Huawei Middle East President highlights Huawei’s commitments

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Huawei Middle East President highlights Huawei’s commitment to the region telecom and other sectors and industries digitalization and sustainable development through advanced green technologies

• Steven Yi: “In Pakistan, we work with local customers, businesses, and partners to improve local network connectivity and improve the quality of life for the people” • Steven Yi:“We need to be united to establish unified laws and regulations so that the future of digital economy can flourish” • Steven Yi: “Cybersecurity requires global collaboration, it’s not something that could be done by one company or one country alone.” • Steven Yi: “Huawei’s release of IntelligentRAN solution is an embodiment of our commitment to to carriers buinenss future.” • Steven Yi: “Focusing and expanding the digital space comes with its own concerns over energy consumption.”

Pakistan (Nut Desk) Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East, highlighted Huawei’s commitment to support governments across the region achieve their digital transformation visions with 5G networks and other advanced technologies as an enabler. This took place during an exclusive media roundtable from Pakistan and 9 other Middle East countries held on the sidelines of the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2022, the top telecom industry event hosted by Huawei for the 9th consecutive year and attended by indsutry leaders, experts and decision makers from telecom companies, regulatory bodies, industry organizations and related stakeholders from SAMENA Region (South Asia, Middle East North Africa). Steven Yi stressed that in Pakistan, Huawei works with local customers, businesses, and partners to improve local network connectivity and improve the quality of life for the people.

Yi also highlighted the importance of the telecom sector as an enabler for other industries’ sustainable development and growth in light of the evolving 5G landscape and the immense opportunities for enterprises in the 5G era. Yi also noted that Huawei, together with carriers and partners, has signed 3,000 5G commercial contracts, and that 5G saw large-scale commercial deployment in many industries, including manufacturing, mining, steel, port, chemical, cement, power grid, and healthcare.

“Middle East countries are leading globally in 5G deployment. As an end-to-end leader in 5G, cloud, AI, devices and chips, Huawei will continue its commitment to help countries in the Middle East achieve their visions with digitization and sustainable development as key drivers. Yi highlighted. Additionally, during the Summit, leading regional operators and Huawei launched IntelligentRAN, an advanced telecom network solution, which comes in line with Huawei’s objective to empower the telecommunication sector with more advanced innovations and value for its own business and other sectors and industries businesses by means of injecting intelligent to wireless networks and achieve autonomous driving network in the wireless domain in the future.

“The intelligentRAN architecture is constructed to develop a mobile network with intelligent service operation, intelligent network optimization, and simplified O&M. This feature helps customers and partners quickly provision services and guarantee user experience, maximize user experience, reduce energy consumption, and simplify O&M in multi-frequency and multi-mode scenarios.” With digital technologies advancing rapidly, securing networks and cybersecurity continues to be Huawei’s top priority.

“We have a sound cybersecurity and privacy protection assurance structure which has a leading global records.” Steven Yi said. “Our practices in cybersecurity have won the continuous trust of our partners including those in the Middle East. We believe that cyber security is a shared responsibility and it’s crucial to have an open discussion around cybersecurity governance architecture in line of international standards like 3GPP, GSMA NESAS and others.

Last year, we unveiled the largest cybersecurity and transparency center around the world in Dongguan China, and we hope that we will be able to invite you to visit there after the pandemic to experience this open collaboration platform targeted at addressing cybersecurity challenges and come up with joint innovations for improving the future of cybersecurity.” Yi continued. Steven Yi also stressed on Huawei’s commitment to support building digital economies in the Middle East region “We need to be united to establish unified laws and regulations so that the digital economy can be protected.” “Huawei has worked with customers to deploy 5G technology and hope to see more use cases of 5G in vertical industries in the Middle East region. 

TECNO to Feature Four New Models for the upcoming Camon 19 series; Supports 5G

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TECNO takes up the game with the announcement of four different models for its upcoming Camon 19 series. The phones will come with not just a premium but a competitively stylish design for its most awaited series of the year.

The details of the launch and features of the Camon 19 series are still unknown but we have high hopes with TECNO. Camon is TECNO’s flagship Camera or photography series. After the success of the Camon 18 Series, this new series has a high bar to touch in the market.

With new adaptations, TECNO has created a huge customer base globally. Phantom X was the first from a new generation of technologically advanced devices from TECNO. If we talk about Camon, the latest Camon 18 series came with some high-end features like a battery, processor, and 128GB of internal storage. But the 48MP front and back camera of Camon 18T made it stand out more. The phone enabled users to take the Clearest Selfies and make fun videos to capture every moment.

The 18 series included some exceptional camera features to take you on a fun trip for mobile photography. The Camon 18 Series was the top-selling series of TECNO in the fourth quarter of 2021 due to its exceptional photography and camera features. Camon 18 Premier was a classy and high-tech phone which was much appreciated for the design. With a 64MP Triple camera, Gimbal Technology, and 60x Hyper Zoom, the phone has set an even higher bar for Camon 19.

The upcoming series includes Camon 19 Pro, Camon 19, Camon 19 Neo, and Camon 19 Pro 5G. Yes, you heard it right! Sources suggest that TECNO Camon 19 Pro will have a 5G variant as well. This is going to be BIG news if true! It will be the first TECNO phone to do so. The other devices will support 4G as previous devices.

Not to forget that these devices will be a vibrant change to your style. The Camon 18 phones were classy, stylish, and had their own outstanding features. This new series is expected to come with some out-of-the-box ideas and unique designs including camera, display, and back.

Follow for more about TECNO Camon 19 and much more!

Careem charges lowest ever commissions to facilitate Captain earnings

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Lahore (Nut Desk)  Careem, the pioneer of ride-hailing services in Pakistan, has recently announced a significant reduction in its commission fees charged to Captains, making it all-time lowest. Careem will be operating on a 0% commission fee model on GO and GO-MINI car types in Islamabad effective from 15 May, 2022, allowing Captains to take home all their earnings.

This initiative is an effort to offer the hard-working Captains a well-deserved relief in their daily endeavors, given the tough economic conditions of the country and increase in inflation. The development comes as another vital step forward in making Careem one of the most reliable, trusted and affordable ride-hailing platforms in the country.

Feroz Jaleel, Country Head, Careem Pakistan commented on the occasion, “We believe in going the extra mile for Captains since they are essential to our mission of simplifying and improving lives of people. We take pride in our ability to act as a pillar of support for them to ensure things keep moving in the right direction. The decision to cut down on commission fees is to ensure that those who rely on us are able to sustain their livelihoods in challenging times, and continue to advance towards a prosperous future.”

Careem has always been at the forefront of coming up with initiatives designed at improving the quality of lives for its Captains. Having a network of more than 800,000 registered Captains across Pakistan, Careem is committed to providing safe, secure, reliable, and affordable means of transportation to its Customers. After evolving as a Super App, Careem has become a one-stop solution for commuting, food, delivery, mobile top-ups and payments.

CFO Conference 2022 – Embracing the Role as Chief Value Officer

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Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) The Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) is organizing CFO Conference 2022 on May 17 & 19 in Karachi and Lahore respectively.

The conference will be attended by government officials, leading economists, finance leaders, national and international key opinion leaders and subject matter experts. Since 2010, ICAP has organized 20 CFO Conferences across the country with participation of over 9,000 participants, business leaders and finance professionals. In 2020, online conference was held in which around 25,000 professionals participated from across the globe.

The world has dramatically and drastically changed and is ever- evolving with a faster pace than expected. The shifts and transformations are challenging the existing economic and business models, thereby pushing the business leaders to think differently and redefine their business strategies and leadership styles to lead and succeed. Considering the ever-evolving role of Chief Financial Officer into Chief Value Officer, the theme of this year’s Conference is ‘Embracing the role as Chief Value Officer’.

The CFO Conference 2022 will gather finance and business leaders to discuss the trends shaping the financial and economic landscape of Pakistan and the rest of the world. This year Conference agenda includes a blend of 40 international and local speakers, thought leaders sharing their experience and knowledge on CFO’s role in ESG led value creation, agile organizations, becoming a transcendent leader, the rise of high growth ventures and gaining strategic and financial leverage with technology.

The conference key note speakers are Dr. Alnoor Bhimani, Professor and Director of South Asia Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Paul Papadimitriou, CEO, Intelligencr. Mr. Farrukh H Khan, MD & CEO, Pakistan Stock Exchange, Mr. Kevin Dancey, CEO, International Federation of Accountants, Dr. Amjad Saquib, Founder, Akhuwat Foundation and Dr. Nurmazilah Dato' Mahzan, CEO, Malaysian Institute of Accountants will also share their thoughts in the Conference. Mr. Samiullah Siddiqui, Chairman, Professional Accountants in Business Committee and Council Member, ICAP and Mr. Ashfaq Tola, President ICAP will share the Conference objectives, vision and the Institute’s contribution towards the finance and economic sector of Pakistan. The conference will also feature an evening with Pakistan’s legendary poets Mr. Iftikhar Hussain Arif and Mr. Ata ul Haq Qasmi.

Hands-On: HUAWEI Sound X, a Wireless Speaker with Remarkable Bass

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Lahore (Nut Desk)

In recent years, we’ve seen all sorts of speakers flooding into the market, but most of these are lower end devices which offer nothing but a voice assistant and mediocre sound in exchange for their relatively low price.

That’s why it’s so refreshing to see the HUAWEI Sound X putting the focus firmly back on audio quality. Huawei has co-engineered the Sound X with Devialet, and the French audio giant has certainly brought a lot to the table. Powerful subwoofers, SAM® (Speaker Active Matching) bass enhancement technology, and Push-Push acoustic configuration combine to deliver a high fidelity audio experience. The Sound X also showcases handy features like OneHop Audio Sharing, so you get a good experience as well as fantastic sound.

Superior bass: Subwoofers and SAM® technology

As any audiophile will tell you, powerful bass can improve any genre of music by enriching the tapestry of sound and enhancing the sense of rhythm. Lossless music, when played through subwoofers, simply makes for a more immersive listening experience.

To achieve the best possible bass effects, Huawei has fitted the Sound X with two customized Devialet subwoofers which fill any normal-sized room with surging and powerful sound. Theoretically, the size limitations of Bluetooth speakers take a toll on the quality of low-frequency sound. But the Sound X makes up for this with its magnetic rare-earth materials. It can hit amplitudes of up to 20 mm, so it’s certainly not lacking in the power department.

I tested the Sound X with Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy in a regular sized living room. With the Bluetooth audio volume set to about 50%, I could hear the tune clearly wherever I was in the room, with the sound output fluctuating between 65 dB and 85 dB. I turned my phone’s volume to maximum, and the speaker hit highs of 109 dB (at 110 dB you begin to feel uncomfortable, while 120 dB is equivalent to an electric saw). So whether you’re kicking back on the sofa or dancing vigorously, the Sound X will provide the perfect backing track.

As well as its powerful volume, the bass produced by the Sound X is boosted by Devialet’s SAM® bass enhancement technology. This means it can adapt sound signals in real-time to match the specific characteristics of the speaker, and ensure that the acoustic pressure reproduced by the speaker precisely matches the original recording. As a result, when you listen to music, it’s like you’re right there in the place where the track was originally recorded.

For anyone who doesn’t know Devialet, it’s one of the world’s top professional audio brands, and has played a key role in the advancement of acoustic technology, thanks to over a decade of relentless R&D. Devialet’s goal is to make immersive, distortion-free Hi-Fi audio universally accessible, so it’s no surprise that Huawei wanted to recruit the brand to co-develop the Sound X.

In practice, the bass produced by the Sound X can hit as low as 40 Hz, which really does shake you to the core. Details of the bass parts in The Who’s My Generation which I don’t get when I listen with my earphones are faithfully and meticulously reproduced by the Sound X. The drums are hard-hitting and the bass is booming.

Hi-Fi stereo sound: Crisp highs and rich midrange

In addition to remarkable bass, the Sound X also delivers crisp treble and rich midrange, which work together to create a 360° high-fidelity sound field.

Most speakers struggle beyond 8 kHz, whereas the Sound X hits as high as 40 kHz. In terms of distortion, maximum sound pressure (the Sound X can reach a staggering 93 dB), and gain flatness, the Sound X performs admirably. Even when you play faster paced songs, like The Strokes’ Reptilia or Juicebox, the vocals are crystal clear, and none of the songs’ detail is lost.

When it comes to nailing the perfect listening experience, the sound field is just as important as sound quality. Some speakers sound great in the store, but disappoint when you set them up at home. This is because the sound effect is affected by the environment where the speaker is located. This is true of the cinema, too. It’s only when you’re sitting in one of just a few seats that you get the full Dolby Audio effect. To tackle this issue, Huawei has fitted the Sound X with six powerful full-frequency tweeters, which are evenly distributed in a ring. This setup produces stunning surround sound effects, and you can hear high-fidelity sound radiating in a 360° sound field wherever you stand.

Design: A premium-looking speaker

Now let’s turn to the appearance of the Sound X.

The speaker has a sleek, black body. Its glossy upper part has been created using an advanced electroplating process. The interior is coated with premium, impact-resistant polycarbonate material which protects its components. The lower part of the speaker is covered in a fine mesh, which helps the audio signals move freely and sound clear.

On the top of the Sound X, there are touch-sensitive buttons which you can use to mute the speaker, configure the network, and adjust the volume. Around these buttons there are 12 RGB tri-color lights which spin and dance when you do things like use voice commands or pair to other devices. When you’re playing music, you can see the two subwoofers vibrating, and this stops dust from accumulating.

The Sound X also features OneHop Audio Sharing, so you can switch music or calls from your phone to the speaker with just one tap.

AAA Associates’ Exclusive Property Expo 2022 begins in Quetta

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Quetta (Nut Desk) AAA Associates’ Exclusive Property Expo 2022 has begun in Quetta, today. The expo will exhibit AAA Associates’ projects for investors. In order to avail the opportunity, AAA Associates is conducting a three days expo, starting from today May 13th till Sunday May 15th, 2022. The property expo 2022 is open for general public between 1:00 pm to 7:00 p.m at Serena Hotel in Quetta. It is open for all.

Many individuals and property vendors are expected to attend the event. The expo is going to offer ultimate real estate opportunities for buyers. They will be available with numerous residential and commercial investment choices with expert advice, real-time insights, and more. In order to aid buyers and investors at the Expo, the event also offers a significant discount for those who would wish to invest on the spot.

Expressing his views regarding the expo, Chairman AAA Associates Mr. Sheikh Fawad Bashir said, “Investing with the trusted real estate developer on the right time is the key to open the avenues of prosperity. Through this property expo 2022, we are here to provide a credible path to connect with the people of Balochistan so they can gain expert insights into the industry.”

MD AAA Associates Lt. Col. Shahzad Ali Kiani (r) said, “The current time is the most appropriate to buy property especially in light of repercussions of global crisis and expectations of high prices of all commodities and, accordingly, will directly affects property prices and is expected to spike.”

Established in 2015, AAA Associates, a leading group of Companies, has announced completion of 8 out of 12 construction projects within a record period of 7 years. AAA Associates with a competitive edge in the market exceeds clients’ expectations through laudable value proposition by providing services and investment opportunities that bring change in their lives through novelty and excellence. AAA Octa is the flagship project launched recently in the District Hub of Bahria Town that hosts a slew of premium features. The regal project will also be hosting deluxe suits managed and operated by The Pearl Continental Hotels. House to various different luxury brands and famous restaurants, AAA Associates has a legacy of delivering promises and an ever more glorious future as they believe in timely deliverance of top-notch quality products.

Pakistan’s first vehicle exported by Master Changan Motors Ltd.

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Karachi (Nut Desk) Master Changan Motors Limited has become the first automaker in Pakistan to initiate vehicle export under the new Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP 2021-26). Under the new auto policy, all OEMs were required to initiate vehicle exports to help develop the local industry and expand the export capability of the country.

The country’s first export unit under the new policy is the Changan Oshan X7. The Oshan X7 is also the country’s first vehicle to be launched through a global RHD premiere earlier in March 2022. Pakistan is the only country outside of China to produce the latest model of Changan Oshan X7. The global premier was viewed across all RHD markets digitally, resulting in the start of global exports of the futuristic vehicle. The first unit was exported to a market in the Oceania region. The announcement was made at a ceremony at Master Changan’s plant in Karachi. The company’s CEO together with the management witnessed the vehicle being loaded in a container as it was shipped off to the port.

“We are delighted and proud to lead Pakistan into a new chapter for the auto industry and make its mark on a global level”, Danial Malik – CEO Master Changan Motors Limited said. “The Changan Oshan X7 is the first of many more vehicles to be exported under our vision to stay Future Forward, Forever and the Auto Industry Development and Export Policy (AIDEP 2021-26)”.

Master Changan is not only building vehicles of international level build quality, design and safety features but has also stayed true to its vision of becoming the RHD Export hub of Changan vehicles from Pakistan to the world.

Changan Oshan X7 was launched in March 2022 and features class-leading specifications. The vehicle is a package of head-turning looks and best-in-class performance. Equipped with the newest generation 1.5L Turbo engine, a 7-speed DCT Transmission and intelligent features like adaptive cruise control, collision warning and auto braking. Oshan X7 churns out an incredible 300 Nm torque and 185 hp output.

Pakistan is Changan’s first and only RHD manufacturing base and is helping the brand expand globally. The state-of-the-art plant was completed in a record time of just 13 months and now has the capacity to produce 50,000 vehicles annually.

 “Master Changan is our first RHD production base and we are very happy to export our RHD Oshan X7 SUV from Pakistan”, Steven Zhao – Vice CEO Master Changan Motors Limited remarked.

Master Changan Motors Limited was established in 2018 as a result of the country’s Auto Policy 2016-21 with an investment of USD 136 million and a promise to bring futuristic vehicles within the reach of Pakistanis. Master Changan is the only JV with an OEM in three decades bringing in much needed FDI and Technology Transfer to Pakistan and within three years has become #4 in Pakistan’s auto industry. Changan is China’s #1 in domestic sales for over a decade. The brand leads in innovation and quality amongst all Chinese automobiles (Ranked #1 in Quality by JD Power) and has the highest investment in R&D in China.

TikTok wraps up successful Ramadan campaign with close to 2.5 billion views

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Lahore (Nut Desk)

Popular short video-sharing platform TikTok recently concluded its Ramadan campaign in Pakistan titled ‘#StitchKindness’ that encapsulated the spirit of the holy month and imparted the message of kindness and sharing among users. The campaign, powered by five hashtags to celebrate Ramadan and Eid, garnered close to 2.5 billion views during the month.

The vibrant and eye-catching campaign featured actress Urwa Hocane, singer Bilal Khan, and popular TikTok content creators Romaisa Khan and Aiman Zaman. A highly acclaimed advertisement became the symbol through which TikTok showcased its vision of uplifting communities and connecting Pakistanis through entertainment.

The hashtag #StitchKindness crossed 1 billion views and featured videos highlighting selfless and hardworking people who help others while fasting and adhering to their duties in trying conditions. Content creators across Pakistan created a chain of kindness by stitching their videos with the TikTok ad for this campaign that celebrated and honoured the efforts of these unsung heroes during Ramadan.

Another hashtag, #MaheRamzan which crossed 675.5 million views, celebrated the essence and spirit of Ramadan as people shared their favourite Ramadan traditions with the community throughout the month. Moreover, the #RamzanRoutine initiative educated TikTok users about fitness and self-care while enjoying Sehri and Iftar and it received more than 208.1 million views on the platform. Users also shared their favourite Ramadan food videos using the hashtag #IftarKiTayyari, which garnered over 257.3 million views.

The campaign ended with one of the most celebrated events in the country – Eid Ul Fitr. To celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid, the community interacted with #EidKiKhushiyan over 268.3 million times along with exciting in-app effects and filters launched exclusively for Eid.

As a part of the Ramadan campaign, TikTok also collaborated with the Rizq Foundation and successfully conducted ration drives across multiple cities in Pakistan. This donation marked the start of a long-term collaboration between TikTok and the Rizq Foundation, with the aim to play a significant role in addressing the food shortage and nutritional challenges faced by several communities in the country.

Ramadan has always been a month of great spiritual gains, celebrations and gatherings whether in-person or virtual. With its campaign, TikTok aimed to celebrate with its community across the world to convey the spirit of the holy month, while continuing to inspire creativity and bring joy to its ever-growing community worldwide.

KE’S Leadership Visits Field Staff, Monitors Operational Effectiveness

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KE’S Leadership Visits Field Staff, Monitors Operational Effectiveness; Refutes Claims of Excessive Load-Shed in Karachi

Karachi (Nut Desk) In line with the efforts to provide maximum relief to consumers during the ongoing harsh weather, KE’s Chief Distribution Officer – Amer Zia, who is also presiding over the utility’s heatwave emergency cell, visited different parts of the city to review the on-field operations to resolve the consumers’ queries instantly.

While commenting on the current power supply to the city, he said, “While there is an evident surge in power demand as the mercury rises, K-Electric is undertaking all possible measures to provide maximum relief to its consumers. Currently, the power supply to most K-Electric’s service areas is stable, and all our on-ground teams are working tirelessly to resolve any consumer complaints as quickly as possible.”

While denying any claims of over 12 hours of load shed in any parts of KE’s service areas, he further stated that “Residential feeders having less than 20% recovery losses are undergoing zero load-shed which includes the industrial zones of the city. Furthermore, the area-wise schedule for all potentially affected consumers has been uploaded on KE’s website well in advance and kept up to date. Moreover, KE issued preemptive messages to customers so that they remain apprised of their potential load shed timings.”

Amer Zia also interacted with the citizens during his visit, distributed goods to mitigate heat-wave effects and advised citizens to remain hydrated with the appropriate water consumption while avoiding unnecessary and direct exposure to sunlight, particularly during extreme hot hours from 11 am to 4 pm. Furthermore, he reiterated that KE’s call center 118, SMS Service 8119, KE Live App, social media platforms, and WhatsApp Self Service Portal remain active 24/7 to support customers with their queries

K-Electric (KE) is a public listed company incorporated in Pakistan in 1913 as KESC. Privatized in 2005 KE is the only vertically integrated utility in Pakistan supplying electricity within a 6500 km2 territory including Karachi and its adjoining areas. The majority shares (66.4%) of the company are listed in the PSX owned by KES Power, a consortium of investors including Aljomaih Power Limited of Saudi Arabia, National Industries Group (Holding), Kuwait, and the Infrastructure and Growth Capital Fund (IGCF). The Government of Pakistan is also a minority shareholder (24.36%) in the company.

 

 

Zong offers International Roaming Bundle for Turkey

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Lahore (Nut Desk) Understanding and addressing the needs of Pakistanis travelling internationally, Zong 4G is offering an International Roaming Bundle for Turkey. The International Roaming bundle for Turkey offers Zong’s prepaid subscribers 30 minutes of talk time, 30 SMS, and 1GB of data for a validity of 15 days at an affordable price of PKR 2,232 +Tax.

Travelers can activate the bundle offer by dialing *4255# or by visiting Zong’s online shop at https://www.zong.com.pk/onlineshop/ir-bundles. “Our efforts to help Pakistani international travelers stay connected with their loved ones back at home continue with the Turkey International Roaming offer,” said the Zong 4G spokesperson. “We remain committed to providing our customers with innovative and timely services and solutions to effectively meet their evolving connectivity and digital communications demands,” he said.

With Turkey being one of the most popular tourist destinations, this bundle offers excellent value in terms of talk time, SMS, and data, allowing users to stay connected when travelling in the country.

Zong is the largest mobile connectivity provider in Pakistan and is driving the country’s digital transformation. It is the industry’s largest international roaming network with dozens of countries already covered. Besides Turkey, Zong has previously introduced prepaid and postpaid roaming plans for China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Europe, and many other countries.