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:.Daily News Briefing.:

December 8, 2016

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  1. Finland ambassador visits STC; the operator also partners with Axiom
    Member Logo Dr. Biyari conducted a meeting and discussed the relationship in the telecom industry between Saudi Arabia and Finland as well as shared interests...  Read More
  2. Batelco awarded ‘Fastest Growing Service Provider Partner of the Year’ title at Avaya ENGAGE
    Member Logo Earlier this year Batelco was awarded Platinum Certified Partner status by Avaya in recognition of the Company’s commitment, investment, experience and dedication to customer satisfaction...  Read More
  3. du pledges AED 1 million to Emirates Foundation to invest in UAE youth development
    Member Logo The collaboration between the two entities will commence in January 2017 until December 2018 with an aim to invest in youth development initiatives in the UAE...  Read More
  4. Zain appoints new CEO for Saudi Arabia operations, effective January 1, 2017
    Member Logo In recent years Zain Saudi Arabia has witnessed many highlights, notably the Company’s recent High Order granting of a 15 year license extension as well as a universal license to provide all telecommunication services, including fixed services...  Read More
  5. Huawei, Dubai group ink smart city tech deal
    Member Logo Huawei comes with valuable experience in smart city solutions, featuring the most extensive product line in the industry. The company has deployed smart city solutions in over 100 cities in more than 30 countries worldwide...  Read More

Policy and Regulation

  1. CRA approves new pricing for fixed voice segment
    Bosnia’s Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA) has approved fixed line voice pricing put forward by BH Telecom, Telekom Srpske and HT Mostar. Read More
  2. NTA to whitelist handsets
    Realising that a huge number of mobile phones with fake International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers have been sold in the domestic market, Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is planning to bring such mobile phones into government system by issuing genuine IMEI numbers to such handsets. Read More

South Asia

  1. Nepali bank innovates with internet banking
    NIC Asia has recently launched a new service of inter-bank payment system (IPS) direct through internet banking system in collaboration with Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL). Read More
  2. Cyber harassment helpline goes live in Pakistan
    The Digital Rights Foundation, an advocacy group striving for a free and open internet in Pakistan, has launched a cyber harassment helpline aiming to help victims of online bullying, blackmailing, and extortion. Read More

Middle East

  1. Qatar urges SMEs to focus on secure digital innovation
    The global flow of data is rapidly becoming as important to economic development as the flow of oil, goods and services between nations, according to experts. Read More

North Africa

  1. Mwarid Tech aims to inject USD100mn in investments into Egypt
    Emirati Mwarid Tech plans to inject investments worth USD100mn in the Egyptian market in the coming year. Recently, the firm is working to boost the Egyptian government in reaching the concept of smart government. Read More

3G, 4G & Beyond

  1. Dhiraagu to expand LTE nationwide by end-2017
    Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun (Dhiraagu), the Maldives’ incumbent telecoms operator, has embarked on an expansion project to roll out 4G LTE services across the entire country. Read More
  2. LTE offered by Korea breaking barriers
    Korea boasts among the world’s fastest Internet connection speeds. A recent study added to the country’s pride, revealing that Korea also outranks major cities around the world when it comes to LTE. Read More

OTT, Alternative Telecom

  1. Mediacom: entire network Gigabit-capable by end-2016
    US cableco Mediacom Communications has announced that its entire broadband network will be Gigabit-capable by the end of 2016, a feat it claims will make it the first major US cable operator to have upgraded its full operating system to the DOCSIS 3.1 standard. Read More
  2. Google develops mechanism to cut down on app update size
    Google's new software update method reduces file download volumes by up to 65 percent, but doubles the amount of time required to complete the process. Read More
  3. TDF acquires stake in French OTT service Molotov
    French OTT service Molotov said it has raised EUR22 (US$ 23.72) million in another round of financing.T he money comes from new investments by French transmitter company TDF and Russian investor Mikhail Fridman with his company Letter One. Read More

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

  1. Health experts say apps could help fight opioid addiction
    Public health organizations are increasingly considering how they can use technology to battle the opioid epidemic that has claimed hundreds of lives in southwestern Pennsylvania in recent years. Read More

Global Telecom Update

  1. Tech giants team for VR push
    Top tech firms including Google and Facebook’s Oculus created a non-profit organisation for international headset manufacturers to promote the growth of virtual reality (VR). Read More
  2. Fujitsu, DHL partner to develop IoT services
    Fujitsu, a global IT major, has announced a strategic co-creation partnership with DHL Supply Chain to develop new services based on wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT). Read More

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