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December 30, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
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stc Group uses Artificial Intelligence solutions during Riyadh Season, breaking 5G usage records
 
 
stc Group, the kingdom’s leading digital enabler, recorded a 61% 5G network usage rate during Riyadh Season in 2024, marking one of the highest utilization rates in history. Using artificial intelligence and advanced infrastructure, stc Group’s 5G networks have provided record-breaking connectivity during Saudi Arabia’s largest entertainment festival...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait shines in 2024 with outstanding achievements
Member Logo The year 2024 was transformative for Ooredoo Kuwait under CEO Abdulaziz Al-Babtain, marked by remarkable achievements in customer growth, digital innovation, sustainability, and technological advancements, positioning the...
 
•  Breaking new ground with dedication, courage, and innovation - 2025 new year message from Chairman Li Zixue
Member Logo The year 2024 was transformative for ZTE as the company completed its Expansion Phase A under the visionary leadership of its team, prioritizing "connectivity + computing," achieving milestones in 5G advancements, AI-driven...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
MCIT forms Digital Skills Working Group to foster digital skills development in government entities
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched the Digital Skills Working Group to drive digital skills development across government entities, aligning with Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030 and...
 
TRA warns of bank impersonation fraud
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a warning about fraudulent SMS messages impersonating banks, urging recipients to avoid clicking on malicious links, report suspicious activity to the affected...
 
Middle East
 
Oman and Palestine sign MoU to boost telecommunications and digital economy cooperation
Oman and Palestine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in telecommunications and information technology, promoting expertise exchange in the digital economy and fostering business partnerships...
 
NEOM’s Oxagon leads the way in sustainable industrial revolution
Oxagon, the industrial hub of NEOM, has emerged as a global leader in logistics and manufacturing by integrating sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and collaboration, achieving milestones in renewable energy, circular...
 
Jumbo Enterprise: Redefining growth in UAE’s IT services sector
Jumbo Enterprise, a leader in the UAE’s IT services sector, is driving innovation through managed services, digital infrastructure, and 3D manufacturing, leveraging partnerships and cutting-edge technologies to meet...
 
South Asia
 
+92Disrupt moot highlights Pakistan’s startups, tech sector investment
Katalyst Labs hosted the two-day +92Disrupt conference, gathering over 850 tech startups, investors, and experts to explore Pakistan's potential in IT and technology, emphasizing youth-driven innovation, AI, and fintech...
 
Inward remittance thru MFS surges 95% in October
In October 2024, remittances sent via Bangladesh’s mobile financial service (MFS) providers reached Tk1,102.22 crore (US$100.8 million), a 95.22% YoY increase, reflecting the growing preference for platforms like...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Recreate Solutions joins IBM consortium for IPTV
Recreate Solutions, a London-based company, is part of an IBM-led consortium bidding for IPTV projects in the Asia Pacific region, contributing multi-player gaming technology and system integration solutions for platforms...
 
Glance and Amazon MX Player partner to revolutionize how India consumes content over mobile
Glance has partnered with Amazon MX Player to bring Indian stories to millions of viewers, leveraging Glance’s reach across 235 million devices and Amazon MX Player’s diverse content to enhance engagement and...
 
 
North Africa
 
Al-Sisi highlights digital transformation, ICT growth
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi emphasized advancing digital transformation initiatives, enhancing ICT services, promoting local and international investments, and finalizing the National Artificial Intelligence...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
MTN, NTEL spectrum lease extension to boost Nigeria’s 3G, 4G coverage
NCC has approved a renewed and expanded spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria and NTEL, covering all Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory, enabling MTN to enhance its 3G and 4G services, improve...
 
Tele2, Telenor expand 5G coverage to 90% of Sweden
Tele2 and Telenor, through their joint venture Net4Mobility, now provide over 90% of Sweden's population with 5G coverage, including 70% access to 5G+ with speeds of 200–800 Mbit/s, supported by a modernised,...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
SpaceX launches 4 Astranis satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX successfully launched four MicroGEO satellites into geosynchronous transfer orbit after replacing the Falcon 9 booster, marking its 91st droneship landing, with the mission supporting connectivity initiatives across...
 
T2 expands network coverage to M4 highway section near Rostov-on-Don
T2 has achieved 100% network coverage on a 63 km toll section of the M4 Don highway bypassing Rostov-on-Don and Aksay, to ensure stable connectivity and high-speed internet, enhancing communication for travelers along this...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Microsoft eyes non-OpenAI tech to diversify 365 Copilot’s AI models-report
Microsoft is diversifying Microsoft 365 Copilot by integrating internal and third-party AI models to reduce reliance on OpenAI, cut costs, and enhance performance, while continuing its partnership with OpenAI for advanced AI...
 
5G smart agriculture project under way in Turkey
Turk Telekom and ZTE have launched a 5G Smart Agriculture Project in Turkey’s Çorum province, integrating advanced technologies like drones and smart machinery to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and digital...
 
ShipMoney announces partnership with Megga Telecom
ShipMoney has partnered with Megga Telecom to launch eSIMCrew, a cutting-edge eSIM solution offering seamless global connectivity with access to over 750 networks in 140+ countries, tailored for travelers and overseas...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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