stc has announced more plans to help combat the effects of the coronavirus on SMEs and has offered SR4 billion in an effort to support local content.
stc furthers support for Saudi’s pandemic-hit SMEs with additional initiatives
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
In line with efforts to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate digital transformation, a milestone event in regional digital collaboration and sustainable development was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals Forum (STI Forum).
The International Cooperation Office at OGERO, in collaboration with ITU-ARO, organized an event consisting of an open day at OGERO on May 7. During the event, secondary classes’ girls from local schools were invited for a fun and instructive day at OGERO where they visited the Technical Directorate, Data Center, and Super Computer.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Goran Novkovic, Director of Industrial Cybersecurity at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), highlighted the foundational gaps hindering the protection of critical infrastructure and public transportation systems, and the urgent need for innovative best practices.
A concluding panel at GISEC 2025, titled ‘Connectivity Panel: Securing the Expanded Attack Surface of 5G Networks,’ explored the unique cybersecurity challenges posed by 5G and edge computing. The discussion addressed key issues such as expanding attack surfaces, data privacy and security, supply chain security, and strategies for building a secure 5G ecosystem.
Zain KSA, a telecommunications and digital services leader in Saudi Arabia, reported a remarkable 39.5% increase in net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reaching SAR 93 million. The company’s revenue also grew by 6.1% year-over-year (YoY) to SAR 2.7 billion, while the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose by 5.2% to SAR 813 million.
As the world becomes increasingly connected and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, governments are facing unprecedented cybersecurity challenges. During a high-level panel at GISEC 2025, moderated by Craig Jones, Immediate Past Director of Cybercrime at INTERPOL, senior government leaders from across the globe gathered to discuss their strategies for securing digital ecosystems over the next 12 months.
The opening day of GISEC 2025 concluded with a compelling session titled ‘Strengthening National Cybersecurity Governance: Enhancing Coordination and Managing Complexities.’ This high-level panel brought together cybersecurity leaders from five nations, with Adel Darwish, Regional Director for the Arab States at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) serving as the moderator, to discuss strategies for building resilient digital infrastructures through collaborative governance, cross-sector integration, and capacity building.
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating Syria’s
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, AWTG CEO, Abbey Alidoosti, delved into the company’s visionary approach and operational strategy as a leader in engineering services and technology solutions.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) reported robust growth in both revenues and profitability in its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.
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In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Goran Novkovic, Director of Industrial Cybersecurity at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), highlighted the foundational gaps hindering the protection of critical infrastructure and public transportation systems, and the urgent need for innovative best practices.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, AWTG CEO, Abbey Alidoosti, delved into the company’s visionary approach and operational strategy as a leader in engineering services and technology solutions.
By David Erlich, Consulting Director, Sofrecom
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COVID-19 updates
stc Kuwait collaborates with Ministry of Health in nation’s fight against COVID-19
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc has announced that it has successfully implemented a data link connection between the International Hospital and the Ministry of Health (MOH) data center through its technological arm and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Qualitynet.
stc Kuwait launches ‘Ramadan Lives On’ campaign
Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc has launched its “Ramadan Lives On” campaign with a dedication to the people of Kuwait and the Arab world, wishing a blessed and fulfilling Holy Month of Ramadan.
COVID-19: An opportunity for tech companies
The Covid-19 crisis enveloping millions of people around the world is also presenting a business opportunity for one tech sector: facial recognition. Biometrics companies that make facial recognition hardware have adapted its technology to determine temperature. In recent weeks, many companies have been marketing technologies as capable of picking out who in a crowd is likely to have a fever, and thus a possible coronavirus case.
ITU teams with WHO to introduce global Covid-19 text alerts
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have announced their intention to work with telecommunication companies to urgently introduce a coronavirus text messaging service for the billions of people worldwide who aren’t able to connect to the internet for information.
