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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
December 25, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
ZTE to Collaborate with SAMENA Council in Helping Shape ICT Frameworks & Policies in the Region
 
 
The SAMENA Telecommunications Council has announced that ZTE, with its presence in more than 160 countries, serving global telecom operators, government and enterprise customers, and consumers, has joined its membership of Operators and Tech Providers to help enhance ecosystem development and strive toward achieving sustainability within the ICT industry...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Omantel celebrates the graduation of Omani talents ready to lead the future of technology
Member Logo Omantel celebrated the graduation of the fourth batch of its flagship training program, “Generation Z,” aimed at equipping young Omani talents with the skills needed to excel in future technologies...
 
•  Nokia and Turkcell demonstrate industry leading quantum-safe protection for mobile subscribers
Member Logo This groundbreaking achievement marks a critical step in securing mobile networks against future threats posed by quantum computing...
 
•  Huawei maintains the top position in the global passive antenna market for the ninth consecutive year
Member Logo In its latest report, ABI Research named Huawei the global leader in the base station antenna market for the ninth consecutive year, recognizing its top rankings in innovation, implementation, and market share, driven by...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  China Mobile International and Telecom Egypt forge strategic partnership
 
•  Regional ICT talent recognized at the Huawei ICT Competition ME&CA 2024-2025 in Riyadh
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait celebrates the first anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's leadership
 
•  Zain unveils new ‘4WARD’ corporate strategy to accelerate company’s evolution into a purpose-driven TechCo conglomerate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Peru publishes regulations for the deployment of 5G
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) of Peru has announced the publication of the regulation that promotes the deployment of telecommunications services using 5G technology or higher...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Movistar and Tigo launch shared network in Colombia
The launch of the shared network will allow Movistar to significantly increase its 3G and 4G mobile coverage...
 
Vinaphone launches 5G services
According to VNPT, at the time of official service provision, VinaPhone 5G is present in 63 provinces and cities nationwide, focusing on coverage and service provision in key economic and social areas...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
SpaceX, Amazon in talks with British Airways owner on Wi-Fi deal
British Airways owner IAG SA is in discussions with Elon Musk's Starlink to outfit its jet fleet with Wi-Fi service, reflecting the increasing inroads SpaceX's satellite internet business is making with major global...
 
New Indonesian cable landing station inaugurated
Telin and Citra Connect have officially held a ceremony for a new cable landing station (CLS) at Nongsa Digital Park, Batam, the largest city in the Indonesian province of Riau Islands...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Odine accelerates growth via R&D in 5G/6G innovations
Odine achieved groundbreaking milestones in 2024, securing a spot on the Top 20 Telco Vendors Power List for two consecutive years and advancing global innovation through AI-powered 5G/6G solutions and autonomous network...
 
Airtel Africa launches US$100 million share buyback to give value to shareholders
Airtel Africa Plc has announced its intention to return US$100 million to its shareholders through a second share buyback deal...
 
Major financing commitment boosts Yondr’s Malaysian data centre campus
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a consortium of six international financial institutions have committed over US$900 million in financing to global data centre operator Yondr Group’s hyperscale data...
 
 
Middle East
 
MBZUAI launches Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence degree
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched a Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) degree to train the next generation of innovators and leaders in the application of artificial...
 
Saudi Arabia accelerates digital transformation in transport and logistics with new initiatives
A key objective of these digital initiatives is to boost the transport and logistics sector’s contribution to Saudi Arabia’s GDP from 6% in 2021 to 10% by 2030, which is expected to generate SR45 billion ($11.9...
 
Tamkeen offers over 1,000 tech training with global digital platform Pluralsight
The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced its partnership with the global online training platform Pluralsight in a first-of-its-kind initiative to offer virtual training for Bahrainis...
 
Orange Jordan launches Innovation and Growth Opportunities rewarding program for its employees
The program is designed to involve all employees in headquarters, sites, and shops alike in a creative process resulting in coming up with viable ideas that contribute to increasing the company’s growth...
 
South Asia
 
PTA introduces new licensing system for VPN providers in Pakistan
The PTA’s new approach includes creating a licensing category under which companies can apply for permits to offer VPN services, addressing the issue of unregistered VPNs...
 
North Africa
 
Paymob integrates Apple Pay to revolutionize digital payments in Egypt
Paymob has announced that its merchant network in Egypt can now accept Apple Pay, allowing consumers to use their Apple devices for secure, seamless purchases in-store, in-app, and online...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
CNN launches FAST Channels on Titan OS in Europe
Titan OS is partnering with CNN International Commercial to expand its content offering with two new FAST Channels...
 
UH students create virtual and augmented reality experiences
The Creative Computational Media course allowed students to develop interactive and immersive experiences showcased in global exhibits such as Beyond Van Gogh, Beyond Monet, Disney Immersive and TeamLab Borderless...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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