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…
Global technology brand HONOR has announced the pre-order of HONOR Magic 6 Pro and the official availability of PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR for customers across the United Arab Emirates with exciting gifts worth up to AED 2194.Read More…
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company and its mobile satellite services arm, Thuraya Telecommunications, will showcase a wide range of innovative next-generation satellite communications solutions at Satellite 2024, a four-day conference in Washington, DC, from March 18 to 21.Read More…
Tadoom, a pioneer in smart city solutions, has officially announced its strategic cooperation with China Telecom to introduce “Tadoom Vision,” marking Oman’s inaugural operator-level visual network product. Developed in collaboration with China Telecom, Tadoom Vision is a revolutionary solution integrated into Oman’s national cloud infrastructure, based on the “More Vision”Read More…
IFS has announced that for the second consecutive year it will be joining Mobile World Congress Barcelona taking place 26 – 29 of February at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. IFS will showcase the unique value that their IFS.ai solutions built on Azure deliver to telco operators, helping support theseRead More…
Worldwide shipments of AI PCs and generative AI (GenAI) smartphones are projected to total 295 million units by the end of 2024, up from 29 million units in 2023, according to a new forecast from Gartner, Inc. Gartner defines AI PCs as PCs that are equipped with dedicated AI accelerators or cores, neural processingRead More…
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Series – Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24. The Galaxy S24 Series offers users a complete suite of AI features, enabling effortless productivity, creativity, and convenience. With Circle to search with Google,Read More…
Xiaomi has revealed the much-anticipated Redmi Note 13 Series during an exclusive launch event at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dubai, underscoring Xiaomi’s dedication to introducing cutting-edge products in the region. Over 200 attendees, including content creators, tech editors,Read More…
