STC has announced that it will launch its in-flight Internet services, prior to its participation at the GITEX Technology Week in Dubai from Oct. 14-18. The service will be provided through ground towers for the first time in the Kingdom, and will enable companies to safely hold live in-flight video conferences, as well as communicate with those who are on ground. In a statement issued by STC, the company expressed its readiness to take part in the GITEX Technology Week, stressing that it is keen on keeping pace with technology-related developments, as well as the newest digital solutions. The company said that its GITEX participation will focus on the newest technological solutions and that it will shed light on its specialized services in the fields of cloud computing, cyber-security, Internet of Things, blockchain applications, and big data analysis. Mohammad bin Rashid Aba Al-Khail, director general of corporate communication at STC, said: “We are delighted to participate in the GITEX Technology Week as we have always sought to provide high quality services and communication with our clients through our participation in such exhibitions and conferences.” Al-Khail said the GITEX Technology Week provides stakeholders with the opportunity to meet all those interested in the digital industry and exchange ideas with decision-makers in this sector.