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October 9, 2024

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e& UAE to showcase the region’s first AI-driven smart home adaptive experience at GITEX 2024

e& UAE is set to showcase its new AI-driven Smart Home experience at GITEX GLOBAL, which will be taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14th to 18th October. The Smart Home booth will offer an immersive look into the future of living, where AI anticipates and adapts to user needs...

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stc Bahrain partners with Ahlan App to enhance stc Rewards program on stc BH app

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, announced a strategic partnership with Ahlan App, a Bahraini loyalty program that rewards its customers when visiting their favorite restaurants or when ordering for pickup or delivery with...

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Nokia launches new industrial applications to improve worker safety and enhance operational efficiency

Nokia announced six new applications deployed on the Nokia MX Industrial Edge (MXIE) to help enterprises improve worker safety, site security, enhance operational efficiency and secure OT environments in manufacturing,...

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AIS and Huawei launch RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program to expedite AN L4 evolution

AIS Thailand and Huawei have jointly launched the RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program, a collaborative initiative aimed at driving wireless intelligence innovation and building robust, high-quality intelligent wireless...

Policy and Regulation

•	CST will unveil the technology market size in Saudi Arabia at the Digital Technology Forum The fourth edition of the Digital Technology Forum kicks off at 9 October 2024 at CST’s headquarter in Riyadh, with the aim to highlight the prominent numbers of the Saudi technology sector in 2023 and the potential...

Middle East

•	Kuwait expands partnership with Google Cloud to drive national digital transformation Kuwait has already established a joint training program with Google focused on developing “national skills” in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity technologies...

•	Unlocking AI’s Future: Arab Advisors Group reveals MENA’s AI market insights and startup surge in latest reports Arab Advisors Group released two reports on the AI market, one analyzing industry players and business models, and the other exploring AI startups in the Arab world...

•	Region’s leading tech hub to showcase power of AI innovation at GITEX Global Demonstrating its commitment to nurturing early-stage companies, Dubai Internet City will also provide a platform for promising start-ups such as AI-enabled communications specialist Grambell, which will put its customised...

South Asia

•	Jazz to completely phase out 3G services by November In a significant move for Pakistan’s digital landscape, Jazz is set to become the first telecom operator in the country to completely phase out its 3G services by November 2024...

•	Grameenphone launches Bangladesh’s first speed-based unlimited internet packs Grameenphone, the largest telecommunications operator in Bangladesh, has introduced the country’s first-ever speed-based unlimited internet packs, allowing users to enjoy limitless internet access tailored to diverse...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	SkyShowtime to introduce new premium plan SkyShowtime has launched a new premium plan that will be offered to subscribers alongside the existing Standard with Ads and Standard (previously Standard Plus) plans...

•	VEON Launches KINOM Digital Entertainment Platform in Uzbekistan With a content offering of more than 130 channels of linear TV, as well as on-demand films and TV series, KINOM will be accessible for all mobile users in the country...

North Africa

•	African Digital Summit highlights the role of AI in Morocco’s digital future The sixth edition of the African Digital Summit, organized by the Moroccan Advertisers Group (GAM), took place in Casablanca, focusing on the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing Morocco’s digital...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Operators bring 4G and 5G to India’s metro services Continuing the trend of bringing wireless communications to public rail transport, two of the country’s big three operators have just announced new metro coverage achievements in two major cities...

•	Schiphol Airport launches private 5G Schiphol Airport has obtained a dedicated spectrum for its private 5G network, granted by the Dutch regulatory body, which gives it the airport complete control over its communication systems...

Satellite & Internet

•	42com launches new ISP and LEO satellite infrastructure services in Italy Furthermore, 42com now benefits from a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) to support specialized services in VSAT, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites, 5G, and IoT technologies...

•	KWIKOM communications offers new 5 Gbps internet speeds to homes and businesses This latest offering underscores KWIKOM's commitment to bridging the digital divide by delivering cutting-edge internet solutions to meet the evolving needs of the modern household and business...

Global Telecom Update

•	Nigeria's Okra joins cloud hosting race to challenge AWS and Azure Nigerian fintech startup Okra launched a new cloud infrastructure service that is the latest of several startups in the country that aim to provide a local alternative to cloud giants like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft...

•	Telcos lead in Generative AI adoption, outpacing other sectors: study A study from software provider SAS looking at generative AI adoption across various sectors found telcos were among those racing ahead to take advantage of the technology’s potential...

•	Deutsche Telekom surpasses German railway connectivity targets 2 years early Deutsche Telekom and Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s state-owned railway company, have made significant improvements to mobile reception on trains in Germany over the past three years...

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