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e& Receives Tier 4 Certification from World Teleport Association

e& has been awarded Tier 4 certification for its Tawi al Saman underscores the success of e& in establishing an environment
teleport in Sharjah and Jebel Ali teleport in Dubai, under the World conducive to satellite operators and service providers, leveraging
Teleport Association's (WTA) Teleport Certification Program. e& e&'s capabilities to deliver satellite solutions tailored to the MENA
has joined an exclusive circle of teleports, becoming the first in the region and global markets. The certification also reinforces e&'s
MENA region and the 12th globally to receive such a prestigious support for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
industry certification. The Teleport Certification Program entails satellite constellations. Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier &
a meticulous evaluation process, and the ‘Tier 4’ certification Wholesale Officer, e&, said: “The UAE today has a global standing
signifies the highest level of excellence. The achievement in the space and satellite industry with a thriving ecosystem
strengthening the nation’s leadership in space technology. The
Tier 4 certification from WTA reiterates our commitment towards
contributing to building a robust satellite infrastructure. Thanks to
our team’s continuous dedication, innovation, and commitment,
we consistently uphold the highest standards of quality, security,
and efficiency standards.” e& currently operates a network
of advanced teleports that enjoy comprehensive access to a
majority of satellites spanning the EMEA and Far East regions.
The teleports also offer connectivity to international submarine
cables, global VPN network, cloud network and SmartHub
datacenters in UAE solidifying e&'s role as a critical link in the
global telecommunications landscape. The Tier 4 certification
is a testament to e&'s steadfast commitment to delivering
impeccable network reliability and high-quality satellite services.

Mobily Pay, HMS Join Forces to Enhance Digital
Payment

Mobily and Pay Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and, a trailblazing of Huawei Consumer Business Group, Eco Development and
name in digital payment solutions, have unveiled a partnership Operation, KSA, William Hu, said: "This partnership exemplifies
at the Seamless KSA event vowing to revolutionize the mobile Huawei's commitment to delivering innovative solutions that
payment landscape for Huawei users in the region. At the heart improve the lives of our customers."
of this partnership lies the integration of Mobily Pay into Huawei Strategic move
AppGallery, providing Huawei users across Saudi Arabia with Hazem Alrashed, Vice President of Mobily Pay, said: "Our
seamless access to a diverse array of digital payment services. partnership with Huawei is a strategic move to bring Mobily Pay's
With this partnership, Huawei users now have the privilege of
effortlessly utilizing Mobily Pay's extensive suite of digital payment
solutions. This development is poised to simplify daily financial
transactions, offering enhanced convenience, speed, and security
to users in the KSA.
Seamless and secure
Central to this partnership is HMS’ unwavering commitment
to delivering a seamless and secure user experience. Huawei
has played a pivotal role by providing vital technical support to
ensure the smooth integration of Mobily Pay into the AppGallery.
This technical prowess guarantees that users can engage with
Mobily Pay's services without any glitches, setting new standards
for digital payment convenience. Moreover, Huawei AppGallery
will actively champion Mobily Pay, elevating its visibility and
accessibility in the KSA market. This strategic move will open
doors for a broader audience, enabling even more Huawei users to
experience the future of digital payments. The Managing Director

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