Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
e& UAE has launched a flexible, end-to-end managed monitoring-as-a-service platform, offering enterprises real-time infrastructure visibility to reduce risk, maintain continuity, and improve operational control. The modular service can be tailored to industry needs through strategic partnerships.
e& has introduced Monitoring-as-a-Service in the UAE, offering real-time infrastructure insights, early fault detection, and industry-tailored solutions to enhance operational resilience and business continuity.
e& UAE has been named the World’s Fastest Mobile Network for 2025 by Ookla, achieving this honor for the fourth time. The company also earned titles for the fastest 5G and fixed broadband networks in the GCC.
e& UAE, Nokia, and MediaTek demonstrated the Middle East’s first six-component carrier aggregation in 5G SA, delivering 5.8 Gbps speeds by combining 400 MHz of mid-band spectrum. The breakthrough boosts 5G network performance and supports the UAE’s leadership in next-generation connectivity.
e& UAE has launched ‘Parental Control,’ a digital safety service that enables parents to filter content, monitor devices, block apps, and manage screen time for their children, supporting safer internet use both at home and on the go.
e& UAE has set a world record by achieving a 600Mbps uplink speed on a live 5G network using FR1 band aggregation and uplink 3Tx technology, fully compliant with 3GPP Release 17. This milestone advances 5G-Advanced capabilities, empowering applications like 8K video uploads, cloud gaming, and smart homes with unprecedented speed and low latency. It reinforces the UAE’s position as a global tech leader driving next-generation digital innovation.
ZTE and e& UAE have successfully completed a 5G private network Proof-of-Concept trial covering multi-band frequencies in the UAE. The trial validated technologies supporting real-time industrial applications like video streaming and intelligent alerts, reinforcing the partners’ commitment to accelerating digital transformation and fostering smart, sustainable industries across the region.
e& UAE has launched tests for the 6-GHz and 600-MHz spectrum bands to enhance 5G services, achieving speeds of up to 10 Gbps and extending coverage beyond 6 km. The tests pave the way for 5G-Advanced and future 6G technologies, supporting the UAE’s digital transformation.
The UAE has set a global record in fibre-to-the-home coverage, reaching 99.5% nationwide, maintaining its position as the world leader since 2016. e& UAE’s extensive fibre-optic infrastructure now connects 2.88 million homes, supporting the country’s digital transformation and positioning it as a global hub for connectivity.
e& UAE, in partnership with Kindred.co, has launched the “Save & Grow” programme, offering discounts at over 9,000 retailers while supporting environmental sustainability. A portion of revenue from each transaction is dedicated to tree planting in the UAE, empowering users to save money and contribute to a greener future.