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AB In Focus: Ericsson’s MEA President Fadi Pharaon discusses 5G evolution and 6G plans at GITEX
In this episode of AB in Focus, Senior Reporter Tala Michel Issa interviews Fadi Pharaon, President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa, at GITEX
Red Sea Global, Zain KSA partner to launch world’s first zero-carbon 5G network
This network promises high 5G connectivity speeds for guests while operating entirely on renewable energy
Reliance Jio completes 5G network rollout in India ahead of schedule
Chairman Akash Ambani says Reliance Jio has taken India to leadership position in 5G rollout
Dubai launches new AI pedestrian crossings
The new AI-powered smart pedestrian crossings are part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan
Indian telecom major Reliance Jio to sign $1.7bn 5G deal with Nokia: Report
The proposed deal with the Finnish company comes in addition to Reliance Jio’s previous announcement of a $2.1 billion equipment purchase from Ericsson
Aramco and Samsung sign MoU for localising 5G technology in Saudi Arabia
The collaboration will start with private network development in the country
UAE telecoms giant launches 5G satellite solution
etisalat by e& announces first 5G SatComs in UAE
Will faster networks lead to safer food?
The UAE is taking an innovative approach to food security challenge with advanced technologies and Fourth Industrial Revolution solutions at the heart of their strategy
How 5G is helping tackle climate change, enabling IoT adoption, enhancing edge computing capabilities
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
Laying the foundation of the region’s digital economy
Steven Yi, president of Huawei Middle East, shares his views on how technology and innovation will pave the way for region’s transformation
stc, Ericsson ink agreement to further drive Saudi Arabia’s 5G connectivity
The partnership with Ericsson will enable stc to expand its 5G network coverage and unleash the value of new service
DIFC, Du ink deal to roll-out ‘supersonic’ tech to support remote working
Partnership will see telecoms giant implement a range of sustainable, innovative technologies within DIFC
Du announces major milestone achievement as 5G network becomes the fastest in UAE
Telco giant expects to achieve 90 percent nationwide population 5G coverage by the end of 2021 backed by industry-leading speeds
The rise of 5G, IoT and its security implications for consumers
While adopting this technology will help the region achieve its digital transformation goals, it is also vital for governments and organisations to protect their infrastructure and adjust their approach to security to ensure there are no gaps in protection
Why 5G is the future of connectivity
While the technology is applicable to all verticals, Ericsson’s regional customers are most interested in logistics and ports, oil and gas and manufacturing
How the Gulf is using rapid 5G uptake to drive digital transformation
Ericsson research says there will be 62 million 5G mobile subscriptions in the Gulf by 2026