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SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
May 15, 2017 |
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| Huawei Showcases Latest ICT Solutions with Partners to Power Digital Aviation at Dubai Airport Show |
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At Dubai Airport Show 2017, Huawei is showcasing its full suite of airport-oriented ICT capabilities for the first time under the theme "Leading New ICT, The Road to Digital Aviation"...
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| 102 Mobile Operators offer 4G-LTE services in 43 countries in Africa |
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According to the Balancing Act report on 4G/LTE network rollouts in Africa, 43 countries in Africa have some kind of 4G/LTE coverage…
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| Huawei and Hamad International Airport Enter into a Strategic Partnership for Co-Innovation |
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At the 17th Dubai Airport Show, in Dubai, UAE, Huawei and Hamad International Airport(HIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing a strategic partnership to enable the airport’s digital transformation.
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| GBI signs $285 million loan refinancing deal |
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MAY 15, 2017, DOHA/DUBAI: Gulf Bridge International (GBI), a global cloud, connectivity and content enabler, announced the finalization of a significant loan refinancing deal that will allow the company to explore new business and investment opportunities and to further support its successful transformational journey. GBI sealed QAR1 billion (US$285 million) loan refinancing deal with a major financial house in Qatar and the Arabian Gulf.
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| GCC luxury e-commerce to reach $1.5bn in 2021 |
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According to Chalhoub Group, E-commerce sales will account for $1.5 billion of the Gulf’s high-end luxury segment within the next four years…
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| North Africa |
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Orange Egypt presents new tariffs
Orange Egypt launched new portfolio of tariffs - Orange Eagle, Orange Panther, Orange Dolphin and Orange Fox to enable its customers to enjoy new bundle offerings…
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Algeria Telecom Satellite, Arabsat organize workshop in Algiers
To discuss latest technology in the field of mobile telecommunications, Algeria Telecom Satellite and Arabsat are organizing a workshop in Algiers covering the communications services now provided by the space-based...
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NEC achieves long-haul subsea cable record
According to NEC, it has become the first vendor to achieve a transmission capacity of over 50Tbps over a distance greater than 10,000km using a single optical fiber…
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NBN starts providing broadband speed advice
In order to assist customers in choosing what broadband speeds tier is most suited to their needs, the National Broadband Network Company has added speed information to its website…
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TIM to boost FTTH network in central Italian towns
According to the Telecom Italia, the work is underway to boost its fiber-optic network to the localities of Calcinaia and Spoltore in the central regions of Tuscany and Abruzzo…
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Ooredoo Continues to Support Businesses in Maintaining Optimum Fleet Performance through In-Vehicle Monitoring System
Ooredoo’s In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS) developed in partnership with Expert Software LLC continues to successfully enable entities of any size to wirelessly track and manage their fleet. This cost efficient...
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Huawei Showcases Latest ICT Solutions with Partners to Power Digital Aviation at Dubai Airport Show
At Dubai Airport Show 2017, Huawei is showcasing its full suite of airport-oriented ICT capabilities for the first time under the theme "Leading New ICT, The Road to Digital Aviation"...
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Huawei and Hamad International Airport Enter into a Strategic Partnership for Co-Innovation
At the 17th Dubai Airport Show, in Dubai, UAE, Huawei and Hamad International Airport(HIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing a strategic partnership to enable the airport’s digital transformation.
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| Global Telecom Update |
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SK Telecom teamed up with Nvidia for autonomous driving technology
In order to develop autonomous driving technology to enhance competitiveness in the self-driving industry, South Korea’s leading mobile carrier SK Telecom Co. teamed up with Nvidia …
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KDDI, Nokia test 5G for megacities
To meet demand for fast wireless broadband in Tokyo, Japan's KDDI and Nokia have conducted a joint trial involving providing 1Gbps connectivity inside an apartment block using pre5G radio technology on the 28-GHz...
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GBI signs $285 million loan refinancing deal
MAY 15, 2017, DOHA/DUBAI: Gulf Bridge International (GBI), a global cloud, connectivity and content enabler, announced the finalization of a significant loan refinancing deal that will allow the company to explore new...
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Vodafone Turkey introduces packages for farmers
In a bid to facilitate customers, Vodafone Turkey released packages for farmers as part of its new 'Farmer campaign…
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Eisalat announces a permanent upgrade on prepaid monthly data packs
In order to facilitate customers, Etisalat announced a permanent upgrade on prepaid monthly data packs by giving up to 100 per cent extra data…
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du telecom offers 6th annual sustainability report
du revealed 6th annual sustainability report in line with global reporting initiative, GRI, G4 comprehensive guidelines, making tangible, sustainable and long term impact across social, environmental and economic pillars in...
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Batelco Achieves Palo Alto Networks NextWave Platinum Partnership Status
Batelco, the Kingdom’s leading digital solutions provider, has achieved Platinum status in the Palo Alto Networks® NextWave Partner Programme and is the first company in Bahrain to do so. Batelco joins a select...
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Batelco Launches 22nd Edition of its Ramadhan Tournament
In line with its continuous to support towards sports activities, Batelco proudly launched its 22nd edition of the Batelco Ramadhan Tournament, which will take place in its Hamala Headquarters in Bahrain during the holy...
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Ooredoo Appoints New Chief Business & Wholesale Officer
Ooredoo announced the appointment of Sultan Al Wahaibi as its new Chief Business & Wholesale Officer, following his promotion from the post as Director of-Business Sales. In his new role, Sultan will be responsible for...
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Etisalat offers more bytes to its SMB customers
Etisalat today announced a special offer of 25GB free data with the subscription of mobile add-ons enabling its business customers to stay up-to-date, connected with their clients at all time and increase business...
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GCC luxury e-commerce to reach $1.5bn in 2021
According to Chalhoub Group, E-commerce sales will account for $1.5 billion of the Gulf’s high-end luxury segment within the next four years…
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Uber plans to invest in Pakistan
According to the ride-hailing service Uber, the company will be expanding its operation in Pakistan through an investment of $500 million by 2020…
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Telenor Youth Forum starts entries in Dhaka
To connect young talented individuals to represent Bangladesh towards digital transformation of the society, Telenor Group announced the launch of the fifth edition of its Telenor Youth Forum in Dhaka…
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| Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV |
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Claro includes data-free mobile streaming in Peru
To entertain audience, Claro Peru has enabled data-free access to its over-the-top (OTT) platform for premium mobile clients…
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Bell to offer ‘Alt TV’ service
BCE’s Bell Canada division is launching new plan to let customer watch regular TV programming on their smartphones, home computers and streaming devices such as Apple TV…
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| Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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