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December 23, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Omantel’s transformational leadership and innovation honored at CXO Awards
 
 
Omantel, the leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has been recognized at the Business Today CXO Awards by Apex Media for its remarkable achievements in driving innovation, digital transformation, and technological advancement...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Survey finds technology partners predict major revenue shift to AI, citing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and customer experience as key drivers in the UAE
Member Logo Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, released findings from its new Cisco Global AI Partners Study...
 
•  Nokia donates AI enabled water reuse system to Aoyama Gakuin University
Member Logo Nokia has announced that it will donate WOSH, an AI enabled portable hand washing stand that reuses more than 98% of the water it consumes to Aoyama Gakuin University, one of Japan’s oldest private universities with a...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Mexico to launch 5G tender in late January
The IFT-12 tender, in which spectrum will be made available for 5G networks in Mexico, will begin on 27 January when an invitation to would-be buyers to express their interest begins, according to an announcement from...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria highlights digital and AI advancements
Hicham Sifer emphasized Algeria's commitment to advancing digitization and AI through legislative support, infrastructure development, and leveraging global expertise to drive economic growth...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Airtel Rwanda launches VoLTE services
Airtel Rwanda has become the first telecom operator in the country to launch Voice over 4G (VoLTE) services, marking a significant leap in technological advancement...
 
Vi officially launches 5G in select circles, becomes third telco to offer services
Vi joins the 5G race in the country after almost one and a half years since Airtel and Jio started offering 5G services...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
SES adds first revamped satellites to O3b mPOWER constellation
Satellite operator SES has added two more satellites to its next-gen O3b mPOWER constellation that are also the first two satellites with new designs to address power issues in the first six satellites...
 
New Mexico to put US$675 million towards broadband deployment
The project will fund internet deployment, primarily fiber-optic internet, for populations across the state that are currently "unserved" or "underserved" according to federal guidelines...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Swisscom gets green light for Vodafone Italia acquisition
This paves the way to the creation of a converged challenger in Italy, as all competent authorities approved the transaction...
 
Azercell introduces the AI-powered AI Chat Bot
This advanced service is integrated into the Azercell mobile application, offering users unparalleled convenience and efficiency...
 
SK Telecom to unveil cutting-Edge AI capabilities at CES 2025
SK Telecom announced today that it will operate a joint exhibition hall with SK member companies including SK Hynix, SKC, and SK Enmove under the theme of ‘Creating a Sustainable Future with Innovative AI...
 
 
Middle East
 
GCC telecom operators release white paper on achieving net-zero carbon emissions
The GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub, a coalition of leading telecommunications operators including Ooredoo, e&, Beyon, Du, STC, Zain, and Omantel, has unveiled its first white paper, developed in collaboration with GSMA...
 
Princess Sumaya explores digital cooperation to advance Jordan's digital transformation
The discussions centered on strengthening future cooperation between DCO and RSS through innovative projects and programs aimed at advancing shared objectives in digital transformation and technological innovation...
 
HPE delivers 3 of the top 4 supercomputers in KSA in 2024
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) leads in supercomputing innovation, delivering the top three global supercomputers, including El Capitan, which accelerates AI-driven scientific breakthroughs while setting benchmarks in...
 
Global digital operator VEON moves HQ to Dubai
VEON Limited, a global digital operator, has completed the move of its group headquarters (HQ)from Amsterdam to Dubai, according to a press release...
 
South Asia
 
Nepal Telecom announces 30% dividend
Three public entities including Nepal Telecom (NT), Agriculture Development Bank Limited (ADBL) and the Citizens Investment Trust (CIT) have announced up to 30 percent dividends to their shareholders...
 
BTCL to revamp Alaap app with new features
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) plans to revamp its “Alaap” application in 2025, aiming to attract more users both domestically and internationally...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Telenor, AWS to build next-generation cloud streaming platform
Telenor has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate its move of TV streaming services to the cloud across the Nordic region...
 
LG launches smart TV audio streaming service LG Radio+
LG Electronics has introduced LG Radio+, a new ad-supported audio streaming service designed for LG smart TVs...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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