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November 11, 2024

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Ooredoo Kuwait champions youth creativity and innovation as key sponsor of the 'Kilmitain' forum

Ooredoo Kuwait, the leader in the telecommunications sector and the provider of innovative solutions, reaffirms its commitment to fostering creativity and developing young Kuwaiti talent through its sponsorship of the “Kilmitain” creative forum...

Bahrain partners with UNDP to drive digital transformation for human development

This strategic initiative focuses on accelerating digital transformation to promote inclusive and sustainable growth, aligning with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...

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The inauguration of the 2Africa Pearls submarine cable system and the new Data Center Park by stc to support Bahrain’s strategic economic vision

stc's US$300 million investment in the 2Africa Pearls submarine cable system and Data Center Park strengthens Bahrain's position as a regional digital hub, supporting its Economic Vision 2030 and net-zero carbon 2060...

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Nokia and Fibertime expand broadband access across South Africa’s underserved communities

Nokia has announced that Fibertime will deploy its fiber solution to rapidly expand broadband access to underserved regions of South Africa...

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Huawei's David Wang: UBB Advanced paves the way to all intelligence

At the 10th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2024), David Wang, Huawei's Executive Director of the Board and Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board, delivered a keynote speech titled "UBB Advanced Paves the Way to...

Policy and Regulation

•	CST held the “Demo Day” event with the participation of 20 startups The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in collaboration with The Garage (Disrupt), held the "Demo Day" event, marking the graduation of 20 startups from seven different countries...

•	Research advances AI applications for well-being and education The latest Kaleidoscope academic conference organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) bestowed awards for research papers focused on ensuring that tech works for the good of people worldwide...

Middle East

•	Orange Innovation Lab is inaugurated at Mutah University Orange Jordan has inaugurated the Orange Innovation Lab at Mutah University, further expanding its network of digital programs which now covers 50 locations across the Kingdom under the umbrella of Orange Digital Centers...

•	Helios Towers looks to digitalisation to drive growth in Africa and Middle East British telecoms infrastructure group Helios Towers announced that it anticipates continued growth in 2025, driven by increasing digitalization in Africa and the Middle East...

•	Bahrain partners with UNDP to drive digital transformation for human development This strategic initiative focuses on accelerating digital transformation to promote inclusive and sustainable growth, aligning with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...

South Asia

•	AWCC activates two telecommunication sites in Ghor’s Taywara district Afghan Wireless Communications Company (AWCC) officials say they have activated two telecommunications sites in Ghor’s Taywara district...

•	Banglalink launches RYZE Banglalink. Tailored to engage Bangladesh’s emerging generation, RYZE features AI-powered personalization, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to cater to the unique digital needs of young...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Ontario Tech-driven research exploring the promise of virtual reality (VR) in dementia care Virtual reality devices have the potential to support reminiscence therapy, offering new hope for people living with dementia to recall previous memories...

•	FilmBox+ extends Polish reach The Canal+ backed streaming service is part of the FilmBox package, which is available to subscribers of both operators in selected packages...

North Africa

•	Africa’s internet usage surges Egypt and Nigeria, the two most populous countries on the continent, represent nearly one-third of Africa’s internet users...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Orange acquires first 4G licence in Central African Republic In a statement, Orange described the move as a “decisive step” to deploy 4G, which would greatly improve quality of service and access to digital technology for the entire population...

•	UK telco Virgin Media O2 claims first deployment of 5G SA small cells Virgin Media O2 said that the first 5G SA small cells in the U.K. had been recently deployed in central Birmingham...

Satellite & Internet

•	China establishes aerospace information, satellite internet innovation alliance China established an aerospace information and satellite internet innovation alliance marking a significant step forward in the collaborative development of the aerospace information field...

•	Sonic Fiber Internet to leverage Adtran’s 50G PON technology Sonic will leverage Adtran’s 50G PON technology to provide symmetrical connectivity to residential and business customers...

Global Telecom Update

•	Lintasarta partners with 6Estates for Nvidia-powered AI solutions Lintasarta says it has struck a strategic partnership with Singapore-based AI solutions provider 6Estates to deploy its enterprise AI solutions in Indonesia using Nvidia's AI cloud infrastructure...

•	Verizon, TriMet leverage FWA to deliver advanced connectivity for Portland transit Verizon Business has announced the activation of more than 740 new Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) lines with the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon...

•	Nigeria, Ghana, Guinea most targeted for cyber attacks Nigeria, a major digital hub in Africa, has one of the highest volume of cyberattacks in West Africa, coming in at 2,721 for the first half of 2024...

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