Ericsson and e& UAE, the leading telecommunications arm of e&, have entered into a three-year agreement aimed at expanding and evolving e& UAE’s 5G Radio Access Network (RAN). Under this deal, Ericsson will supply its latest radio technology and advanced Ericsson Radio System portfolio to increase network capacity, enhance 5G coverage, and introduce 5G Advanced...
Nokia and e& UAE have announced a significant advancement in 5G technology with the successful demonstration of six-component carrier (6CC) aggregation in 5G Standalone (SA). This trial showcases the Middle East’s first achievement in combining 400 MHz of e& UAE’s mid-band spectrum, facilitating multi-gigabit peak throughput rates. This enhancement allows subscribers to download ultra-high-definition (UHD)...
Dubai’s du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, has partnered with pureLiFi to introduce the Bridge XC, a groundbreaking system designed to facilitate wireless data and power transfer through windows. This initiative aims to simplify and accelerate the deployment of outdoor Consumer Premises Equipment (CPE) for broadband and private 5G networks. The Bridge XC...
e& UAE announced on Monday that it has achieved a remarkable milestone by setting a new world record for connectivity with an uplink (UL) speed of 600Mbps on a live 5G network. This achievement marks a significant advancement in the evolution of 5G-Advanced and was made possible through the aggregation of FR1 bands at 2100...
ZTE Corporation and e& UAE have successfully completed a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) trial for a private 5G network in the UAE, marking a significant step toward accelerating the region’s digital transformation. This collaboration addresses the growing need for innovative and secure connectivity solutions that can support smarter industries and sustainable growth. Abdulrahman Al Humaidan, Acting Senior...
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and e& have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing technological development and commercialization of connectivity, 5G, and edge AI technologies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initiative is designed to accelerate the digital transformation across government, enterprise, and industrial sectors. The collaboration will focus on several key areas to benefit...
The second Gulf Business Breakfast Briefing of 2025, held on April 23, highlighted innovation and emerging technologies, bringing together prominent figures from telecoms, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and blockchain. These sectors are rapidly establishing themselves as the foundation of the region’s economic future. The event featured a series of panel discussions, including topics such...
Batelco by Beyon and Nokia have signed an agreement to implement Bahrain’s first private 5G network dedicated to industrial applications at Alba, the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter. This advanced network is expected to enhance Alba’s ongoing digital transformation, improving operational efficiency, fostering innovation, and increasing safety in the manufacturing sector. The formal agreement was...
e& UAE has announced a significant advancement in its 5G network by testing the newly allocated 6 GHz and 600 MHz spectrum bands. This initiative, approved by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), aims to enhance the existing 5G infrastructure, enabling ultra-fast speeds of up to 10 Gbps and extending 5G coverage beyond...
Nokia, in collaboration with TAWAL, stc, and Zain, has completed the world’s first 5G standalone (SA) mmWave spectrum-sharing trial. This milestone was achieved during the LEAP 2025 event in Riyadh, utilizing an 800 MHz bandwidth in the 26 GHz band. This trial aims to enhance connectivity for large venues by allowing communication service providers (CSPs)...