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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
September 17, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Group concludes its participation in the Global AI Summit with strategic agreements and launch of AI Lab
 
 
stc Group, an enabler of digital transformation, concluded its participation in the Global AI Summit by signing a series of strategic agreements with Saudi Railways (SAR), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Huawei, the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority, and SambaNova Systems...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  evision and Hearst Networks EMEA form strategic partnership to enrich viewer experience
Member Logo evision and Hearst Networks EMEA announced a multi-year strategic partnership to bring the flagship channels, The HISTORY Channel, HISTORY2, and Crime+Investigation, to audiences in the UAE...
 
•  Yango tech and retail leaders Al Sadhan and SPAR to innovate Saudi retail landscape
Member Logo Yango Tech, one of the leading providers of proprietary e-commerce technologies and part of the global tech company Yango Group, has forged a strategic partnership with Al Sadhan and SPAR at the GAIN (Global AI Now, Next,...
 
•  Nokia launches industry’s most modern data center automation platform built for the AI era
Member Logo Nokia announced the availability of its AI era, Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform. Nokia EDA raises the bar on data center network operations with a modern approach that builds on Kubernetes to bring highly reliable,...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
H.E. the Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission meets the President of the National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil
The meeting aimed at strengthening international cooperation, discussing ways to support technical development and exchange expertise in Space and ICT sectors between the two countries...
 
UK regulator raises concerns over Vodafone-Three merger
An in-depth investigation carried out by the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified competition concerns related to Vodafone’s planned merger with rival operator Three, the regulator said...
 
Middle East
 
Absher spearheads Saudi Arabia’s digital leap forward
The platform, initially launched to streamline civil registration and passport services, now offers comprehensive digital government services, including national ID issuance and passport renewal...
 
Sharing Wi-Fi is illegal, say Omani service providers
Sharing Wi-Fi or any other internet services with parties outside the residential premises where the Wi-Fi connection is provided is considered an illegal telecom activity and can result in punitive actions, including...
 
Dubai unveils research scheme to boost economic sectors
The initiative will focus on two RDI Priority Sectors: Cognitive Cities and Health and Life Sciences, explored through Cross-cutting Technologies in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Robotics Systems...
 
North Africa
 
Etisalat Misr announces major investment and expansion in Egyptian market
This move marks a strategic shift from a traditional telecommunications provider to a technology group offering diverse and innovative solutions for both corporate and individual customers in Egypt...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Roku set to dominate connected TV advertising market
For Roku and Vizio this even goes so far as to accept losses on hardware in order to bring forward the more lucrative revenue streams from their platforms...
 
VR and AR headsets growth to soar, as smart glasses, AI features boost market, experts say
Global shipments for augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets are expected to grow 41.4 percent in 2025, powered by more affordable devices and addition of artificial intelligence (AI) features, research firm IDC...
 
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan achieves top ranking in ITU Global Cybersecurity Index 2024
Pakistan has secured a leading position in the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, ranking among the world’s best for cybersecurity measures...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
MIDC completes merger with Phil Tower
In a statement, the companies said the merger positioned the joint-venture company to address the Philippines’ growing demand for 4G and 5G connectivity...
 
Verizon boosts 4G LTE and 5G ultra wideband coverage in Savannah
The network upgrades are part of Verizon’s multi-year initiative to improve its nationwide infrastructure, enabling customers in Savannah and nearby areas to enjoy enhanced connectivity for personal, professional and...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink launches satellite internet service in Zimbabwe
Starlink’s coverage map also indicates that the service will be available in Lesotho and Senegal by September 2024, with plans to expand further across Africa by year-end...
 
Sparkle signs an agreement with Nexim for the provision of global internet connectivity
Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces a new agreement with Nexim Global, Italo-American telecommunication operator, for the provision of International IP...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
IHS Nigeria, Jaza Energy to power 250 rural towers with solar hubs
IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of the IHS Towers group, announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Jaza Energy to deploy solar power hubs at 250 towers in underserved communities across Nigeria...
 
Vodafone signs large AI deal with Microsoft for Office Copilots
Vodafone has partnered with Microsoft to deploy AI assistants throughout its organization with the help of 68,000 Copilot licenses...
 
Airtel Africa advances digital, technical education with US$500,000 scholarships to students
Airtel Africa Foundation said it will invest about US$500,000 to fund the education of 10 African students to study Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in India in line with its plans to empower...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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