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January 18, 2024

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stc recognized in top 150 most valuable brands in the world and the most valuable telecom brand in the Middle East

stc Group, an engine of digital transformation, has been acknowledged as the most valuable telecom brand in the Middle East for the fourth year in a row and in the top 10 strongest telecom brands in the Middle East, according to a landmark report from BrandFinance. The group is also the strongest brand in Saudi Arabia...

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etisalat by e& completes multiple cloud RAN trials driving into the next generation of network innovation

As a pioneer in network technology and services, etisalat by e& successfully completed multiple cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) trials providing network innovation and agility to operators and enterprises to improve...

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Nokia to publish fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial report on 25 January 2024

Nokia will publish its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial report on 25 January 2024 at approximately 8 a.m. Finnish time (EET)...

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Team Namibia wins Huawei's Tech4Good global competition 2023

Team Namibia was crowned the global Champion of the 3rd Seeds for the Future Tech4Good Global Competition...

Recent Developments

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e& takes the lead in Brand Finance global brand ranking across categories

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Zain Omantel International (ZOI) and Telecom Egypt forge new digital corridor: Bridging the Mediterranean and Arabian Seas

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Zain successfully renews 6 ISO certifications

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etisalat by e& partners with ADRES to support UAE’s real estate sector

Policy and Regulation

•	iGA showcases Bahrain’s digital transformation to Slovakia Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has showcased the kingdom’s digital transformation initiatives at meeting with Slovak Republic’s Spatial Planning and Construction Authority...

•	NTRA, Telecom Egypt sign US$150 mln agreement for 15-year 5G license in Egypt The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has signed a US$150 million agreement with Telecom Egypt for a 15-year license to operate 5G services...

Middle East

•	Zain KSA, Red Sea Global launch innovative telecom towers at Ummahat Island Through this strategic partnership, which aims to maximize joint sustainability efforts, RSG and Zain KSA have designed and installed innovative telecom towers to provide visitors with an unprecedented communication...

•	Vodafone Oman gains ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety management systems Vodafone Oman has obtained the international ISO 45001 certificate, further underlining the company’s commitment to customer experience and care...

•	Bahrain’s NCSC and Microsoft forge partnership to bolster cybersecurity A significant partnership in the field of cybersecurity has been forged between the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Bahrain and Microsoft Bahrain and Oman...

North Africa

•	TPAY launches mobile payments for PUBG MOBILE in Egypt TPAY MOBILE, a digital micropayments facilitator, has partnered with Tencent to launch Direct Carrier Billing for PUBG MOBILE in Egypt...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Go3 reaches 500k subscribers Baltic OTT service Go3 has reached the 500,000 subscriber mark, representing 20% household penetration in the region...

•	Disney+ leads line-up of streamers as Apple Vision Pro prepares for launch Apple’s new mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro opens for pre-orders this week ahead of its February 2 launch, with Disney+ among the entertainment services in the offering...

South Asia

•	Banglalink reemerges by doubling its nationwide network coverage Banglalink is expanding its network and emphasizing environmental responsibility while collaborating with other operators to enhance connectivity and support digital empowerment in Bangladesh...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	EE completes first stage of Shared Rural Network commitments UK’s largest mobile provider reveals it has expanded its 4G network to over 1,600 more communities, completing 4G coverage upgrades six months ahead of schedule...

•	Private 5G network launches at Tacoma Tideflats The 5G Open Innovation Lab (5G OI Lab), EDGE Cluster, Washington Maritime Blue, the City of Tacoma, and partners have launched a 5G Private Network in Tacoma Tideflats to service five enterprise clients...

Satellite & Internet

•	Canadian ISP Mage Networks signs deal for Telesat Lightspeed Canadian internet service provider Mage Networks signed an MoU with Telesat for its Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services, to expand broadband access in Canada...

•	Virgin Media O2 expands gigabit broadband network More than 12,000 homes and businesses in Heysham and Lancaster can now access Virgin Media’s gigabit broadband services for the first time...

Global Telecom Update

•	EDISON Alliance improves lives of 784 million people, welcomes four new countries The EDISON Alliance, a global coalition of leaders from the private sector, governments, academia and civil society, released its second Annual Impact Report, revealing that its partners have improved the lives of 784...

•	CelcomDigi inks partnership to develop Industry 4.0 solutions CelcomDigi said the collaboration with SoftBank and SC-NEX will leverage on the expertise of both firms on AI, robotics and analytic solutions...

•	Ooredoo Myanmar launches eSIM service Ooredoo Myanmar announced that it is now offering eSIMs to subscribers, making it the first telco in Myanmar to support the technology...

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