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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 5, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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e& will land world's largest subsea cable in the UAE powering next-gen connectivity
 
 
e& Carrier & Wholesale is set to anchor the 2Africa subsea cable, marking the most extensive subsea cable system landing in the UAE to date. The chosen gateway for this significant development is Kalba, a serene city in the North-eastern part of the United Arab Emirates. This strategic choice complements e&'s existing Fujairah cable landing station, fortifying diversity and resilience in UAE’s connectivity landscape...
 
UAE makes first cross-border payment using digital currency
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan executed the UAE's first international payment using the Digital Dirham via the mBridge platform during the CBUAE's 50th Anniversary, which also showcased financial advancements, celebrated the Ethraa program graduates, and introduced new financial services and a commemorative coin...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Mobily to Showcase its Services, Cutting-Edge Solutions at Capacity Middle East 2024
Member Logo Mobily, a leading innovator in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sector, said in a press release today that it is participating as a diamond sponsor in the Capacity Middle East 2024 event, which will take...
 
•  stc Group to showcase advanced defense solutions and foster innovation at World Defense Show 2024
Member Logo stc Group, the engine of digital transformation, is participating as a sponsor at the World Defense Show 2024, taking place from February 4 to 8, 2024 in Riyadh. Under the theme 'Equipped for Tomorrow,' the second...
 
•  Zain invites customers to update their Civil ID on its database
Member Logo Zain invites customers to update their Civil ID and personal information on its database as soon as possible to continue enjoying uninterrupted services, following directives and regulations from the Communication and...
 
•  Huawei unveils expansion of its talent development program in Rome this summer
Member Logo Hosted by Huawei Europe, the closing ceremony for the week-long journey showcased the collective achievements of Seeds alumni who had previously attended training programs organized in their respective countries...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Kuwait's CITRA: Updating telecom subscribers' data ensures services
Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) called on mobile and fixed subscribers to update their data to ensure the continuity of their access to services from companies...
 
Middle East
 
Integrated Dawiyat boosts Saudi internet with new license for enhanced connectivity
Saudi internet users can expect faster services as Integrated Dawiyat Co. has secured a license to build landing stations and international cable capacities, enhancing global connectivity....
 
Oman gets 9.7% increase in postpaid mobile subscriptions
Prepaid mobile phone subscriptions also saw a 1.5 percent increase, reaching a total of 5.19 million subscriptions...
 
UAE makes first cross-border payment using digital currency
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan executed the UAE's first international payment using the Digital Dirham via the mBridge platform during the CBUAE's 50th Anniversary, which also showcased financial advancements,...
 
South Asia
 
Telcos support Smart Bangladesh vision with digital innovation
As Bangladesh is growing towards a trillion-dollar economy, the telecommunications sector has emerged as a cornerstone, propelling the nation into a digitally advanced future...
 
Digital payments constitute 80% of Pakistan's total retail transactions in 1QFY24
The report underscores the pivotal role played by the Real-time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) and Raast, an instant payment solution, both operated by the SBP, in enriching the nation's payment infrastructure...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
FlixSnip launches on Airtel Uganda
Short-form content platform FlixSnip and mobile streaming tech partner Ready Media Africa have struck a deal to place FlixSnip’s content will now be on Airtel TV, part of Airtel Uganda...
 
Dotscreen behind TF1+ streaming app
The multiscreen video application and UI specialist confirmed the development of the TF1+ app for Samsung and LG Smart TVs...
 
 
North Africa
 
Egyptian AI startup DXwand secures US$4 million in series A funding to drive expansion
With a focus on advancing research and development, particularly in generative AI, knowledge mining, and omnichannel conversational AI technologies, these funds are crucial for its future innovations...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
MTS launches private LTE network at Kovdorsky GOK mine
MTS said the pLTE network, now in pilot operation, aims to automate production processes, introduce telemetry services, and implement remote control solutions for equipment, transport, drilling, and blasting operations...
 
Plans to install 18 metre 5G mast
Mobile network operator EE has submitted a planning application to erect a 18-metre pole on a grass verge in Morton Way...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
China's Geely launches 11 low-orbit satellites for autonomous cars
Chinese automaker Geely Holding Group said it has launched 11 low-earth orbit satellites, its second dispatch, as it expands its capacity to provide more accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles...
 
Telefonica Peru reports surge in fiber data traffic in 2023
Telefonica del Peru (Movistar) reported a surge in fiber internet traffic during the last quarter of 2023, with around 55 percent of total data traffic compared to 26 percent in December 2022...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vodacom reports increase in Q3 revenue
Vodacom Group reported revenue increased by 26.8% to ZAR8.9 billion (US$477 million) in Q3, fuelled by its acquisition of Vodafone Egypt, as well as hitting the 200 million customers milestone in the quarter, doubling its...
 
SKT, Intel develop key technology for low-latency core network for 6G evolution
SK Telecom announced that, in collaboration with Intel, it has successfully developed technology to reduce communication delays necessary for the evolution of 6G Core Architecture...
 
Airtel Africa grows customer base by 9.1 percent
Airtel Africa recorded total customer base growth of 9.1 per cent to 151.2 million in its results for nine-month period ended December 31, 2023...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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