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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 28, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Yango Group unveils its first smart speakers enhanced by human-like AI assistant Yasmina
 
 
Yango Group, a tech company that transforms global technologies into everyday services, announced the launch and immediate availability of the Yasmina Midi and Yasmina Mini smart speakers. The speakers feature a bilingual, human-like AI assistant tailored specifically to the Middle East...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Cisco highlights insights on AI adoption for businesses: From strategy to implementation
Member Logo As enterprises engage in a competitive digital arms race focused on AI, Cisco is committed to being a leader and partner in this field...
 
•  Nokia selected by Claro Argentina for 5G network deployment
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has signed a comprehensive 5G deal with Claro Argentina (Claro) to deploy 5G infrastructure across the country, that will cover the first phase of 5G implementation in the country, reaching...
 
•  Kawar Energy and Huawei collaborate to supercharge Jordan’s EV industry
Member Logo In a bid to support Jordan’s burgeoning Electric Vehicle (EV) industry, Huawei and Kawar Energy recently announced a strategic collaboration to install Huawei's advanced superchargers at Manaseer gas stations...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
The Saudi Astronomy Team wins three medals at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA2024) in Brazil
CST’s role as a regulator in the Space sector offers a variety of training and educational programs that prepare national talents to keep pace with the rapid developments in the field and unlock promising opportunities...
 
Readying the Americas for future communication technologies
The latest Regional Radiocommunication Seminar held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) outlined the region’s next steps to optimize radio spectrum use with a growing range of technologies...
 
Middle East
 
Saudi Arabia launches AI training program for students and professionals
The program is designed for students, technology professionals, and anyone interested in AI, offering a comprehensive understanding of its fundamental concepts...
 
JV to establish the Middle East’s first private space infrastructure company
Orbitworks is set to begin construction of a state-of-the-art facility that will employ advanced hardware, software and industrial technologies for integration and test of satellites...
 
Muscat municipality embarks on a digital drive
The new system, for which the tender has been floated, will help the municipality in incorporating advanced technologies to manage and track its vehicle fleet...
 
North Africa
 
Egyptian Space Agency announces ambitious plan to strengthen space capabilities
This platform is expected to play a crucial role in making satellite data more accessible, boosting Egypt’s presence in the global space sector...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Max to stream CNN International in Europe
Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, is to offer 24/7 news with the launch of the CNN International live channel feed in 22 European countries across Spain, Nordics, Belgium, Netherlands and Central and...
 
DirecTV Inflight launches IPTV service
DirecTV Inflight, a distributor of content in the commercial aviation industry, has launched an IPTV service for business aviation in collaboration with Satcom Direct (SD), the business aviation solutions provider...
 
 
South Asia
 
PostEx plans expansion into Saudi Arabia and UAE markets
Pakistani financial and logistics startup PostEx, founded in 2020, is expanding into Saudi Arabia and the UAE, driven by its success in providing cash flow solutions and logistics support to e-commerce merchants, backed by...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Beeline completes 3G to 4G transition in Moscow, Russia
Russian operator Beeline has decommissioned its 3G (UMTS) network operating on the 900 MHz band in Moscow and reallocated the frequencies to 4G LTE services...
 
TelOne makes strides in 4G LTE deployment
STATE-owned fixed telecommunications company, TelOne, is making strides in its (Fourth Generation) 4G LTE network expansion, with plans to have a nationwide network by the end of 2025...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission launches with historic partnerships
The Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission, launched on a Falcon 9, includes the first U.S. military payload on a commercial satellite operated by an international partner, providing Arctic communications for Norway...
 
Bayobab Kenya completes fiber network from Mombasa to Uganda
The fiber network will interconnect into Uganda via Malaba and Busia for onward connectivity to Rwanda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which will boost reliability in the region...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Red Hat updates OpenStack with an eye on telco AI
Red Hat envisions “a singular, modernized network fabric” connecting and automating distributed, mass-scale infrastructure...
 
BT Wholesale welcomes Zoiko Telecom to Partner Plus
This partnership grants Zoiko Telecom access to EE, allowing it to deliver faster connectivity and a broader range of services to both residential and business customers across the UK...
 
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Huawei complete PS core network consolidation project over 26 locations
The project is touted to significantly improve network experience for Indosat’s users across Indonesia, especially those living in rural and remote areas...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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