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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
October 4, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Bahrain launches its third Technical Capacity Program in partnership with Huawei
 
 
stc Bahrain, a world-class digital enabler, launched its third technical capacity program that aims at investing in the development of its employees across technical areas/domains. The training program was launched with the signing of a 2 year strategic partnership agreement between stc Bahrain and Huawei, to develop the capabilities of employees and improve operations...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T launching campaign to help close the Digital Divide
Member Logo This October, as part of its US$2 billion commitment from 2021 to 2023 to help close the digital divide, AT&T is launching their Bridge to Possibility: Closing the digital divide, together campaign...
 
•  Nokia selected to upgrade Hyperoptic’s IP core network for increased power efficiency and capacity
Member Logo Nokia has been selected to upgrade the provider’s IP core network, enabling future-proofed scale and capacity, along with increased power efficiency, for its growing UK customer base...
 
•  Huawei and Dronetech elevate partnership to facilitate sustainable farming in Austria
Member Logo Huawei and Dronetech, Austria's largest drone service provider, announced new applications resulting from their collaboration in 5G smart farming...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Qatar to host ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in 2026
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will hold its next Plenipotentiary Conference, known as PP-26, in Doha, Qatar, four years from now, delegates from governments around the world agreed today. The...
 
By international consensus, the Kingdom retains its seat in the Council of ITU and the Radio Regulations Board
Saudi Arabia has been reelected to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, extending for another four years the membership it has held since 1965...
 
North Africa
 
Tunisie Telecom and Huawei to launch innovation laboratory
The objectives of this innovation laboratory will be to select partners in the technological ecosystem and develop digital solutions, test and validate them to make commercial applications...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
4G coverage in populated areas in Sarawak at above 82%
The percentage of 4G broadband coverage in populated areas in Sarawak increased to 82.84 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of this year compared to 73.67 percent earlier...
 
Tusass launches 5G trials in three cities
Going forward, the operator is aiming to deploy the service in Ilulissat, Nanortalik, Nuuk, Paamiut, Qaqortoq, Qasigiannguit, Qeqertarsuaq, Upernavik, Uummannaq and Aasiaat...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Soracom adds native satellite support to global IoT connectivity platform
The launch of native support for satellite enables customers with remote monitoring, asset tracking and other use cases to “bring their own” compatible satellite hardware and manage all of their connections and...
 
Belize Telemedia provides network upgrade updates
Belize Telemedia Limited has provided fresh details regarding its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) rollout in its recently published 2021-22 Annual Report...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Econet to upgrade Matabeleland network
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, plans to upgrade and deploy new network infrastructure across the Matabeleland region in the coming few months to enhance customer experience...
 
BT enhances global Cardway portfolio with Mako Networks
BT has announced a significant enhancement to its Cardway portfolio of payment solutions following the signing of a global agreement with Mako Networks...
 
AWS, SK Telecom to co-develop new set of computer vision services
This collaboration aims to make it easier and more cost effective for customers to build, use, and scale computer vision applications, which enhance productivity, maintain equipment, and improve facility safety...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain Bahrain Basketball arena is first to offer 5G in Bahrain
The highspeed 5G network for the ultimate connected basketball fan experience is now available for everyone visiting the Zain Bahrain Basketball arena with the start of the new basketball season in September after...
 
Oman-Australia cable ready for service
The Oman-Australia undersea cable linking Perth and Muscat, is, according to the company that built it, ready for service...
 
Dubai government to showcase integrated digital services at Gitex
Dubai’s latest developments and ground-breaking digital solutions will be on display at the 42nd edition of Gitex Global 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 10-14 October...
 
Huawei Middle East Vice President reaffirms commitment to Jordan’s ICT development
In an exclusive meeting with a group of Jordanian media, Shunli Wang, Huawei's Vice President in the Middle East, reaffirmed the company's commitment to supporting the development of Jordan's telecom sector and...
 
Saudi proptech Simaat signs technical integration deal with Ejar
Simaat, the largest real estate property management platform in Saudi Arabia, has signed a technical linkage agreement with Ejar (rent), a comprehensive system launched by the Saudi housing ministry in line with its efforts...
 
South Asia
 
97% mobile phones used by Pakistanis built locally
Chairman Engineering Development Board has said that 97 percent of mobile phones used by Pakistanis are being manufactured locally...
 
LANKAQR launches its inaugural webinar series to educate citizenry on QR payments
LANKAQR recently launched its inaugural webinar series to educate the public on how LANKAQR intends to transform Sri Lanka into a less-cash society...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Discovery+ joins Amazon Prime Video in Germany
Warner Bros. Discovery is now offering its streaming service Discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video in Germany...
 
Samsung Latam launches 'House of Sam' metaverse experience in Decentraland
The space, which will be named “House of Sam,” will allow users to have virtual contact with different products of the brand, and play mini-games to win Samsung-branded rewards for their avatars...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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