Saudi Minister of Communications, Information Technology Meets with Qatari Counterpart

During the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to expand the strategic partnership between the two countries. SPA
During the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to expand the strategic partnership between the two countries. SPA
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Saudi Minister of Communications, Information Technology Meets with Qatari Counterpart

During the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to expand the strategic partnership between the two countries. SPA
During the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to expand the strategic partnership between the two countries. SPA

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha has met in Doha with Qatari Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed Al-Mannai.
During the meeting on Tuesday, they discussed ways to expand the strategic partnership between the two countries in the field of digital government and digital economy and to enhance the innovation and entrepreneurship system.

This is in line with the aspirations of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council to support and strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
The meeting was attended by several leaders of national technology companies in the fields of business, digital transformation, digital health solutions, and others.



Nokia Wins 'Multi-billion' Dollar Deal in India

FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the Nokia stand as they attend the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the Nokia stand as they attend the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo/File Photo
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Nokia Wins 'Multi-billion' Dollar Deal in India

FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the Nokia stand as they attend the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the Nokia stand as they attend the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo/File Photo

Finnish telecom equipment supplier Nokia on Wednesday said it had won a "multi-billion" dollar deal with India's Bharti Airtel for delivery of 4G and 5G equipment.

Sources familiar with the talks told Reuters last month Nokia and Bharti were nearing a deal worth several billion dollars to expand Bharti's network in India.

Nokia's Swedish rival Ericsson had already won a deal of similar size with Bharti earlier in October.
India last year helped Nokia and Ericsson offset weakness in demand from US customers.

However, the volume of orders from India slowed down significantly after a growth spurt last year.
Nokia's share price rose 3.1% by 0829 GMT.