The launch of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in the Saudi telecoms market looks set to expand product and pricing options for customers, and boost handset sales, as new operators look to carve out niche segments in the increasingly competitive mobile sector.
Economic update | Thailand gears up to go digital
As the government sharpens it focus on ICT, a digital drive is taking shape in Thailand, underpinned by plans that include incentives for investors and improved communications infrastructure.
Economic update | Premières licences 4G au Maroc
Les trois principaux opérateurs de téléphonie mobile du Maroc ont remporté des licences leur permettant de commercialiser des services 4G, ce qui ouvre la porte à de nouveaux flux de recette cruciaux pour un secteur proche de la saturation en termes de nombre d’abonnés.
Articles & Analysis | The sector improves services at home and extends its reach abroad from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
The telecoms sector in the UAE benefits from some of the most comprehensive and up-to-date infrastructure in the world, as well as some of the most competitive prices for fixed and mobile voice services. As a key element of the government’s commitment to diversification, telecoms has attracted sustained investment at home, overseas and even in space, as the UAE expands...
Articles & Analysis | The public sector is still the main driver of ICT spending and investment from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
Abu Dhabi has established itself as a regional and global leader in the adoption of ICT infrastructure, with the government in particular investing significant sums in digital platforms for business and citizen services. As well as in adopting technology, Abu Dhabi plays an increasingly active role in global research and development, with the Mubadala Development Company...
Articles & Analysis | A recent merger promises to significantly alter the layout of the sector from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2015
The local aerospace and defence industry has witnessed significant developments over the last year, including the launch of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC) in December 2014 by Mubadala Development Company and Tawazun Holding.