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October 24, 2023

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KT, Hyundai E&C, and stc Group jointly cooperate to take the lead in building digital infrastructure for Saudi Arabia’s next 50 years

KT, in collaboration with Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) and stc Group, an engine of digital transformation, is poised to spearhead the establishment of a leading digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, a venture set to span for the next 50 years...

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Zain showcases its leadership in cloud computing and digital transformation

For the sixth time running, Zain announced its sponsorship of the eGovernment Forum, which came this year in its tenth edition under the title “Future of the Cloud in Kuwait”...

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Nokia enhances wholesale access for Fiber-to-the-Home networks

Nokia announced it has enhanced its Altiplano Open Access Solution to include new wholesale functions for infrastructure providers seeking to better monetize their fiber networks...

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Huawei unveils F5G Green Intelligent OptiX Network to accelerate industry intelligence

At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Huawei showcased its F5G Green Intelligent OptiX Network scenario-specific solutions that enable industry intelligence through cutting-edge technologies and scenario innovations, and shared application...

Policy and Regulation

•	Launching “Fusion” during the Digital Technology Forum 2023 The Digital Technology Forum 2023, organized by the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, lunched “Fusion," a data...

•	Ministry of Communications launches ConectaBR initiative to improve QoS Brazil’s Ministry of Communications (Ministerio das Comunicacoes, MiniCom) has launched a new initiative called ‘ConectaBR’ as it seeks to improve quality of service (QoS) levels in the mobile sector...

South Asia

•	Ufone 4G introduces VoLTE in Pakistan This new feature is set to redefine the communication experience for Ufone 4G customers by offering superior voice and video calling quality over the 4G network...

•	Alipay+ partners LankaPay to enhance experience in Sri Lanka The partnership will also enable Sri Lankans to use their LankaQR-enabled apps to scan and pay at Alipay+ merchants globally when traveling overseas...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Vuzix to showcase 5G AR solutions for connected workers on Verizon's 5G network at AES 2023 Designed for optimal connectivity in the field, this form factor demonstrates how Vuzix AR smart glasses and Verizon 5G are enabling powerful new capabilities to support the use cases that frontline workers depend upon,...

•	Paramount+ to roll out Premium and Ad tiers The streaming service Paramount+ will launch its Premium plan in Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico on November 16, with additional markets to follow....

Global Telecom Update

•	Astar, Startale Labs announce Web3 partnership with Japanese telecom giant, KDDI The partnership will explore new business opportunities in token technology and applications of Astar Network’s Ethereum scaling solution, the Astar zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) in KDDI’s...

•	HUAWEI eKit Joins Hands with Distribution Partners to Explore Unlimited Opportunities in the Middle East and Central Asia SME market At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Huawei unveiled its latest HUAWEI eKit distribution business solutions for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Middle East and Central Asia region, which aims to enhance the digital...

•	Vodacom signs landmark deal to address energy supply in South Africa The intention is to accelerate a remedy for the country’s energy crisis and help the operator towards its goal of obtaining all its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025...

•	Orange again sees MENA revenue boost The Middle East and North Africa continued to be a bright spot in Orange Group’s financials posting a 12% increase in revenue as 10 markets recorded double-digit growth for the operator...

Middle East

•	Zain Bahrain sunsets 3G network to enhance 4G and 5G experiences Zain Bahrain has become the first telecom company in the Middle East and North Africa to successfully improve the network experience by discontinuing its 3G network...

•	UAE proptech Keyper raises US$6.5 million Seed round UAE-based proptech Keyper has raised a $6.5 million Seed round, led by Access Bridge Ventures and Vivium Holdings, with participation from venture Capital firm MEVP, Jabbar Internet Group, key players in the real estate...

•	ZainTECH and Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai join forces to develop tech talent ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has annouced a strategic partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai aimed at advancing research and development in the UAE, and fostering...

•	Largest data centre to open in Jordan The Aqaba Digital Hub is set to launch Jordan's largest data centre, encompassing a vast array of digital infrastructure, by the end of 2023, according to the Jordan News Agency...

•	Bank Muscat launches a digital service using WhatsApp for financial market updates The launch of this new digital service exemplifies Bank Muscat’s keen desire to bring best-in-class banking services and solutions to its customers and further aligns with the Bank’s commitment to digital...

North Africa

•	Data-related jobs in big demand at Egypt's ITIDA employment fair Data-related jobs including data analysis, data engineering, data science, and big data, were in big demand during the recent Egyptian Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) employment fair...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Two mobile operators are switching off their 3G network in Slovakia Slovak Telekom and Orange Slovensko are planning to decommission their 3G networks to allocate bandwidth for enhanced performance of newer and more energy-efficient mobile networks like 4G and 5G...

•	Telia planning to have its 5G network cover 95 pct on Estonia's population by end-2024 Telia's 5G network covered approximately 75 percent of the population of Estonia at the beginning of October, whereas by the end of next year, 5G coverage is planned to expand to nearly 95 percent of the population...

Satellite & Internet

•	Amazon wants to deliver satellite-based broadband to India Amazon is seeking regulatory approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center, or IN-SPACe, to launch its Project Kuiper satellite-based broadband services in India, according to The Economic...

•	British cellcos request extension for Shared Rural Network interim coverage target British mobile network operators (MNOs) O2, Three and Vodafone have reportedly requested a delay of up to two years in the current June 2024 deadline set for the delivery of improved coverage in ‘Partial...

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