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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 2, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
STC: Revenue from IoT to reach SAR28 billion by 2030
 
 
The revenues generated by the Internet of things technology in the Saudi market is estimated to reach SAR28 billion through more than 145 million connected devices by 2030...
 
TRA Bahrain discusses Batelco separation and readiness of infrastructure
 
 
The Bahrain Telecommunications Authority has held a meeting with BATELCO, with the aim of discussing latest developments on the Company's separation process...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain hosts NASA at its Innovation Center (ZINC)
Member Logo Zain hosted a special talk on science and technology innovation featuring The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in collaboration with the Embassy of the United States of America in the State of Kuwait...
 
•  Etisalat launches UAE’s first cloud gaming service
Member Logo Etisalat unveiled UAE's first Cloud Gaming service delivering high-definition (1080P) cloud-based games directly to TVs on its eLife set-top box...
 
•  SES reach grows to 355 million homes worldwide
Member Logo SES’s annual market research demonstrates its role in delivering video to a substantial global audience of over 1 billion people. SES strengthens its position as the world’s leading video distributor via...
 
•  Notice on rotating Chairman tenure
Member Logo In accordance with Huawei's Rotating Chairman system, Mr. Ken Hu will assume the position of Rotating and Acting Chairman of Huawei from April 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Botswana to introduce MNP
The government of Botswana says it plans to implement mobile number portability (MNP) at some point in the next twelve months, enabling consumers to retain their existing phone number when changing their service provider...
 
PTS announces Swedish broadband map overhaul
Swedish communications regulator PTS said it has updated its broadband map by adding new functions and making it faster...
 
Middle East
 
Huawei brings the super camera phones Huawei P30 series to the Middle East and Africa
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) unveiled the much-anticipated HUAWEIP30 Series to consumers in the Middle East and Africa region during a launch event...
 
Twitter launches self-serve ads platform for SMBs in MENA
The new platform aims to help SMBs target their audience on Twitter in Arabic without a minimum level of spending or investment...
 
South Asia
 
Telco-intensive sectors contribute 75% to the total economic growth in Pakistan
Telenor Pakistan shared findings from a new connectivity report which highlights that the sectors driven by telecommunications in Pakistan contributed three quarters to economic growth...
 
Policy needed to face fourth industrial revolution in Bangladesh
The fourth industrial revolution is characterised by a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital and biological spheres, collectively referred to as cyber-physical system...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Ericsson and Orange launch 4G network in Sierra Leone
Orange will use Ericsson Radio System products and solutions to offer 4G in 60 sites, which is designed for low latency and fast mobile broadband in a cost and energy-efficient manner...
 
Thai operators team up on 5G testbeds
Dtac, the third-largest operator in Thailand, joined forces with the country’s two state-owned operators TOT and CAT Telecom to launch 5G testbeds at two universities...
 
 
North Africa
 
Mastercard and Jumia expand relationship in Africa
African e-commerce platform Jumia announced that Mastercard has agreed, subject to certain conditions, to become an investor and form a strategic partnership to grow e-commerce operations and support the digital...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Nordija to power Telenor Sweden TV platform
Nordija has signed a contract with Telenor Sweden to deliver a next generation TV and media platform...
 
Starzplay continues global expansion with Orange España
Content provider Starz has announced the continued expansion of the STARZPLAY premium streaming service with its entry into Spain on Orange TV...
 
Alternative Telecom
 
INCA rolls-out rural roadshow to highlight full fiber potential for regions
The INCA Rural Gigabit Future Events Programme, will enable national and local government and network providers to collaborate and share insight into the most effective ways to deliver rural connectivity,,,
 
HPE launches cloud advisory service
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced HPE Right Mix Advisor, an offering that aims to help businesses develop their hybrid cloud strategies...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Microsoft and BMW pair up for IoT Open Manufacturing Platform
Microsoft has partnered up with the BMW Group to launch a new initiative aimed at stimulating growth for IoT in the smart factory segment...
 
Sweden keen to invest in Pakistan's IT, telecom sector
According to the Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan, Sweden is very keen on investing in Information Technology, telecom sector, renewable energy, education, academia, business development sector and environmental protection...
 
Ghana to leverage on ICT, telecommunications to respond to disasters
Ghana is developing strategies to position ICT and telecommunications at the heart of Ghana's Emergency Response Operations to alleviate disasters...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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