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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 26, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SAMENA Council appoints Aladdin Baitfadhil as Rotating Chairman for enhanced telecom innovation and community impact
 
 
SAMENA Telecommunications Council, the well-established non-profit organization fostering collaboration among stakeholders in the South Asia and MENA regions to address common challenges and drive innovation in the telecommunications industry, has recently announced Eng. Aladdin Baitfadhil, Chief Commercial Officer at Omantel, as the Rotating Chairman to lead the Service Innovation Working Group’s activities within the main Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Working Group...
 
Riyadh to host UN Internet Governance Forum in December
The IGF would bring together global experts to discuss and shape international policies and trends in internet governance in a collaborative manner involving governments, the private sector, and non-profit organizations...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain brings back drive-thru Girgeaan celebration
Member Logo Zain has brought back its highly anticipated drive-thru Girgeaan celebration in collaboration with Wainkoum for the second year running...
 
•  stc Bahrain spearheads connectivity by integrating next generation Wi-Fi 7 technology to enhance customer and business experience
Member Logo In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, stc Bahrain, a world-class digital enabler, proudly announces a revolutionary step forward with the integration of cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 technology into its services...
 
•  e&’s virtual coding camp by EBTIC returns to empower UAE students and teachers with AI skills
Member Logo e& announced the 2024 edition of its virtual coding camp, created to empower students and teachers with the essential technical skills to navigate and succeed in today's dynamic digital world...
 
•  Telia Denmark again achieves top network performance recognition supported by Nokia advanced managed services
Member Logo Telia Denmark, supported by Nokia’s advanced network services, has once again been recognized with the number one position in the country for customer-perceived network quality for a second year in a row by Umlaut, a...
 
•  Huawei Cloud and Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau announce regional AI model
Member Logo Huawei Cloud and the Meteorological Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality jointly announced that their regional AI weather forecasting model has officially been put into use. The regional model is one of the first of its kind...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Bahrain: 10.4 million digital transactions in 2023, 85 percent reduction in operational costs
Throughout the year, the iGA developed 66 new eServices, expanding the comprehensive suite of government eServices available through digital channels to over 680...
 
Riyadh to host UN Internet Governance Forum in December
The IGF would bring together global experts to discuss and shape international policies and trends in internet governance in a collaborative manner involving governments, the private sector, and non-profit organizations...
 
South Asia
 
Jazz partners with Huawei to boost network capacity
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has partnered with Huawei to elevate its long-haul network to a groundbreaking 400G per wavelength capacity with the deployment of C+L band systems, a first-of-its-kind for...
 
Pathao Pay soft launches for selected users
Pathao, Bangladesh's leading digital platform, announced the soft launch of Pathao Pay, a versatile digital payment wallet that aims to transform Bangladesh’s digital financial landscape...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Sky to launch Sky Stream in Germany
The offering will combine Sky channels, free-TV channels, apps and third-party streaming services on a single user interface...
 
TIM in new deal with DAZN
TimVision customers will also be able to watch tournaments including La Liga Portugal Betclic and the UEFA Women’s Champions League...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
MásMóvil and Orange España to become MásOrange
The combined entity emerging from the merger of Spanish operator MásMóvil and Orange España will be known as MásOrange, according to local reports...
 
Neways boosts Asian semiconductor presence with new Malaysian facility
Neways, which specialises in mission-critical technology for leading semiconductor, connectivity and smart mobility companies, has announced the establishment of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Klang, a...
 
Vodafone Business aims to boost SME effectiveness with IT Hubs channel
UK IT experts and entrepreneurs are invited to join local franchise opportunity as part of strategic drive from Vodafone to help smaller businesses better manage their IT solutions...
 
 
Middle East
 
ODP and ITHCA Group launch Jabreen Smart Infrastructure Solutions
Oman Data Park (ODP) and ITHCA Group launched Jabreen Smart Infrastructure Solutions, the largest cloud systems with a new identity in the Sultanate of Oman...
 
UAE, Saudi to drive regional surge in security software spending
A forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) indicates that this figure will reach US$8.4 billion in 2027, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12 per cent over the 2023–2027 forecast period...
 
Alibaba Cloud unveils training centre in Dubai Internet City
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has unveiled the MEA region’s Alibaba Cloud Academy Training Centre, which will serve as a hub for customers and partners...
 
IDC partners with Kuwait's Central Agency for information technology for upcoming CIO Summit
The IDC Kuwait CIO Summit 2024 is expected to attract over 250 of Kuwait's foremost IT and telecom leaders, digital government pioneers, regulators, and industry luminaries...
 
North Africa
 
Telecom Egypt, ITIDA sign cooperation MoU with India’s TEJAS
The MoU will also see the establishment of an academy for capacity building, a research and development center, and a technical support center...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Ukraine's Kyivstar continues 4G rollout as revenue grows
As part of its full-year 2023 financials, the telco revealed it had increased its 4G user base in the country to 14.3 million...
 
Orange TowerCo Totem France starts 5G Ddployment for Grand Paris Express Metro Line
Deploying a 5G network in the confined spaces of metro tunnels presents technical challenges, including dense foot traffic and thick walls that impede wireless signals...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Uzbekistan unleashes the power of Starlink satellite internet to drive digital transformation
Uzbekistan is making significant strides towards achieving digital inclusivity by partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite services to its territory...
 
NEC, NTT claim success in first-of-its-kind subsea optical fiber cable trial
This achievement is expected to be a next-generation transmission infrastructure technology that will contribute to the realization of large-capacity optical networks, including future optical submarine cables...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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