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October 15, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
SAMENA ACCELERATOR on 10Giga Reinforces Critical Role of Fixed Networks in Regional Socio-Economic Development
 
 
SAMENA (South Asia Middle East North Africa) Telecommunications Council held its SAMENA ACCELERATOR on 10 Gigabit digital infrastructure on October 13th in Dubai, conducted in collaboration with its member and main technology partner, Huawei Technologies. Building on the 2021 edition of SAMENA ACCELERATOR, which focused on improving fiberization policies, addressing regulatory and procedural challenges, as well as creating momentum on the shift toward IPv6 transition, the 2023 SAMENA ACCELERATOR on ultra-broadband or “10Giga” networks built a strong case for benefitting from advancements in Fiber and IPv6 innovations...
 
Zain wins ‘Outstanding 5G Business Development’ award
 
 
Zain Kuwait has been awarded the ‘Outstanding 5G Business Development’ award during SAMENA Council’s Leadership & Excellence (LEAD) Awards ceremony in Dubai, UAE. The distinguished event was attended by top executives and leaders from the region’s biggest telecom operators, ICT providers, and regulatory bodies...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc signs strategic partnership with KFH to serve VIP customers
Member Logo Kuwait Telecommunications Company – stc, a world-class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms to customers, enabling the digital transformation in Kuwait, signed a strategic partnership with Kuwait...
 
•  Zain drives change through digitization, empowering women leaders, and DE&I
Member Logo Zain has recently joined the National Leadership Institute (NLI)’s Breaking Barriers conference, which featured a group of inspiring speakers and notable experts from local, regional, and international levels, covering...
 
•  Nokia and du build nationwide optical backbone network to deliver 400G
Member Logo Powered by Nokia’s super coherent optics, the new optical network will allow du to address the growing capacity requirement while providing an enhanced network experience to its customers...
 
•  Huawei Li Peng: Powering a positive 5G business cycle and embracing 5.5G (5G-A)
Member Logo At Huawei's 14th Global Mobile Broadband Forum in Dubai, Senior Vice President Li Peng emphasized the importance of embracing 5G's potential, detailing its role in economic transformation and outlining key features...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  ITU-ARCC and Huawei launch the World’s First Arab Cybersecurity Industry Development Strategic Maturity Model: A new guide to strengthen cybersecurity in Arab Region
 
•  Omantel Innovation Labs presents the most promising Omani Startups at Cohort 2 Demo Day
 
•  stc concludes its sponsorship of the ‘Future Leaders Program’ under its “upgrade” educational initiative
 
•  Arabsat Unveils New Identity, Declares Phase Focused on Fortifying the Future and Deepening Communication Between Countries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
NCC pushes for more data centre investments in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) said it has become highly imperative for further investments in the data centre segment of the telecoms sector...
 
Netherlands and Inmarsat agree in principle to move satellite service to clear 3.5GHz 5G band
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs & Climate Policy (MEACP) has reached a long-awaited agreement in principle with satellite operator Inmarsat to move its international communications ground station in Burum,...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Spectrum propels 4G download speeds in SA
Greater spectrum availability in South Africa has resulted in the country enjoying the fastest 4G download speeds on the African continent...
 
T-Mobile expands 5G network coverage in Virginia
T-Mobile has upgraded 5G service across nearly 32,000 square miles of the Old Dominion State, covering nearly 97% of Virginians...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink updates on plan for 4G space mobile direct to cell service
SpaceX’s global network of Starlink ultrafast broadband satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) have just moved a step closer to launching their new ‘Direct to Cell‘ product, which will harness that same...
 
Small businesses first to benefit from Cardiff’s newest full fiber network
Small businesses and co-working spaces in Cardiff are among the first to benefit from the city’s new full fiber broadband network, being delivered by Ogi – Wales’s largest alternative telecoms provider...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Telco leaders join forces to discuss next steps towards highly autonomous networks
To drive the development and adoption of AN further, TM Forum released the AN Whitepaper 5.0 as a guide for all operators to implement AN, with all the speakers joining the Whitepaper launch ceremony at the Summit...
 
Netcracker showcases GenAI and Automation for new telco monetization opportunities at GITEX Global 2023
Netcracker will also have executives available to discuss key issues such as the real-world benefits of digital transformation, how to quickly adapt to current and future business requirements and what CSPs can do to...
 
FloLive, Kigen team with Protahub to provide local IoT cellular connectivity in Turkey
Cellular network and IoT connectivity providers partner with Turkish next-gen telco technology firm to provide services in region where permanent roaming is impossible and IP data must be routed locally...
 
 
Middle East
 
UBBF 2023 Intelligent IP Network Summit in Dubai an Impressive Success
During the 9th UBBF 2023 in Dubai, UAE, the Intelligent IP Network Summit — themed "Net5.5G Continuous Innovation, Boosting New Growth" — provided the perfect stage for leading carriers and analysts from...
 
Orange shop wins gold in “Buildings Accessible to Persons with Disability” Award
Orange Jordan was recognized for its commitment to accessibility by winning a gold category award in the first edition of the “Buildings Accessible to Persons with Disabilities Award”...
 
Dubai Future Foundation launches Generative AI Alliance
Dubai Future Foundation has launched Dubai Generative AI Alliance of global tech companies to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies and build one of the world’s most advanced and effective tech-enabled...
 
IDC to explore Qatar’s digital future at CIO Summit in Doha
Post-FIFA 2022, Qatar's booming digital economy will be the focus of the IDC Qatar CIO Summit 2023, gathering experts to discuss technological advancements and strategies for the nation's digital future...
 
Made in Saudi Expo: Riyadh to host four-day innovation showcase from Monday
Beyond showcasing the prowess of the industrial sector, the expo emphasizes its synchronization with global trends such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Kingdom's ongoing industrial advancements...
 
South Asia
 
SLT-MOBITEL announces new whistleblowing procedure, fortifying corporate governance.
A key component of the upgraded procedure is the impartial Whistleblowing Unit, which comprises a panel completely independent from SLT-MOBITEL to conduct preliminary investigations into reported incidents...
 
North Africa
 
Cashless transactions in Egypt to reach $27.63 bln by 2027
The size of non-cash transactions in Egypt is expected to increase to $27.63 billion by 2027, with an annual increase of 14.03 percent, a new report published by Capgemini Institution for Research revealed...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Rakuten creates multi-streamer, pan Euro CTV ads marketplace
Rakuten Advertising has created a pan-European single marketplace for buying connected TV audiences from multiple streaming services, from Rakuten TV to FIFA+, DAZN, Samsung TV Plus and Virgin Media. The new offer reaches...
 
ARD and ZDF launch joint streaming network
The joint offering provides common search and recommendation functionality, while the pair’s joint media catalogues now enable common entry to a broad range of publicly-funded content...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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