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March 18, 2024

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Omantel and CCED seal strategic partnership to contribute to Oman's energy sector transformation

Omantel, the leading provider of integrated telecommunication and ICT services in the Sultanate of Oman, has recently announced a groundbreaking collaboration with CC Energy Development (CCED), a prominent oil and gas operator in Oman...

CRA resolved nearly 98% of telecom complaints last year

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has published the resolution results of telecom consumers’ complaints received in 2023 to mark World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on March 15...

Member News

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stc Bahrain elevates Marassi Galleria's experience with world-class technology services

The first-ever deployment of innovative ICT solutions in the Kingdom’s retail sector set to enhance Mall customer experience like never before...

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Nexign accelerates CSP’s transition to leaner operations with database-agnostic and modular BSS

The updated Nexign BSS is built on a microservices-based and database-agnostic architecture. The new solution, unlike traditional monolithic BSS, puts CSPs on fast track to implementing changes and launching new services...

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Huawei appoints Derek Hao as President of Huawei's Enterprise Business Group for the Middle East and Central Asia

Huawei, a global leader in ICT solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Hao as the President of the Enterprise Business Group (EBG) for the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) Region, effective...

Policy and Regulation

•	Viettel wins Vietnam’s first round of 5G spectrum auctions Viettel Group announced it has officially won the Ministry of Information and Communications’ auction for the 2500-2600 MHz band for 5G usage in Vietnam...

•	CRA resolved nearly 98% of telecom complaints last year The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has published the resolution results of telecom consumers’ complaints received in 2023 to mark World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on March 15...

Middle East

•	Saudi's Aramco unit, Thales enter cybersecurity alliance Cyberani-Thales alliance will act as a catalyst for the local economy and strengthen the development of Saudi Arabia’s digital and industrial capabilities...

•	Yemen Telecom presents offer to its new customers in Yemen 4G service The General Telecommunications Corporation presented a special offer on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, with the aim of facilitating access to the service for citizens, and in a way that meets all the desires of...

•	Zain Bahrain hosts session on Demystifying Green Skills The session provided clarity and understanding of the concept of green skills, including their importance, relevance, and application in various industries...

South Asia

•	3G & 4G LTE users in Pakistan reach 10.3 million The adoption of mobile broadband technologies is on the rise in the country as PTA reports that around 10.3 million (a total of 10,342,191) Pakistanis are using next-generation mobile technologies (3G and 4G LTE)...

•	SLT-MOBITEL propels its workforce into the digital era by leveraging Microsoft productivity and security solutions SLT-MOBITEL, the national information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, has recently taken a leap forward in digital transformation by deploying Microsoft productivity and security solutions for...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Bitmovin and Yospace launch live streaming partnership Bitmovin has announced a new partnership with Yospace that will offer “better ad solutions” to brands and advertisers...

•	Pixelscope and MRMC deliver AI-Powered broadcast solution Nikon company’s Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC) and Pixelscope, provider of AI-automated live sports production solutions, have joined forces to create a sports production workflow solution...

North Africa

•	Contact partners with FinTech OPay to offer digital payment solutions Under this agreement, OPay will serve as a new acquisition arm for Contact, expanding its physical presence and customer reach throughout Egypt...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Fiji telcos are gearing up for 5G launches later this year Digicel Fiji announced that it is working with Nokia to upgrade its cell sites to support its 5G rollout across the archipelago, less than a month after rival telco Vodafone Fiji received clearance for a non-commercial 5G...

•	Globe Telecom activated almost 900 5G sites last year Globe Telecom, which is the largest mobile network operator in the Philippines, said it deployed 894 new 5G sites nationwide during the course of 2023...

Satellite & Internet

•	Intelsat and CDL to deliver land mobility services throughout India Intelsat explains that the Flex service simplifies the management and delivery of broadband services and connectivity to enterprise and mobility customers around the globe...

•	OTE initiative for FTTH penetration According to an OTE announcement, the initiative provides for a system of mutual discounts that could reach up to 28% between providers at wholesale prices, with connection volume commitments...

Global Telecom Update

•	Swisscom to acquire Vodafone Italy The two companies are also exploring a closer commercial relationship beyond Italy, including IoT, enterprise services and solutions, procurement, operational shared services and roaming...

•	PLDT to switch 33 Metro Manila facilities to renewable energy Under the partnership, PLDT will leverage ACEN RES’ portfolio of solar and geothermal power solutions to reduce dependency on power from fossil fuel and non-renewable sources, as well as boost operational efficiency...

•	MTN partners NiMet on weather information dissemination to farmers MTN has said that it would partner the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in disseminating weather and climate information to farmers and other users across Nigeria...

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