According to a company statement, “Omantel has started experimenting with 5G for the first time in the Sultanate in partnership with Ericsson MEA.”
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Oman’s Ooredoo connects 77,000 homes with ‘super fast’ fibre broadband
Oman-based telecom provider Ooredoo has provided 77,000 homes across the Muscat region with super fast fibre home broadband from the existing fast home broadband. 0 5632
Smart Dubai hosts workshop to help implement UAE’s AI strategy
“AI has become all the more important as an engine for nation-wide smart transformation following the launch of the UAE’s AI strategy,” said SDG’s CEO Wesam Lootah.
Dubai’s DIFC announces $100m fund for fintech startups
Essa Kazim, governor of the DIFC, said the fund would help to establish “start-up and growth-stage fintech firms looking for access to the MEASA (Middle East, Africa and South Asia) markets”.
Oman’s first ever electric vehicle charging station to be built by 2018
The Global EVRT team will launch these charging stations and engage with the local community to spread awareness on electric vehicles – a step that will play a major role in EV adoption in the Sultanate.
Oman’s ITA, NTF sign MoU to enhance training in IT sector
The purpose of the MoU is to establish a strategic relationship between the ITA and NTF to promote Omanisation and boost skill development activities in IT fields.
Oman strives for renewable energy independence by 2019
Oman’s experiment with new models in partnership with the private sector and its eagerness in adopting new technology could pave the way for large-scale renewable projects, Markus-Erich Strohmeier, chief executive officer of Siemens Oman.
Nominations now open for CIO 100 Awards 2018
The CIO 100 honorees will be chosen by the CNME editorial team based on information submitted in an online application.
Ford brings new hybrid vehicles to Middle East market
The Ford F-150 Hybrid is the first vehicle to be confirmed for launch in the Middle East as part of Ford’s electrified vehicles plan.
NetSuite co-founder Evan Goldberg talks strategy
One year after Oracle acquired the company he helped create, Evan Goldberg sits down to talk strategy.
Omantel inks $1.35bn deal to acquire 12% stake in Kuwait’s Zain
The agreement between Omantel and Zain will create the third largest combined telecoms group in the MENA region, with 52 million customers.