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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 26, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Ooredoo Kuwait secures two wins in the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and International Business
 
 
Continuing its legacy of leadership in the global telecommunications industry, Ooredoo Kuwait, the pioneer in telecommunications and integrated digital solutions, has added two prestigious titles to its growing list of accolades at this year’s Stevie Awards round. The company’s relentless pursuit of innovation in 5G technology and its application in real-world scenarios have earned it top honors in the first edition of the Stevie Awards for Excellence in Technology, as well as Stevie’s annual International Business Awards...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Group Board of Directors Recommends Raising Annual Dividend Distributions from SAR 1.6 to SAR 2.2
Member Logo The stc Group’s Board of Directors has recommended increasing the annual cash dividends by 37.5%, from SAR 1.6 to SAR 2.2 per share annually, raising the total amount from SAR 8 billion to SAR 11 billion over the next...
 
•  Nokia and Axiom Space partner to enable high-speed cellular network capabilities in next-gen lunar spacesuits
Member Logo Nokia has partnered with Axiom Space to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Omantel set to make Salalah the Middle East’s second largest submarine cable hub
 
•  5.5G network evolution: stc Bahrain's pioneering leap into the future
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait champions national leadership with strategic talent development initiatives
 
•  Maxis, China Mobile International announce partnership to accelerate 5G in Malaysia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
The National Cybersecurity Authority issues "Report on Key Economic Indicators in The Cybersecurity Sector 2024”
The report highlights the sector's size, its contribution to the Kingdom's GDP, the total cybersecurity workforce, and other metrics that underscore the sector's growth and its pivotal role in advancing...
 
Bahrain to host ITU Digital Skills Forum
Bahrain is set to host the esteemed International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Skills Forum from September 17-19, under the auspices of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)...
 
Middle East
 
Saudi Arabia launches “Digital Future Readiness Programme” to boost AI skills
Following a successful pilot phase in partnership with Noon Education Company, the full-scale rollout is poised to empower over 7,000 professionals with cutting-edge skills, fostering a culture of innovation and leveraging...
 
Dewa to showcase advanced digital initiatives at Gitex Global
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) will showcase its innovative and advanced digital initiatives, services and programmes, which accelerate its digital transformation and consolidate its global leadership, at Gitex...
 
Latest Technologies at the MBRL discussed at Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library team highlighted the transformative impact of AI on library operations and services during a virtual lecture hosted by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies...
 
North Africa
 
Egyptian mobile operators set to launch Wi-Fi calling service
Egyptian mobile network operators are in the final stages of technical testing for a Wi-Fi calling service, slated for launch before the end of this year, according to sources familiar with the matter...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Deutsche Telekom demos 5G mobile cloud gaming service
Deutsche Telekom gave a demo of its 5G+ Gaming service, which promises ‘smooth and lag-free mobile gaming’ via some network slicing...
 
Persidera upgrades DTT video delivery with Harmonic
Harmonic has announced that Persidera, a leading Italian media service provider, has deployed the company’s XOS Advanced Media Processor to enhance video delivery for its customers...
 
 
South Asia
 
Cellular and internet subscriptions surge in Pakistan
According to recent data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Pakistan’s cellular subscriber base grew to 192.924 million by the end of July 2024, marking an increase of 394,000 from June...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
4G project boosted connectivity in rural and island communities
The 4G infill project installed 55 masts, enhancing connectivity for around 2,200 homes and businesses in rural and island communities...
 
China’s 5G subscribers climb to 1.15 billion
China's three major telecoms, China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom, have collectively reached nearly 1.15 billion 5G subscribers as of July, with China Mobile leading the growth by adding 13.7 million new...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Azerbaijan explores Starlink internet service with SpaceX partnership
Azerbaijan is in discussions to bring SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service to the country, following a successful test by Azerkosmos and a cooperation agreement between SpaceX and Azerbaijan's Space Agency...
 
SeaMeWe-6 lands in the Maldives
Maldives telco Dhiraagu, the landing partner for this portion of the cable, said it had inaugurated the cable, although it is still two years away from activation...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vietnam mobile download speed increases 40 percent
The Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) announced Vietnam’s national average mobile data speed increased 40% from 38.69Mbps in March to 54.34Mbps in July...
 
1&1 and Vodafone Germany go ahead with official national roaming partnership
Vodafone and 1&1 have signed a national roaming partnership, allowing 1&1 customers to access Vodafone's mobile network...
 
SKT releases passkey system for enterprises that eliminates need for passwords
SK Telecom has released a passkey authentication system in the format of software as a service (SaaS) for enterprises...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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