Telecom operators play a major role in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution by providing the needed connectivity and infrastructure, including …
TRA Bahrain rolls out new SIM card verification regulations
“It was brought to our attention that consumers have had multiple SIM cards in their name without their knowledge, and they discovered they had to pay for services they never asked for. This, of course, was unacceptable and TRA had to take action,” said the TRA’s consumer affairs manager, Mariam Al Mannai.
Omantel teams up with Ericsson to begin 5G testing in Oman
According to a company statement, “Omantel has started experimenting with 5G for the first time in the Sultanate in partnership with Ericsson MEA.”
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.
du, UIB partner for AI telco solution
du and Unified Inbox (UIB) have announced a strategic partnership to bring an AI-based way for users to communicate with …
Ericsson: 17 million MENA 5G subscriptions by 2023
Ericsson’s upcoming Mobility Report has predicted that the first 5G subscriptions in the Middle East and North Africa region are …
du partners with Souq.com
du has announced that it has entered into a partnership with UAE’s online portal, Souq.com, which has recently been acquired …
Etisalat UAE subscribers to enjoy free upgrades with ‘iPhone for Life’
Etisalat’s ‘iPhone for Life’ offering allows subscribers owning iPhone 7 and 7 Plus to have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy a free upgrade to the new iPhone X , iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 plus upon completion of 12 months into their contract.
UAE to host ITU’s PP-18 conference
The TRA has officially announced that the UAE will host the Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 (PP18), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)’s most important meeting,
Mobile phone subscriptions in UAE hit 19.7M in September
Mobile phone subscriptions in the UAE reached 19.7 million by the end of September, according to official statistics released by Etisalat and du, the only telecommunications operators in the local market.
Etisalat opens 125th Smart Store in the UAE
The fully digitised Smart Store is located at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts and aims to provide customers with a more efficient and enhanced retail experience, according to Etisalat.
Huawei spotlights role of 5G in region’s digital transformation
Huawei has shared its vision of 5G as the enabler of adequate mobile broadband services and the fabric for the Internet of Things.
TRA instructs operators to publish coverage map
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has published on its website information on Service Coverage Interactive Maps of the telecom operators …
RIPE NCC, TRA, AUB ink MoUs to develop Internet services
The MoUs are aimed at improving Internet-based researches and activities and enhance the operational efficiency of networks in the Middle East.