December 2023
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Ericsson has announced that Fadi Pharaon, Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa, has decided to leave Ericsson to pursue other opportunities. Pharaon has held his current position since 2019 but has been with Ericsson for 26 years during which time he has held several management positions within the company. Pharaon will leave Ericsson at the end of August and a successor will be announced in due course.
Zain KSA has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, reporting a revenue of SAR 2.5 billion. This marks a 4.7% increase compared to the revenue generated during the same period in 2023. Zain KSA reported a net profit of SAR 67 million compared to SAR 1.1 billion in the first quarter of last year.
Following the success of last year’s virtual panel, we will once again explore the successful digital journey of the Sultanate of Oman. This incredible journey is a testament to the tireless efforts of Oman's telecom operators, vendors, government, and all industry stakeholders.
Zain Group announced the publication of its 13th annual sustainability report, entitled “A Pathway to Value Creation,” which reflects the company’s progress and efforts to address deficits and challenges across its footprint, while providing “Meaningful Connectivity” that leads to equitable systemic change through the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), one of the most prominent national banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has selected HPE GreenLake, hosted in du’s hyper-connected and Tier III Certified data centers, to accelerate CBD’s hybrid cloud journey and optimize the customer and team member experience.
stc Group has announced its financial results for the first quarter of the year. “We are proud of the achievements, contributions and initiatives that the Group has undertaken to this day, and we are determined to be committed to being a vital tributary to the national economy, and a major enabler of digital transformation in various fields and sectors,” commented Olayan Mohammed Alwetaid, stc Group CEO.
The Digital Accessibility Policy includes a set of principles and standards that must be followed to ensure people of determination’s accessibility to government services via digital platforms.
The Zain Group Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at Zain Group’s headquarters in Kuwait, attended by a quorum of 77% of shareholders. During the AGM, Zain Group’s 2023 annual report entitled “40 Years of Pioneering Innovation and Sustainable Growth” was presented, highlighting the financial statements, governance and auditors reports and the major achievements of Zain Group, its operations and subsidiaries across the Middle East and Africa for the previous year. Additionally, Zain Group released its 2023 Sustainability Report.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Adrian Pickering, General Manager for Red Hat Middle East and North Africa, explained how Red Hat's open-source approach is impacting the operations and service delivery of telecom companies in the MENA region and beyond.
Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The report underscores Fortinet's commitment to sustainability, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions, promoting responsible business practices, and fostering an inclusive cybersecurity workforce.
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In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Adrian Pickering, General Manager for Red Hat Middle East and North Africa, explained how Red Hat's open-source approach is impacting the operations and service delivery of telecom companies in the MENA region and beyond.
From leading 5G infrastructure development in Kuwait and three other markets to pioneering the concept of Tower sale and leaseback across the region, as well as achieving an ‘A-’ score in the ‘CDP Score Report – Climate Change 2023’ for the third year in a row, staying ahead of the curve and pushing boundaries with sustainability at the core, are things that are deeply rooted in Zain’s DNA.
By Allen Tang, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia ICT Marketing and Solution Sales
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