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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 28, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
e& capital invests in Ikigai Labs to bring generative AI for tabular data to all enterprises in MENA
 
 
e& capital invests in Ikigai Labs' $25 million Series A round, supporting the firm's mission to transform enterprise AI utilization through its innovative, no-code platform and educational academy, emphasizing the significance of generative AI for tabular data...
 
TRA Oman organizes workshop on 3G 'shutdown' plans
As part of the preparations for the gradual stopping of 3G Internet services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) organized a workshop for sectors such as the banking sector, public services, and oil and gas, which are expected to be affected by the suspension...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc’s Corporate Investment Fund (CIF) participates in an investment round for "Rewaa"
Member Logo stc Group, an engine of digital transformation in the MENA region announces the participation of its Corporate Investment Fund (CIF) in an investment round (A) totaling $27 million (100 million Saudi Riyals) in Rewaa, the...
 
•  Avaya announces North America Partner of the Year Award winners
Member Logo Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, today announced eight North American partners who have been honored for their outstanding collaboration, contribution, and dedication to accelerating growth and...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  stc group officially begins operation in Europe
 
•  Zain Official Partner of Team Kuwait at 19th Asian Games
 
•  stc's ongoing efforts to empower students through its internship programs
 
•  The Low 5G Trials Intensity in MENA Suggests That More Work is Needed for Telcos to Select Suitable Solutions And Understand Network Behavior in Real-life Situations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• MCA launches consultation on price adjustment clauses in telecoms contracts
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has launched a consultation on price adjustment clauses in telecoms contracts...
 
• TRA Oman organizes workshop on 3G 'shutdown' plans
As part of the preparations for the gradual stopping of 3G Internet services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) organized a workshop for sectors such as the banking sector, public services, and oil and gas,...
 
South Asia
 
• Ncell’s 4G service reaches Jumla
Ncell Axiata has expanded its fourth generation (4G) service in Jumla, Karnali Province in line with its commitment to expand service and ensure access to modern mobile broadband connectivity to all customers...
 
• Saudi Arabia launches Nusuk platform in Bangladesh
This digital solution, introduced by the Saudi Tourism Authority, aims to streamline the journey of pilgrims and tourists visiting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Voyo debuts in Croatia
CME’s streaming platform Voyo has made its debut in Croatia on RTL, replacing the broadcaster’s existing service Play Premium...
 
• AVOD set to surpass SVOD in Latin American growth
The Latin America OTT TV and Video Forecasts report predicts that SVOD will remain the region’s largest OTT revenue source, contributing US$10.1 billion by 2029...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Vietnam focuses on development of 6G equipment
In addition, the team will study international experiences on strategy for development, assessment, and testing of 6G equipment and have proposals on the development of 6G equipment in Vietnam...
 
• 54pc workers say GenAI to help advance career, but lack skills
Some 54% of workers believe generative AI (GenAI) will advance their career, but 62% say they don’t have the skills to effectively and safely use the technology...
 
• China's telecom sector logs sound performance in Jan.-July
China's telecommunications industry logged strong performance in the first seven months of this year, with emerging businesses and 5G services registering steady growth...
 
 
Middle East
 
• Saudi Arabia to host Digital Technology Forum in October
In a bid to explore advancements and future trends in the software sector amid Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation journey, both local and global experts are set to convene in Riyadh...
 
• Amazon UAE launches leadership development program
The UAE has launched 'Amazon Future Leaders Program — Injah’, a leadership development programme, designed to accelerate career growth of Emirati talent at Amazon and prepare them for leadership roles...
 
• Jordan’s drive for digital govt services reaches 40% completion
Jordan’s digital transformation efforts are said to have reached the 40 percent mark, with more than 500,000 citizens now using their digital ID profiles to access a wide and growing of government services...
 
• Online transactions surge to 2.2mln in first half of 2023: Bahrain
Government transactions through electronic channels such as the National Portal, the eGovernment Apps Store, and self-service kiosks grew to more than 2,200,000 online transactions in the first half of this year...
 
North Africa
 
• AIIM invests US$90 million into Morocco’s N+One Datacenters
N+One said it will contribute its existing portfolio of digital infrastructure assets and products in Morocco to the venture...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Deutsche Telecome to facilitate 5G campus networks at three Eurogate terminals
Eurogate has commissioned Deutsche Telekom to implement three 5G campus networks at its port terminals in Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven to improve mobile coverage at the facilities...
 
• Baicells to deliver high-speed LTE connectivity to residents
Baicells Technologies, a provider of LTE and 5G cellular solutions, has partnered with the Tohono O'odham Utility Authority (TOUA) to bring access to advanced broadband connectivity and new opportunity for tribal...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• SpaceX launches 5,000th Starlink satellite toward orbit
It was a milestone mission for SpaceX, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites the company has lofted to date to over 5,000, according to astrophysicist and satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell...
 
• ISP Toob puts new FTTP broadband network live in Gosport
Network builder and UK gigabit broadband ISP toob has announced a project to roll out a new Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) network across the Hampshire (England) town of Gosport, which will eventually reach 45,000 premises in...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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