announced a strategic partnership to deploy end-to-end 5G network in UAE in 2019 during the Mobile World Congress.
Emaar completes full acquisition of Dubai online fashion retailer
Emaar Malls, the retail business arm of Dubai’s Emaar Properties, has reportedly completed its acquisition of online fashion retailer Namshi.
Microsoft unveils new Surface devices for UAE market
Microsoft has introduced the raw power and versatility of the next generation of Surface devices to the UAE market, launching three exciting products to cover the widest array of use cases yet.
Saudi Arabia inks deal with Huawei on smart Hajj tech
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has partnered up with China-based Huawei Technologies to develop smartphone apps and internet …
Saudi Arabia national payment system, Mastercard tie up for Apple Pay
Mastercard has collaborated with the national payment system of the Kingdom, mada, on the rollout of Apple Pay in the country.
UAE-based tech unicorn unveils rewards programme for loyal users
Dubai-based ride-hailing app Careem has launched rewards programme Careem Rewards for its 33 million users.
RTA deploys robots to clean up Dubai Metro stations
Dubai RTA has dispatched robots to clean metro stations as part of efforts to introduce new techniques driven by AI technology.
Dubai crown prince meets UAE’s first astronauts
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, has reportedly welcomed the two Emirati astronauts at his offices.