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October 18, 2023

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stc Group launches the biggest-ever expansion of the 5G network in its history

stc Group has announced the largest expansion of the 5G network in history. Investments will be made to develop and expand the existing network to cover more than 75 cities and governorates in Saudi Arabia. This project builds on the group's success in delivering 5G network technologies to over 90% of its locations in major cities...

TRA Bahrain receives the prestigious SAMENA Council's LEAD Award for outstanding enablement in broadband affordability

Through its ongoing regulatory approach and initiatives towards protecting consumers, the TRA has successfully fostered a competitive environment that has resulted in lower telecom rates. The TRA remains steadfast in its mission to champion the interests of consumers and facilitate a vibrant telecommunications sector...

Member News

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solutions by stc announces its platinum sponsorship of the 10th eGovernment Forum in Kuwait

stc, announced its platinum sponsorship for the second consecutive year of the 10th eGovernment (EGOV10) Forum in Kuwait under the motto ‘Future of the Cloud in Kuwait’...

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Nokia and EGC to deploy the first Private Wireless network at a Caribbean port for KFTL

Nokia announced that it has been selected by Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) to deploy the first private wireless network at its container terminal in a port in the Caribbean...

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Huawei accelerates intelligence for shared success as GITEX GLOBAL 2023 opens

At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Huawei is showcasing its latest ICT innovations, reaffirming its commitment to empowering digital transformation through Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries to help them make the most...

Recent Developments

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Global Ultra-Broadband Forum 2023 ignites industry discussions to build an intelligent world with a ‘Gigabit Society’

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UBBF 2023 Intelligent IP Network Summit in Dubai an Impressive Success

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SAMENA ACCELERATOR on 10Giga Reinforces Critical Role of Fixed Networks in Regional Socio-Economic Development

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During MBBF 2023, SAMENA Council Highlights 5G’s role in Regional Industry Integration, Economic Diversification, and Potential of 5G-Advanced in Connecting the Unconnected

Policy and Regulation

•	Digital Networks Act: Breton lays out vision for EU telecom operators Thierry Breton, the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, unveiled the core proposals of a highly awaited EU telecom legislation, the Digital Networks Act (DNA), where he supported the concentration of telecom operators...

•	TRA Bahrain receives the prestigious SAMENA Council's LEAD Award for outstanding enablement in broadband affordability Through its ongoing regulatory approach and initiatives towards protecting consumers, the TRA has successfully fostered a competitive environment that has resulted in lower telecom rates. The TRA remains steadfast in its...

Middle East

•	Thuraya to revolutionise shipping container transport Thuraya Telecommunications Company has released Cypod Solutions’ CyLock-Satcom Product, using Thuraya’s network, an industry-first IoT (Internet of Things) new tracking and monitoring product that seeks to...

•	Cashless transactions increase 3.4% last month: Bahrain The figures reflect a surge in online and digital payments that started in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and has gathered pace with the ever-evolving needs of consumers...

•	ChatGPT creator OpenAI partners with Abu Dhabi's G42 as UAE scales up AI adoption ChatGPT creator OpenAI has partnered with G42, the Abu Dhabi-based tech conglomerate, in a push to drive artificial intelligence adoption in the United Arab Emirates and other Middle Eastern markets...

South Asia

•	Cybernet and Nokia claim Pakistan’s first commercial 600G DWDM network Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband provider Cybernet has partnered Nokia to deploy Pakistan’s first commercial 600Gbps-per-wavelength DWDM network...

•	3rd largest Bangladeshi operator expands mobile network coverage with 15,000 towers Bangladesh's third-largest mobile operator Banglalink has reached a milestone in its ongoing network expansion by taking its total number of towers to 15,000 across the country...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Pluto TV partners with BBC Studios Pluto TV and BBC Studios have announced the further roll-out of the Top Gear FAST channel on Pluto TV in the EMEA region...

•	Swisscom launches new Android box, Disney+ and streaming ‘super package’ Swisscom is launching a combined pay TV and streaming box based on Android TV and has signed up Disney+ as a new streaming partner to coincide with the launch of a new ‘super package’ offering a range of...

North Africa

•	Orange Egypt launches free program to train and qualify graduates for the technology sector The pilot phase of this ambitious program will begin by selecting 100 graduates through the Chamber of Information Technology and Communications where applications will be made available to all Egyptian graduates from all...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Huawei launches Six F5.5G technical upgrades to improve network capabilities and create a positive business cycle These upgrades will aim to promote the overall improvement of experience, architecture, and efficiency, thereby helping operators accelerate the positive business cycle and achieve business success during the smooth...

•	MediaTek, Airtel partner to enhance 5G connectivity MediaTek has collaborated with Airtel Nigeria to drive technological advancements and enhance mobile connectivity across the country. MediaTek will supply its T750-powered Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) to allow users to...

Satellite & Internet

•	SpaceX and T-Mobile join forces to bring direct-to-cell text messaging services SpaceX’s satellite constellation, Starlink, has announced its collaboration with T-Mobile to bring direct-to-cell text messaging services to areas with limited cellular coverage...

•	Subco deploys Ciena GeoMesh extreme to upgrade Oman Australia cable This upgrade will help meet the growing bandwidth demands of customers in Australia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, and support new and emerging technologies...

Global Telecom Update

•	Huawei Cloud unleashes the power of AI at GITEX GLOBAL 2023 With AI adoption expected to grow significantly across major industries, this strategic move aligns PwC’s Global Artificial Intelligence Study, which predicts that AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global...

•	Microsoft unveils an AI powered future at Gitex Global 2023 Microsoft is offering a glimpse into the AI-powered future of cities and workplaces and showcasing the latest AI solutions and services designed to transform the region’s key industries at Gitex Global 2023...

•	Global cellular IoT module shipments decline 3% YoY in Q2 2023 Global cellular IoT module shipments saw a 3% YoY decline in Q2 2023, according to Counterpoint’s latest Global Cellular IoT Module and Chipset Tracker by Application report...

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