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February 14, 2025

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stc Group announces strategic agreements with global digital giants at LEAP 2025, strengthening its role in AI and global digitalization

stc Group, a leading digital enabler, concludes its participation in LEAP 2025, the world’s most-attended tech event, as its strategic partner...

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Eutelsat and ATSS renew strategic partnership for premium satellite services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Eutelsat Group and Saudi Arabia’s Advanced Telecommunications Solutions and Services (ATSS) have renewed their satellite capacity agreement on the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite reinforcing the long-standing collaboration...

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Ooredoo Qatar taps Nokia 5G Standalone Core to deliver advanced network services and generate new revenue streams

Ooredoo Qatar has selected Nokia to modernize the operator’s core network to enable the delivery of more advanced services, using network slicing and the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities that...

Policy and Regulation

•	CST concludes its participation at LEAP25 During the event, CST revealed infrastructure investments in the telecommunications sector worth up to SR 1B, launched the second edition of the Space Stage, and announced the conclusion of the second cohort of Emerging...

•	Ofcom proposes shared access to 6 GHz band for mobile and wifi use Ofcom is looking to expand commercial access for both mobile and wifi services to the 6 GHz band after unveiling plans to make upper 6 GHz spectrum available...

Middle East

•	ServiceNow expands partner ecosystem in Saudi Arabia to drive digital transformation This collaboration will accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation efforts and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives...

•	UAE champions AI governance, technology innovation: KPMG-WGS report A new KPMG report in collaboration with the World Governments Summit (GMC), titled “The Future of AI Governance: the UAE Charter and Global Perspectives”, underscored how the UAE’s global leadership in...

•	Baidu in talks to launch driverless ride-hailing service in UAE Chinese internet company Baidu is in discussions with authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to introduce its driverless ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, to the country...

South Asia

•	Pakistan set to launch 5G services by mid-2025 Pakistan is actively working to improve internet speed and connectivity, with plans to launch 5G services by mid-2025, despite facing challenges such as financial constraints and the need for significant infrastructure...

•	Sri Lanka and Oracle discuss digital transformation and cloud infrastructure The meeting focused on advancing Sri Lanka’s digital transformation through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), adoption of fintech services, and the creation of a national data system...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Sonatel, Netgem launch West Africa’s first cloud gaming service The launch of Sonatel's Cloud Gaming service reinforces the growing significance of video gaming and ultra-high-speed connectivity for consumers...

•	Kantar says ad tiers reshaping streaming market 43% of ad-tier users report satisfaction with the value they receive – a rate that exceeds that of ad-free subscription tiers – while only 23% of VOD households oppose seeing ads...

North Africa

•	Telecom Egypt set to release audited financial results for 2024 Telecom Egypt is scheduled to announce its audited financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, before the start of trading...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Nigeria’s 5G connections hit 4 million in December 2024, as 4G expands 5G connections in Nigeria reached 4 million in December 2024, while 4G has become the dominant technology, reflecting the country's progress in mobile network adoption...

•	Virgin Media O2 switches on enterprise 5G SA network across UK Virgin Media O2 has announced the switch-on of its 5G Standalone network for large enterprise, public sector, and SME customers on eligible tariffs across the UK...

Satellite & Internet

•	Beijing launches satellite internet industrial park, key laboratories Beijing has officially unveiled a satellite internet industrial park and granted licenses to eight key laboratories in commercial space industry...

•	Super Sistem engages APTelecom for Indonesian subsea cable presales Indonesian operator Super Sistem, which is developing the Indonesian Barat Timur Indonesia (BTI) submarine cable system, has engaged consulting firm APTelecom to engage prospective customers on its behalf to undertake...

Global Telecom Update

•	Telefonica applies 5G and Artificial Intelligence to healthcare with solutions in ophthalmology and oncology Both initiatives use the latest technologies in the field of eHealth to put them at the service of both patients and healthcare professionals...

•	Alibaba Cloud launches second Thai data centre to offer AI for verticals Alibaba Cloud announced that it has launched its second data centre in Thailand to increase its local capacity and launch an enhanced portfolio of services aimed at select verticals, with a particular focus on generative AI...

•	Infobip, White Label Communications partner to enhance CPaaS solutions Global communications platform Infobip has partnered with White Label Communications to enhance its full-stack Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) solution for medium and large enterprises...

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