• Etisalat reports $1.2 billion net profit in H1 2021

    Following the impressive performance, the UAE's leading telecommunications company said it will distribute interim dividends of 40 fils per share for the first-half of this year.

  • Saudi ICT infrastructure market set for 9% growth by 2030

    The country’s ICT infrastructure market value stood at $1.54 billion in 2020, and is being fueled by several factors.

  • Major Middle Eastern operators commit to open RAN future

    Five of the largest operators in the Middle East - Etisalat Group, STC, Zain Group, Mobily, and du - have pledged to collaborate to support open Radio Access Network (RAN).

  • Ooredoo penalized for violating communications authority rules

    Financial Sanctions of 3.5m Qatari Riyals imposed on company for refusing access to its facilities, violating CRA rules Ooredoo's violations prevents customers from being informed about offers existing in the market Qatar's leading telecommunications company Ooredoo has penalized with financial sanctions of 3.5 million Qatari riyals ($961,000) for refusing to...

  • Is it a do-or-die battle for media and telecom companies?

    Historically, the advances in technology have affected all business sectors. The Industrial Revolution disrupted manufacturing sector in the 20th century and, currently, digital technologies are affecting all facets of business and economy. Companies in the telecommunications and media sectors are facing a dire need to innovate their products and services,...