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November 13, 2024

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e& UAE and Dubai Airports team up to explore enhancement of airport operations with 5G

e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of e&, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Airports, exploring opportunities to bring 5G Private Network connectivity to optimise airport operations. The collaboration aims to identify areas where 5G could be implemented in the future becoming the first private 5G deployment in an airport in the region...

CST launches the "Discover Space Majors" campaign to inspire generations to join space fields

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has launched the “Discover Space Majors" campaign, which aims at raising awareness and introducing the Space majors...

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stc Group continues expansion in data centers and submarine cables, strengthening its position as a digital hub

stc Group, a leading digital enabler, continues to implement its expansion in the development of data centers and submarine cables, strengthening the kingdom’s position as a digital hub in the Middle East...

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Eutelsat partners with Clear Blue Technologies for innovative smart energy solutions supporting connectivity access across Africa

This collaboration will expand and improve connectivity solutions across Africa by launching state-of-the-art, power-efficient broadband services to support businesses, community WiFi networks, even in the most...

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Nokia and Islalink achieve 800Gbps capacity-reach record over the IONIAN submarine cable

Nokia and Islalink have achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing Nokia's sixth-generation Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s) over an unrepeated 330km submarine cable connecting Crotone, Italy, with Preveza,...

Policy and Regulation

•	Qatar’s CRA issues fifth version of class license for short-range devices The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has released the fifth version of the Class License for Short-Range Devices, following a review of feedback from stakeholders and the public consultation document posted on the...

•	CST launches the "Discover Space Majors" campaign to inspire generations to join space fields The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has launched the “Discover Space Majors" campaign, which aims at raising awareness and introducing the Space majors...

South Asia

•	Pakistan’s telecom sector faces surge in cyber attacks A recent report from Pakistan’s Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reveals alarming figures in the country’s telecom and digital sectors, with 720 malware attacks recorded in 2023 alone...

•	Dialog Axiata rebounds in Q3, delivering growth in core revenue and profitability Dialog Axiata PLC reported a consolidated nine-month revenue decline, largely due to reduced international wholesale business, but showed strong EBITDA growth driven by cost-cutting, a successful amalgamation with Airtel...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Netflix with ads reaches 70 million Netflix's ad-supported tier, now with 70 million global users, attracts over 50% of new sign-ups in ad-supported regions, showcases high engagement with advertisers, and continues to expand with exclusive partnerships...

•	Snapchat shares insight into TV and mobile video consumption trends The shift to mobile video consumption is significant, with Snapchat's study revealing that 67% of users across eight markets watch daily on mobile compared to 50% on TV...

Global Telecom Update

•	Nvidia and SoftBank pilot world's first AI and 5G telecom network The network can run AI and 5G workloads concurrently, a process known as an artificial intelligence radio access network (AI-RAN), the companies said...

•	Liquid to support Western Cape connectivity expansion plans Technology group Liquid Intelligent Technologies, and South Africa’s Western Cape Government have announced at the Africa Tech Festival 2024 in Cape Town that they have renewed a partnership to continue expanding...

•	ETIX Everywhere expands data centre presence in Thailand This initiative highlights ETIX’s commitment to becoming a key player in Southeast Asia’s evolving data centre landscape...

Middle East

•	Oman’s telecommunications sector sees growth in postpaid subscriptions and broadband usage Oman’s telecommunications sector has undergone notable changes over the past year, with significant growth in postpaid mobile phone subscriptions and a steady rise in internet usage, according to the latest data from...

•	Zain KSA strengthens 5G network with key 600 MHz spectrum acquisition Zain KSA has announced the acquisition of a new 600 MHz spectrum band, one of the most widely adopted bands for 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile services...

•	Google Cloud marks first anniversary of Dammam Cloud Region The Google Cloud Summit Saudi Arabia underscored Google Cloud's commitment to the kingdom’s digital transformation journey and highlighted the growth and potential witnessed in KSA’s technology landscape...

•	Space42 and UAE Ministry of Education launch educational campaign to inspire future scientists In collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Education, Space42 has launched an educational campaign aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers in the UAE...

North Africa

•	Morocco set to grant licenses to Starlink and OneWeb for satellite internet services This initiative aims to enhance coverage and deliver high-speed internet to remote areas that suffer from poor traditional telecommunications infrastructure...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Virgin Media O2 brings 4G coverage to remote South Uist in Scotland Virgin Media O2 has become the first mobile operator to successfully build a Total Not Spot (TNS) site as part of the Government-funded second phase of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme...

•	Viettel targets over 300 5G sites by 2025 Viettel has launched its Open RAN 5G network using in-house developed equipment, with plans to establish over 300 sites by early 2025 and further expand domestically and internationally...

Satellite & Internet

•	Starlink gets the green light in Chad to boost internet access Chad said that it has approved the licensing of Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink to improve access to internet services in the central African country...

•	Fiber broadband rolled out to remote Orkney island via water pipes The remote island of Papa Westray in Scotland's Orkney Islands now has fiber broadband delivered through water pipes, a first in the UK, reducing disruption and costs while preserving water quality...

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