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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
October 16, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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e& UAE and UiPath Launch RPA as a managed service to accelerate digital Transformation in the UAE
 
 
Through this partnership, e& UAE becomes the first UiPath partner in the region to offer Robotic Process Automation (RPA) combined with AI as a managed service, hosted on e& UAE’s cloud infrastructure...
 
China Mobile International and SATMENA sign MoU to boost global and satellite connectivity at GITEX 2024
 
 
During GITEX 2024, the region's most prominent technology event, China Mobile International (CMI) and SATMENA announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration in global connectivity, satellite connectivity, and the development of innovative next-generation solutions...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& UAE and Airbus Partner to enhance Enterprise Communication Solutions
Member Logo e& UAE and Public Safety and Security (PSS), Airbus’ business unit dedicated to critical communications, announce a landmark partnership to deliver state-of-the-art communication solutions to the enterprise market..
 
•  Nokia MEA Mobile Broadband Index 2024: 5G driving rapid digital transformation
Member Logo Research from Nokia reveals that 60% of CSPs in MEA region are adopting 5G to enhance their digital transformation. While 4G subscriptions are projected to stabilize by 2027, 5G adoption is anticipated to surge dramatically,...
 
•  Huawei showcases intelligent security solutions at Security Next Congress at GITEX Global 2024
Member Logo Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, reinforced its position as a frontrunner in end-to-end cybersecurity solutions at the Security Next...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  AWS and e& enter into a US$1 billion-plus agreement as part of new strategic alliance
 
•  e& set to redefine digital, showcasing AI in action at GITEX Global 2024
 
•  Nokia Bell Labs and Vale are joining efforts to create a network and mine operation cognitive monitoring service
 
•  NFL and Cisco expand partnership to connect and protect NFL International Games
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• Saudi Arabia participates in the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) held in India
Saudi Arabia, represented by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), participated with a delegation led by H.E. Dr. Mohammed Altamimi, the Governor of CST, in the ITU’S 2024 World Telecommunication...
 
• World conference on the future of technology standards begins
The opening ceremony highlighted the push for universal connectivity, the need for ethical artificial intelligence (AI), the critical importance of consensus, and how digital inclusion can make a meaningful difference in...
 
North Africa
 
• Algeria’s fiber optic home connections surge to 1.5 million
This growth has been facilitated by the FTTH generalization program led by the Algerian government in conjunction with Algerie Telecom...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• IPKO triples the speed of the 4G network
With the purchase of new frequencies, IPKO will intensively advance its mobile network throughout Kosovo, and by the end of this year it will cover over 80 percent of the population of Kosovo with 3G and 4G...
 
• Viettel first out of the gate with nationwide 5G service in Vietnam
Vietnamese telco Viettel announced the nationwide launch of its standalone (SA) 5G service, making it the first operator in the country to do so...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• Celestia Antwerp launches new Virtual Integrated Baseband, the smart solution for satellite tracking, telemetry and command
Celestia Antwerp has launched its latest technology innovation, the Virtual Integrated Baseband (V-IBB), an advanced solution for satellite tracking, telemetry and command...
 
• IT&E the first to launch Tarana G1 to provide fiber-like internet speeds
Residential and business customers will be able to enjoy upgraded speeds at affordable rates without long wait times for installation...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• SKT releases white paper on AI and the 6G era
SK Telecom released a 6G white paper on future networks and an outlook on 6G communications in the AI era...
 
• Safaricom extends its M-Pesa Global service to Ethiopia
Kenyan and Ethiopian service provider Safaricom has extended its M-Pesa Global service – which enables M-Pesa registered customers to send and receive money globally – to Ethiopia, allowing customers to make...
 
• Mavenir integrates AI in commercial open-RAN software with Intel
In a release, Mavenir confirmed that it has integrated Intel's RAN AI model which is trained on 3GPP channel model datasets...
 
 
Middle East
 
• Cyberattacks in the Middle East tripled in Q1 2024: study
In Q4 2023, the number of successful cyberattacks in the Middle East doubled compared to the same period the previous year, and in Q1 2024, it tripled...
 
• Charge&go introduces UAE’s fastest EV charger- ABB Terra 360
Charge&go, the electric mobility subsidiary of e&, has introduced the UAE’s fastest electric vehicle (EV) charger, the ABB Terra 360...
 
• Ericsson gets Vodafone Oman ready for 5G SA with cloud core upgrade
The upgrade enables Vodafone Oman to deploy standalone (SA) 5G services, enhancing operational efficiency...
 
• Smart parking meters supporting digital payments introduced across Bahrain
New solar-powered smart parking meters that will enable people to make digital payments on the go are being introduced across Bahrain...
 
• Moro Hub partners with Urbi to enhance smart city initiatives in the UAE
Both companies will work with government entities and businesses to launch pilot projects, enhancing urban living standards...
 
South Asia
 
• PTCL Group reports 15pc YoY revenue growth
The consumer segment, particularly fixed broadband and mobile data, significantly contributed to revenue growth...
 
• ATRA announces activation of 8,000 telecommunication sites in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) has announced that 8,000 telecommunication sites are currently active across the country...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Max to launch in 7 New Markets in Southeast Asia on 19 November
The global rollout of the Max brand is continuing with the announcement the Warner Bros Discovery streaming service will launch on 19 November in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, as well as Taiwan...
 
• YouTube rolls out new features across web, mobile, and TV
YouTube is rolling out a series of updates aimed at improving the experience for both viewers and creators, with over two dozen new features coming to web, mobile, TVs, and YouTube Music...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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