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December 26, 2023

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Young ICT Talent from the Middle East and Central Asia Recognized at Regional Finale of Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024

Winning student teams of the regional finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Middle East and Central Asia (ME &CA) were felicitated at a grand closing and awarding ceremony on December 21, 2023, in Manama, Bahrain...

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Avaya helps UK and Ireland enterprises deliver AI-powered innovation without disruption

Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions demonstrated how United Kingdom and Ireland brands can infuse artificial intelligence (AI) into the experiences they deliver without disrupting existing operations...

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Nokia, University of Jyväskylä and Sitra collaborate to improve biodiversity footprint assessments

Nokia has announced support for the University of Jyväskylä to improve the biodiversity footprint assessments of organizations...

Policy and Regulation

•	Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd among the G20 in the ITU’s ICT Development Index 2023 Saudi Arabia jumped 10 ranks to achieve 2nd place among the G20 countries according to ITU’s ICT Development Index (IDI) 2023, which monitors the economies of 169 countries to measure their progress in ICT services...

•	TDRA, DMA sign MoU to control maritime device approvals The UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) will improve the regulatory framework for maritime business operations to enhance efficiency in the sector...

Middle East

•	Top marks for GCC nations in digital connectivity index Gulf countries are advancing at a rapid rate in terms of their ICT development, with the region’s countries scoring among the highest in the world when it comes to digital connectivity...

•	RTA, UN Committee of Experts collaborate in developing Big Data and AI Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently announced it had collaborated with the United Nations Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science in a project that focuses on developing big data,...

•	Aramco Digital, Intel unveil plans for Saudi Arabia’s first open wireless access center Saudi Arabia’s communications infrastructure is set to receive a boost as Aramco Digital Co. and Intel announced plans to establish the Kingdom’s first open wireless access network development center...

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...

Satellite & Internet

•	Nelson residents test 2degrees cell towers in space 2degrees is trialing satellite-to-mobile technology in New Zealand's Nelson region, using Lynk's low earth orbit satellites for voice calls and texts in remote areas...

•	Broadband provider launches new technology pilot program in Panama City, Florida Broadband services provider WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone announced it has successfully launched a pilot program in its Panama City market using Distributed Access Architecture nodes to expand the capability of its hybrid...

South Asia

•	Bangladesh's mobile users reach 190.36 million The total number of Bangladesh's mobile phone users hit over 190 million at the end of November this year, showed the latest statistics...

•	IPO joins hands with PITB for digital transformation The Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) and Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) joined hands and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the digitalization and automation of IPO- Pakistan...

North Africa

•	Algerian Parliament head advocates for technology integration in education Ibrahim Bougali, President of Algeria’s National People’s Assembly, emphasized the vital role of incorporating modern technology into education for societal progress and development...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Private LTE/5G networks number 2,900 at the end of 2023 As of the end of 2023, there are 2,900 private LTE/5G networks globally, with Nokia leading as the top vendor and a projection of reaching 11,900 deployments by 2028...

•	Three Ireland launches next evolution 5G network capability for businesses Three, Ireland’s largest mobile network, is the first Irish operator to launch the next evolution of 5G, 5G Standalone, which has the potential to accelerate innovation across industries and unlock exciting...

Global Telecom Update

•	China deals heavy blow to telecom fraud From expanding international cooperation to refining interdepartmental coordination, China's comprehensive campaign against telecom fraud has achieved notable progress since it was launched earlier this year...

•	MTN launches operations in Awada Payam in Aweil Center County Telecommunications operator, MTN, has installed its first network in Aweil Center County’s Awada Payam in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State...

•	Airtel Africa’s subscribers hit 150 million The telecom company, Airtel Africa said, its subscriber base has grown to 150 million, giving them access to dependable, superior digital and mobile money services...

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