According to Canalys’ latest research, the global smartphone market hit the third quarter streak of year-on-year growth, with a 12% shipment expansion in Q2 2024, reaching 288 million units. Samsung remained the global leader with an 18% market share as it renewed its emphasis on the high-end market as a strategic priority.Read More…
Opensignal reveals that Saudi Arabia ranks third for 5G Download Speed among comparable markets in the EMEA region, showcasing the country’s impressive progress in 5G deployment.Read More…
OPPO has announced the official launch of the Reno12 Series, featuring the Reno12 and Reno12 Pro, alongside the TWS Enco X3i, the latest iteration of its premium true wireless earbuds. The grand unveiling took place on Tuesday, July 2nd at the Connect Conference Center within the Opportunity Pavilion in Expo City,Read More…
Airtel Africa has partnered with WebEngage to drive its digital customer base management. The integrations will enable Airtel to monitor user service activities and in a highly personalised manner while retaining customers and improving engagement. This partnership will expand to Airtel Money, Smart Cash in Nigeria, and Airtel TV, creatingRead More…
Qatar, the host country of the next International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), has nominated Eng. Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), as Chair-designate.Read More…
Zain Omantel International (ZOI), the Middle East’s premier international wholesale powerhouse, has joined ‘One Consortium‘, a not-for-profit organisation working to tackle illegal and unwanted international voice calls and messages. ‘One Consortium’ brings together major telecom companies like, Lumen, Orange Wholesale,Read More…
UAE’s leading telecom operator, Etisalat, has been identified as the fourth highest value creator globally in the telecommunications sector, according to the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) 2024 Telco Value Creators Report. With a substantial $18 billion in value created between 2019-2023,Read More…
According to Canalys research, the worldwide smartphone market experienced a 10% year-on-year growth in Q1 2024, reaching 296.2 million units. The market performed better than expected, reaching double-digit growth after ten difficult quarters. The surge was primarily fueled by vendors introducing refreshed portfolios and macroeconomic stabilization in emerging market economies. Samsung regainedRead More…
Ooredoo Group continues to drive innovation in 5G with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nokia to upgrade business connectivity with cutting-edge 5G solutions. Under the agreement, both companies will collaborate closely to develop and deploy 5G private networks, delivering innovative market and enterprise-specific solutions customised toRead More…
Middle East regional technology services company, HITEK, part of the Farnek group of companies, has signed a JV partnership with Virgin Mobile Saudi; a Beyond ONE group company, as the preferred technology partner to enable a joint strategic approach to developing smart cities in Saudi Arabia. With smart cities relying heavily on connectivity,Read More…
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% year over year to 289.4 million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24). This marks the third consecutive quarter of shipment growth, a strong indicator that a recovery is well underway.Read More…
Virgin Mobile UAE has integrated the UAE PASS into their App based eSIM onboarding journey, eliminating the need for customers to visit to a physical store or order a physical SIM for delivery. This digital first approach offers a more convenient and sustainable way for residents in the UAE toRead More…
