Nothing was found to be the fastest-growing smartphone vendor when comparing H1 2023 to H1 2024, a 246% increase in all markets covered by the Canalys research. The London-based technology company was also the fastest-growing smartphone vendor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Japan, India, Spain and Italy for H1Read More…
e& UAE has launched a Fibre-To-The-Room (FTTR) high-speed internet solution that supercharges the performance of in-home Wi-Fi networks. The new service solves the challenges of inconsistent Wi-Fi coverage and speed in large residential spaces, including apartments and villas, serving a variety of customer needs. Additionally, Fibre to the Room (FTTR)Read More…
Telecom, mass media, and construction development companies are the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, reports Kaspersky. Telecoms faced the greatest number of incidents, likely due to attackers’ interest in sensitive data and trusted relationships exploitation. In turn, mass media are traditionally targeted during international conflicts, whileRead More…
BNET, the national provider of fibre optic infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Bahrain. This strategic partnership, formalised during a visit by BNET’s management team to China, signifies a mutual commitment to enhancing the nationwide fibre broadband experienceRead More…
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…
