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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 3, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SAMENA Council CEO Bocar BA Highlights Network Resilience and Inclusive Connectivity at ITU GSR-24 in Kampala, Uganda
 
 
At the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24) High-Level Segment titled "Maximizing Digital Opportunities for Impact," SAMENA Telecommunications Council, represented by CEO Bocar BA, emphasized the critical importance of network resilience and inclusive connectivity. The session brought together ministers, regulators, and industry leaders to explore how to adjust policies and regulations to meet current digital needs while preparing for future advancements...
 
e& and Ericsson launch ‘Excelerate&’ to build Emirati tech talents
 
 
e&, the global technology group, and Ericsson have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch ‘Excelerate&’, a 12-month programme aimed at developing the technological skills of Emirati talents...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Group supports Saudi Arabia’s journey to become global gaming and Esports hub
Member Logo stc Group, an enabler of digital transformation, is supporting Saudi Arabia's journey to become a premier global hub for gaming and esports, aligning with the kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives. stc Group has leveraged...
 
•  Cisco study reveals 89% of IT professionals are planning to implement AI-ready data center in the next two years
Member Logo Cisco has highlighted key global networking trends that are shaping the future of digital businesses. The company’s research has shown that networks are increasingly becoming an integral part of successful business...
 
•  Nokia and stc Group optimize network with AI-powered MantaRay Cognitive SON solution in Saudi Arabia
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has successfully deployed its MantaRay Cognitive SON, the AI-powered self-organizing networks solution, in stc Group’s (stc) commercial network for the first time...
 
•  Huawei showcases 5G-Advanced and AI integration at MWC Shanghai 2024
Member Logo Huawei made a significant impact at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2024, highlighting its advancements in 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology and artificial intelligence (AI) integration...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait introduces innovative electronic SIM card for worldwide roaming users
 
•  Zain holds Ordinary General Assembly, elects Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi as Vice Chairman of the Group’s Board of Directors
 
•  Huawei hosts global launch of 5G-A Pioneers Program and unveils AI-led network plan at MWC Shanghai 2024
 
•  China Mobile and global mobile operators explore pathways to a more intelligent future at Global Partnership Executive Conference
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• ITU selects Saudi Arabia to Host the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) in 2025
​​The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) selected Saudi Arabia, represented by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), to host the upcoming Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) 2025,...
 
• Tunisia kicks off tender process for 5G licences
Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies reportedly launched a call for tenders for 5G operating licences, with the aim of launching commercial 5G services in some form as early as November this year...
 
North Africa
 
• Telecom Egypt signs US$600 million deal to upgrade infrastructure
Telecom Egypt has signed a US$600 million 10-year deal with 4iG Group of Hungary to build a fiber network for the North African country...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• NIGCOMSAT and Hotspot join forces to connect rural areas
NIGCOMSAT has pledged to use satellite technology to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria and has signed a partnership agreement with Infratel Africa to provide connectivity in 100 rural areas of the country...
 
• Guinea and Mali agree to interconnect fiber networks
MPTEN said the interconnection agreement will not only reduce connection costs, but also secure international communications, creating a more resilient and redundant network...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Telia sells Azercell stake in gradual exit from Eurasia
Nordic telecom group Telia said it had sold its stake in Azerbaijan mobile operator Azercell, which it co-owns with Turkcell, part of a shift to focus on its main markets in Nordic and Baltic countries. ..
 
• MTN Nigeria plans West Africa’s largest data centre
Operator MTN Nigeria is widely reported in the African press to be building a 1,500-rack Tier IV data centre in Lagos, which would make it West Africa’s largest data centre...
 
• Augtera powers AI operations for MX Technologies' SONiC data center
MX Technologies has selected Augtera Networks to power AI operations for its next-generation data center networks by leveraging Dell Enterprise SONiC switches...
 
 
Middle East
 
• 60% of GCC countries are edging toward more accessibly priced prepaid 5G data only plans
This pivotal report offers an exhaustive comparative evaluation of 5G pricing across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, providing invaluable insights for stakeholders in the telecommunications industry...
 
• Opensignal’s latest report highlights 5G and download speed performance in GCC markets
Opensignal has evaluated the mobile experience of users in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets, comparing it to neighboring regional markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)...
 
• Fortinet urges Saudi firms to securely embrace cloud
Fortinet, a global cybersecurity company, released its 2024 Cloud Security Report, which provides critical insights into the current trends driving cloud security...
 
• Panamax Technology and Hilal Technology partner to drive digital transformation in the Middle East
This collaboration combines Panamax's extensive expertise in IT transformation with Hilal Technology's deep-rooted presence in the region...
 
South Asia
 
• 5G services to launch at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal Airport in October
5G mobile services will be launched at Terminal 3 of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka this October...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Tubi launches in the UK
The advertising supported Tubi has a library of 20,000 films and television shows including the Twilight series, Billy Elliot and Kill Bill...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• MTN Rwanda reports significant 4G network coverage milestone
MTN Rwanda has announced that its 4G network has achieved a population coverage of 84.5%. This milestone comes one year after the telco obtained its 4G licenses in the country...
 
• First Elizabeth line tunnels see 4G and 5G coverage
The first tunnelled section of the Elizabeth line in London now has high speed mobile coverage, Transport for London (TfL) has announced...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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