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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 5, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily) announces its consolidated interim financial results for the period ending on 30-06-2024
 
 
Etihad Etisalat Company (“Mobily” or the “Company”), a leading Saudi Arabian telecommunications services provider, announced its financial results for the Q2-24, continuing to achieve strategic and sustainable growth...
 
Key findings on the state of global AI Governance
A new report details the key insights and recommendations from the policy discussions, and aims to guide stakeholders in developing effective AI governance strategies...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Group provides unparalleled gaming experience at Esports World Cup
Member Logo stc Group, an engine of digital transformation, is playing a key role in driving Saudi Arabia to become the world’s most connected and digitalized nation, in line with Vision 2030. Furthermore, the Group is supporting...
 
•  Omantel partners with Omani startup Innotech to create artificial reefs through 3D concrete printing technology
Member Logo Omantel has signed a collaboration agreement with Innotech with the goal of creating artificial reefs using 3D concrete printing technology, which offers several benefits and holds great importance in marine ecosystems. The...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  e& delivers strong H1 2024 performance, consolidated revenue up 6% to AED 28.3 billion
 
•  Omantel takes “Bisat Al Reeh” campaign to Dhofar
 
•  e& UAE achieves Platinum status in TM Forum’s Open API certification
 
•  Top spots in Dubai to watch the 2024 Olympics with Yango Maps
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
FCC releases new app to help track national broadband coverage
The FCC has announced the launch of a new Mobile Speed Test app with the intention to make the process of challenging provider-reported coverage maps easier...
 
Key findings on the state of global AI Governance
A new report details the key insights and recommendations from the policy discussions, and aims to guide stakeholders in developing effective AI governance strategies...
 
North Africa
 
Valu and Truecaller partner to elevate communication safety
Since its inception at the end of 2017, Valu has continued to revolutionise the Egyptian fintech landscape through its innovative offerings as part of its broader strategy to improve people’s quality of life and...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
China successfully launches new high-orbit internet-services satellite
China sent a new high-orbit internet-services satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province...
 
Pole-free fiber broadband company expands in Bolton
Grain Connect has expanded its gigabit-level fiber broadband service to more homes in Bolton's Haslam Park area, offering speeds up to 1,000 Mbps directly to homes without using telegraph poles...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Liberty Latin America and Millicom to merge Costa Rica operations
Liberty Latin America announced on Thursday that Liberty Costa Rica will merge with Millicom International Cellular’s Tigo Costa Rica via an all-stock deal focused on boosting investment in fibre networks in the...
 
NTT launches tech startup programme in South-east Asia
Japanese telecom giant NTT Group is aiming to tap into South-east Asia’s vibrant technology startup ecosystem with the launch of its first joint overseas collaboration programme for new businesses, dubbed the NTT...
 
Vodafone adds LTE-M to its IoT service portfolio
The operator moved its IoT business into a separate company in April 2024, essentially turning it into an MVNO so adding LTE-M will broaden its potential customer base...
 
 
Middle East
 
Vertiv and Gulf Data Hub collaborate to launch advanced data center in Dubai Silicon Oasis
Vertiv has partnered with Gulf Data Hub (GDH), a prominent colocation services and data center solutions provider, to deploy a new state-of-the-art data center within Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)...
 
Orange Jordan Unveils New Digital Self-Registration Service via eKYC
The new service is in complete alignment with Orange Jordan’s endeavors to allow customers to complete online transactions and authentication processes in a more secure and efficient way from anywhere at any time...
 
Zain KSA announces H1 2024 results
Zain KSA announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, recording revenues of SAR 5 billion, a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2023...
 
Abu Dhabi Customs records 27% growth in digital transactions in the first half of 2024
Proactive and automated transactions increased by 28 per cent, comprising a significant portion of total customs transactions in the first half of 2024, versus the same period in 2023...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan’s cellular and 4G subscriber base sees growth in June 2024
The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan increased from 192.32 million at the end of May 2024 to 192.53 million by the end of June 2024, according to the latest sector data made available...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Access and NetRange launch integrated HbbTV browser and app store
Access Europe, a provider of software solutions for connected TVs and mobile devices, and its subsidiary NetRange, a provider of white-label smart TV and OTT ecosystems, are launching the NetFront Browser BE v3, the latest...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Ucom upgrades LTE network in Lori region
This upgrade will ensure fast and high-quality network for subscribers with more stable coverage and facilitate a smooth and quick transition to the next-generation 5G network in the future...
 
CelcomDigi and U Mobile race to be Malaysia's second 5G player
Malaysian telco CelcomDigi officially submitted its proposal to build Malaysia’s second 5G network, while rival telco U Mobile has signed more MoUs – including a new financing deal – geared towards making...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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