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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
September 18, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
AT&T 5G helmet approved for Gallaudet University's 2024 NCAA Season
 
 
AT&T and Gallaudet University, the global leader in bilingual education for deaf and hard of hearing students, announce that the AT&T 5G helmet has been approved by the NCAA to be used throughout Gallaudet University's 2024 football season...
 
Jordan’s Digital payments surge to record 19.2 billion dinars in eight months
This transformative growth in Jordan’s financial sector showcases the country’s rapid adaptation to and integration of digital payment technologies, setting new benchmarks in the industry...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Comprehensive ethics audit: Advancing our commitment to ethics and integrity
Member Logo The primary goal of this third party ethics audit is to evaluate the design, implementation, and effectiveness of stc Group’s ethics-related objectives, anti-corruption and business ethics programs, and employee...
 
•  Nokia and iSAT Africa to enhance rural coverage in Liberia
Member Logo Nokia has announced a strategic partnership with iSAT Africa to enhance rural connectivity in Liberia, aiming to bridge the digital divide and bring reliable, affordable network access to underserved communities...
 
•  Huawei Cloud demonstrating AI for industries strategy to solve real-world problems during Global AI Summit in Riyadh
Member Logo Huawei Cloud participated in the Global AI Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from September 10-12, showcasing its cutting-edge AI solutions that bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and industry needs...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Vietnam delays 2G shutoff in wake of Super Typhoon Yagi
Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has reportedly delayed its planned shutoff of 2G mobile networks by a month to mid-October as communities struggle to stay connected in the aftermath of Super...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Airtel in an expansion mode
Airtel has established mobile towers providing 4G connectivity in Yaldor Valley and Hanuyogma, Ladakh and has also expanded its Wi-Fi services in Kerala and North East...
 
Globe expands 5G network with addition of 256 new sites
Telco giant Globe said it has rolled out its 5G services in 256 new sites in the first half of the year and its 5G network now covers 98.45 percent of the National Capital Region and 94.19 percent of key cities in Visayas...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Intelsat sources terminals to support multi-orbit strategy
Intelsat said it wants to be the first operator in the world to offer multi-orbit solutions for all relevant business units by the first half of 2025 thanks to a new satellite terminal strategy that it said will deliver...
 
Germany invited to join Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic project led by Azerbaijan
Germany has been invited to participate in the construction of a fiber-optic communication line across the Caspian Sea, a strategic project led by Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Digital transformation accelerates, but gaps underscore need for new framework to advance use of technologies in governments
This year’s edition of the Survey, presents Denmark, Estonia and Singapore as leading the 2024 digital government ranking of the 193 United Nations Member States, scoring the highest when it comes to the scope and...
 
Intel signs up AWS for AI chips, splits off foundry business
Intel is to split its foundry business into a separate business unit with its own governance structure within the group...
 
Nigeria among tier-3 countries in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024
The GCI 2024 assesses national efforts across five pillars, representing country-level cybersecurity commitments: legal, technical, organizational, capacity development, and cooperation...
 
 
Middle East
 
ITU Digital Skills Forum commences in Bahrain
Held under the theme, "Developing Skills for Digital Transformation," the three-day forum brought together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and training practitioners...
 
Madayn organises ‘Digital Horizons Seminar’ to discuss AI governance in Oman
The seminar covered key aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, associated risks and legal impacts in the Sultanate...
 
MySyara partners with Mobil, launches UAE’s first cloud garage network
The move is expected to reimagine auto care in the region by offering enhanced convenience and service transparency through a network of 20 cloud garages to be established by the end of 2025...
 
Jordan’s Digital payments surge to record 19.2 billion dinars in eight months
This transformative growth in Jordan’s financial sector showcases the country’s rapid adaptation to and integration of digital payment technologies, setting new benchmarks in the industry...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan climbs 14 spots in UN E-Government Development Index 2024
This leap marks Pakistan’s first entry into the “High EGDI category,” reflecting notable advancements in its digital government capabilities...
 
North Africa
 
LabLabee secures US$3.4 million in seed funding to enhance 5G and AI learning platforms
LabLabee, an innovative Algerian edtech startup, has successfully raised $3.4 million in seed funding to propel the adoption of 5G, cloud, and AI technologies across the telecommunications and industrial sectors...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
o2 Telefónica launches new streaming service in Germany
o2 TV is based on Telefónica Group’s global TV platform and includes over 130 HD channels, on-demand content, pay-TV channels, personalised recommendations and interactive functions that allow users to pause live...
 
Mobmio launches new mobile performance platform
Mobile Apps Growth Platform, Mobmio launched an all-new platform with significant enhancements in tracking and displaying its results...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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