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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 4, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Zain achieves 10 Gbps speed in successful 5.5G trial
 
 
In yet another impressive achievement that reaffirms its leadership position in the local ICT industry, Zain announces that it has achieved speeds of 10 Gigabits per second after completing a 5.5G technology trial on its network, becoming the first operator to reach this significant milestone in Kuwait’s telecom market...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  etisalat by e& launches white paper on UAE's transition to 5G-Advanced and commitment to global standards
Member Logo etisalat by e& has launched a white paper on the rapidly progressing development of 5G networks, representing the next frontier in wireless communication technology in the UAE...
 
•  Huawei Cloud advances cloud operations in the Kingdom with new license
Member Logo Huawei Cloud has recently received a Class C License from the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the commission's highest certification for Cloud Service...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Zain in 2023: a journey of fostering innovation and community engagement
 
•  Omantel launches Fiber To The Room (FTTR) solution to offer exceptional home broadband experience
 
•  CST Issues “GameMode” Report for Q3 2023
 
•  F5G enables Giga City construction in Indonesia, Huawei executive says
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
NBTC presents One MVNO scheme, four MVNOs to launch by 2026
The NBTC plans to launch four new MVNOs by 2026 under the "One Region, One MVNO" scheme, providing alternatives to Thailand's three main mobile operators and aiming for free nationwide access to state digital services...
 
Middle East
 
Saudi Arabia deploys AI to enhance dissemination of guidance content in Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has implemented AI and digital technologies at the Grand Mosque, using 52 screens for tailored religious guidance and a multilingual guidance robot to assist...
 
AI, digital transformation to shape future of Qatar’s banking sector
Qatar's banking sector thrives through digital transformation and strategic resilience in 2023, as detailed in KPMG's comprehensive industry report...
 
Abu Dhabi to host DRIFTx for smart & autonomous mobility
GMOLx's launch of DRIFTx in Abu Dhabi focuses on advancing smart and autonomous mobility technologies in air, land, and sea, aiming to position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for urban mobility innovation and collaboration...
 
South Asia
 
Telecom industry for promoting digitalisation
Leaders of the telecom industry in Pakistan have called for incentivising the use of digital payments over cash to help formalise the economy...
 
4G service begins in Humla district on Nepal
The 4G service under Nepal's telecommunications system has commenced operations in Tanjkot rural municipality, situated in the southern region of the Humla district...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
DAZN to launch on Sky UK platforms
The DAZN app is launching on Sky platforms in the UK and Ireland, joining services like Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, to expand its sports coverage accessibility including MMA, Saudi Pro League, and UEFA Women's...
 
Love Nature launches on Nordic platform Allente
Blue Ant Media's Love Nature brand is launching on Allente in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, offering localized wildlife and nature programming on its linear channel and VOD service...
 
 
North Africa
 
Moroccan internet users rank 15th globally for cyber threats in 2023
The Kaspersky report for 2023 reveals Morocco ranks 15th globally for online infections, with 19.5% of users facing malware threats...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Smart gives 5G prepaid users unlimited data on 4G
Philippine mobile operator Smart Communications launched a new service package that gives prepaid 5G subscribers unlimited data when they drop down to 4G...
 
Telia and partners obtain EU funding for dedicated 5G networks
Telia, with EU funding, is building dedicated 5G networks in five strategic Swedish locations, focusing on digital innovation in transport, logistics, agriculture, and healthcare...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Reliance Jio poised for satellite nod
Reliance Jio is poised to launch gigabit speed fiber services via satellite, pending approvals from IN-Space, with a joint venture with SES to compete in the growing Indian satellite market, projected to be worth $40 billion...
 
Turk Telekom’s fiber network now passes 32.2 million homes
Turk Telekom concluded 2023 with a fiber-to-the-home network reaching 32.2 million homes across 81 provinces, covering 435,000km and advancing digital transformation in various sectors...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Orange doubles down in Romania
Orange strengthens its presence in Romania by merging with the government to form a unified mobile and fixed network operator, with the state holding a 20% stake...
 
Brazil’s Elea invites investment in its sustainable data centre goals
The company says the proceeds from the new issuance will facilitate ongoing organic expansion and aligning the company’s infrastructure with international standards...
 
Intel forms AI software firm with backing from DigitalBridge
Intel forms a new independent AI software company, Articul8 AI, with backing from DigitalBridge Group and others, focusing on generative AI systems for secure, cost-effective enterprise use...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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