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November 22, 2023

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SAMENA Council represents its Terrestrial & Satellite operator community in the WRC-23 to witness revision of Radio Regulations in view of global IMT and space sustainability requirements

SAMENA Council, represented by CEO & board member, Bocar BA, is participating in the WRC-23, hosted by TDRA-UAE in Dubai. WRC-23 has brought together governments for negotiations on the allocation of radio-frequency spectrum. In a message delivered during the WRC-23 on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General H.E. António Guterres, it was acknowledged that “Radio frequencies, whether on Earth or in space, form the backbone of advanced communications for all of humanity. From education to healthcare, from agriculture to climate monitoring, expanding radiocommunication services and bridging the digital divide are key to reducing inequalities and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals...

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stc Group receives a certification from ITW GLF, setting new standards in digital fraud prevention

stc Group, an engine of digital transformation, was awarded a compliance certification from the ITW Global Leaders' Forum (GLF). This certification recognizes stc group's exceptional anti-fraud practices and its...

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e& introduces recycled Green SIM Cards

e& has announced the introduction of an eco-friendly Green SIM Card initiative for its UAE customers in the run-up to the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) in Dubai...

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Nokia and Ooredoo Qatar achieve private wireless network milestone for energy sector in MEA

Nokia and Ooredoo Qatar have successfully reached a significant milestone by establishing the Middle East and Africa (MEA)’s first private wireless network in the region for the energy sector...

Policy and Regulation

•	Govt rules out allocation of mmWave airwaves Switzerland’s Federal Council has decided to postpone the assignment of mmWave spectrum for mobile communications until there is demand from the economy and the necessary environmental legal framework has been...

Middle East

•	Zoho and Telr partner to boost MENA's digital economy This collaboration is focused on providing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with access to enterprise-grade technology...

•	Mindware, Xebia ink deal to accelerate enterprise digital transformation in MEA The collaboration aims to bring together Mindware’s robust distribution capabilities with Xebia’s cutting-edge expertise in cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI), and managed services...

•	The BIBF and Upgradelle forge strategic partnership to build capacity in digital transformation and agile project management As Bahrain continues its journey towards becoming a digital hub, this collaboration between the BIBF and Upgradelle is poised to cultivate a future where Bahrain's cadres lead in digital literacy and innovation...

South Asia

•	PTA champions child online safety on World Children's Day On World Children's Day, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reaffirms its commitment to ensure safety and security of the children of Pakistan in the digital realm...

•	Epic Lanka unveils digitalisation strategy beyond 25 years with 20 innovative products Epic Lanka, a wholly Sri Lankan-owned fintech and digital transformation solutions provider with a quarter-century of experience in the IT industry, recently marked the momentous occasion of its 25th anniversary...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Disney-Charter deal is framework for future aggregation model The recent distribution deal between Disney and Charter in the U.S. offers a framework for traditional cable TV companies to transition their business into a streaming aggregation play and stabilise subscriber trajectories...

•	Banijay teams up with Pixelynx for interactive Black Mirror Banijay Brands, the commercial arm of production giant Banijay, has teamed up with interactive specialist Pixelynx to create a series of digital experiences based on its Black Mirror series...

North Africa

•	Morocco leads Africa’s technological advancements Based on the World Intellectual Property Organization’s data, Morocco’s impressive performance in information and communications technology (ICT), knowledge and technology outputs, and high-tech manufacturing...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Indosat says it's building 4G network in future capital Nusantara Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has reportedly confirmed that it’s actively building up its 4G network in Indonesia’s future capital city Nusantara...

•	Yettel Hungary launches 5G Standalone network Mobile and fixed broadband operator Yettel Hungary announced that it has switched on a 5G Standalone (5G SA) network, claiming a national first...

Satellite & Internet

•	OneWeb given green light for satellite broadband service Satellite communications provider Eutelsat OneWeb has been granted permission by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to launch commercial satellite broadband services in India...

•	Cote d’Ivoire’s VIPNET partners with Liquid Dataport to extend services VIPNET, a privately-owned corporate internet service provider (ISP) in Côte d’Ivoire, has announced a partnership with Liquid Dataport, part of pan-African technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies...

Global Telecom Update

•	Botswana plans for transition to IPv6 Botswana has announced plans to develop rules for internet protocol version 6 (IPv6) as the country prepares to transition from internet protocol version 4 (IPv4) to the next generation...

•	Global smartphone market sees growth after over 2 years in October The global smartphone market returned to growth in October after more than two years of slump, helped by a recovery in the emerging markets, according to data from Counterpoint Research...

•	Swansea University to develop world-first research and innovation “living lab” Swansea University is set to develop a world-first research and innovation environment that harnesses 5G infrastructure to improve population health and wellbeing...

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