Telecom company Zain Bahrain has selected Ericsson to build its 5G network in the country, with the first commercial 5G services expected to go live before the end of 2019
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Gulf CEOs remain positive on business outlook: OBG

Almost three-quarters (72 per cent) of those interviewed described their expectations of local business conditions as positive or very positive for the coming 12 months. (Image source: Andreas Breitling/Pixabay)
Despite escalating tensions in the region, CEOs interviewed for the 2019 edition of the Business Barometer: Gulf CEO Survey carried out by Oxford Business Group (OBG) remain largely upbeat about the outlook for the region
IFS strengthens Middle East operations
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has announced plans to strengthen its Middle East operations by opening its new office in Dubai and expanding its channel partner network to reinforce regional business
Etisalat partners with DMCC to set up first 5G-powered smart district

Etisalat Digital will roll out smart devices, services and platforms to drive efficiencies. (Image source: bit sheep/Flickr)
Etisalat Digital has partnered with DMCC, one of the world?s flagship Free Zone and Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, to transform Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) into an innovative smart and sustainable district powered by 5G network
Federal budget 2020: UAE allocates 14 per cent to infra and economic resources

Allocations to government affairs amount to 32.6 per cent of the total, while 14 per cent accounts to infrastructure and economic affairs. (Image source: WAM)
The UAE has approved a zero-deficit federal budget of US$16.6bn (AED61.354bn), its highest ever, for 2020 fiscal year