Huawei

Huawei holds ICT competition in Bahrain to develop tech skills

More than 27,500 students from over 600 universities across 21 Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries have participated in this year’s competition

HUAWEI 5.5G

5.5G to usher in a new era of AI-powered intelligence in the Middle East

The introduction of 5.5G represents a significant leap forward in mobile communications technology, and brings with it limitless opportunities, for the future

solar energy

UAE’s e& secures Dhs366m loan for green projects

The loan will be used to finance or refinance eligible sustainable development projects covering a range of areas, including renewable energy

Qatar’s Ooredoo, Zain and TASC to create 2.2bn tower company

Qatar’s Ooredoo, Zain and TASC to create $2.2bn tower company

The new tower entity is expected to achieve run-rate revenues close to $500m annually

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OPPO Find N3: Hands-on review

The flagship device pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in a foldable phone

OPPO FIND N3

Find N3 in UAE: Oppo releases flagship foldable phones

The smartphone maker says the new devices “redefine the foldable experience”

RED SEA GLOBAL - STC GROUP

stc Group inks strategic partnership with Red Sea Global

The agreement aims to facilitate digital transformation and empower tourist destinations along the Red Sea coast

Saudi Arabia’s stc Group 9.9% Telefonica stake

stc Group sticks to plan for 9.9% Telefonica stake, sources say

The telecoms operator amassed a EUR2.1bn ($2.23bn) stake, consisting of 4.9 per cent of Telefonica’s shares and financial instruments in September

Huawei 5G-A villa

Dubai’s ‘smart villa’: Huawei and du unveil world’s first 5G-A equipped standalone home

The 5G-A villa demonstrates the potential that deterministic experience technology holds for future households

Android 14 is now available for Pixel phones

Google releases Android 14, available for Pixel phones

The OS is now available on Pixel phones, with phones from manufacturers including Samsung, Nothing, OnePlus, and more supporting it later this year

TCL 40 SE

Hands-on review: TCL 40 SE smartphone

The smartphone makes an attractive choice for users seeking a budget-friendly device with reliable performance

iOS 17

What’s new in iOS 17? A closer look at the latest Apple update

The update makes iPhone even more personal and intuitive, says Apple

Iphone 15 UAE

Apple’s iPhone 15 series pre-order begins in UAE

Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 15 series lineup on September 12, featuring a slew of upgrades

iPhone 15

Apple’s iPhone 15 series: Features, specs, price revealed

Pre-orders for the series will commence on September 15, and customers in the UAE can expect the product to be available starting from September 22

Etisalat

UAE’s etisalat by e& attains TM Forum’s silver certification for Open API conformance

It becomes the first telecom company in the MENA region to acquire the certification

Apple Iphone 15 launch

Apple iPhone 15 launch event 2023: Watch here

It is reported that the brand might unveil the new Apple Watch alongside the iPhone 15 series

Telefónica

Saudi telecom acquires 9.9% interest in Spain’s Telefónica

Telefónica benefits from a portfolio of infrastructure assets and technology platforms, where it is developing capabilities in areas such as cognitive intelligence, edge computing and IoT

Apple Iphone 15

Apple reveals launch date for iPhone 15

The presentation will be streamed online at 10am Pacific, with an accompanying event at Apple’s Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs’ handwritten Apple ad draft sold for $175,000

The ad was created on a 8.5 x 11 binder sheet in black ink in 1976

iPhone 15 Pro

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max might be renamed

Reports claim that the device is anticipated to feature a notably larger screen and an impressive camera lens

Apple iphone 15 pro max

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max faces possible delay

The top-tier iPhone model is reportedly distinguished as the pioneer smartphone to incorporate a periscope camera system

Apple iPhone 15

Apple iPhone 15: Foxconn begins production in India

The Cupertino, California-based firm is on a multiyear project to diversify its manufacturing away from China

Red Sea Global 5G network (Source: Sourced from Red Sea Global Media Centre)

World’s first zero-carbon 5G network unveiled at Six Senses Southern Dunes

It will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy from over 760,000 solar panels that Red Sea Global has built to power The Red Sea destination

Yahsat reinforces presence in China image WAM

UAE’s Yahsat reinforces presence in China

The Asia Pacific region is amongst the main international markets for the company due to its popular solutions, which includes Thuraya’s MarineStar

Samsung Galaxy

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Z Fold5, Flip5 in UAE

The brand has consistently refined and optimised the Galaxy Z series lineup

Breaking barriers

Breaking barriers: Enabling innovation with global communications

The advancements in mobile communications, broadband and the internet, has transformed our lives and opened up new possibilities that were once unimaginable

Zain group HQ in Kuwait

Zain Group reports net profit of 14% for Q2 2023

The mobile voice and data services operator reported that it served 52.7 million customers at the end of the period across seven countries

OPPO

OPPO: Building on inspiration and innovation

OPPO MEA’s new president Chi Zhou on the factors bolstering the brand’s popularity in the region

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UAE’s e& eyes further expansion, acquires Czech PPF Group’s telecom assets

Once the transaction is closed, e& will fully consolidate the acquired assets under the e& international vertical

iPhone 15

Apple iPhone 15: Release date, specs, features leaked

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models are rumoured to cost $1,099 and $1,299, respectively