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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
December 24, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
University of Bahrain hosts ICT Talent Cultivation Forum
 
 
On the sidelines of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 regional final awards ceremony, the University of Bahrain hosted an exclusive forum on ICT talent cultivation featuring senior speakers from the ICT industry organizations and renowned regional universities...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Omantel launches Fiber To The Room (FTTR) solution to offer exceptional home broadband experience
Member Logo Omantel, the leading provider of integrated telecommunication services in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched the next-generation Fiber To The Room (FTTR) solution to deliver to home subscribers an exceptional home broadband...
 
•  Zain offers latest products and solutions at MAX TECH Expo
Member Logo Continuing to actively join the community’s biggest tech gatherings, Zain announces its participation in MAX TECH Expo, the newest technology event in Kuwait...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
The Digital Regulatory Academy held the “LEADERG: Leadership in Regulations and Public Policy” Program, with the participation of senior leaders from regulatory entities and the private sector
The "LEADERG: Leadership in Regulations and Public Policy" program, held in Paris by CST's Digital Regulatory Academy and HEC, aimed to enhance leaders' skills in digital regulations and public policy, incorporating...
 
WRC-23: Nigeria signs updated Radio Regulations to deepen global connectivity
At the conclusion of the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023, Nigeria joined the rest of the World in signing the Final Act WRC-23, which constitutes a record of the decisions taken at the conference...
 
Middle East
 
UAE telecoms: 22m mobile subscribers, 97% 5G coverage, 3.8m broadband subscribers
The TDRA's 2023 Digital Enablers Report highlights the UAE's significant achievements in digital infrastructure and services, including full mobile network coverage, a leading position in global broadband...
 
Riyadh Airports Company selects Cognizant to help enhance its digital transformation
The collaboration aims to revolutionize digital capabilities in the domains of finance, human resources, procurement, and planning...
 
Int'l telecommunications, IT exhibition kicks off in Tehran
The 24th international exhibition of telecommunications, information technology and digital economy kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran...
 
North Africa
 
Algérie Telecom introduces iBox
Algérie Telecom has introduced iBox, an innovative online storage solution developed by ICOSNET, offering various packages for personal and professional use, ensuring secure data management and sharing...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Hits Now to launch on Malaysia’s Astro
Entertainment channel Hits Now is to launch on Malaysian pay TV platform Astro on Channel 702 on January 10...
 
DF1 launches in Germany with DAZN live sports on free-TV
The DF1 brand is re-launching as a new free TV channel in Germany on January 1, 2024, featuring a mix of documentaries, quiz shows, sports, and original content, available via various platforms including satellite, cable,...
 
 
South Asia
 
Dialog unveils Sri Lanka's first ever online SIM-to-eSIM conversion
Dialog Axiata has introduced the facility for customers to conveniently and seamlessly transition from traditional SIM cards to more secure eSIMs using any eSIM-compatible Android or iOS device...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Elizabeth Line intros 4G connectivity
London's Underground, including four Elizabeth line stations, now has 4G connectivity, with a plan to expand coverage network-wide by the end of 2024...
 
Iliad gets EIB loan for 5G deployment in France
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued a loan worth EUR300 million (US$329 million) to Iliad to strengthen the deployment of its 5G networks in France...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Maxis and TM extend and expand broadband partnership to 2029
Malaysian operator Maxis announced that it has extended its existing agreement to lease Telekom Malaysia’s high-speed broadband (HSBB) access services to 2029...
 
HughesNet boosts rural speeds using capacity from JUPITER 3
Hughes Network Systems (HughesNet) has announced that it has boosted the download speeds available in rural America by leveraging capacity on its JUPITER 3 satellite...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Virgin Media O2 and Ontix deploy small cells in Birmingham to boost connectivity
Birmingham, its residents and visitors, are set for a mobile boost after Virgin Media O2 and Ontix deployed small cells on the city's streetlights to enhance connectivity...
 
Orange Business boosts digital services through acquisition of expertime
With this strategic acquisition, Orange Business is poised to reinforce its position as a leader in digital services and advance its capabilities in key technology areas, further benefiting its clients and partners...
 
Airtel lands deal with IntelliSmart to connect 20m smart meters
Under the partnership, IntelliSmart will use Airtel Business’ IoT Hub to track and monitor its smart meters with advanced analytics, while benefiting from telco-grade reliability and security...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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