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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 14, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Digital Cooperation Organization announces the launch of the Digital Prosperity Awards
 
 
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announces the launch of the highly anticipated Digital Prosperity Awards to honor and celebrate the remarkable digital contributions that enable prosperity for all, particularly in advancing the digital economy, which has a critical role in boosting nations’ development and growth...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain joins in celebrating future entrepreneurs at KON ceremony
Member Logo Zain recently joined in awarding the winning projects of the KON Social Entrepreneurship Program’s eighth season during the ceremony held at the American University in Kuwait. The renowned youth empowerment program was...
 
•  Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares
Member Logo A total of 596 921 Nokia shares (NOKIA) held by the company were transferred without consideration to participants of Nokia's equity-based incentive plans in accordance with the rules of the plans...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Huawei announces 2023 H1 business results
 
•  SES and Quanta partner to serve sports and events customers in Latin America
 
•  AT&T to provide connectivity solutions for new Mexico schools
 
•  Zain Group Q2 2023 net profit soars 14% to reach KD 57 million (USD 187 million), Board declares interim dividend of 10 fils per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST publishes a public consultation on the regulation document “Radio Spectrum Use Regulations of Aeronautical Services “
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) invites the public to submit their input on the Radio Spectrum Use Regulations of Aeronautical Services...
 
TDRA Empowers Youth for a sustainable future through “Digital Skills Forum” on International Youth Day
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TDRA) marked International Youth Day with a resounding commitment to the UAE's future by hosting a dynamic "Digital Skills for a Sustainable Future" forum...
 
Middle East
 
Digital Cooperation Organization announces the launch of the Digital Prosperity Awards
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announces the launch of the highly anticipated Digital Prosperity Awards to honor and celebrate the remarkable digital contributions that enable prosperity for all, particularly in...
 
Orange Jordan sponsors AIDTSEC 2023
Orange Jordan and the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX Jordan) signed an agreement under which the company will sponsor the Artificial Intelligence in Defense Technologies and Cybersecurity...
 
Gaming revenues in MEA to reach IUS$7.2 billion in 2023; Saudi Arabia emerges as key player
MEA accounts for 17% of global players, with 574 million players and a 12.3% year-on-year player growth, the highest recorded worldwide...
 
South Asia
 
Ncell publishes update on its ongoing network expansion in Nepal
Ncell Axiata has revealed that as part of the company’s service expansion and improvement drive in the last fiscal year 2022/23 it installed 338 new base transceiver stations (BTS) across the country...
 
ONIC sim launches in Pakistan
Newly launched in the market, ONIC Sim is gaining traction for its competitive pricing and hassle-free online ordering, offering a fresh and efficient telecommunication experience...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
DAZN and Canal+ strike “privileged partnership”
Canal+ Group has announced the arrival in France of DAZN in its sports offers. effective August 12, as well as the distribution of the Canal+ Ligue 1 channel in the DAZN application.
 
Nagra taps Reltime to enable super app wallet and digital services for telcos
Kudelski Group’s Nagra has tapped provider of next-generation Web3 platform and services Reltime to develop a super apps through a non-custodian wallet with digital services for telecom operators globally...
 
 
North Africa
 
Banque Misr, Actors Syndicate cooperate for seamless digital services
The protocol comes within the framework of the bank’s strategy to achieve digital transformation and localize the advanced digital services in Egypt...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
CST launches 4G, covers 90% of Sao Tome and Principe
Companhia Santomense de Telecomunicacoes (CST), the incumbent provider of fixed, mobile and data services in Sao Tome and Principe, has announced the commercial launch of 4G services nationwide...
 
China Mobile Ningbo leads the way in building 5G infrastructure for business growth
China Mobile Ningbo is now scaling up the 5G industrial internet to connect information highway pipelines and boost digital intelligent synergy...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Telefonica signs worldwide partnership deal with Starlink
Spanish telco Telefónica has signed a deal with Starlink to become its worldwide partner, through its global business division Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS)...
 
Saima launches 300Mbps fibre, new home theatre service
Kyrgyz fixed broadband operator Saima Telecom has trebled its peak fiber internet download speed to 300Mbps, available as a standalone service for KGS2,880 (USD32.70) per month...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
SK Telecom to invest US$100 million in AI company Anthropic
SK Telecom, Korea's largest wireless carrier, said that it will invest US$100 million in the U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic in a partnership deal to expand its footprint in the AI sector...
 
Tech firms post business growth, eye AI opportunities
Chinese tech firms, including the top three telecommunications carriers, posted business growth in the first half of the year, revealing investment plans or business expansion on generative artificial intelligence...
 
MTN Ghana reaffirms commitment to invest US$1 billion
The operator has ambitions to build the longest and most valuable platforms to drive the industry leading connectivity operations...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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