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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
October 11, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Nokia Bell Labs and Vale are joining efforts to create a network and mine operation cognitive monitoring service
 
 
Nokia’s research arm, Nokia Bell Labs, and Vale, a Brazil-based global mining company, announced that they are signing a research agreement to implement a cognitive monitoring network service, enabling performance, reliability and safety enhancement of mining operations...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Bahrain awarded Best Telecom Infrastructure Innovation at the Gulf Business Awards
Member Logo stc Bahrain has once again been recognized for this innovative program with the prestigious "Best Telecom Infrastructure Innovation” Award at the Gulf Business Awards, acknowledging its groundbreaking Web3 Launchpad...
 
•  China Mobile and Huawei scoop Best 5G Voice Innovation Award for 5G New Calling at Network X
Member Logo The 5G New Calling solution, a groundbreaking joint innovation from China Mobile and Huawei, was recognized with the prestigious Best 5G Voice Innovation Award at the Network X annual award ceremony...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
HPE launches 'Saudi Made' servers, strengthening tech manufacturing and exports aligned with Saudi Vision 2030
The recognition stems from CST's role to enhance the value of local tech products, promote the position of local tech companies and products locally and globally and increase the percentage of tech product exports to...
 
Cabinet approves UAE’s stance on AI policy
The policy represents a strategic step within the UAE's comprehensive foreign policy framework, designed to tackle the complex challenges presented by AI on the global stage...
 
Middle East
 
Qatar inaugurates Space Radio Monitoring Center to enhance satellite communication infrastructure
Qatar inaugurated its Space Radio Monitoring Center (SRMC), a key step in enhancing its satellite communication infrastructure and managing space radio frequencies...
 
du unveils transformative B2B portfolio, launches new operating sub-brands
du has unveiled two new operating sub-brands joining du Business: ‘du Tech’ and ‘du Infra’, as part of its commitment to comprehensive digital transformation solutions beyond traditional telecom...
 
Arab Advisors Group releases new report covering satellite pay TV providers in the MENA region
The report, Satellite Solutions: Unveiling the pay TV Landscape in the Arab World, is an in-depth market study covering pay TVs’ available plans, fees, interactive services, dealers, channels, airtime share, genres and...
 
South Asia
 
PTA conducts mobile QoS survey across Pakistan
During the survey, 0.38 million mobile broadband tests and 57,500 voice call and SMS tests were conducted using automated QoS monitoring tools...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Spotify Lite launches in Africa
Music streaming service Spotify has launched a 'Lite' version for emerging markets around the world, which is now available in South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia...
 
Apple TV+ to be available on Prime Video in the US
Prime Video customers in the United States will soon be able to subscribe directly to Apple TV+ with additional territories to be added later...
 
 
North Africa
 
Huawei and Vodafone Egypt launch world’s first 25 Gbps microwave link
Huawei Egypt, in partnership with Vodafone Egypt, has successfully deployed the world’s first commercial 25 Gbps microwave link, a major breakthrough in telecom technology...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Racsa first to launch 5G SA network in Costa Rica
The project brings high-speed, low-latency 5G connectivity to key cities, including San Joss, Cartago, and Limon, as well as to rural communities across the country...
 
VNPT, Ericsson collaborate on Vietnam's 5G network rollout
Ericsson and VNPT, one of Vietnam's leading telecommunications operators, have officially announced their partnership to deploy 5G technology...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Starlink sign landmark deal
This landmark deal will bring satellite-based internet services to every corner of Liberia, enabling the country to achieve universal internet coverage for the first time in its history...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Ghana, Togo and Benin launch free roaming for mobile users
The government of Ghana said that it has implemented free roaming with Benin and Togo, enabling residents of all three West African countries to use their mobile services without having to pay international roaming charges...
 
Deutsche Telekom unveils ambitious growth strategy with focus on AI
Deutsche Telekom plans to accelerate growth through the systematic use of artificial intelligence and global economies of scale...
 
Vodafone, Google to deepen srategic partnership in Africa and Europe
The partnership aims to bring new Generative AI powered devices through Google’s Gemini models to millions of Vodafone’s customers across Africa and Europe...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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