Cloud integration will allow partner brands to seamlessly onboard as ‘mini apps’, broadening the choice for consumers
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Doha
Qatar signs 5-year agreement with GSMA to host MWC Doha
The inaugural edition of the event will take place on 25-26 November 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center
AI technologies
du to transform its call center with Microsoft’s AI technologies
It will result in a highly personalised customer experience and also address challenges such as stringent national data privacy regulations
Airbus
Connecting the unconnected in Saudi Arabia: Inside AALTO’s work to bring 5G to megaprojects
Airbus subsidiary AALTO targets Saudi megaprojects to bring 5G to underserved areas and aims to disrupt the economics of rural connectivity, the CEO says on the sidelines of MWC Barcelona 2024
iPhone
EXCLUSIVE: Viral Blackberry-style iPhone keyboard to launch in UAE this year, says Clicks CEO
The viral Clicks keyboard case has struck a nostalgic chord with both long-time iPhone users and former BlackBerry diehards
AI powered smartphones
MWC Barcelona 2024: AI-powered smartphones are the future, says HONOR MEA region CEO
Global technology brand HONOR used MWC Barcelona 2024 to highlight its vision for the future of AI-powered smartphones and devices
Cisco
Your car as a workplace…Cisco and Mercedes-Benz about to make it happen
The new Mercedes-Benz E Class will have WiFi and drivers can download the Webex application to appear directly on the vehicle’s infotainment system
5G
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
6G technology
Etisalat says committed to bringing 6G technology to the UAE
Technology chief says Etisalat is one of the ‘ambitious players’ making steps towards the sixth generation of the mobile network
Apple Worldwide Developers Conference
Video: The economic impact of coronavirus event cancellations
Major tech conferences around the world are scrapping their events due to coronavirus. As of early March, the economic impact of these cancellations had surpassed $1.1 billion and since that time, the number has only increased as more events are scrapped everyday.
Barcelona
Video: MWC 2019 highlights – foldable phones, multiple cameras, AR lenses
The world of smartphones is going to look very different this year and I know it is because I was just at the Mobile World Congress, possibly the world’s largest tech event, which took place in Barcelona last week.
5G
Video: Demo of 5G application in the Middle East – MWC 2019
Alp Uysal, Head is Strategy of Ericsson explains the 5G use case in the Middle East and gives a demo of how urban planning can be done using 5G networks and technology
5G
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.
Barcelona
Video: Technology shaping the future of football – MWC 2019
Joris Evers, Chief Communications Officer of La Liga explains the implementations of emerging technologies in football including Replay360, Video Assistant Referee (VAR), virtual reality etc. in order to improve football viewing experiences for fans.
5G
STC, Ericsson sign deal to launch 5G network in Saudi Arabia
Agreement follows announcement that Saudi Arabia plans the largest 5G commercial roll-out in the Middle East and North Africa
5G
Saudi Arabia announces plans for largest 5G roll-out in Middle East
Announcement at Mobile World Congress will see 10,000 5G base stations provide Saudi consumers with region’s fastest and most extensive 5G coverage
5G
Video: First look of the Mobile World Congress 2019
Arabian Business’ Shruthi Nair is at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to give live updates of all the announcements, launches and unveilings taking place there.