UAE-based telco Etisalat has announced the availability of 5G coverage in the world’s tallest and iconic tower Burj Khalifa showcasing readiness of the 5G network and compatibility with industry leading 5G smartphones.
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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 2018.1 6050
Avaya accelerates cloud-based communications
Avaya has announced new Avaya Desktop Experience open SIP offerings to enable UCaaS providers to deliver a richer experience to the business desktop, using their UC platform of choice for simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
Meraas enhances customer engagement with LogMeIn solutions
LogMeIn has announced that Meraas has deployed its technologies to boost communications and collaboration as well as customer engagement and support.
Makkah to undergo massive technology-based developments
Saudi Arabia had effectively used new technologies to run the massive annual pilgrimage of Haj, said prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah, advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and chairman of the Central Haj Committee.
Global consumers believe AI needs restrictions: study
Consumers lack a full understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and are looking to businesses, government and academia for education, according to a recent report.
Global communications firm unveils AI-powered lab
APCO Worldwide has announced the launch of the APCO AI Comms Lab, an innovation centre that leverages artificial intelligence-powered solutions to build and protect the reputations of major global brands, governments and organisations.
UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.
WhatsApp’s new feature brings big changes to chat groups
The Facebook-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has released a new feature that will give group chat admins more power.
Snapchat users can now unsend messages
An update to Snapchat will enable users to unsend messages. Clear Chats are coming but there’s a catch.
Mubadala-owned IT services provider opens offices in Dubai
Abu Dhabi-based Injazat Data Systems, a provider of IT, data centre and managed services, has announced its expansion to Dubai.