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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 19, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Zain’s ‘Generation Z’ 2024 graduate program kicks off with a focus on supercharging leadership skills
 
 
Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces the selection of six talented Kuwaiti nationals to undertake the latest iteration of the company’s highly anticipated annual graduate program cycle for 2024...
 
Swiss Post launches Post Mobile service with Salt
Swiss Post has announced a strategic partnership with Swiss telecommunications company Salt to provide the new Post Mobile post-paid and pre-paid service to private customers...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Eutelsat Group supports the launch of UNESCO's new television channel, Educa-TV
Member Logo The Educa-TV project aims to help improve access to and quality of education by setting up a television channel dedicated exclusively to teaching and learning in Central Africa...
 
•  Dell Technologies and Nokia announce strategic partnership to advance network cloud transformation and private 5G
Member Logo The companies will work together to integrate Nokia’s NDAC solution with Dell NativeEdge, the edge operations software platform, to provide a comprehensive, scalable solution for enterprises...
 
•  University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Huawei Jointly Launch State-of-the-Art AI ICT Academy Lab
Member Logo The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), in collaboration with Huawei, proudly unveils the cutting-edge AI ICT Academy Lab, marking a significant stride in Qatar's educational landscape...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Vietnam plans to establish national data services market by 2030
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has reportedly approved the country’s national data strategy up to 2030, which includes a plan to establish a national data services market...
 
Romania approves new telecom networks security regulation
Published in the Official Gazette of Romania, the decision brings regulations up to date with the latest national and EU legislation on the matter...
 
Middle East
 
stc pay and EWA partner for in-app utility bill payments
stc pay has diversified its digital payment offerings to add a new payment option for residents of Bahrain to pay their electricity and water bills directly through the app...
 
Kazakhtelecom to sell mobile unit MTS to Power International Holding
Qatar-based conglomerate Power International Holding (PIH) announced that it has signed an agreement of principles to acquire Kazakhstan mobile operator Mobile Telecom Services (MTS) from incumbent state telco Kazakhtelecom...
 
Yango launches AI-driven entertainment super app for MENA
Yango announced the launch of Yango Play, the first AI-powered entertainment service that combines video streaming, music, and mini-games in one place...
 
South Asia
 
Robi merges with Airtel
In a strategic move that reverberates through the telecommunications landscape of Bangladesh, Robi Axiata Ltd has solidified its position as a formidable contender by completing a landmark merger with Airtel...
 
Dialog Axiata returns to black with stronger operating results
Dialog Axiata PLC reported a profit for the three months ending in December, attributed to improved operating results, reduced depreciation, foreign exchange gains, and lower finance costs...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Joyn joins Deutsche Telekom’s MagentaTV in Germany
Joyn content will be available to Deutsche Telekom’s customers with MagentaTV One and the MagentaTV Stick for no extra cost...
 
Bedrock to develop new streaming platform for M6
The RTL-owned network said it would work with its subsidiary Bedrock, which has developed a number of similar platforms, for broadcasters including Videoland in the Netherlands and RTL Play in Belgium...
 
 
North Africa
 
Dr Web now available at Algérie Télécom
This security solution, dedicated to individual and professional customers, is compatible with Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS operating systems, offering several levels of protection adapted to the needs and requirements of...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Boldyn taking 4G to world’s largest offshore wind farm
The 4G network will also connect software systems and construction equipment being used to build the wind farm...
 
Verizon to trial private 5G networks at NHL stadiums
Verizon has been selected to deploy Verizon Private 5G Wireless Network across NHL arenas to help game day operations roll out new and transformative solutions to advance the sport and improve the overall fan experience...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
AST SpaceMobile and Rakuten Mobile set to revolutionize telecoms with satellite-to-mobile service in 2026
The companies aim to provide direct satellite-to-mobile services that can be used not only for text messaging but also for broadband communication such as voice and video calls on commercially available smartphones...
 
Virgin Media O2, Liberty Global, and Telefónica to create UK network company
In a statement, the telco said that the NetCo will "underpin full fiber take-up and roll-out," and provide new financing optionality and a platform for potential altnet consolidation opportunities...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
B2B platform Zandaux launches African e-commerce marketplace
According to ITWeb Africa, the Zandaux business model is a “one Africa, one market” approach, enabling businesses and merchants across all sectors to offer their services and products to customers in any part of...
 
Korean telcos to show off latest AI tech at MWC
Korea’s leading telecommunication firms are to showcase their latest artificial intelligence technologies and services at the upcoming MWC Barcelona 2024, the world’s largest connectivity show slated for next...
 
Swiss Post launches Post Mobile service with Salt
Swiss Post has announced a strategic partnership with Swiss telecommunications company Salt to provide the new Post Mobile post-paid and pre-paid service to private customers...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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