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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 5, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SAMENA Council-Led Initiative on Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Continues Focus on Revolutionizing Connectivity and Digital Transformation
 
 
During the third meeting of the ELITE FWA Club, held in Istanbul on October 30th, SAMENA Council CEO & Board Member, Bocar BA, who also serves as the Honorary President of the Club, shared valuable insights on the role of Fixed Wireless Access in advancing digital inclusion. He noted the successful commercial use of 5G FWA by GCC operators and highlighted the need for continued collaboration among ELITE FWA Club members...
 
GCC Media Delegation Discuss 5.5G Future Roadmap at Huawei Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2024
 
 
The executive-level meeting, which brought together leadership from SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Huawei, explored the transformative potential of 5G-Advanced and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technologies across the Middle East...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& welcomes 60 new Emirati talents to its AI Graduate Programme
Member Logo e& has welcomed the class of 2024 for the AI Graduate Programme at an onboarding event bringing together over 60 exceptional Emirati graduates reflecting its commitment to developing Emirati talent and to establishing itself...
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait offers multiple options for digital connectivity and unlimited internet
Member Logo In a bid to meet the growing needs of customers for digital connectivity and seamless experiences, Ooredoo Kuwait, the leader in telecommunications and digital solutions, has announced the launch of its exceptional new...
 
•  Omantel launches ‘AI Media Skills Development Initiative’ for 200 media professionals
Member Logo Omantel has launched the ‘Innovative Media’ initiative, bringing together 200 media professionals from various sectors to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in media. The initiative aims to elevate...
 
•  Nokia signs 5G deal extension with Taiwan Mobile
Member Logo Nokia has signed a one-year 5G contract extension with Taiwan Mobile to boost the performance and capacity of Taiwan Mobile’s 5G network as well as upgrade its 4G/LTE network...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Mobily partners with Telecom Egypt to land the first Saudi submarine cable linking Saudi Arabia and Egypt through the Red Sea
 
•  New Cisco survey shows strong relationship between privacy awareness and trust in AI
 
•  e& announces Q3 2024 earnings with consolidated revenue growth of 10% to AED 14.4 billion
 
•  e& UAE and Microsoft unveil AI-powered solutions for SMBs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• Digital technology and climate action to join forces at COP29
​​​The upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) will feature a series of firsts to rally the technology industry to take on the climate emergency...
 
• Kuwait advances Digital Government Strategy at 11th e-Government Forum
At Kuwait’s 11th e-Government Forum, CITRA’s Acting Chairman emphasized the benefits of integrated digital services for cost efficiency and growth, announcing advancements like the 5G Advance network and...
 
Middle East
 
• Hadatha Centre to boost cybersecurity industry in Oman
The centre aims to enhance the outcomes of the National Cybersecurity Industry Programme through knowledge management, research, and the design of cybersecurity products and services via simulation modelling and testing...
 
• Oracle partners with Tamkeen to establish Engineering Center in Bahrain
The new center is expected to play a crucial role in developing local IT talent by providing specialized training and Oracle certifications...
 
• UAE invests in autonomous AI to boost energy efficiency
The UAE’s government is investing billions in AI, including regional language-specific chatbots, positioning the Gulf state to remain economically influential as global demand for oil wanes...
 
North Africa
 
• Dell Technologies and Hassan Allam Holding sign MoU to boost operational efficiency in Egypt
This strategic agreement aims to enhance operational growth and efficiency by providing advanced services and solutions across Dell’s server and storage offerings, with the potential for expanded collaboration in...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• BBC Player grows presence in EMEA
BBC Player will be available on Cosmote TV’s streaming service in Greece, Slovak Telekom’s Magio TV in Slovakia and T-Mobile’s Magenta TV in Czech Republic from November 2024...
 
• Walt Disney forms business unit to coordinate use of AI, augmented reality
Walt Disney is forming a new unit to coordinate the company's use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality, as the media giant explores applications across its film, television and theme...
 
 
South Asia
 
• Robi achieves strong profit growth amid challenging quarter
Despite revenue challenges, Robi posted a 134% YoY profit growth for the first nine months of 2024, thanks to robust cost-efficiency measures and strategic investments in its network expansion...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Safaricom Ethiopia expands network, bringing 4G connectivity to Somali region
This expansion reaffirms the commitment to enhancing connectivity and digital financial services for communities across Ethiopia...
 
• Vodafone unveils new 5G mast design
Vodafone has said its new design for 5G masts can help reduce the amount of overall masts needed in urban and suburban areas of the UK...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• AST SpaceMobile: Pentagon increases commercial satellite internet program to US$13 billion
The US Department of Defense has expanded its budget for the PLEO Satellite-Based Services program from $900 million to $13 billion, with AST SpaceMobile among 20 providers selected to address the growing demand for secure,...
 
• TIM Brazil strategies on enhancing fiber customer value
TIM SA’s Q3 2024 results show strong momentum in expanding high-quality fiber and 5G services, with strategic investments in TIM Ultrafibra, enhanced ARPU, customer migration to postpaid plans, and disciplined cost...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Telenor safeguards customers and delivers solid results
Telenor Group reported solid Q3 results with 2.1% organic revenue growth, 60,000 new mobile customers in the Nordics, and increased demand for security products, while facing challenges in Bangladesh and showing strong...
 
• Vodafone and Digi sign MoU to acquire Telekom Romania
Vodafone's Romanian unit and Digi have signed an MoU with OTE to acquire Telekom Romania Mobile, potentially consolidating Romania's telecom market to three players, though the deal remains in early stages and is...
 
• CIIE equipped with upgraded telecommunications network
Visitors to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) will find an advanced telecommunications infrastructure and convenient services...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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