Ooredoo Qatar, Mastercard, and Qatar National Bank (QNB) announced the launch of the Ooredoo Money Virtual Prepaid Card and Contactless Tap & Go Mastercard cards in Qatar.
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stc, SDAIA partnership to explore and develop AI infrastructure in KSA
As part of an important policy goal under the Kingdom's Vision 2030 agenda, the Saudi Telecom Company (stc) and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), represented by the National Center for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to develop and improve the Kingdom’s data capabilities.
stc Kuwait and Virgin Mobile MEA get MVNO license from CITRA
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc and Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa (VMMEA) received the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority’s (CITRA) approval for the first-of-its-kind mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) license to launch Virgin Mobile Kuwait (Connect Arabia WLL).
Ooredoo ranks 2nd most valuable and strongest Qatari brand: report
Ooredoo claims second place, with a brand value of US$3.2 billion, on the annual brand value ranking of Brand Finance entitled “Qatar 10 2021”.
Zain Drone to conduct aerial surveys for Kuwait's Public Authority of industry
Zain Group has announced that its subsidiary Zain Drone has been awarded a contract to perform a precise data acquisition assignment for Kuwait’s Public Authority of Industry. The project will entail conducting an aerial topographical survey using Zain Drone state-of-the-art technology.
Etisalat collaborates with ESAAD to celebrate third Emirati Children’s Day
In line with the its CSR pillar of community involvement and engagement, Etisalat announced its collaboration with ESAAD to offer up to 70 percent discount at children’s entertainment centres, play areas, and retail outlets across the UAE to mark Emirati Children’s Day on March 15.
Etisalat ties up with Etihad Airways to support UAE’s SMBs with digital solutions
Etisalat and Etihad Airways will provide the best-in-class mobile and digital solutions for the evolving business requirements of the small and medium business (SMB) and startup community, Etisalat has announced.
TDRA equipped to approve 5G compatible mobile devices
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that the National Laboratory has been equipped with the latest technologies to examine mobile devices compatible with 5G technology to ensure these devices meet the approved technical standards.
Etisalat AGM approves total dividend per share of AED 1.20 for FY2020; elects new BoD members
The shareholders of the Emirates Telecommunication Company, Etisalat have backed the board’s recommendation to pay full-year 2020 dividends of 80 fils per share and approved the cancellation of the share buyback program and instead agreed to a one-time special dividend of 40 fils per share, bringing the total dividend per share for 2020 to AED 1.20 at their Annual General Meeting held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
Ooredoo's state-of-the-art data centre is now open for business
Primed to take Oman’s communications infrastructure to the next level, Ooredoo’s highly anticipated Data Centre is now open for business.