As 5G continues to enable unprecedented levels of connectivity, we caught up with Chafic Traboulsi, Vice President and Head of Networks for Ericsson Middle East and Africa at Mobile World Congress to discuss the significant economic and social values being unlocked by enabling new use cases activated by 5G
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GCC phone shipments total 6.5m units in Q2, worth $1.7bn
International Data Corporation says it expects GCC mobile phone shipments to close 2019 up 3.5%
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Huawei remains strong in Middle East despite US restrictions
Gulf countries have signed 11 5G contracts with Huawei
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Chinese smartphone major appoints new president to drive MidEast ops
Ethan Xue will take responsibility for leading Oppo product, marketing and sales across the region
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Without 5G, Apple’s new iPhones risk falling behind in China
Apple’s decision to skip support for the latest wireless standard on its new iPhones may cost the company a chance at capturing China’s biggest smartphone replacement wave in years.
The iPhone maker, which is the only foreign brand to hold a top-five position in China, is struggling to fight off local competitors Huawei Technologies Co., Oppo […]
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Huawei says revenue surges despite US sanctions
Smartphone shipments in the first half of the year reached 118 million units, up 24 percent from a year earlier
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Bahrain’s Batelco launches first smartphone for 5G network
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, which went on sale on Wednesday, was tested on Batelco’s 5G network by a professional gamer
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Video: What happens to Huawei smartphones and tablets now?
The millions of people who have bought a Huawei phone are now caught up in a global trade war and could soon start losing access to several popular services.
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UAE’s Etisalat to invest $1bn in digital transformation in 2019
Telco’s chief technology officer says ‘pioneering efforts’ in 5G will pave way for the ‘future of connectivity’
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China’s Oppo to test smartphones on Etisalat’s 5G network
Smartphone company Oppo has announced a collaboration with UAE-based Etisalat to test the compatibility of its 5G phones
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Dubai’s Workz set to conduct trials of first 5G SIM card
Company says it has begun testing with mobile network operators in the region and will soon conduct trials in Europe and Asia
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Revealed: how big will 5G be in the Middle East?
Ericsson says 5G subscriptions are expected to mostly come from advanced markets such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE
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In pictures: 5G and foldable phones steal the show on MWC 2019 Barcelona
5G is on track to account for 15 per cent of global mobile connections by 2025, as the number of 5G network launches and compatible devices ramps up this year, according to a new GSMA report.
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Huawei launches new $2,600 foldable 5G phone to rival Samsung
The market for smartphones is slowing, and manufacturers are scrambling to find new ways to convince consumers they should upgrade their devices
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Smartphone rivals: Samsung Galaxy S10 vs iPhone XS Max
The ecosystem of apps and subscription services are playing an increasing part in keeping customers loyal
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Samsung revamps flagship range with 5G, folding screen and low-cost options
Samsung Galaxy Fold, which turns into a tablet, will cost $1,980
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Etisalat to have the UAE 5G ready this year
UAE’s largest telco will build 300 5G towers and 600 sites in 2019