By bne IntelliNews Czech-based PPF has announced the signing of an agreement with Emirates Telecommunication Group Company (e& or Etisalat) under which e& will acquire a stake of 50% plus one share in …
Look: AI-powered pedestrian crossings launched in Dubai community
the system will be able to leverage 5G communication technologies to communicate safety information and alerts to connected vehicles approaching the pedestrian crosswalk. Muammar Al Katheeri, chief …
UAE’s e& capital leads $60m funding round for Airalo’s eSIM marketplace growth plans
The UAE’s e& capital, the investment unit of the global technology conglomerate formerly known as Etisalat Group, has led a $60 million series B funding for Airalo, the eSIM marketplace that aims to …
Global Technology Distribution Council Adds New Member, Dubai-Based Mindware
The addition of Mindware supports the GTDC’s continued global expansion and increases its reach in the Persian Gulf region, where integrated technology solutions are rapidly driving digital …
Ookla 5G speed test: UAE crowned world’s fastest 5G network in Q2 2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has grabbed the crown of the world’s fastest 5G network, according to the latest report by speed test company Ookla. The middle …
UAE’s e& enters Central and East Europe, buys majority stake in PPF Telecom
Etisalat, on Tuesday said it acquired a controlling stake in PPF Telecom Group’s assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and …
E& reports consolidated revenues of AED 26.6bln for H1 2023, up 1.1 per cent
e&’s consolidated revenues during the H1 2023 reached AED 26.6 billion a YoY increase of 1.1 per cent. Consolidated net profit recorded AED 4.7 billion while consolidated EBITDA reached AED 12.8 …
UAE’s e& posts 3.7% rise in Q2 profit as revenue and subscriber base grow
UAE telecoms and technology company e&, formerly known as the Etisalat Group, has reported that its profit rose 3.7 per cent in the second quarter as its revenue and subscriber base grew. Net profit …
UAE promises to allow climate protests at COP28
The UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-designate Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Jaber, right, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive …
ADNOC and Occidental to evaluate carbon management projects in UAE, US to accelerate net zero goals
The agreement is enabled by the UAE-US Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE), which was launched in November 2022 and is expected to catalyse US$100 billion (AED367 billion) in clean energy …
UAE GDP records 3.8% growth in three months
The UAE’s GDP now stands at AED418.3 billion compared to the same period last year UAE GDP records 3.8% growth in three months Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE, UAE economic growth, UAE economic outlook …
Dubai cost of living: Bills, groceries and fuel costs compared to other parts of the world
Here’s how bills, groceries and fuel prices compare to other countries (and it’s not necessarily what you’d expect) …
Cop28 in UAE will be inclusive and safe space for all, organisers say
The UAE and the UN on Tuesday said they were committed to ensuring Cop28 would be an “inclusive and safe space for all participants”. A joint statement underlined the importance of staging “an …
Gellify Middle East Launches ‘Luxury Tech Cx Observatory’ In Dubai, Paving The Way For A Transformative Future Of Luxury
The new initiative to empower luxury brands with invaluable resources. Launch of the observatory marks the unveiling of GELLIFY’s exclusiv …
How to get the best deal on your UAE mobile phone plan
As soon as you land in the UAE, one of the first things you will have to do is buy a Sim card and a mobile phone plan. You will find 3G and 4G networks throughout the UAE, while the 5G cellular …
ZOI, du collaborate to expand services across nine countries: Oman
Zain Omantel International (ZOI), the Middle East’s premier international wholesale powerhouse, has recently formed a strategic wholesale international agreement with du, from Emirates Integrated Tele …
UAE petrol prices set to change next week with hike expected
UAE petrol prices will change next week, with the country’s fuel price committee scheduled to meet. The meeting – which will decide the price of petrol and diesel for August – takes place at the end …