Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed an agreement with Etisalat to provide discounts and offers to its customers through its DEWA Store.
UAE telco teams up with Ericsson to trial Massive MIMO tech
Etisalat and Ericsson have successfully conducted a live on-air trial of Ericsson Radio System and Massive MIMO technology in the UAE, paving the way towards 5G deployment.
du offers residents free unlimited video calls
du is offering a 15-day free trial of the BOT-IM and C’me apps when customers subscribe to the Internet Calling Pack service.
UAE-based fintech startup upgrades mWallet features
Trriple, a UAE-based fintech start-up, has added new services and features to its mobile wallet application, which is available for download on Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
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.
Blackberry KEY2 smartphone arrives in the Middle East
The all-new BlackBerry KEY2 is now available across a choice of leading retailers in the UAE and will be available in Saudi Arabia later this month.
UAE telco launches “Talking Bill” service
Etisalat has announced the launch of a ‘Talking Bill’ service that enables visually impaired customers to access bill summary details of their account free of charge.
Smart fire alarm systems to be installed in UAE homes
The UAE Ministry of Interior has recently signed a strategic agreement with telco Etisalat to work together for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of fire alarm systems in homes and link them with the civil defence operation rooms.
UAE telcos to develop smart realty projects with Dubai Properties
Telecom operators du and Etisalat have announced that they teamed up with Dubai Properties to provide smart ICT infrastructure for its upcoming realty projects.
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.
Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar becomes first Middle East city to get 5G network
Al Khobar, a city in Saudi Arabia’s oil-rich Eastern Province, became the first city in the Middle East and North Africa to test 5G wireless connectivity after it launched a pilot project last week, according to a recent statement released by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Culture and Information.
UAE ranked as global leader in fibre optic networks
UAE has the highest Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) penetration globally, with a coverage of 94.3 percent.
UAE telco optimises blockchain to deliver more value to customers
Etisalat Digital, during its participation at the recently held Future Blockchain Summit, highlighted how the telco is using blockchain-enabled services to deliver value to customers in various industries and Etisalat’s own internal use cases around the technology.
UAE halts video application calling fee to mark Arab Deaf Week
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has instructed telecom service providers in the UAE to support ‘People of Determination’ by waving the AED50 monthly fee for using the video call applications available in the UAE, namely C’Me and BOTIM.
UAE TRA in talks to lift Skype ban
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is in talks with Microsoft and Apple regarding potentially allowing VoIP services Skype and FaceTime in the UAE, according to a report by Al-Ittihad newspaper.
Abu Dhabi businesses get online boost with new Internet domain
Abu Dhabi’s Smart Solutions and Services Authority, ADSSSA, announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Internet domain suffixes (.abudhabi), and (.أبوظبي) for Arabic to represent the Emirate’s digital identity in the virtual world.
Middle East telcos among region’s most valuable brands
UAE-based telco Etisalat has recently been named as the region’s most valuable brand in Brand Finance’s list of the Middle East’s top 50 brands for 2018.
Expo 2020 signs digital deal with Cisco
Expo 2020 Dubai has recently signed Cisco to provide its latest technology innovations that to enable seamless digital experiences at the site.
Global experts to highlight MEA’s $34B cybersecurity market
With cybersecurity spending rising sharply across the globe and cities becoming ever more connected with the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), organisations in both public and private sectors are recognising the increasing importance of cybersecurity.
Dubai gears up to take on future city challenges
The fourth edition of Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) has been launched with the participation of 12 government bodies and in cooperation with the world’s most innovative companies.