TCL Communication has announced that the all-new BlackBerry KEYone – Bronze Edition – is coming to the Middle East following the global success of BlackBerry KEYone and BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition.
UAE residents can now enjoy faster WiFi in every room, on every device
Etisalat has bannounced the launch of the UAE’s first home Wi-Fi designed to deliver super-fast, reliable, and non-stop connectivity when deployed in every room.
Microsoft to build first Middle East data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Microsoft has announced plans to build its first Middle East and North Africa data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. …
UAE-based du ties up with Nokia for 5G
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, has announced that it will be working with Nokia to trial 3GPP standardised 5G New Radio non-standalone technology, and subsequently deploy live 5G sites in selected areas in the UAE.
Saudi authority fines ex-Mobily chairman for insider trading
Saudi Arabian authorities has reportedly fined the former chairman of the kingdom’s second-biggest telecom company for insider trading and ordered his investment firm to pay $75 million.
Data governance, AI dominate Dubai summit agenda
Smart Dubai Office has confirmed its support and participation at the upcoming Smart Data Summit in Dubai.
UAE leads the world in fibre optic connectivity
The UAE has ranked first for having the highest Fiber to the Home (FTTH) penetration among all its global counterparts.
Contactless payments set for mainstream adoption
The recent launch of Amazon Go in Seattle, a new kind of retail experience with no checkout required, could stimulate …
Amazon beats Google as world’s most valuable brand
Amazon has claimed the top spot as the world’s most valuable brand ahead of Apple and Google in the Brand Finance Global 500.
How MU-MIMO can improve wireless connectivity
The only thing techies love more than creating acronyms is the chance to create even longer ones. Such is the …
UAE TRA warns public on hoax regarding VPN use
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has denied rumours that residents will face a 5,000 dirham fine for using a VPN. …
Dubai’s Nedaa to demo smart city solutions at Intersec
Nedaa, the Dubai Government’s safe and secure networks provider, is showcasing its current range of solutions and applications that have …
WhatsApp update enables quick switch from voice to video calls
According to WABetaInfo, when users are in a WhatsApp voice call and want to switch to video, they just need to tap a button to make the switch.
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.
TRA completes IPv6 testing on FedNet
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has successfully completed today the tests of the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) on the …
What will 5G mean for the UAE?
The implementation of 5G is set to revolutionise the way the UAE residents browse, download and share content on their gadgets.
UAE telcos respond to Skype block confusion
Telco providers du and Etisalat have responded to public confusion around the sudden lack of access to Voice over Internet …
TRA urges UAE operators to prep for 5G roll-out
The UAE’s telecom regulator on Saturday announced the launch of IMT-2020 (5G), and asked mobile network operators in the country …
NYU AD engineers say ‘crowdforwarding’ is key to better mobile service
Jian Gao, PhD candidate in engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi, is investigating how a next generation model of mobile communications could be the key to faster cell service, fewer dropped calls, and cheaper phone bills.
Second cohort of tech startups graduate from Intelak Incubator
The cohort teams presented their final work to Emirates Group, GE, and Etisalat Digital management teams and the wider investor community, taking their ideas from concept to tangible business solutions.