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April 6, 2023

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stc Bahrain announces the "Ana Laha" program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Omar Farouk

This Ramadan, stc Bahrain launched a video social program entitled "Ana Laha" in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and media influencer Omar Farouk. In order to strengthen the spirit of unity among the local community, this initiative is part of the company's ongoing social initiatives...

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Avaya named to Constellation Research ShortList™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)

Cloud-based communications and collaboration solution Avaya Cloud Office® by RingCentral recognized for its seamless, secure communication capabilities, validating its position as a leading provider in the market...

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Tech Mahindra unveils Generative AI Studio to help enterprises bootstrap Generative AI

The studio will enable enterprises to produce high-quality content outputs faster than ever before by providing them with the structured and customized aspects of Generative AI...

Policy and Regulation

•	URSEC invites applications for 5G auction set for 28 April Uruguay’s Regulatory Unit of Communications Services has invited interested parties to register their interest in participating in the 5G auction scheduled to be held on 28 April...

•	Ofcom opens industry-wide action over delayed broadband ‘One Touch Switch’ Ofcom has opened an industry-wide enforcement programme over the delayed One Touch Switch broadband switching process, it has announced...

South Asia

•	Banglalink signs agreement with Sonali Bank Banglalink, a digital communications service providers in the country, has signed an agreement with Sonali Bank Limited...

•	Telecom services in unserved, underserved areas: USF has spent Rs90.670bn so far The Universal Service Fund (USF) has spent Rs 90.670 billion since inception on providing telecom services in unserved and underserved areas of the country, while Rs 71.06 billion is still in balance, official documents...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Amazon strikes Lionsgate pact ahead of relaunching MGM streamer in Europe Amazon is relaunching MGM’s international streaming service across Europe and is stocking it with shows including Mad Men, the Power franchise and Black Sails after striking a far-reaching pact with Lionsgate...

•	discovery+ added to Telia Play Telia Play subscribers in Lithuania can now enjoy a slate of lifestyle, home, true crime, adventure, science and tech content on Discovery+...

Global Telecom Update

•	BT powers a UK-first drone medical delivery trial Following a recent investment in aerospace company Altitude Angel, BT Group is trialing the UK’s first commercial drone operation that aims to build the world’s longest automated drone...

•	Nigeria’s internet subscribers hit 156 million Telecommunication companies (telcos) in Africa’s big-gest economy reported a total of 156 million active subscribers to data services in February, despite Starlink traction in Nigeria...

•	Africa's phone-shipments up 41.6 percent Shipments of smartphones that cost between US$100 to US$200 are on the rise in Africa, defying a general slump in shipments caused by skyrocketing inflation, global supply chain woes and economic uncertainties...

Middle East

•	ICT spending in Bahrain to exceed US$2 billion in 2026 Announcing its regional forecasts for the year ahead, IDC revealed that it expects telecommunications services spending in Bahrain to increase, with IT spending set to grow from US$0.87 billion in 2023 to $1 billion in...

•	Saudi startup ToYou hires Moelis to help raise funds to fuel super app’s growth The Riyadh-based company is seeking to compete against other regional super apps, including Uber Technologies Inc.’s local unit Careem and Saudi sovereign wealth fund-backed Noon.com...

•	As e-wallets become staples, experts warn of information security risks, misuse : Jordan he demand for e-wallets increased significantly with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers had to navigate a world of payments without the exchange of physical currency...

•	UAE engineering contracts goes digital with new e-signature feature This will allow consultants and contractors to use the UAE Pass to sign electronically on bids and contracts, while maintaining the highest level of information privacy and protection...

North Africa

•	The Algerian Telecom Group signs a memorandum of understanding with the Hotel, Tourism and Hydrotherapy Group This partnership agreement aims to support cooperation actions between the two groups, through their subsidiaries, with the aim of contributing to the downturn of the national economy...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Uzbektelecom switches on 5G in Tashkent for ‘user testing’ Uzbektelecom (Uztelecom) has switched on its first batch of 5G mobile base stations for users to test in Uzbekistan’s capital city Tashkent...

•	1&1 to reach interim target of 1,000 5G antennas during 2023 German mobile operator 1&1 is on course to reach its first interim target of deploying 1,000 5G antenna sites this year...

Satellite & Internet

•	KOREASAT 6A to embark a satellite-based augmentation system payload built by Thales Alenia Space Following the communications satellite contract signed in September 2022, KT SAT Corporation Ltd. (KT SAT) and Thales Alenia Space have announced that KOREASAT 6A will also embark a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS)...

•	1,822 schools in Kyrgyzstan connected to Internet Schools of Kyrgyzstan should be provided with 24,440 computers, Minister of Education and Science Kanybek Imanaliev said at the presentation of the education system reform conceptual framework...

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