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October 14, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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e& set to redefine digital, showcasing AI in action at GITEX Global 2024
 
 
e&, the global technology group, is set to make a significant impact at GITEX Global 2024, the world's largest technology event. Building upon a year of remarkable growth and innovation, e& will unveil its latest advancements in AI, connectivity, and digital transformation...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain’s new #LimitScreenTime campaign addresses the impact of parents’ excessive screen use
Member Logo Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces the launch of Phase 2 of its highly impactful...
 
•  e& UAE achieves world's fastest aggregated 5G-Advanced Speed of 62Gbps
Member Logo e& UAE, the telecommunication arm of e& announced a groundbreaking achievement ahead of GITEX Global 2024 with the fastest aggregated 5G-Advanced Speed of 62Gbps, making UAE residents the first to experience landmark speeds...
 
•  Yango Tech to showcase AI-powered retail solutions at GITEX 2024
Member Logo Yango Tech, one of the leading providers of proprietary e-commerce technologies and part of the global tech company Yango Group, is set to participate in GITEX 2024, where the company will showcase its innovative, AI-driven...
 
•  Nokia, Windstream Wholesale and Colt Technology Services join forces to complete world’s first ultra-fast 800GbE optical and IP service trial connecting London and Chicago
Member Logo The trial showcased innovative power-saving networking technologies from the three global tech businesses to test the boundaries of next-generation wavelength, capacity, speed and latency between two of the world’s...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
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...
 
Liberia to benefit nationwide internet
The Government of Liberia has signed a licensing agreement with Starlink, a private firm, to provide nationwide internet connectivity...
 
South Asia
 
Roshan upgrades internet service in Balkh Province from 3G to 4G
Telecommunications company Roshan has successfully upgraded its internet service in Balkh province from 3G to 4G...
 
PTA survey reveals Zong, Jazz as top network operators, Ufone, Telenor lagging behind
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its Quality of Service (QoS) Survey report for the second quarter of 2024, showing the service quality of cellular mobile operators across Pakistan...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Paramount+ updates UK terms and conditions to include advertising
Paramount is updating its UK terms of use to clarify content and subscription conditions, including the prohibition of ad-blockers, and preparing to launch its tiered service options...
 
Telecoming partners with Movement Empire to deliver premium online workout content in South Africa
This agreement will enable the distribution of Movement Empire’s on-demand workout content through major mobile operators in South Africa...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Telenor taps Google Cloud for digital transformation plan
Telenor Group has announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate digital transformation across its units in the Nordics and Asia...
 
Deutsche Telekom puts AI at the core of its growth strategy
German telecom firm Deutsche Telekom has announced that artificial intelligence (AI) and global economies of scale will be pivotal to its growth strategy over the next few years, according to a company statement...
 
China Mobile aims to revolutionize 5G and AI applications
China Mobile, the world's leading mobile carrier with a 5G user base of 780 million, is set to supercharge 5G applications...
 
 
Middle East
 
Oman participates in 28th GCC Ministerial Committee Meeting for Telecommunications and Posts
The committee discussed developing telecommunications and postal sectors and enhancing cooperation among member states, including collaborations in space initiatives...
 
Yas Island’s metaverse is on its way
Miral Group, the Abu Dhabi-based company specializing in the creation of leisure and entertainment destinations, and e& enterprise, the digital transformation company at e& Group, announced their new partnership on...
 
Jordan: Digital payments surge by 54%, reaching US$31 billion in first nine months
Jordan’s instant digital payments surged to a record high in the first nine months of 2024, reaching some JD22 billion, driven by transactions conducted through the Kingdom’s three major instant payment platforms...
 
Deloitte to launch AI Factory as a Service in Middle East
Deloitte Middle East has announced the roll-out of the ‘AI Factory’ as a Service, a scalable suite of Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities built on the NVIDIA AI platform, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise software,...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria reaches 1.5 million households connected to fiber-optic internet
Algeria has achieved a major milestone in its digital transformation, with over 1.5 million households now connected to high-speed internet via Fiber to the Home (FTTH)...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Samsung to supply 4G/5G Open RAN solutions to Japan’s KDDI
Samsung Electronics announced that it will supply its 4G/5G-compatible virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) solution to Japanese telecom provider KDDI. KDDI will use Samsung’s technology to expand its 5G coverage...
 
Viettel to launch 5G network
The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) has announced plans to launch its 5G network across all 63 provinces this month, improving connectivity nationwide...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
OneWeb, Jio-SES JV get spectrum to test broadband satellite services
India has provisionally allocated satellite spectrum to Eutelsat OneWeb and Orbit Connect India, allowing them to test broadband services for six months before commercial launch...
 
Burundi and Zambia to connect via fiber optic cable
With a score of 24.4 on the ICT adoption index of the International Telecommunication Union, Burundi seeks solutions to keep pace with the ongoing digital transformation across the continent. It has turned to Zambia for...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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