Etisalat is one of the MENA region’s leading Telecom operators. With 143 million subscribers across 15 different countries in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, along with services ranging from broadband to mobile and its ability to provide its customers with innovative solutions, it is no doubt that Etisalat has managed to consolidate such a significant presence in the region and distinguish itself as one of the top operators.
As one of the leaders in driving the digital transformation, Huawei showcased all of their newest innovations at Gitex 2019, held at the Dubai World Trade Center. Alaa Elshimy MD & VP of Huawei Middle East was present at the event. In an exclusive interview, he spoke to Telecom Review and explained how 5G is bringing infinite possibilities not only to individuals, but to vertical industries across the Middle East.
the first vendor to deploy 5G commercial live networks in four continents, it is no wonder that pioneering customers and operators select Ericsson as their 5G partner. These include multiple operators in the United States, South Korea, Europe as well as in Australia and UAE. At Gitex, the biggest technology exhibition of the Middle East, Telecom Review sat down with Fadi Pharaon, SVP and Head of Market Area MENA to discuss his first month in his new position.
du participated in GITEX technology week for the 14th year running. Their objective this year was “humanizing technology” for their customers in a bid to make the digital transition less “overwhelming” for their customers. Deputy CEO of Telco Services, Fahad Al Hassawi, spoke in an exclusive interview with Telecom Review and gave details about the company’s progress in rolling out 5G for its customers.
EVOTEQ is a renowned digital transformation catalyst that provides unique solutions to both the public and private sectors to make their transformation journeys easier. The company’s presence at GITEX comprised of a series of launches and some state-of-the-art technologies.
At GITEX technology Week 2019, Telecom Review sat down with EVOTEQ CEO, Jihad Tayara who offered us some insight into the work they have been doing across an array of industries through their digital transformation-enabling offerings.
Telecom Review spoke to Imad Kreidieh, chairman and director general of Ogero to know more about the public WiFi and 5G fixed wireless services recently launched in Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Kreidieh shared positive figures as to the increase in internet speeds and improvement of coverage across all the airport.
Swisslog, for the first time, partnered with Etisalat to showcase its latest robot-based solution ItemPiQ, which is specially designed for repeated, reliable picking of a wide range of items for the fast delivery of orders at low operating costs. Alain Kaddoum, General Manager at Swisslog Middle East explained more about the solution and Swisslog in general, during an interview with Telecom Review at GITEX Technology Week.
In an effort to highlight how 5G will affect cybersecurity and the solutions undertaken to face cyber threats, Telecom Review spoke to Hongbeom Jeon, CTO and SEVP, KT who confirmed the need for higher levels of security with the advent of 5G.
