SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
May 16, 2017 |
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Dubai offers online one-stop shop for Govt services |
The Smart Dubai Office introduced an electronic platform dubbed “Dubai Now” which will act as a one-stop shop for all government services in the Emirate of Dubai...
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TRAI to hold first open house on net neutrality on May 26 |
The telecom regulator will hold an open house on net neutrality this month in Mumbai, a first in the leg of several that will take place in key cities of the country…
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Ransomware hits Bangladesh |
According to Bangladesh Network Operators Group, few organizations, including Asian TV, and some personal computers have been hit by Ransomware…
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Red Cross boosts reliability of SOS network with small cell technology |
Red Cross increased reliability of SOS network with small cell technologyto power PRC’s SOS cell network, which will enable people to call, text, and connect to the Internet in calamity areas…
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A digital-only banking proposition set to launch in Dubai |
A new way of banking for the Middle East, CLEARLY is smart and simple to use and ensures customers’ needs are priority…
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ARN to launch First Mobile app in MENA to Earn Free Mobile Credit Every Month exclusively for UAE Etisalat customers |
Arabian Radio Network (ARN), the largest commercial radio broadcaster in the UAE and ‘Unlockd’, the leading ad and content mobile funded platform along with Etisalat, the leading telecom operator in the MENA region; today announced a joint partnership to launch the first innovative mobile application that gives subscribers an opportunity to earn up to AED 15 every month by opting to view targeted ads, curated content or offers.
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Policy and Regulation |
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APT synchronizes spectrum for public safety LTE
To help meet the growing communications needs of public protection agencies and organizations, the Asia Pacific Telecommunity's Wireless Group has unanimously agreed to harmonize the 700-MHz and 800-MHz bands for public...
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TRAI to hold first open house on net neutrality on May 26
The telecom regulator will hold an open house on net neutrality this month in Mumbai, a first in the leg of several that will take place in key cities of the country…
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North Africa |
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Telecom Egypt Q1 revenues surge
According to Telecom Egypt, in the first quarter of this year it recorded an almost 37% annual increase in consolidated revenues…
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Global Telecom Update |
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Cellcos all set to spend $21b on 5G NR by 2025
In order to provide sufficient LTE coverage in parts of the world, Mobile operators will spend more than $21 billion on standardized 5G NR (New Radio) infrastructure by the end of 2025…
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Google, Adsic jointly hold workshop on ICT
To help strengthen the emirate’s government-led innovation and digitization efforts, Google and the Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (Adsic) held a workshop to discuss the emirate’s strategy for information...
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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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