INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

5G

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.
  • Tabuk, Saudi Arabia -- Red Sea Global (RSG), Zain KSA, and the French Serge Ferrari Group have developed and installed advanced telecom towers on Ummahat Island, RSG said. These towers will provide visitors with a "seamless communication experience that blends harmoniously with the island's natural beauty", the statement added. According...
  • RSG, Zain build carbon-neutral 5G network

    The network runs on clean energy from world's largest carbon-neutral grid.
  • Use of technology, innovation crucial in daily life

    "Multi-carrier aggregation is a proven method to enhance both the peak and average throughputs of wireless networks. This deployment underscores our unwavering commitment to the UAE's vision of fostering greater technological and innovative integration in every facet of our lives in the country," he adds.
  • Chinese doctors use 5G remote robot to perform successful surgery

    XINJIANG, CHINA - China has successfully performed the world's first liver resection surgery utilising a domestically developed 5G remote robot, reported China Economic Net. A medical team from Zhejiang and Xinjiang provinces collaborated through the use of 5G remote robot, overcoming a considerable distance of 4,600 kilometers. The surgery was...
  • Gulf telecom shows robust growth, eyes new avenues

    Driven by expats and national development programs, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to experience growth in consumer and enterprise segments, say experts.
  • Vodafone merges with Hutchison

    The merger will lead to network investment of £11 billion over 10 years.
  • Apple to tie up with Broadcom for 5G telecom networks

    The company will collaborate with US tech firm Broadcom in order to make "cutting edge" parts for wirelessly connecting to high-speed 5G telecom networks. Apple however did not specify how many billions of dollars it would be putting into the alliance, but said it is part of a commitment to...
  • BT to axe 55,000 employees

    BT employs 130,000 staff, including contractors.
  • AI partnership to boost Abu Dhabi sustainability efforts

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) said Monday its AI and Digital Science Research Center (AIDRC) has partnered with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) to accelerate the emirate's goal of becoming a smart and sustainable city by 2030 by enhancing its capabilities in AI...
  • Aramco signs MoU with Samsung

    The deal is designed to enhance Saudi digital transformation.
  • etisalat by e& announces first 5G satellite communications in UAE

    ABU DHABI, UAE - etisalat by e& announced on Saturday the implementation of the Eutelsat Quantum satellite solution, becoming the first telecommunications company in UAE to expand 5G network capabilities over a software-defined satellite. This will give customers access to high speeds, enhanced coverage and scalability to meet future demands...
  • Phone firms set for annual meet in shadow of global slump

    Barcelona, Spain--The big beasts of the telecom industry will gather in Barcelona on Monday for their most important annual get-together, this year under the shadow of a severe slump across the technology sector. Some 80,000 delegates are expected at the four-day Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is back to near...
  • Remote work, hybrid workplace boost telecom demand

    Demand for technologies including 5G, AI, ML, IoT, and advanced data analytics will continue to rise in the UAE this year, du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi tells TRENDS.
  • Nokia 2022 net profit $4.7bn

    The company's Q4 net profit surged to US$3.4 billion.
  • Raya CX, Zain Saudi sign pact

    Raya CX will provide outsourcing services to Zain Saudi Arabia.
  • 6G, WiFi 6, edge computing key for metaverse

    To expand and upgrade the metaverse, 6G, Wi-Fi 6, and edge computing capabilities will be critical. Just as the internet created safety, privacy, and security challenges, the metaverse will add even more challenges, he says.
  • Zain Group signs MoU with Huawei

    Zain Saudi Arabia launched the largest 5G network in the region.
  • At least a year for permanent solution on 5G: US air regulator

    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Steve Dickson, said the agency will "continue to shrink the problem" in the coming months.
  • 5G fears: US airports land into trouble

    In the United States, the 5G usage near airports have been opposed by many airlines, which claim that it may disrupt aircraft radar measurement devices, which inform pilots of the height of their aircraft above the ground. Several Arab countries, meanwhile, have already embraced 5G, and others are expected to...
  • Emirates to resume US flights after ‘temporary’ 5G reprieve

    Emirates said Thursday it will lift a suspension of flights to several US destinations in a "temporary reprieve" after the launch of 5G networks was delayed near American airports over safety fears. Flights to six destinations will resume Friday, and on Saturday services to Boston, Houston and San Francisco will...
  • AT&T, Verizon roll out 5G in US without huge impact on flights

    On Tuesday, both AT&T and Verizon agreed to scale back the launch of 5G near airports following an outcry from US airlines, who warned of mass disruptions. The White House, which has negotiated with both the aviation and telecommunications industries, praised the move.
  • US airlines once again warn against 5G deployment near airports

    The heads of the largest US airlines warned of a "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping if telecom firms rolled out their 5G technology as planned on Wednesday.
  • AT&T, Verizon defy 5G block

    The US had asked them to delay 5G rollout by 2 weeks.
  • US further delays 5G rollout to study impact on aircraft safety

    US authorities have asked telecom operators AT&T and Verizon to delay their 5G rollout for up to two weeks. The rollout had already been postponed earlier amid uncertainty about interference with vital flight-safety equipment.
  • Omantel pushes for 5G adoption

    The Oman-origin telecom firm has signed a deal with Optiva for this.
  • Zain to solidify 5G networks

    Signs MoUs with Huawei, Nokia, Tata, BTAS and MSSP pact with Fortinet.
  • Despite hurdles, interest in 5G high in MENA

    As GCC shifts away from dependence on oil and gas revenues, 5G is set to fuel tech growth and ease lifestyle, says Zoran Lazarevic, CTO for Ericsson Middle East and Africa.
  • Saudi, UAE lead MENA region in 5G deployment

    The MENA region will have 80 million 5G subscriptions, representing about 10% of total mobile subscriptions by 2025, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility research.
  • Etisalat to partner with GMIS on 5G

    The UAE-based company will share practices at GMIS 2021.
  • Nokia launches 5G course

    New course addresses the challenges faced by all industries, governments, and individuals in securing 5G systems
  • Abu Dhabi’s 5G speed rates among three fastest in world

    Abu Dhabi has been rated as one of the three capitals with the fastest 5G speed, with the fastest median download speeds of 421.26 Mbps in the first half of 2021.
  • Batelco revamps 5G packages for businesses

    The enhanced packages, the company said, "deliver speeds 6 times faster than 4G" Batelco is also providing a 5G outdoor solution that comes for free with the new Mobile Broadband packages Bahrain Telecommunications (Batelco) has revamped its 5G Mobile Business Broadband packages for the enterprise sector, enabling entrepreneurs, SME’s and...
  • Batelco revamps 5G packages for entrepreneurs, SMEs

    The move is expected to enable entrepreneurs, SMES, and large corporations to experience the fastest and largest 5G network in Bahrain The enhanced packages deliver speeds six times faster than 4G, and higher data capacity     Bahrain's principal telecommunications company Batelco has revamped its 5G Mobile Business Broadband packages...
  • Half of adults in Saudi Arabia, UAE seek energy-efficient, futuristic internet

    94 percent of adults each in both countries considering doing more activities virtually to reduce carbon footprint Over a third of those surveyed say they will work remotely in some form after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted More than half of the adults in the UAE (54 percent) and Saudi Arabia...
  • Zain KSA top performer in 5G services

      Zain KSA ranked first in the mobile 5G average download speed Company also a topper in the Fixed Internet Video Streaming quality indicator   Zain KSA, a leading telecom service provider in Saudi Arabia, has been ranked first for delivering the best 5G services during the first quarter of...
  • Ericsson ConsumerLab: 5G changing smartphone use in UAE

    Largest 5G consumer study to date captures opinions equivalent to 1.3 billion consumers and 220 million 5G users globally Early adopters in the UAE are satisfied with speed and 81 percent want more innovative apps, services   A new report by Ericsson ConsumerLab highlights the impact that 5G is already...
  • Saudi Arabia among top 10 in terms of mobile Internet speeds

    Recent reallocation of frequency spectrum likely to increase the capacities of radio networks, improve quality of services Country plans to provide 22 gigahertz under a roadmap for innovative and commercial use of frequency spectrums   Saudi Arabia has been ranked among the top 10 countries in the world for Internet...