SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
November 2, 2023 |
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Featured Member News |
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Gulf countries leading the 5G adoption curve in infrastructure |
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Bocar Ba, CEO of SAMENA Telecommunications Council, emphasized at the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh that Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and UAE, are leading the charge in integrating 5G technology as part of their infrastructure, rather than just an enhancement for consumer use...
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The Internet Society partners with the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) on achieving global routing security through MANRS |
The Internet Society has partnered with the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), an international nonprofit specializing in addressing cybersecurity challenges at scale by mobilizing stakeholders toward collective action. As part of this partnership, the GCA will take on the functions of the MANRS secretariat and operations, while the Internet Society will maintain significant funding, advocacy, and training functions over the next five years...
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BTRC prepares national broadband policy |
The policy aims at universal access to state-of-the-art, high-capacity broadband networks, services, technology platforms, devices and applications...
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Policy and Regulation |
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MTC cancels reorganisation of 800MHz band
Peru’s Ministry of Transport and Communications has scrapped plans to reorganise the 800MHz band for 4G services, citing uncertainty regarding the device ecosystem for the band...
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Potraz moves to regulate omalayitsha
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has expanded its licensing categories to encompass cross-border transporters, commonly referred to as "omalayitsha," in a bid to enhance the...
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Middle East |
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Ooredoo Kuwait offers largest 5G, VoLTE coverage
The firm has broken new ground in global connectivity, with an impressive array of over 175 countries and encompassing over 350 operators, ensuring travelers experience uninterrupted service and connectivity, no matter where...
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Saudi Arabia a global hub for digital advancements, says former European Commission president
Saudi Arabia can serve as a “platform for cooperation” and the advancement of digital developments, as it is a “great place” for global conversation, according to a former European Commission...
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UAE residents may soon be able to hail AI-powered smart taxis
The region’s first smart taxis, powered by advanced artificial intelligence technology, interior monitor system, route optimisation, streaming services and other chic features, will hit the roads in the next two...
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Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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