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December 20, 2024

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Regional ICT talent recognized at the Huawei ICT Competition ME&CA 2024-2025 in Riyadh

Huawei concluded its 2024-2025 Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) ICT Competition with a glittering Regional Finals Awards Ceremony in Riyadh, coinciding the 10th anniversary of Huawei ICT Academy in the ME&CA...

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stc Bahrain wins Glotel Award for Pioneering IoT Connected Cars Solution

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has been awarded the Glotel Award for its innovative IoT Connected Cars solution. Launched in March 2024, the project is the first of its kind in the Middle East, bringing "Telematic Connected...

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Nokia and e& UAE showcase world’s first fixed end-to-end network slicing solution for gaming applications

Nokia has announced that e& UAE is the first in the world to use its slicing solution to create a dedicated end-to-end network slice capable of meeting the speed and latency demands of today’s gaming applications...

Policy and Regulation

•	CST concludes its participation in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) concluded its participation in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) hosted by Saudi Arabia...

•	ITU Journal shares new research on machine learning for networks The latest issue of ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies explores innovations for intelligent networks in areas from performance prediction and energy efficiency to security, digital twins, and vehicular...

South Asia

•	5G spectrum auction in Pakistan set for April 2025 The 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan is scheduled for April 2025, with significant improvements in internet speed, IT exports, and national security measures, alongside plans for digitization through increased frequency and...

•	NTC enhances 4G service with 21 small cells Nepal Telecom enhanced connectivity at the Gadhimai fair by upgrading existing BTS, installing 21 small cell units, and deploying mobile BTS, ensuring reliable 4G and voice services for massive crowds...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Vodafone, Google enhance upload speeds on 5G Ultra network Vodafone and Google announced that they have enhanced upload speeds using Vodafone UK’s 5G Ultra network, making it easier for customers to share 4K content with friends and family and on social media platforms,...

•	Vectra expands TV Smart offer with 14 new channels Vectra expands its TV Smart Max package with 14 new channels, offering flexible access through various devices and providers...

Global Telecom Update

•	Telenor IoT offers customers access to Verizon Business US network This extends Telenor IoT’s global managed IoT connectivity service by enabling more flexible access to the US market...

•	2025 will see organisations ‘pivot to quantum readiness’ Palo Alto Networks' predictions for the cybersecurity industry in EMEA leads with a call for cyber teams to get a quantum resistant roadmap in place in order to future-proof their organisations from this growing threat...

•	AMS-IX internet exchange traffic grows 200% in Equinix's Lagos Data Centre Equinix has supported a growth in traffic of around 200%, increasing around 30Gbps to almost 100Gbps in just over a year since the implementation of its strategic partnership with AMS-IX in Lagos...

Middle East

•	Era of AI: Internet Governance Forum closes with call for stronger multistakeholder action to harness digital promise and tackle threats The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh concluded following five days of multistakeholder and high-level discussions...

•	Qatar and UNDP sign MoU to advance digital innovation for sustainable development This partnership will leverage shared expertise to drive digital transformation through building digital capacity, developing innovative solutions, engaging in thought leadership, promoting responsible technology use, and...

•	Saudi Arabia leads ecommerce surge in MENA during 2024 festive season Saudi Arabia played a key role in driving a 44% increase in e-commerce orders across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during the 2024 festive season, according to a joint study by Flowwow and Admitad...

•	Oman Investment Authority invests in Elon Musk’s xAI Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has invested in Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, acquiring an undisclosed stake in the tech giant...

North Africa

•	Alibaba launches operations in Morocco, expanding reach to African markets The company aims to support Moroccan businesses by expanding their export opportunities, particularly to North American markets...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Safaricom Ethiopia expands 4G network to Gambell Safaricom Ethiopia launches 4G in Gambella, advancing connectivity, economic growth, and digital education initiatives...

•	AWTG selects Airspan Networks for UK’s ECH-R 5G rail project The partnership is intended to enhance railway connectivity using 5G technology to benefit passengers and operational teams...

Satellite & Internet

•	Nauru switches on Starlink community gateway internet service Nauru provided land at Command Ridge for the installation of the Community Gateway equipment, including a satellite dish and router to connect users to the Starlink network...

•	ADC cable ready for service with 160 Tbps of new intra-Asia capacity NEC announced that it has finished building the Asia Direct Cable (ADC), an intra-Asia subsea cable connecting China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam...

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