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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 2, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Ooredoo Kuwait introduces innovative electronic SIM card for worldwide roaming users
 
 
As the travel season begins and many plan their summer vacations abroad, Ooredoo Kuwait, a leader in integrated telecommunications services, has launched innovative roaming solutions. These offerings aim to support travelers from Kuwait, whether they are Ooredoo customers or not. A key feature is the Ooredoo electronic roaming SIM card (Roaming E-SIM), designed to enhance connectivity and convenience during their travels...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Omantel and Positive Vision Association sign agreement to establish a hotline
Member Logo Omantel has signed an agreement with Positive Vision Association (PVA) to provide a hotline to support HIV patients and those addicted to narcotic drugs and other psychotropic substances. The move is part of Omantel’s...
 
•  e& seeks top Emirati talents for its sixth AI Graduate Programme
Member Logo e& announced the opening of applications for the sixth cohort of its AI Graduate Programme, commencing in September 2024. Emirati university graduates from all fields are invited to apply via LinkedIn...
 
•  Nokia and Telefónica collaborate to develop the private network market
Member Logo Nokia announced an agreement with Telefonica, through its areas Telefónica Mobile Spain and Telefónica IoT & Big Data Tech Spain and Telefonica IoT & Big Data Tech, to drive the development of the 5G private...
 
•  MENA and Central Asian telecom stakeholders address policy and cybersecurity standards at MWC Shanghai 202
Member Logo Huawei announced that MENA and Central Asian telecoms stakeholders came together at a roundtable during MWC Shanghai 2024, the leading connectivity event in the Asia Pacific region...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST represents Saudi Arabia in the Global Symposium for Regulators “GSR24”
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) represents Saudi Arabia in the Global Symposium for Regulators “GSR24” held in Kampala, Uganda...
 
Arcom approves change of control in Altice Media
Arcom’s interest as in BFM TV, RMC Découverte, RMC Story, which hold a DTT licence, as well as local TV services also broadcast over DTT and several radio services...
 
South Asia
 
Grameenphone aims to connect 50 Million internet users
Grameenphone, a subsidiary of Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor, aims to connect 50 million internet users in Bangladesh within the next five years...
 
Sri Lanka a step closer to Starlink internet service
The current law is amended in this manner for the first time in 28 years, providing for the regulation of the industry in keeping with advanced technology...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Autentic brings FAST Channels to US market
German media company Autentic is launching its three international FAST Channels Autentic Travel, Autentic History and Adventure Earth in the USA...
 
KaiOS-Smart Africa partnership aims to enhance digital inclusion in Africa
As part of this collaboration, KaiOS and Smart Africa say they will leverage their combined expertise, resources and networks to advance digital inclusion...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
TDS Telecom to launch mobile service via NCTC's MVNO
TDS Telecom announced that it will soon launch a mobile service after coming to terms with Reach, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that has an agreement in place with the National Technology & Content Cooperative...
 
2degrees joins forces with Ericsson for microwave network enhancement
2degrees and Ericsson announced a project to replace large parts of 2degrees’ existing microwave network infrastructure with state-of-the-art Ericsson MINI-LINK products...
 
Greece taps AI-powered satellite tech to build wildfire defence system
Alongside its own technology, the startup will team up with the National Technical University of Athens to develop data product algorithms, the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens on space sensor development...
 
 
Middle East
 
Yahsat partners with SpaceX for launch of Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5 satellites
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has selected SpaceX to launch its next-generation geostationary satellites, Al Yah 4 (AY4) and Al Yah 5 (AY5), utilizing SpaceX’s flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket...
 
Arab Advisors Group unveils comprehensive report on 5G licensing in MENA
This comprehensive study provides a detailed analysis of the 5G licensing landscape across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, offering crucial insights into the financial, regulatory, and operational aspects of...
 
GKT eSIM introduces latest connectivity solution
GKT eSIM showcased its latest global connectivity innovations at the Arabian Travel Market, including a Digital Kiosk Display for easy eSIM purchases in hotels and airports, with exclusive offers for major events like the...
 
Government entities excel in digital transformation with 72% average performance in Oman
The overall performance of the ‘Tahwaul’ government digital transformation programme reached 53% in 2023...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt and Burkina Faso strengthen digital cooperation
African nations are actively driving digital development to unlock its full potential, with close collaboration being key to maximizing these efforts...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Vodafone join O2 and EE in hitting first SRN rural 4G UK coverage target
Mobile network operator Vodafone has this afternoon followed both O2 (Virgin Media) and EE (BT) in announcing that they’ve “hit [the] Partial Not Spot (PNS) coverage target of the Shared Rural Network (SRN)...
 
Telefonica reveals plan to upgrade 500 base stations in Venezuela
The operator will also conduct 5G tests in preparation for an eventual launch, following rival Digitel who announced it will begin testing 5G for fixed wireless access broadband...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Amazon's plans for Project Kuiper satellite launch are delayed
Amazon has delayed the launch of its first production satellites for Project Kuiper, the company’s rival to the Starlink satellite internet constellation...
 
Strategic investments in 2Africa Cable systems deepens digital inclusion in Tanzania
Tanzania is set to experience a significant leap in digital connectivity with the activation of the 2Africa submarine cable landing station, which recently went live...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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