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China-MENA International Trade Digital Expo launches next week
The event will take place from the 19th – 28th November 2020, bringing together business leaders from China and across the MENA region in a virtual setting → Read More
And the world’s fastest mobile network operator is… Etisalat
Etisalat’s UAE networks scored the highest average mobile download speeds in January, March and July 2020, in independent tests conducted by Ookla | Infrastructure, Connectivity, 5G, 4G, LTE, FTTH, Fibre, Etisalat, UAE based telco Etisalat has been named as the world’s fastest mobile network operator in a series of independent speed tests, conducted by Ookla. Ookla recognised Etisalat for being… → Read More
Dubai Municipality receives Huawei data center solutions
Huawei's Fusion Module Data Center Solution will provide Dubai Municipality to streamline its operations, offering significant opportunities to reduce both capital and operational expenditure → Read More
Live today: Security you can bank on
Join us for the second instalment in our three part cybersecurity webinar series in association with Cybereason | Cybereason, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Finance, Banking, Webinar, There is still time for you to register for today’s free to view webinar, so why not take this opportunity to register for today’s broadcast?Today’s session, entitled ‘Security you can bank on – Safeguarding the News → Read More
Emirates signs collaboration agreement with Huawei
The deal will see the two firms working closely together in order to boost the digital experience for Emirates passengers → Read More
Meet the panellists: The Future of the Classroom
The ITP Tech Group announces the panellists for its forthcoming roundtable, which will be the focal point of its Education Week initiative | Roundtable, Education Week, E-learning, The ITP Technology Group is delighted to announce the panellists for its forthcoming roundtable, focussing on the evolution of the region’s education sector: The Future of the Classroom.The roundtable will bring… → Read More
Huawei and ZTE pass GSMA 5G security assessment
The world’s big 4 network equipment vendors have passed the first stage of a GSMA and 3GPP sponsored security scheme | Huawei, Ericsson, ZTE, Nokia, NEPs, Security, China’s under fire mobile network equipment providers have successfully passed GSMA assessment of their product development and lifecycle management processes, using the GSMA’s Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme… → Read More
Ciena appoints new MEA and regional subsea leader
The new hire supports the transformation of driving digital connectivity in diverse and emerging geographies | Ciena, Subsea, Connectivity, Appointments, Ciena has appointed Pete Hall as its new head of Middle East and Africa (MEA) region and subsea sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In this role, he will lead the team that News → Read More
US govt frees up 100MHz of mid-band spectrum to help operators ramp up 5G
Licenses will be available coast to coast across the US, helping operators ramp up coverage across the country | 5G, Mid-Band, C-Band, Spectrum, USA, Network, The US government has revealed that it will make 100 MHz of contiguous mid-band spectrum available for use by the country’s mobile network operators to launch their 5G services.The spectrum, which is in the much News → Read More
NetApp’s announces new channel director for MEA, Italy and Spain
The new recruit will be tasked with expanding the company’s footprint across the region | NetApp, Middle East, Appointments, NetApp has announced that Maya Zakhour will take on an expanded role as channel director for Middle East and Africa, Italy and Spain. Maya will report to Kristian Kerr, VP Partner Organisation EMEA.In her new News → Read More
Shure introduces SLX-D Digital Wireless System
The Company’s latest offering in wireless technology provides reliable RF and excellent sound | Consumer, SHure, Audio, SLX-D, Digital, Whether it’s a high-school theatre production, corporate meeting, or a Sunday service, live events need to deliver flawless audio and require products that are straightforward to setup and use.Wireless microphones face additional challenges in today’s News → Read More
OPPO partners with UAE talent to launch its Find More campaign
Launching in August, OPPO’s Find More campaign encourages consumers in the UAE to push boundaries and explore more possibilities → Read More
Ethio Telecom sees revenues boom in H1 2020
The country will soon open up its telecoms sector to international investment | Ethiopia, Africa, Telecoms, 2020, Financials, Business, Ethiopia’s sole telco, Ethio Telecom, has posted strong financials for the first half of 2020, as the company saw demand grow during the global Covid 19 pandemic.Ethio Telecom posted revenues of $1.35 billion (47.7 Billion News → Read More
Huawei reiterates its commitment to advancing 5G in the Middle East
The company’s regional president outlined Huawei’s strategy moving into the second half of 2020, including public sector collaboration, 5G industrial applications and the development of local talent → Read More
Digital Financial Services partners with MoneyGram to offer eWallet services in the UAE
The partnership will enable global cross-border peer-to-peer payments and will also allow customers to instantly remit to 200 countries and territories worldwide → Read More
UAE to switch off its 2G network by the end of 2022
The decision will allow the TRA to refarm spectrum for use in 5G services | UAE, TRA, 2G, 5G, GSM, Telecoms, The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has confirmed that it will shutdown its 2G network by the end of 2022. The move will allow for the refarming of spectrum to help operators build out their News → Read More
UAE to switch off its 2G network by the end of 2022
The decision will allow the TRA to refarm spectrum for use in 5G services | UAE, TRA, 2G, 5G, GSM, Telecoms, The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has confirmed that it will shutdown its 2G network by the end of 2022. The move will allow for the refarming of spectrum to help operators build out their News → Read More
Ericsson: Evolving the network core from 4G to 5G, cost efficiently
Said Zantout, head of solution area OSS, core and cloud at Ericsson Middle East and Africa looks at strategies for cutting the cost of rolling out 5G | Ericsson, 4G, 5G, Core, Networks, As 5G picks up speed, the new networks will co-exist with the existing 4G ones in the coming years. For Communication Service Providers (CSPs), flexibility in balancing cost-optimised versus performance optimised… → Read More
12 firms bid to enter Ethiopia’s telecoms market
Etisalat and STC are among 12 firms to submit an interest in acquiring a license in Africa’s second largest telecoms market | Ethiopia, Telecoms, Licence, Regulation, Ethiopia’s telecoms regulatory body has confirmed that it has received expressions of interest (EOIs) from 12 companies, including nine international telcos, for the country’s two telecommunication licenses.The Ethiopian… → Read More
Check out the latest digital edition of CommsMEA
The June – August issue of CommsMEA brings you the latest news from the Middle East and Africa’s telecoms sector, as the region continues to come to terms with the ‘new reality’ of the Covid 19 pandemic → Read More