The ITU IDI has ranked Bahrain as the leader in the Arab world, and 31st globally, showing continued progress in connectivity and use of ICT.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6210
Aryaka releases inaugural EMEA edition of State of SD-WAN Connectivity report
Global SD-WAN provider Aryaka has released its first EMEA edition of the State of SD-WAN Connectivity report that analyses the …
FCC votes to repeal net neutrality rules
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has repealed the net neutrality rules, which were aimed at ensuring Internet providers treat all web traffic equally.
Children need more digital protection: Oman ministry official
Commenting on the UNICEF report, Dr Yahya Al-Mawali said that children need to be protected from the dangers of the internet.
Apple, Google CEOs attend China’s World Internet Conference
At China’s World Internet Conference, Apple’s Tim Cook and Google’s Sundar Pichai attended the event for the first time in …
Bubble or opportunity?: The two sides of Bitcoin
Bitcoin made news recently by surpassing the $10,000 price barrier, up from just around $800 in 2016. It is a …
5G subscriptions to reach 1 billion by 2023: Ericsson
Ericsson has predicted that there will be 1 billion 5G subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband by 2023. This prediction is …
US charges three Chinese nationals with Moody’s, Siemens data breach
US prosecutors have charged three Chinese nationals affiliated with a cybersecurity company in China with hacking into Siemens AG, Trimble and Moody’s Analytics to steal business secrets, according to a report by Reuters.
Avaya to demo solutions for enhanced digital experiences at Cairo ICT
Avaya will demonstrate at Cairo ICT Conference and Exhibition how it is partnering with leading organisations across Egypt and the Middle East and North Africa region to design superior customer experiences that go beyond the digital experience.
Huawei, Group PSA ink global partnership to develop connected cars
Huawei has announced a long-term partnership with Groupe PSA, which will see both firms collaborate to develop connected cars.