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September 3, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
SAMENA Council’s LEAD Awards Ceremony to be Held on October 15th in Dubai
 
 
SAMENA Telecommunications Council announces that the second edition of the South Asia – Middle East – North Africa Leadership and Excellence Awards in Digital-development (SA-ME-NA LEAD) will be held on October 15th, 2024 in Dubai, UAE, with the aim to recognize accelerated efforts by regional Telecom Operators, Regulators, and Digital Space Players, particularly focusing on Innovation, Business Leadership, Experience Delivery, Fixed Wireless Access Success, and Regulatory Enablement...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Bahrain drives Bahrain’s digital future forward with the launch of the Kingdom’s first SIM self-activation “Scan & Go SIM”
Member Logo This pioneering, technology-driven solution demonstrates the company’s commitment to empowering customers and driving forward Bahrain’s digital transformation...
 
•  Nokia signs strategic deal with AT&T to accelerate future-ready fiber broadband growth
Member Logo Under this agreement, Nokia will provide its Lightspan MF and Altiplano platforms to support one of the largest fiber networks in the world...
 
•  Huawei Cloud introduces AI-ready infrastructure in Saudi Arabia to accelerate local digital transformation for Vision 2030
Member Logo Huawei Cloud announced a groundbreaking series of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at the Huawei Cloud Summit Saudi Arabia 2024, aiming to accelerate Saudi Arabia's digital transformation and support the Vision...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• iGA launches Fikra’s National Appointment System, Mawaeed app
Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), announced the official launch of the National Appointment System and its associated mobile app, Mawaeed...
 
• Brazil regulator reveals 5G coverage of 94.5%
Brazil’s telecoms regulator Anatel announced 94.5% of Brazilian will theoretically have access to 5G from after releasing licences to operators for spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band...
 
Middle East
 
• Zain KSA and Huawei revolutionize connectivity in Saudi Arabia with advanced FWA solutions
Saudi Vision 2030 is an ambitious plan aimed at empowering small and mid-sized enterprises while enhancing the quality of life for Saudi citizens...
 
• Qatar’s digital payments market to witness US$8.52 billion transactions in 2024
The fintech sector in Qatar has experienced remarkable growth, presenting numerous opportunities for economic transformation and advancement...
 
• Dubai AI Campus, Google Cloud unite for startup growth
Through this collaboration, Google Cloud will offer mentorship opportunities and work with the Campus on initiatives such as the Google Cloud’s Gen AI Startup School...
 
South Asia
 
• Ncell renews license with first installment
Ncell, a prominent private sector telecommunications provider in Nepal, has renewed its service operation license for the next five years...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• Verizon and Skylo to launch direct-to-device messaging for customers
Verizon and Skylo have teamed up to launch a commercial direct-to-device messaging service for Verizon customers so they can stay connected wherever they are...
 
• V.tal plans new subsea cables in Latin America
V.tal said that it has been looking at new markets for some time and will share specific plans for cables in the coming months...
 
 
North Africa
 
• Egypt’s mobile phone market rebounds with significant growth in June 2024
Egypt’s mobile phone market saw a strong recovery in June 2024 after a temporary dip in May, caused by delays in implementing a new numbering plan...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• HD+ launches IP TV stick
The Android stick, plugged into the HDMI slot of the TV set and connected to the internet via Wi-Fi, brings over 100 HD channels to the screen, including interactive functions such as pause, restart, a media library search...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Telone embarks on 4G LTE network expansion
Fixed telecommunications company Telone has embarked on the expansion of 4G LTE network and has completed the deployment of twelve 4G LTE sites as part of its network expansion initiative...
 
• Telkomsel expands hyper 5G zones
Indonesian operator Telkomsel announced an expansion of its ‘Hyper 5G’ network in Bali, as part of broader plans to deliver comprehensive 5G across the nation...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Mauritius provides free mobile internet for 18-25-year-olds
The objective is to help youth thrive and reach their full potential in a modern digital world by providing access to digital tools, platforms, information and online educational resources, as well as helping them find...
 
• SK units prepare for data surge with backbone upgrade
In a joint statement, the pair noted they are working on a large-capacity wired network to “proactively respond to the rapidly increasing data traffic” due to demand for 5G, AI and cloud services...
 
• Vodafone and CEZ pilot private 5G network at Temelin nuclear plant
Vodafone and Czech nuclear operator ČEZ have introduced what they say is Europe's first private 5G mobile phone network at a nuclear power plant...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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