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October 29, 2023

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Zain and Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences sign MoU

Zain and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) have signed a MoU to combine resources and expertise for capacity building, upskilling national talent, fostering R&D in innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, and supporting the growth of social enterprises in Kuwait...

CST Governor awarded the qualified teams in the "Space Challenge Camp" with the participation of +100 national cadres

H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Altamimi awarded teams at the "Space Challenge Camp," a 10-day event by CST and Misk, fostering space science and engineering skills in over 100 undergraduate and graduate innovators, enhancing national capabilities in the space sector...

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stc announces the company’s preliminary financial results for the period ending at 30 September 2023

stc Group achieved its highest-ever revenues for the 9 months period reaching SAR 54.61 billion with an increase of 9.10%, and it distributes SAR 0.40 per share dividends for the 3rd quarter of 2023...

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Webex by Cisco announces AI-powered solutions to empower contact center agent potential and reduce burnout

Webex by Cisco has introduced new AI-powered capabilities in its Contact Center to enhance agent well-being and productivity, aiming to reduce the high levels of stress and burnout prevalent in the industry and improve...

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Huawei and Mindware showcased optical network innovations at ISP Summit 2023 in Iraq

Huawei, a leading provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, together with strategic partner Mindware, successfully hosted the ISP Summit 2023 in Baghdad, Iraq...

Policy and Regulation

•	Oman to regulate international telecom cables market The Sultanate of Oman is moving to regulate international telecom cables either transiting its territorial waters or landing on its shores in a bid to enhance the country’s appeal as a global hub for Data Centres and...

•	CST Governor awarded the qualified teams in the "Space Challenge Camp" with the participation of +100 national cadres H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Altamimi awarded teams at the "Space Challenge Camp," a 10-day event by CST and Misk, fostering space science and engineering skills in over 100 undergraduate and graduate innovators, enhancing...

South Asia

•	Dialog Axiata strengthens commitment to Data Security, Privacy with ISO 27701 certification Dialog Axiata PLC recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first telecommunications service provider in the country and among the select few in South Asia to be awarded the ISO 27701 certification, the...

•	PTCL Group partners with Evam for enhanced customer experiences This collaboration underlines the Group’s unwavering dedication to provide its customers with the best communication services and driving forward Pakistan’s digital transformation...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Streaming growth continues in Barb Establishment Survey Despite continued pressures on the cost of living. 19.3 million UK homes (67.3%) had access to a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in Q3 2023, an increase on the 18.8 million (65.9%) that had access in Q2 2023...

•	Kids streaming platform Sensical debuts on Prime Video Channels The family friendly offering of age-appropriate videos and podcasts featuring popular children characters is available on Prime video Channels for $3.99 per month...

Global Telecom Update

•	Microsoft pledges A$5 billion for Australian AI and cloud market The company says the investments will go towards expanding its hyperscale cloud computing and AI infrastructure in the country over the next two years and to increasing data centres from 20 to 29 sites in Australia...

•	SK Telecom leads efforts for urban air mobility in Korea The regions will collaborate with the telecom company to provide administrative efforts such as attaining construction permits to build urban air mobility (UAM) infrastructures...

•	Orange and Masmovil inch towards merger as Digi selected to buy divested assets To address EU antitrust concerns over their €19 billion merger, Orange and MasMovil might sell assets to Digi, creating a new leader in Spain's telecom sector while under strict regulatory scrutiny to maintain...

Middle East

•	Ooredoo Kuwait pioneers NB-IoT integration Ooredoo Kuwait has integrated Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology into its network, offering its business clients a robust and efficient connectivity solution, supporting a wide array of IoT applications, and...

•	NGN seminar explores future of authentication, cybersecurity The event delved into the crucial process of confirming a user's identity for online account or service access, exploring its profound relevance to the rapid advancements in cybersecurity on local, regional, and global...

•	Dubai Culture explores future of UAE's digital publishing industry In partnership with and hosted by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) organised the second edition of the Digital Publishing Forum to highlight the latest...

•	Saudi proptech Ejari closes $1 million pre-Seed round Ejari, a Saudi-based property technology (proptech) platform offering a Rent Now, Pay Later (RNPL) solution for residential rentals, closed a $1 million (SAR 3.75 million) pre-seed round led by Sanabil 500 MENA and Hambro...

North Africa

•	UNESCO, Egypt and Huawei lead knowledge sharing on digital platforms and competencies for teachers The International Forum on Digital Platforms and Competencies for Teachers, co-hosted by UNESCO, Huawei, and Egypt, gathered over 330 global participants, inaugurating Egypt's National Distance Learning Centre for...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Bharti Airtel extends 5G coverage to all 14 districts of Kerala Within a year of launch, Bharti Airtel has acquired over 1.7 million customers for Airtel 5G Plus in Kerala with its 5G service being available in all the districts in the state within just 12 months of launch...

•	Telia Estonia reaches 75% 5G coverage Telia Estonia says it has expanded its 5G mobile network to cover 75% of the population and 60% of the country’s territory...

Satellite & Internet

•	Mira Aerospace delivers world’s first 5G connectivity from stratosphere Abu Dhabi-based Mira Aerospace said its ApusDuo solar aircraft has successfully conducted a 5G connectivity test, marking the world’s first successful delivery of 5G connectivity from a fixed-wing HAPS (high altitude...

•	Sure Guernsey to introduce 2Gbps downlink speeds next month Sure Guernsey has revealed that from 1 November its full fiber network will begin offering downlink speeds of 2Gbps for residential users...

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