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Fastest Mobile Network, as well as
Fastest Fixed Network in the GCC region.
This recognition is testament to their
exceptional performance in Q1-Q2 based
on Ookla's rigorous analysis of consumer-
initiated tests taken with Speedtest.”
Etisalat’s individual efforts in building
one of the most advanced networks have
greatly impacted the country’s overall
performance. As a result, the UAE was
ranked the fastest country in the world in
January-June 2021 for average mobile
download speed, as reported on the
Speedtest Global Index™. Masood M. Sharif
Mahmood, CEO, Etisalat UAE, said: “This
global recognition is an acknowledgement
of the strong determination and sincere
efforts of our leadership in building a
country that has grown in all sectors, enabled it to consistently push boundaries of the network mainly 3G, 4G and 5G.
pushing it to the digital forefront to to create the world’s best and leading As a previous winner of the Speedtest
become the fastest nation in the world. networks across our markets and deliver Awards™ for fastest mobile network and
We pride ourselves to be part of this long-term value to all our stakeholders, fastest broadband network in the region
inspiring journey, celebrating 50 years of accomplishing our goals of driving digital for 2020, Etisalat amplified its efforts on
staggering growth and building the nation innovation for a better future.” Fast mobile improving the mobile network, supporting
to be a global player and leave a mark in internet speeds enrich the customers’ business continuity in a work-from-home
history.” “The continuous support of the experience and enhance the level of environment, facilitating distance learning,
UAE government with several incentives mobile services, as well as support all and providing entertainment to families at
and a supportive environment and working business segments. Etisalat has ever home.
in line with Etisalat’s strategy to ‘Drive since been the first in the region to take
the digital future to empower societies’ a lead and launch previous generations

Mobily Signs Agreement to Scale Up 5G Tech-

nology Applications in the Region

To enhance its position in 5G services and experiences and avail of its global program communications service providers, leading
accelerate the use of 5G applications by for partnerships in 5G applications companies and startups aiming to develop
all sectors and consumers in Saudi Arabia, that will help it contribute to the digital innovative solutions and applications over
Mobily has signed an agreement with economy mandate of Vision 2030. The 5G.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to exchange program allows partnerships between

Omantel Once Again Named the Middle East
Regional Operator of the Year

Prestigious recognitions continue for transformation. Omantel has been named of September 2021. This international
Omantel as Oman’s telecommunications the “Middle East Regional Operator of the recognition reflects the company’s
giant stays on its course of superior Year” for the second consecutive year at unmatched success on the Wholesale
services, expansion, innovation and the Carrier Community Global Awards, front and Omantel’s overall outstanding
being an enabler in the Sultanate’s digital announced in Berlin during the month performance. The award is a testimony

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