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July 12, 2021

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Middle East Operators collaborate to support Open RAN

Etisalat Group, stc Group, Zain Group, Mobily, and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), are joining forces to push forward the implementation of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) solutions in their existing telecom networks, share their industry knowledge and experience setting a clear path to drive innovation for the ICT sector across the Middle East...

Member News

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stc honors high school students who achieved academic excellence

Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, announced the honoring of the top...

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Etisalat adds Tesla Model 3 to its fleet in latest green initiative

Etisalat has announced that it has introduced Tesla cars to its fleet of vehicles as part of a wider initiative to foster a safe, clean and sustainable environment...

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Huawei reaches license agreement with Volkswagen’s supplier, marking the company’s largest automotive licensing deal

The agreement includes a license under Huawei’s 4G standard-essential patents (SEPs), which covers Volkswagen vehicles equipped with wireless connectivity...

Policy and Regulation

•	New FM frequencies to expand radio’s reach in Africa African countries are working together with international radiocommunication experts to avert interference between different services and ensure coordinated growth of sound broadcasting services between 87.5 megahertz (MHz)...

•	ComReg consulting on possible extension of temporary licensing framework Irish telecoms regulator the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has published an Information Notice aimed at providing an update on its COVID-19 temporary licensing framework...

South Asia

•	Telenor Pakistan and Wateen Telecom partner to connect 700+ cell sites This technological alliance will play an instrumental role in improving customer experiences with increased network capacity and reliability for the telecom operator...

•	NTC to end WiMAX broadband service The company will finalize its infrastructure required for transferring the existing Wi-MAX customers to other connections by Ashoj...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Hormuud embarks on nationwide 4G rollout Somali operator Hormuud Telecom has announced plans to extend its 4G network across the country...

•	Globe clinches new 5G roaming partnerships in China, Brazil, Sweden Globe has been expanding cross-border alliances for 5G, the latest mobile standard that offers ultra-fast and stable internet...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Paramount+ partners with Millicom for Latin America expansion The streaming platform, which provides over 5,000 hours of content, will also be taken to other territories where Tigo operates at a later date, with prices that will vary from market to market...

•	ducktv expands in Africa and Middle East with Digital Virgo Kids TV service ducktv owner Mega Max Media has signed a partnership agreement with mobile payments specialist Digital Virgo for distribution of the linear channel on the latter’s TV networks in Africa and the Middle...

Middle East

•	Abu Dhabi launches new cybersecurity strategy to better safeguard healthcare data The new DoH strategy is a first in the region’s healthcare sector and is part of the United Arab Emirates government’s effort to enhance information security and strengthen its infrastructure...

•	Orange Jordan signs UN's Women's Empowerment Principles Orange Jordan has signed the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), an initiative by the UN Global Compact and UN Women...

•	Zain Bahrain reports 61% leap in net profit in Q2 2021 The profit increase was a result of consistent product and service innovation, operational efficiency and distinguished customer experience...

North Africa

•	Microsoft powers SMBs in MEA with Dynamics 365 Business Central Microsoft has announced that it will launch its cloud-based business management solution, in several countries including Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria...

Satellite & Internet

•	Starlink receives an operating permit in Mexico for 10 years The ten-year concession is extendable for a further ten years, said the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband provider...

•	MetroNet to bring FTTP to College Station, TX The service provider says it plans to offer symmetrical gigabit broadband services throughout the city, which is home to Texas A&M University...

Global Telecom Update

•	4iG continues M&A splurge with Telenor Montenegro The Hungarian ICT company will purchase the operator for an undisclosed sum from Czech investment group PPF, with the latter looking to monetise a number of its assets in recent months...

•	UK seeks International Telecommunications Union council seat The UK said it will launch its manifesto later this year, with the election due to take place in the first week of the ITU’s Plenipotentiary Conference at the end of September 2022...

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