More than 80% acknowledge future growth depends on scaling services rapidly while stating the ability to experiment more easily will be a major advantage.
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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.0 13167
Siemens plans private 5G offering
Siemens stated its private 5G infrastructure, operating on licensed spectrum, offers more reliable performance for critical use cases.
SoftBank and partners look to increase 5G use in industrial sector
The three companies also confirmed CC-Link’s IE TSN Class B–compliant industrial devices operated successfully over the 5G network.
Cisco and AT&T collaborate on 5G IoT platform
Other elements brought into play include edge computing and a potential global reach using Cisco’s converged core and various data centres.
India sees substantial increase 5G users
Statistics from the country’s government pin the number of 5G base stations across the nation at 518,854 as of the end of 2025. This was up from around 464,990 at the turn of that year.
“Our partnership with Huawei represents another pivotal moment in our 5G+ network journey.” – Saleem AlBlooshi, du
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has announced a partnership with Huawei to deploy the UAE’s first customized …
5G standalone powers next leap for Middle Eastern enterprises, says Nokia official
Across the Middle East, digital transformation is already reshaping industries. From AI-driven logistics hubs to precision healthcare and next-generation energy …
Nokia drives 5G growth and digital transformation across MEA
Nokia is playing an important role in enabling 5G adoption and digital transformation across industries in the Middle East and Africa region, said Mikko Lavanti, Senior Vice President of Mobile Networks, Middle East and Africa, Nokia. On the sidelines of the GITEX 2025, he spoke about how emerging technologies such as AI and edge computing are shaping the next phase of connectivity.
Empowering MENA women: Bridging digital future with AI, 5G, and inclusive education
Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), youth are a major force for innovation. Among them, young women in …
e& reports 60.7% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Dh8.8 billion in H1 2025
Abu Dhabi — e& today announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2025, reporting continued growth momentum …