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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 20, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mobily gears up to grow online through cooperation with Souq
 
 
Mobily is expanding its digital footprint in KSA by announcing today its cooperation with Souq...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  “STC Solutions” Hackathon in Riyadh
Member Logo Dr. Biyari, STC Group CEO will give a speech in the opening session that will discuss the importance of confronting E-threats in the Kingdom and the region, and the role of STC in addressing aspects of information security...
 
•  Batelco Chairman and delegation meets with State of Guernsey officials
Member Logo Batelco Chairman Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and senior Batelco officials recently met with Guernsey Government officials to discuss the unwavering commitment of the Batelco Group to Guernsey...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
NCC seeks the support of NASS for telecoms sector’s growth
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has solicited the support of the National Assembly, especially the Senate, for a more vibrant telecommunications sector...
 
Middle East
 
Vodafone Turkey supports e-commerce project
Vodafone Turkey cooperated with the GittiGidiyor e-commerce platform as part of the 'Future E-Commerce (Gelecegim E-Ticaret)' project...
 
Dubai’s unified medical e-system rolls out final stage
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has rolled out the third and final phase of Salama, its unified electronic system that covers all of the authority’s hospitals throughout the emirate...
 
Schneider aims to power digital future
Schneider has inaugurated an Innovation Hub on Wheels at Dubai Silicon Oasis, showcasing its next-generation EcoStruxure architecture and platform that delivers IoT-enabled open and interoperable solutions across user...
 
North Africa
 
Mobile based cash transfer limits enhanced in Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt has approved increased caps on cash withdrawals and depositing under mobile-phone cash transfer services...
 
Google Africa sets up mentorship programmes for tech designers, entrepreneurs
Google Launchpad and Google Play South Africa were launched in November 2017 to boost African technology start-ups and develop a unique African design aesthetic...
 
Alternative Telecom
 
Telenor increases broadband speeds by 150 percent
Telenor has announced it is increasing broadband speeds by up to 150 per cent for both Telenor and Canal Digital Cable subscribers.which would over enable broadband customers via fiber or fiber-based broadband (cable) to...
 
AngoSat-1 set for space in December
Angola is preparing for a 7 December launch of its first communications satellite, AngoSat-1, by the Russia Space Corporation Engergia (RKK Energiya)...
 
 
South Asia
 
Bangladesh keen to adopt digital payments
As much as 65 percent of Bangladeshi consumers are keen to adopt digital payment solutions, indicating increased awareness and acceptance of electronic forms of payments in the country...
 
Sri Lanka Telecom completes LTA-A Pro test
ZTE and Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) have completed a PoC verification test for LTE-A Pro, in Colombo...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Farmcrowdy launches mobile app for agritech
Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first digital agriculture platform has announced that the company has introduced a new category of funding small-scale farming in Africa by allowing Nigerians to venture and sponsor agriculture...
 
Internet enabled devices present in half of US TV homes
A recent report Nielsen has highlighted an increase in American ownership of internet-enabled devices capable of connecting to a TV...
 
3G and 4G Networks
 
Digicel to launch the biggest 4G+ network in Tonga
Digicel Tonga has invested in the upgrade of over 50% of its sites across the Kingdom of Tonga with 4G+ services and coverage includes the main islands of Tongatapu, Vava’u and Ha’apai...
 
AT&T starts deployment of LAA network
AT&T has begun the commercial deployment of Licence Assisted Access (LAA) on its LTE network in Indianapolis...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
China Mobile develops 5G new radio interoperable system
China Mobile in collaboration with Qualcomm and ZTE has developed the world's first 5G new radio interoperability data testing system...
 
Commvault partners with Google Cloud
Commvault has announced a new strategic partnership with Google Cloud to help enterprises leverage new opportunities over cloud platforms...
 
Digital trade platform to be launched by Starhub
Singapore based StarHub is going to collaborate with Prudential to launch blockchain based digital trade platform for SMEs...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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