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January 24, 2025

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e& and IBM study focuses on MENA’s opportunity to lead AI transformation despite tech readiness challenges

A new study from e& and the IBM Institute for Business Value highlights transformative trends in AI adoption and opportunities poised to redefine digital transformation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)...

ITU and global organizations rally to democratize access to AI education to close the ‘AI skills gap’

The ITU has launched the AI Skills Coalition, a global initiative with support from major tech companies and organizations, to bridge the AI skills gap and promote inclusive AI education and capacity building worldwide...

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stc Group receives global recognition for Procurement excellence from (CIPS)

stc Group, a leading digital enabler, has been awarded the globally recognized Procurement Excellence Certification by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), reaffirming its position among an elite group of...

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Nokia to publish fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial report on 30 January 2025

Nokia will publish its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial report on 30 January 2025 at approximately 8 a.m. Finnish time (EET). The report will be made available on the Nokia website immediately after publication...

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Huawei and IEEE UAE section launch groundbreaking Wi-Fi 7 innovation program to shape the future of wireless connectivity

This strategic initiative, running from January 20 to April 20, 2025, aims to explore new requirements based on Wi-Fi 7 scenarios, cultivate high-end talent in the connectivity field, and accelerate intelligent industry...

Policy and Regulation

•	Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce launches ecommerce regulation campaign This initiative is designed to safeguard consumer rights, promote fair competition, and support the growth of the digital economy in Bahrain...

•	ITU and global organizations rally to democratize access to AI education to close the ‘AI skills gap’ The ITU has launched the AI Skills Coalition, a global initiative with support from major tech companies and organizations, to bridge the AI skills gap and promote inclusive AI education and capacity building worldwide...

South Asia

•	Ericsson partners with Grameenphone to enhance telecom services and drive digital Transformation in Bangladesh Through this agreement, Grameenphone will have the ability to offer new services with reduced turnaround times, enabling quicker responses to customer needs...

•	SLT-MOBITEL partners with Echo System Digital Ventures to launch ‘Playstreet’ premium gaming platform SLT-MOBITEL has partnered with Eco System Digital Ventures to launch Playstreet, a new gaming platform offering over 200 games to Sri Lankan customers with affordable subscription options...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Ad-supported streaming on the rise in Germany The streaming market in Germany is undergoing a significant transformation as more viewers turn to ad-supported subscription plans offered by major platforms like Netflix, Amazon and Disney...

•	Infinite Reality to acquire virtual shopping platform Obsess Infinite Reality, an immersive technology company, has acquired virtual shopping platform Obsess to enhance its e-commerce solutions and expand its presence in the growing immersive technology market...

Global Telecom Update

•	MTN Nigeria gets spectrum extension from NCC MTN Nigeria has renewed its spectrum band licence (referred to as Channel 1) in Nigeria for an extra ten years, effective from the start of this year...

•	DOCOMO to demo aerospace, Open RAN solutions at MWC NTT DOCOMO will be showcasing its latest technologies and initiatives in non-terrestrial networks, Open RAN, and entertainment at MWC Barcelona 2025...

•	Telefonica offers Perplexity Pro for free in Spain Telefonica has partnered with Perplexity to offer its Perplexity Pro AI search service to Movistar users in Spain for free for twelve months, expanding its presence in the AI search market...

Middle East

•	Global Cybersecurity Forum and World Economic Forum launch Centre for Cyber Economics in Riyadh The Global Cybersecurity Forum and the World Economic Forum are establishing a Centre for Cyber Economics in Riyadh to address the growing economic challenges and opportunities in the cybersecurity landscape...

•	IPification and stc Kuwait partner to bring the most advanced carrier API platform to Kuwait IPification and stc Kuwait have partnered to enhance mobile authentication for stc Kuwait's digital services, improving security and user experience...

•	Salesforce to set up new regional HQ in Riyadh Salesforce is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia with a new regional headquarters in Riyadh and an AI Innovation Center in partnership with IBM, aiming to drive innovation and support the Kingdom's Vision 2030...

•	Qi, in partnership with Ant International, launches SuperQi, the lifestyle super app Qi has launched SuperQi, a 3rd generation app in Iraq, combining a digital lifestyle super app with a fully integrated digital bank, aiming to advance financial inclusion and digitize financial services in the country...

North Africa

•	Egypt unveils ambitious AI strategy to become regional leader by 2030 Egypt has launched the second edition of its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2025–2030, showcasing its ambition to become a leading AI hub in the Middle East and Africa...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	VMO2, Ontix boosts connectivity in Birmingham with small cell deployment VMO2 and Ontix have deployed new small cell sites in Birmingham to enhance 4G mobile capacity and connectivity in busy areas, supporting residents, businesses, and the city's digital growth...

•	Telstra achieves 10Gbps 5G downlink speeds in trial with Ericsson, MediaTek Telstra, Ericsson, and MediaTek have achieved a new 5G speed milestone, reaching a peak downlink speed of 9.4 Gbps on a live commercial network and surpassing 10 Gbps in a lab setting, demonstrating the potential of 5G...

Satellite & Internet

•	China’s satellite internet provider Spacesail sets up in Kazakhstan Spacesail, a Chinese satellite internet company, has registered in Kazakhstan with a $17 million investment and plans to deploy a global satellite constellation to provide high-speed internet access...

•	C3ntro works with Infinera to upgrade fiber network in Mexico C3ntro Telecom has deployed Infinera's GX Series solution to upgrade its long-haul network in Mexico, connecting data centers in Mexico City and Queretaro with 1.6 Tb/s of capacity...

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