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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
September 23, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Huawei releases exploring the intelligent world series reports
 
 
Huawei held a forum with the topic of Embracing Intelligence for a Thriving Digital Economy. At the forum, Huawei released a set of reports on exploring the intelligent world, providing references for the development of the ICT industry. Guests who were invited to join the forum discussions included representatives from the United Nations, experts responsible for national digitalization strategies, international industry associations, and world-renowned analyst firms...
 
Broadband Commission calls for enhanced global digital cooperation ahead of UN Summit of the Future
​​​The B​​roadband Commission​ for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the forthcoming UN Global Digital Compact...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Omantel’s 5G-A RedCap successful trials: A tailwind for digital transformation
Member Logo Reflecting its unwavering commitment to enhancing Oman’s digital infrastructure, Omantel has successfully conducted a laboratory trial of RedCap, an advanced 5G technology. This innovation promises higher speeds and...
 
•  Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily) announces the Board of Directors’ decision to distribute interim cash dividends to shareholders for the first half of 2024
Member Logo Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily) has announced the distribution of interim cash dividends for the first half of 2024, with a 5% withholding tax applied to non-resident shareholders, urging all shareholders to update their data...
 
•  Nokia wins 5G deal with Viettel Group in Vietnam
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has signed a major new deal with Viettel Group (Viettel) to deploy 5G equipment for the first time nationwide in Vietnam...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA concludes successful ITU Digital Skills Forum in Bahrain
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain successfully concluded the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Skills Forum, a three-day event focused on advancing global digital skills...
 
NCC unveils 6GHz band for enhanced Wi-Fi in Nigeria at Lagos Forum
The NCC’s initiative is poised to transform the telecommunications landscape in Nigeria by enhancing service delivery and enabling advanced technological applications through expanded Wi-Fi capabilities...
 
Broadband Commission calls for enhanced global digital cooperation ahead of UN Summit of the Future
​​​The B​​roadband Commission​ for Sustainable Development at its Fall Meeting urged governments, industry, academia and civil society to collaborate to support the implementation of the...
 
North Africa
 
e& Egypt partners with National Company for Telecommunication Services to utilize Tiba 1 Satellite
This collaboration aims to enhance telecommunications services across Egypt using the “Tiba 1” satellite...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
XITE expands reach on Android TV in the UK, Canada, and Germany
Music video streaming platform XITE has extended its connected TV app to Android TV in the UK, Canada, and Germany...
 
Snap launches multi-brand augmented reality campaign for Saudi National Day
In line with Saudi Arabia’s 94th National Day, Snap has launched a multi-brand augmented reality (AR) campaign called ‘Kingdom’s Lenscape’, aimed to bridge the gap between the users and advertisers...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Celona partners with Xingtera to bring private 5G to China
Celona, a pioneer in private 5G networks, has achieved another groundbreaking milestone by offering its 5G LAN solution to global customers in China...
 
Safaricom adds Mastercard payment option for M-Pesa merchants
Safaricom and Mastercard announced that they have signed a partnership to accelerate adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya...
 
T-Mobile targets US$10 billion EBITDA rise by 2027
T-Mobile's strategy includes extending its network leadership through advanced technology deployments like Massive MIMO and the first broad deployment of 5G Advanced in the U.S...
 
 
Middle East
 
Ooredoo Oman advances customer experience through mega digital transformation programme
By upgrading its IT and network infrastructure, Ooredoo has modernized systems to offer real-time services, improve billing transparency, and enhance overall customer engagement...
 
Nokia partners with Zain Iraq to boost network capacity with advanced microwave technology
Nokia has announced a strategic partnership with Zain Iraq to upgrade the telecom operator's network in the south of Iraq...
 
Oman launches National Programme for AI and Digital Technologies to drive economic growth
Oman has officially launched its National Programme for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Digital Technologies, aimed at boosting the role of ICT in the country’s economy and aligning with Vision 2040 goals...
 
Over 1,000 tech leaders gather to redefine the future of IT
The recent IDC Saudi Arabia CIO Summit 2024 brought together more than 1,000 of the kingdom's top IT decision makers to explore the theme, The Future of IT: Rethinking Digitalisation for an AI Everywhere World...
 
South Asia
 
Axiata Group sees high growth potential in Bangladesh
Axiata Group Berhad, a major telecommunications company in Asia, has expressed strong optimism about Bangladesh’s prospects as a high-growth market...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
MTN expands 5G coverage to 44% of SA
MTN has grown its 5G coverage to cover 44% of SA, up from 35% at the start of the year, and its mobile network now covers more than 98% of the country...
 
Viettel subsidises 4G feature phones for 700k 2G subscribers
Vietnamese telco Viettel reportedly plans to give away 4G feature phones to 700,000 of its 2G-only subscribers to migrate them to 4G as the government’s delayed shutdown of 2G draws near...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Vodafone and Intelsat boost global connectivity with satellite tech
The collaboration aims to complement Vodafone’s existing terrestrial networks, offering reliable broadband to businesses, governments, and charities in underserved regions...
 
FourNet and 4C Strategies complete major Surrey County Council infrastructure upgrade
The project marks a significant milestone in the Council’s ongoing digital transformation strategy, which will enable it to provide an enhanced experience to more than 1.2 million residents...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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