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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 12, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SAMENA Council Demonstrates Commitment to Industry Goals & Global Digital Transformation Priorities through its Participation in Key Global Forums, Advocating on Cybersecurity, Broadband Development, and Innovation
 
 
SAMENA Council’s participation in three of the world’s leading global forums has added to the Industry’s strong voice, reaffirming the Council’s commitment to representing the Private Sector across the ICT arena and to supporting worldwide efforts on digital transformation…
 
Zain Group Q3 and 9M 2024 revenue reaches 15-year high; Normalized Net Income grows 6% to reach KD 136 million (USD 442m) for 9M 2024
 
 
Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for the third quarter (Q3) and nine-months (9M) periods ended 30 September 2024, serving 47.2 million customers...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  GSMA reports GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub’s renewables and decarbonisation progress
Member Logo GSMA Intelligence has released a new report in coordination with members of the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) Sustainability Innovation Hub, including e&...
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait paves the way for workplace happiness and employee well-being
Member Logo Ooredoo Kuwait, a leader in telecommunications across the region, remains committed to fostering a workplace that prioritizes happiness, engagement, and overall well-being...
 
•  Nokia, Reflex and Net Nine Nine partner to bridge the digital divide in South Africa
Member Logo Nokia, in partnership with Reflex and Net Nine Nine, will expand broadband access for underserved communities across South Africa...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait champions youth creativity and innovation as key sponsor of the 'Kilmitain' forum
 
•  SpaceRISE selected by European Commission to build and operate the IRIS2 multi-orbit satellite constellation
 
•  Etihad Airways and e& UAE sign strategic MoU to boost loyalty programmes and destination marketing
 
•  AT&T and Simetric announce IoT console Single Pane of Glass
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• CST announces the winners of the spectrum auction in the frequency bands (600, 700, 3800) MHz for mobile telecommunication networks
The auction will contribute with over 25 billion SAR to the GDP by 2030, through enhancing the digital infrastructure, promoting investment and competitiveness in Mobile Telecommunications Networks, and deploying innovative...
 
• Ofcom gives new step to award mmWave spectrum in the UK
U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom announced the publication of the text of the final regulation for the upcoming spectrum of mmWave frequencies...
 
Middle East
 
• Qatar’s digital commerce sector poised for significant growth
The digital commerce sector in Qatar is set for robust growth, with transaction values projected to reach US$7.29 billion (QR26.73 billion) by the end of this year, according to a Statista report...
 
• Proteus Hyperconnect technology launched across GCC
By leveraging multi-party, multi-ledger technology and advanced Hyperconnect technology, GCC companies can seamlessly network and operate across on its shared data collaboration centre...
 
• UAE's domain '.ae' hits 347,000 registrations
The UAE's national domain '.ae' has achieved 347,000 registrations, reflecting the demand and confidence in it by companies, individuals and businesses...
 
South Asia
 
• 5G internet service in Pakistan by April 2025
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that 5G internet service would be introduced in Pakistan by April 2025...
 
• Alipay+ partnership enhances mobile payments for travelers in Nepal
Travelers from various Asian and European countries can now easily make payments across Nepal using their mobile payment apps, thanks to a partnership between Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) and Ant International, the...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Meta trials educational VR tech with US and UK universities
The Meta for Education beta program will be run at over a dozen universities including Imperial College London, the University of Glasgow and the University of Leeds, providing them with early access to a range of apps and...
 
• Max added to Prime Video in two European markets
It’s now possible to purchase Warner Bros Discovery’s Max on Amazon Prime Video in Sweden and the Netherlands...
 
 
North Africa
 
• Telecom Egypt and Vodafone Egypt sign partnership to enhance infrastructure and launch 5G services
Telecom Egypt and Vodafone Egypt have signed strategic partnership agreements worth EGP 30 billion to upgrade Vodafone Egypt’s infrastructure, paving the way for the expansion of integrated telecom services and the...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Orange RCA signs 4G license, pioneering faster connectivity in Central African Republic
The launch of 4G will greatly enhance mobile internet, offering speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Central Africans will benefit from an international standard customer experience...
 
• Magyar Telekom completes 5G rollout on Budapest metro
Magyar Telekom has made its 5G network available to customers on all Budapest subway lines, which they can use with a 5G-capable device and mobile internet service...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• Sout Korea’s telecom satellite Koreasat-6A launched
A telecommunication satellite from the South Korean telecom giant KT has been launched into space and is now in orbit...
 
• Alaska Communications pushes broadband to more residents via broadband wireless
Alaska Communications (ACS) is again on the broadband expansion trail, enhancing service in Juneau and Soldotna...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• TM Global to expand core data centres in Cyberjaya and Johor
Telekom Malaysia’s wholesale arm TM Global said that it will expand its core data centres in Cyberjaya and Johor to serve growing demand for domestic and international data hosting services...
 
• Mitel extends partnership with AI provider Talkative
Mitel and Talkative have announced an expanded partnership that will result in generative AI tools being implemented into Mitel’s contact centre solutions...
 
• Germany’s Deutsche Telekom joins NEAR as blockchain validator
German telecom giant Deutsche Telekom has become the first telecommunication company to operate a validator within the NEAR Protocol...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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