Mobile phone subscriptions in the UAE have increased to around 20 million by end of April 2018, according to statistics released by the TRA.
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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 6281
Bahrain conducts first 5G network live demo
VIVA Bahrain has launched the first live and public 5G network demonstration in the kingdom ahead of its deployment at homes and businesses in co-ordination with a number of 5G-enabled devices.
Saudi Arabia Mobily signs new deal to modernise IP networks
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), a mobile and data service provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has awarded Nokia a contract to modernise and optimise its IP and optical networks.
Dell EMC pledges to enable Lebanese firms meet the pace of digital change
Dell EMC has recently hosted its Digital Transformation Conference 2018 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon.
Huawei opens new facility to foster regional IoT initiatives
Huawei has announced the launch of the Middle East’s first Multitenant Internet of Things (IoT) Hosting Centre.
Saudi homes to get high-speed fibre Internet connectivity
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Corning Incorporated have announced that Corning will supply fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) optical solutions to STC, providing high-speed connectivity for its national network.
Saudi Arabia hosts first IoT-centric exhibition
Saudi Arabia is hosting its very first Internet of Things exhibition, which runs from 28th to 30th January in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia’s STC and Mobily increase data pack prices
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) have reportedly announced data pack price hikes by up to 50 percent.
Ooredoo shares its vision to develop smart cities in Oman
Ooredoo has recently shared an overview on the growing importance of smart cities in the Sultanate of Oman and its contribution to creating prosperous, economically diverse knowledge-based societies.
du launches online VAT registration for customers
du has launched an online process to collect customers’ official Tax Registration Numbers, as issued by the Federal Tax Authority.