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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 30, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
Huawei focuses on creating new value together at GITEX 2020
 
 
During this year’s GITEX Technology Week 2020, Huawei is collaborating with partners from around the world to showcase how governments and organizations in the Middle East can create new value through synergy across five tech domains. As this year’s 5G Innovation Partner, Huawei has strengthened its commitment to the region’s technology ecosystem by confirming its largest ever GITEX Technology Week presence at the 40th anniversary edition of the event...
 
Saudi Arabia turns to 'digital health' amid outbreak
Saudi Arabia’s health sector has accelerated its digital transformation during the coronavirus pandemic, paving the way for future projects to expand and improve services in the Kingdom...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  SAMENA Council CEO presents an account of industry trends, needs and issues in view of expanding Digital Economy
Member Logo Bocar BA shares insights with CNBC on industry trends, needs and issues in view of expanding Digital Economy, as well investment and funding in ICT infrastructure, 5G, and the way forward...
 
•  stc organizes ‘stc Talents’ initiative under strategic partnership with ‘KALD’
Member Logo Kuwait Telecommunications Company - stc, announced the launch of an interactive initiative for students under its strategic partnership with the Kuwaiti Association for Learning Differences (KALD). The initiative included a...
 
•  West Virginia’s FirstNet network expands, boosts capabilities
Member Logo West Virginia's first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements...
 
•  GTI releases the 5G Intelligent Network whitepaper with Huawei and industrial partners
Member Logo The whitepaper emphasizes the indispensable role of network intelligence in efficient and quality construction, deployment, and operation of 5G networks...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  "SAMENA Accelerator": Connectivity is Crucial but Not Enough; Ultimate Stakes Lie in Ensuring Digital Inclusion, Providing Efficient Citizen-centric Services in Healthcare & Education, and Ensuring Sustainability & Security for Businesses
 
•  Huawei and Arthur D. Little report defines best digital policies for Middle East countries
 
•  Technology and telecom play a major role in accelerating towards a digital economy powered by 5G, IoT & Cloud, says Etisalat Chief
 
•  Zain offers advanced cloud-managed network solutions to Al Maousherji
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
ICASA to charge for temporary spectrum in South Africa
ICASA has announced that it has approved the amendment of the ICT COVID-19 National State of Disaster Regulations in order to extend the validity period of the temporary assignment of radio frequency spectrum to no later...
 
POTRAZ launches online safety guidelines for children
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued guidelines that seek to enhance child online safety in the country...
 
North Africa
 
Morocco’s ‘Smart Port Challenge’ seeks creative solutions to port issues
Artificial intelligence, BlockChain, data analysis, and Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), UAVs, immersion technologies (VR and AR), are the type technologies that are to be considered by the participants...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Nigeria’s new NBP sets out multi-billion-dollar investment to cover 90% of the population with 4G by 2025
Nigeria’s new National Broadband Plan (NBP) is designed to deliver minimum download speeds across Nigeria of 25Mbps in urban areas, and 10Mbps in rural areas, with effective 4G coverage available to at least 90% of the...
 
Three UK announces its 5G coverage is now live across 154 towns and cities
Three launched its 5G network in February after several months of delay and has been working with Nokia and Ericsson on its 5G rollout...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Sarawak Multimedia Authority, MCMC agree to ramp up broadband connectivity to underserved areas
The surge in demand for broadband caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted MCMC to revise its plans and targets for building a robust national digital infrastructure...
 
Hybrid 5G/satellite testing facility to open in UK next year
A facility for testing 5G and satellite technology is to be created at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, with government funding...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
GE expands AI, imaging solutions to combat Covid
GE Healthcare has unveiled a slate of new intelligent solutions to help clinicians solve today’s two-part challenge of delivering high-quality care while managing greater capacity and workflow issues, exacerbated by...
 
NEC participates in the UK Government-led 5G Open RAN trial
The NeutrORAN project will be used to test and demonstrate a multiple operator, neutral host solution using an Open RAN ecosystem...
 
 
Middle East
 
Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy, Digital Authority and School of Government to drive digital transformation strategy
Through the agreement, the ADGMA, the ADDA, and the ADSG will curate and execute a series of certified digital skills programmes, in accordance with Abu Dhabi’s digital literacy strategy...
 
MCIIP launches integrated digital marketing platform in Oman
In this initiative, markeetex has introduced a special section for the Omani products to help entrepreneurs to display their products and enable consumers to identify local products especially during the COVID-19 pandemic...
 
'Noqodi' supports 'Cashless Dubai' Initiative
The Noqodi eWallet is an important tool in supporting the 'Cashless Dubai' initiative, with the aim to switch to cashless payments in Dubai, as a safe and easy process, in all sectors...
 
Saudi Arabia turns to 'digital health' amid outbreak
Saudi Arabia’s health sector has accelerated its digital transformation during the coronavirus pandemic, paving the way for future projects to expand and improve services in the Kingdom...
 
South Asia
 
Mobitel extends rural connectivity in Sri Lanka
Mobitel, the mobile arm of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has switched on its mobile signal in the remote village of Meeyagala, in Uva, Sri Lanka...
 
Two tech companies interested in Pakistan’s mobile industry
TCL Technology and Alcatel, two international tech giants have shown interest in Pakistan’s mobile phone industry...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
Bitmovin and OKAST team up to deliver live and VOD streaming
Bitmovin has partnered with OKAST, a French video streaming platform provider, to implement a wide array of technological solutions for more than 200 Premium VOD platforms...
 
South Korean mobile carriers eyeing more cloud gaming users
South Korean telecom operators are targeting wider market penetration of cloud gaming services by expanding availability, industry officials said amid strong demand from mobile gamers...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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