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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 7, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Ooredoo Kuwait Group announces strong revenue growth
 
 
Ooredoo Kuwait Group announces strong revenue growth of 9% for 2024, reaching KWD 711 million, along with a 5% increase in its consolidated customer base...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Group advances global digital transformation across industries as a Strategic Partner at LEAP 2025
Member Logo stc Group, a leading digital enabler, will be showcasing its innovative digital solutions as a strategic partner of LEAP 2025, the world’s most attended tech event...
 
•  Eutelsat achieves ITU’s Partner2Connect milestone: 1 million people connected in Sub-Saharan Africa
Member Logo Eutelsat reaches the ITU Partner2Connect milestone, connecting 1 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa to reliable satellite internet, two years ahead of schedule...
 
•  StarHub and Nokia upgrade fiber broadband network to deliver nationwide 10 Gbps services
Member Logo Nokia announced that StarHub has successfully completed its nationwide rollout of its XGS-PON network, connecting hundreds of thousands of homes across Singapore to 10 Gbps internet speeds...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  SAMENA Council to Advance Digital Cooperation-Building Across Regions to Create New Synergies in Digital Innovations, Cybersecurity, AI, and Datacenter Development
 
•  e& expands SmartHub Data Centre in Fujairah with the launch of new facility
 
•  AT&T upgrades connectivity for the big game at the Superdome
 
•  Omantel and Sultan Qaboos University sign partnership agreement to support the UNESCO Chair in AI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
ITU’s AI for Good Global Summit 2025 to tackle the rise of autonomous AI
Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN agency for digital technologies, the goal of AI for Good is to identify trustworthy applications of AI, build AI skills and standards, and strengthen...
 
Ofcom to auction more spectrum for 4G and 5G mobile use
Ofcom has announced its intention to auction the upper block of 1.4 GHz band (1492-1517 MHz) for 4G and 5G mobile use...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan, Türkiye discuss IT, 5G, AI collaboration
Pakistan and Türkiye are exploring collaboration opportunities in information technology, 5G, and artificial intelligence, aiming to strengthen digital transformation, e-governance, and smart technologies in both...
 
Nepal Telecom expands 4G network to remote areas in Surkhet and Dolpa dzistricts
Nepal Telecom (NTC) has launched its 4G network in several remote areas in the Surkhet and Dolpa districts of Nepal...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
waipu.tv and NBC Universal extend distribution agreement
German TV streaming provider waipu.tv has renewed its distribution agreement with NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland, ensuring continued access to its pay-TV channels...
 
Telematics based MyGo+ app rewards safe driving with real-time insights for Indonesian drivers
The app analyzes real-time driving data to inform driving behavior and provides a reward system to motivate responsible driving, supporting Indonesia's efforts to improve road safety and reduce traffic accident rates...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Corero enhances DDoS protection with multi-site resiliency
Corero Network Security announced new advancements in multi-site resiliency and intelligent traffic management, further strengthening its ability to deliver always-on DDoS protection...
 
Smarsh enhances digital platform with CallCabinet
Smarsh has acquired CallCabinet, allowing the company to enhance the voice and audio recording and compliance capabilities of its solutions with a single end-to-end digital communications and intelligence platform...
 
Lumen ramps up capex by 30% to build a ‘backbone for AI’
US operator Lumen Technologies is focusing its attention on providing network services to hyperscalers and large enterprises to support their AI-fuelled data traffic needs...
 
 
Middle East
 
Microsoft showcases AI innovations and partnerships driving UAE’s digital transformation
Microsoft kicks off its global AI tour in Dubai, highlighting AI innovations and partnerships driving the UAE’s digital transformation...
 
How AI is transforming Saudi Arabia’s digital services through Tawakkalna
As governments worldwide embrace digital transformation, artificial intelligence is playing a pivotal role in making public services more accessible and user-friendly...
 
G42 publishes its Frontier AI Safety Framework
G42, the UAE-based technology group announced the publication of its Frontier AI Safety Framework, reinforcing its commitment to the AI Seoul Summit’s Frontier AI Safety Commitments and the Bletchley Declaration...
 
PSUT, RJ sign MoU to boost aviation cybersecurity, research
The agreement aims to forge strategic partnerships between academic and private sectors, with particular emphasis on student training and professional expertise exchange in aviation cybersecurity, preparing future leaders...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt prioritizes ICT training to drive digital transformation
The “Digital Pioneers” initiative will provide free scholarships and training to young Egyptians in various ICT fields, including AI, data science, and cybersecurity...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
U Mobile hits top speed on Penang Bridge
Malaysian operator U Mobile delivered average 5G download speeds of 597Mb/s in a trial on the 13.5km-long Penang Bridge using Huawei equipment, as the operator prepares to launch the country’s second 5G network...
 
Orange introduces 5G+ offer with dedicated bandwidth
With Orange's 5G network, B2B customers will have access to new features specific to 5G+, such as improved voice and data experience, enhanced security, and an even more responsive network thanks to reduced network...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
MEASAT to collaborate with China’s SpaceSail on multi-orbit services
Malaysian satellite operator MEASAT said that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aspiring Chinese LEO satellite operator Shanghai SpaceSail Technologies to offer multi-orbit services to MEASAT’s...
 
Virgin Media expands Gigabit broadband to 12,000 Exmouth homes
Virgin Media has officially expanded its gigabit broadband services to over 12,000 homes in Exmouth, marking another significant milestone for the company’s presence across the UK...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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