Dubbed its most powerful Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) API release to date, MEF’s ninth LSO API release solves (for the first time) complex addressing and operational challenges, including observability. Additionally, this release introduces a suite of advancements designed to enhance service provider and enterprise adoption of standardized, open ecosystem automation for Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offerings.
Mobily delivered extraordinary financial and operational results in 2024, recording the highest annual revenue, EBITDA, and net profit in over a decade, driven by robust contributions across all segments.
Batelco by Beyon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GSMA, a global organization dedicated to unifying the mobile ecosystem, marking its official entry into the Open Gateway Initiative. This strategic collaboration provides Batelco with access to a standardized framework of Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs), enabling seamless integration and faster deployment of innovative services.
Zain KSA announced its financial results for 2024, reporting an all-time high revenue of SAR 10.4 billion (5% YoY growth), including SAR 1.1 billion gained from the tower infrastructure sales transaction, and a profit of SAR 596 million. Profit before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) costs reached SAR 3.3 billion (12% YoY growth).
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, is the first telecom operator in the UAE to commercially launch the revolutionary 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) service and to receive full certification from leading handset manufacturers for compatibility with its 5G Standalone Access (5G SA) network. With one of the UAE's largest 5G mobile networks, du boasts an extensive service coverage, ensuring most of the population benefits from unparalleled connectivity speeds and network reliability, and will now uplift the customer experience with superior voice services.
stc Bahrain continues to lead the region’s digital transformation, aligning with Bahrain’s Vision 2030 by enhancing network efficiency, sustainability, and cybersecurity. In a recent interview with Telecom Review, Ahmed Alsharif, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, shared insights on the company’s strategic focus areas.
How do you elevate the digital entertainment experience while driving growth? stc tv explores customer-centric strategies as a key to unlocking market leadership.
center3 is redefining digital infrastructure in the Middle East by integrating AI hosting, advanced submarine cables, and internet exchange points (IXPs), driving the region’s digital transformation. As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption grows, the company is ensuring seamless access to high-performance computing while strengthening regional and international connectivity.
Saudi Arabia has been ranked fourth globally in the United Nations (UN) E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2024. Ascending 25 places, the Kingdom cemented its position as one of the leading digitally-ready countries worldwide.
stc Bahrain continues to lead the region’s digital transformation, aligning with Bahrain’s Vision 2030 by enhancing network efficiency, sustainability, and cybersecurity. In a recent interview with Telecom Review, Ahmed Alsharif, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, shared insights on the company’s strategic focus areas.
center3 is redefining digital infrastructure in the Middle East by integrating AI hosting, advanced submarine cables, and internet exchange points (IXPs), driving the region’s digital transformation. As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption grows, the company is ensuring seamless access to high-performance computing while strengthening regional and international connectivity.
During LEAP 2025, Telecom Review had the opportunity to speak with Amr M. Eldesouky, Chief Consumer Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, to discuss the evolving telecom landscape, the importance of customer experience, and the technologies that will shape the industry’s future.
Marc Halbfinger has been chief executive officer of PCCW Global Limited at PCCW-HKT Limited since July 2007. He is responsible for the integrated global communication solutions business at PCCW Global. Marc sat with Telecom Review to update us on why MWC is such an important event to attend and where PCCW Global stands in an industry that is shifting at an unprecedented velocity.
We are delighted to inform you that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has announced the launch of Dubai Wholesale City. It's the region's first fully integrated wholesale trading hub, and the latest addition to TECOM Group's expanding portfolio of dedicated business communities.
The ubiquity of internet today can be attributed to WiFi, and this technology's growth and presence is un-abating.
The FTTH/B average take up rate in the MENA region has reached 43%, while UAE leads the market at 75%, according to the latest FTTH MENA Panorama study. The full 2015 study was released at end of January 2016 after major statistics announced during the 7th edition in Muscat last November.
Evidence such as rising global temperatures, increased flooding, droughts and storms, all suggest that climate change is upon us. It is widely accepted today that humans are largely to blame for recent climate change, because over the past century, our activities have released large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as a result of burning fossil fuels. Greenhouse gases act like a blanket around the earth, thus trapping energy in the atmosphere and warming up the planet. The threat is very real and we need to do something about it. But what can we do? Surprisingly, big data has emerged as a key component to the solution.
