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October 21, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Mobily wins The Best Subsea Innovation Award during its participation at Capacity Europe 2024
 
 
Etihad Etisalat "Mobily" the leading technology, media, and telecommunications company in Saudi Arabia won The Best Subsea Innovation Award, during its participation in the Capacity Europe 2024 conference held in London from October 14 to 17...
 
Omantel's Extended Reality Bootcamp ignites innovation and empowers Oman’s tech talent
 
 
Delivered by the Omantel Innovation Labs, Omantel’s startup support arm, the bootcamp was held at Omantel HQ from October 6th to October 10th, with the aim to foster innovation and cultivate a thriving community of Extended Reality (XR) enthusiasts...
 
Ooredoo Kuwait wins SAMENA Council LEAD 2024 Award for Excellence in Digital Services Innovation
 
 
In a significant milestone that underscores its leadership in innovative partnerships with both the public and private sectors, Ooredoo Kuwait, recently won SAMENA Council’s LEAD 2024 Award for Excellence in Digital Services Innovation...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Group named Best Middle Eastern Connectivity Provider at Capacity Europe 2024
Member Logo These accolades reflect the Group’s excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions and reaffirm its position as a leader in the telecom industry...
 
•  e& and Nokia Bell Labs wins ‘MEA Business Technology Achievement Award’ from SAMENA Council
Member Logo e& and Nokia Bell Labs were recognised by SAMENA Council in the ‘MEA Business Technology Achievement’ under the ‘Innovative Collaborations and Partnerships’award category for its contribution towards...
 
•  e& UAE launches ‘Next Generation Connectivity platform to connect public, private & hybrid networks
Member Logo e& UAE announced the launch of next generation enterprise connectivity platform designed to enable businesses to build secure, scalable, and efficient hybrid or multi-cloud architectures over public, private and hybrid...
 
•  Tech Mahindra reports 153% YoY growth in PAT at Rs. 1,250 crores; interim dividend declared at Rs. 15 per share
Member Logo Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries announced the audited consolidated financial results for its quarter ended September 30th,...
 
•  Nokia and VNPT collaborate on 5G in Vietnam
Member Logo This significant development marks a new milestone in the long-standing collaboration between the two companies, reinforcing their commitment to providing a strong digital infrastructure in Vietnam...
 
•  Huawei F5G-A all-optical target network drives digital economy growth in the Middle East and Central Asia region
Member Logo The SAMENA ACCELERATOR on 10 Giga Digital Infrastructure was successfully held at the One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, attracting more than 150 industry professionals from the Middle East and Central Asia region to foster a...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  e& UAE and EMSTEEL partner to transform manufacturing with 5G private virtual network
 
•  SAMENA ACCELERATOR on F5G-A Demonstrated Technology Readiness to Help Accelerate 10Gigabit Society into Reality across the Middle East and Central Asia
 
•  SAMENA Council’s Leadership & Excellence Awards in Digital-development Concluded with 34 Recognitions Given across 4 Regions
 
•  e& UAE and UiPath Launch RPA as a managed service to accelerate digital Transformation in the UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Saudi Arabia holds leadership positions in several international roles at ITUWTSA
The Saudi representatives will assume executive roles in the assembly, in addition to their membership as chairs and vice-chairs of study groups in the telecommunications standardization sector and the advisory team for...
 
Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority launches new consumer protection policy
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has introduced the Communications Consumer Protection Policy and Regulation, establishing a new benchmark for consumer rights and service provider obligations within...
 
South Asia
 
PTCL Group CEO unveils ambitious integration plan following acquisition of Telenor Pakistan
In a strategic move set to transform Pakistan’s telecommunications landscape, PTCL Group CEO Hatem Bamatraf has announced an ambitious two-year integration plan following the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan...
 
NTC to Provide Internet in Lalitpur Metro City Ward Offices
Nepal Telecom (NTC) has reached an agreement with Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) to provide FTTH internet services in the local government’s various ward offices...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Freshwave brings 4G connectivity to Myo St Paul’s co-working space
Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider Freshwave has partenered with Myo to deliver mobile connectivity from all four UK mobile network operators to its St Paul’s co-working space in London...
 
Ethio Telecom launches 5G service in Bahir Dar
Ethio Telecom has successfully launched its 5G service across various areas of the Northwest Region of Bahadar city, through the establishment of 5G mobile service stations in the area...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Nar establishes a mobile telecommunications laboratory for students in Ganja
This facility will allow ATU students pursuing technical degrees to gain practical experience in mobile communication technologies...
 
AI dominates India Mobile Congress 2024, showcasing over 750 use cases
The focus of the AI-enabled use cases was on conservation, convenience, efficiency, safety, automating hazardous tasks, assisting humans and more...
 
 
Middle East
 
Ooredoo Qatar partners with Microsoft to enhance workforce productivity and customer engagement
With multiple AI initiatives in the pipeline, Ooredoo Qatar and Microsoft are exploring new frontiers in digital engagement, further cementing their joint commitment to technological advancement...
 
Moro Hub and Dell Technologies collaborate on digital solutions and managed services
Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), signed an agreement with Dell Technologies during Gitex Global 2024...
 
Dubai Chambers, du partner to digitally empower businesses
Under the terms of the MoU, du will provide high-quality services to members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers. Members will benefit from special enterprise offers...
 
Orange Jordan Sponsors 9th IEEE Conference at University of Jordan
Orange Jordan offered sponsorship to the 9th edition of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Conference-University of Jordan Student Branch (IEEE UJSB) as the exclusive telecom partner...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt rises in global fixed internet speed rankings
Egypt has climbed three spots in the global rankings for fixed internet speed, achieving an average speed of 76.38 Mbps in September 2024, according to the Ookla Speedtest Index...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Hearst Networks UK expands partnership with Sky Media in Ireland
Hearst Networks UK has expanded its partnership with Sky Media, to launch local advertising for Sky History, Crime + Investigation, and Blaze in Ireland...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Intelsat claims major milestone with Nigerian backhaul service launch
Satellite and terrestrial network operator Intelsat has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul service platform, located at the Open Access Data Centres facility in Lagos, Nigeria...
 
Sparkle joins Liberty and Gold Data on rebranded MANTA cable
Liberty Networks and Gold Data announced that Telecom Italia’s international telecoms arm Sparkle has joined their plan to construct a new subsea cable system connecting the US, Mexico, Panama and Colombia...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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