Etisalat has announced the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) undersea cable, which according to the company is the largest global submarine cable system bringing additional international capacity to UAE connecting Europe and Far East.
Etisalat exits Nigerian market
Etisalat has reportedly terminated a management agreement with its Nigerian arm and given the business time to phase out the telecoms brand in Nigeria.
Ericsson chairman Leif Johansson steps down
Leif Johansson, Chairman of Sweden’s Ericsson AB, has recently announced that he will be stepping down from his position after six years in the company.
Etisalat, du launch exclusive discounts for senior citizens
As part of the ‘Masarra Card’ intiative, launched by the Ministry of Community Development, cardholders will enjoy a range of quality features in terms of prices, speed of service and quality of transaction.
UAE blocks Skype voice and video services again
Microsoft-owned internet calling service Skype has reportedly been blocked again in the UAE amid confusion regarding the status of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications in the country.
WhatsApp voice and video calls now available in the UAE
WhatsApp video and voice calls have gone live in the UAE, with the country’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority denying that changes …
Etisalat launches self-interactive experience zones
Etisalat has announced a new digital initiative across key retail stores with the launch of its first self-interactive eLife and …
Mobile phone penetration rises in the UAE: TRA
According to recent data from the UAE Telecommunications Regulations Authority (TRA), the mobile phone usage in the country has increased to 228.3 phones per 100 people in 2017.
STC to launch $500m venture capital fund for tech start-ups
Saudi Arabia’s telecoms giant STC has announced that it will set up a $500 million venture capital fund to invest …
TRA inks MoU with Etisalat and du
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, has signed new strategic partnerships with Etisalat and du telecommunications at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
Subscriber & AI data to boost GCC operator revenues
Traditional revenue streams for communication service providers (CSPs) are on a decline, while stagnant regulations threaten market nimbleness.
OTT video service firm Viu hits 6 million users
Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service by PCCW Media, has hit 6 million monthly active users (MAU) across its markets in March this year.
Etisalat Group bids for Oman mobile license
Etisalat Group today announced it has submitted a bid for the mobile license in the Sultanate of Oman.
Ericsson: $6.5 billion 5G opportunities for UAE ICT
An Ericsson report has claimed that that ICT players in the UAE ”who leverage 5G to digitalise industries” can capture …