SAMENA Daily News - SAMENA Telecommunications Council

'SAMENA Daily' - Archive

SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

Industry News Briefing
March 22, 2024

Featured Member News

stc Bahrain introduces next-generation Firewall-as-a-Service powered by Fortinet for large enterprises and SMEs

The new stc Bahrain Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), which launched during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, is a managed, cost-effective solution powered by Fortinet solutions FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiPortal...

Member News

•

Eutelsat Group and Intelsat ink significant new deal for partnership on Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit Constellation

Eutelsat Group announced that it has signed a major new multi-year, multimillion-dollar agreement partnering with Intelsat on its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit Constellation...

•

Zain Alshaheed Park Ramadan Challenge kicks-off for third year running

For the third year running, the Zain Alshaheed Park Ramadan Challenge kicks-off in strategic partnership with Suffix Events...

•

Nokia and Reykjavik Fibre Network to introduce next generation broadband to Iceland

Nokia announced that Ljósleiðarinn, a leading open access fiber provider in Iceland, is deploying its next generation Lightspan fiber access solution alongside the Altiplano access controller to deliver increased...

Policy and Regulation

•	Digital channels save 85pc government costs in Bahrain: iGA Some 10.4 million government transactions were conducted through digital channels in Bahrain in 2023, leading to an 85% reduction in government’s operational costs and significant time savings...

•	Ghana’s cabinet approves shared neutral 4G and 5G networks for telecommunication operators Ghana’s cabinet has approved the establishment of shared neutral 4G and 5G networks for all telecommunications operators in the country to enhance Internet connectivity...

South Asia

•	SLT-Mobitel launches e-ticketing service with Sri Lanka Railways SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Railways, marked a significant milestone by successfully digitizing the ticket reservation process for both customers and government...

•	Jazz invests heavily in Pakistan, witnesses impressive growth in revenue Jazz invested heavily in 2023, aimed at supporting Pakistan’s growing data demand and strengthening the digital ecosystem in key areas including fintech, cloud services, and data analytics, bringing its overall...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	TF1 to roll out newly-launched streamer TF1+ internationally France’s TF1 Group is to roll out its recently launched streamer TF1+ into international markets, starting in June...

•	Global launch for new BBC app The app mirrors the refreshed BBC.com experience, offering stories and videos across business, innovation, culture, travel, earth, alongside news, sport, and live coverage...

Global Telecom Update

•	ePLDT’s first hyperscale data centre on track to go live in July PLDT’s enterprise subsidiary ePLDT announced that the planned 50MW hyperscale data centre being built by its data centre unit Vitro is on track to go live as early as this July...

•	MEO, iBASIS expand partnership to include international outbound SMS & 5G iBASIS will also enhance its global connectivity by opening an IPX Point of Presence (PoP) in MEO’s newly established Linda-a-Velha (LdV) data center...

•	Vodafone unveils IT support franchise initiative According to the telecoms giant, the target market for these outsourced units will be SMEs, who are resource-limited and don’t have their own internal IT support function available...

Middle East

•	PwC Middle East, Microsoft launch AI Centre of Excellence The launch of the centre, announced during LEAP 2024, supports the Kingdom’s community development and nationalisation agenda by nurturing next-generation talent in alignment with Vision 2030...

•	Social Development Ministry, Zain Bahrain sign cooperation agreement Under the agreement, Zain Bahrain shall provide the Social Development Ministry’s projects with the latest integrated telecommunications solutions, including those designated to help persons with disabilities and the...

•	Nozomi Networks launches first SaaS platform for OT and IoT security in the UAE Nozomi Vantage is a cloud-based cybersecurity management platform that provides critical infrastructure operators and cybersecurity teams with unified OT/IoT security monitoring and risk management across the Nozomi...

•	Ooredoo Kuwait transforms gaming experience with cutting-edge ProPing Gaming Lab In collaboration with FASTtelco and Blink, Ooredoo Kuwait has developed a state-of-the-art establishment set to redefine the gaming landscape for enthusiasts across the country...

North Africa

•	Egypt’s healthtech platform Pharmacy Marts raises funding round Egypt-based Pharmacy Marts has secured a six-figure bridge round from Acasia Ventures, according to a press release...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	London to bring 4G and 5G to all underground lines London has partnered with G.Network and Boldyn Networks to roll out improved fibre connectivity, boost mobile coverage through the deployment of small-cell units, and bring 4G and 5G to the underground sections of the Tube...

•	Hormuud Telecom brings 5G to Somalia Somalia’s Hormuud Telecom has unveiled new 5G infrastructure which is now commercially available across the country...

Satellite & Internet

•	TCC satellite hi-speed broadband expands internet connectivity throughout Tonga New internet connectivity via satellite links that can reach even the most remote areas in Tonga, was launched by the Tonga Communications Corporation who are working with Kacific a regional satellite operator...

•	Connectivity providers scramble to keep Africa connected Given the recent damage to many of the subsea cables that provide connectivity to Africa, major connectivity providers have been swift to respond...

About SAMENA Council

• History

• Profile

• Board of Directors

• Working Groups

Industry Matters

• WRC-19

• 5G Development

• Digital Services

• Industry Fees & Taxation

• Latest Open Consultations

• Industry Issues

• Position Papers

• Articles & Industry Views

SAMENA Trends & Media

• SAMENA Trends

• Industry Updates

• SAMENA Council in Media

• Video Content

Please add news@samenacouncil.org to your E-mail Safe List.

If you received this news update from a colleague and are interested in receiving your own copy, please contact us here »

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.

To unsubscribe, click Manage Your Subscription below.

SAMENA Telecommunications Council