Exclusive Interviews

For its year-end edition, Telecom Review sat with key industry players to discuss the impact of telecom initiatives on smart city development. Marc Veelenturf, CEO of Middle East & Turkey at Atos; Bernard Najm, Vice President telco MEA at AWS; and Eng. Saad A. Al-Sadhan, Chief of Business and Wholesale Officer at Zain KSA, shared their insights on how the ICT sector can help shape smarter and more sustainable communities. Stay tuned as the three experts shed light on the evolving landscape of technology and connectivity.

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review,  solutions by stc Kuwait’s CEO, Mohammed Nizar Al-Nusif, explains how the company actively contributes to the realization of Kuwait Vision 2035 and fosters the growth of Kuwait's digital economy through innovative solutions and strategic collaborations.

Throughout its remarkable evolution journey, Zain KSA has transitioned from being a leading telecommunications and digital services provider to a trailblazer in fostering national talent, becoming a blueprint for businesses shaping Saudi Arabia's digital future. With a keen focus on harnessing the potential of the Kingdom's youth, Zain has played a pivotal role in realizing Saudi Vision 2030 objectives; creating a diversified, knowledge-based economy, developing human capabilities, and achieving a vibrant society and a thriving economy, to build an ambitious nation.

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Manoranjan “Mao” Mohapatra, CEO of Comviva, talks about the company’s remarkable 25-year journey of championing growth for organizations. He details how Comviva has consistently stayed at the forefront, adapting and innovating with a startup mindset in the dynamic world of technology.

The ICT industry has been evolving rapidly, and the telecom sector is no exception. In a joint exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Kayahara Masayuki, general manager, service provider solutions department, NEC – Global, and Tamer Bdran, vice president, ICT & public safety, NEC – Middle East, shared their views on the trends that are shaping the future of ICT in the telecom industry, among other insightful topics.

In this unprecedented era, women have the opportunity to be proactive, not only staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends but also influencing them as well. Fatima Sultan Al-Kuwari, group chief human resources officer, Ooredoo Group, shares her unique perspectives on the industry, the digital skills gap and women’s contribution to ICT, as well as other insightful topics.

During the Huawei Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) 2023, the concept of small box, big power and bigger business was presented via the LampSite solution.

In this exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Imad Kreidieh, CEO and chairman of Ogero, discusses the challenges confronting the telecom sector, the repercussions of currency devaluation and the role of 5G technology in Lebanon's telecommunications landscape, among other insightful topics.

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Salvador Anglada, CEO, e& enterprise, shares his company’s ambitious path toward innovation and their endeavors to be a market leader in line with e&’s overall digital transformation mission.

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Omar Beydoun, Country General Manager - UAE, at Atos, shared his insightful views about the telecom and technology sector in the UAE, as well as the company’s sustainable IT practices, digital transformation initiatives and successful collaborations.