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November 2, 2021

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JAWWAL PAY: The first company to obtain the PCI DSS Certificate of Compliance with Information & Payment Security Standards

The National Electronic Payment Company, Jawwal Pay, attained the certificate of compliance with the application of information security standards and electronic payment card data from the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards International Council (PCI DSS), as the first company in the field of electronic payments...

CP Gurnani, MD & CEO, Tech Mahindra conferred SKOCH-CAII CEO’s choice ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ 2021

Tech Mahindra Ltd. a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, proudly announces that Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, CP Gurnani has been conferred with the prestigious maiden CEO’s Choice ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ 2021 jointly instituted by SKOCH Group and CEO’s Association for Inclusive India (CAII)...

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Etisalat introduces 'Business App Store' for small and medium businesses

Etisalat announced the launch of 'Business App Store', a software-as-a-service (SAAS) platform that is the region's first software marketplace dedicated to consolidate all business applications for small and...

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stc is ranked 1st in Kuwait as the Best Leading Corporate for Investor Relations for the year 2021

Kuwait Telecommunications Company (stc) announces winning the 1st position as “the Leading Corporate Investor Relations”, in addition to its position amongst the top 5 companies in the Middle East, at the Middle...

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Omantel and Ericsson launch entrepreneurship program to support innovators and entrepreneurs across Oman

Announced in July 2021, the Omantel Innovation Labs leverages Omantel’s expertise, partnerships, reach, and access to technology to contribute to Oman’s Vision 2040 and promote innovation and entrepreneurship in...

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Comviva launches next generation BlueMarble platform for digital commerce and business systems

Comviva, the global leader in mobility solutions, today announced the launch of its next generation BlueMarble platform...Pre

Recent Developments

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Zain participates in Global Digital Power Summit 2021

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Investing in Fixed Network Infrastructure to Boost Regional Digital Economy

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Zain acknowledged with three awards at the SAMENA Council endorsed MEA Business Achievement Awards

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“SAMENA Accelerator – UBBF” Calls for Action to Achieve Ultra Broadband Policy Enablement and to Timely Address Challenges Facing Fiber Deployment and IPv6 Migration in the Region

Policy and Regulation

•	UAE national portal gets 5.2 million users in Q3; up 50% The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has announced an increase of the UAE national portal users by 50% in the third quarter of 2021 as compared to the same period of 2020...

•	Nkom publishes updated list of premises included in voluntary coverage obligation Norwegian communications regulator the National Communications Authority has published an updated list of buildings where broadband services should be offered as part of voluntary coverage obligation linked to its recent...

Middle East

•	CBUAE establishes Networking and Cyber Security Operations Centre The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the establishment of the CBUAE Networking and Cyber Security Operations Centre to enhance the protection and security of the financial system's critical infrastructure in...

•	Omani-Saudi Technical Forum launched in Riyadh The forum aims to enhance cooperation between Omani and Saudi emerging technology companies, open the door for commercial expansion of technology companies and enhance investment in innovation and technology in both...

•	Khalifa Fund's new entrepreneur programme aims to create AI startups The Khalifa Fund and artificial intelligence company Stallion AI have launched an AI Programme for young UAE Entrepreneurs to empower young people to create artificial intelligence-based startups...

South Asia

•	Doc990 merges with MyDoctor to facilitate integrated digital healthcare offering on one platform The integration of these two-digital healthcare market leaders will bring about a comprehensive product offering on an all-in-one platform, thereby enabling customers to experience the best of digital health care under the...

•	Telenor switches on 4G in AJK Norwegian-backed cellco Telenor Pakistan has activated commercial 4G services in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), according to a report, citing senior officials celebrating the launch at a ceremony in Muzaffarabad...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Telecom Namibia launches 4G in Groot Aub Telecom Namibia (TN), the telecommunications service provider operating in Namibia, announced the launch of the 4G LTE Network in Groot Aub...

•	Eir's 5G network is now available to all mobile customers at no extra cost In a first for the Irish market, Eir has said it will provide free upgrades to all current holders of in-market mobile plans which will allow them to access its 5G network...

North Africa

•	Egypt-based B2B eCommerce firm Kuzlo raises pre-seed funding Egyptian B2B eCommerce startup Kuzlo announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed fundraising round that is now closed, according to a Tech in Africa report...

Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV

•	Uber, SK Telecom's Joint Ride-Hailing App UT Launches UT, a joint venture between global ride-hailing company Uber Technologies and SK Telecom’s TMAP Mobility, launched its mobile app in South Korea...

•	Poland’s Kanal Sportowy invests in OTT service The Polish YouTube channel Kanal Sportowy, which made its full debut in March 2020 and currently has over 592,000 subscribers, has decided to invest into its own D2C OTT service...

•	Globoplay launches on Phillips and AOC TVs in ZEASN partnership LATAM media giant Globo has announced a partnership with ZEASN to expand the footprint of its Globoplay OTT service...

Satellite & Internet

•	ISP BT and OneWeb UK sign satellite broadband distribution deal UK ISP BT and satellite operator OneWeb have officially signed a Distribution Partner Agreement that could result in faster low-latency backhaul and broadband solutions for businesses...

•	KCOM confirms its FTTP network now passes 250,000 premises Hull-based KCOM has announced that its fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network now passes 250,000 premises across East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire..

Global Telecom Update

•	Vodafone completes its Amazon Connect implementation Vodafone New Zealand has now completed its year-long journey to implement Amazon Connect across all contact centres and customer channels...

•	Orange launches TOTEM tower business Despite being wholly owned by Orange Group, TOTEM has pledged to offer mobile infrastructure sharing offers to operators...

•	Tango Networks launches Mobile-X Extend The solution ensures employees can keep their personal communications separate and private, whilst allowing them to use their own mobile phone for business communications with a business identity...

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