SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
February 8, 2024 |
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Member News |
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Bahraini Farmers Market, supported by stc Bahrain attracts over 132,000 visitors to date
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In its 11th year, the multi- year partnership project continues to upgrade the Bahraini Farmers market infrastructure, creating a more encouraging environment for farmers, vendors and the local community... |
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Tech Mahindra implements next-gen digital platform for Swiss telecom operator, Sunrise
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Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering solutions and services announced the successful implementation of the greenfield digital MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network... |
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Nokia broadens industrial edge with innovative applications in tracking, positioning and worker safety
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Nokia announced the addition of five new third-party applications for the MX Industrial Edge, boosting the tracking and positioning portfolio to address a wider range of indoor/outdoor scenarios and adding a new category of... |
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Policy and Regulation |
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Ecuador telecom regulator looks to boost competition
The document presented by Arcotel, which is subject to changes, indicates there is a lack of competition in the telecommunications market and so it proposes working on regulation to improve the situation...
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3G, 4G and 5G Networks |
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Indosat expands network coverage
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison credited its 10 percent revenue increase to growth across all business lines, notably a 30.7 percent expansion in its 4G Base Transceiver Stations...
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MASMOVIL and Singtel launch 5G management platform
MASMOVIL Group, in collaboration with Singtel, introduces Paragon, Spain's first comprehensive platform for managing 5G networks, edge computing, and cloud applications...
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Middle East |
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Sparkle announces new PoP in Iraq
International service provider Sparkle, Telecom Italia's (TIM) infrastructure and connectivity business, has announced the expansion of its network footprint to Iraq with the opening of a new point of presence (PoP) in...
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Zain Bahrain launches new fintech company, Bede app
Zain Bahrain has launched its new fintech company and Bede app as it seeks to change traditional methods of financial services by providing the latest technologies and solutions, supporting innovation and fintech...
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Vodafone Oman's customers can now pay via Apple carrier billing
This latest feature is available across all Apple products including App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, shows and movies on the Apple TV app, Apple Books and iCloud+...
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ICT spend in Middle East, Türkiye and Africa to top US$238 billion
With the region's digital economy increasingly taking shape, digital transformation spending will reach US$59 billion in 2024 and accelerate at a five-year CAGR of 15% to US$88 billion in 2027...
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Content & Immersive Technologies |
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Disney, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery combine for new sports streaming service
A new streaming service will bring together linear sports networks with the direct-to-consumer ESPN+ to offer fans access to sports including NFL, NBA, , MLB, NHL, NASCAR, College Sports, UFC, PGA TOUR Golf, Grand Slam...
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Virgin Media adds over 100 channels to Stream box offering at no extra cost
Liberty Global’s UK-based services provider, Virgin Media O2, has introduced over 100 channels to its Stream box offering available for Virgin Media TV customers at no extra cost...
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Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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