SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
February 18, 2025 |
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South Asia |
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IFC commits to supporting Pakistan’s growth in green energy, telecom, and digitization
The IFC has pledged support for Pakistan’s growth in green energy, telecom, data centers, and digitization, as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights economic reforms, private sector investment, and structural...
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Dialog delivers strong FY 2024 performance with 10% core revenue growth
Dialog Axiata reported strong core revenue growth of 10% in FY 2024, driven by mobile, broadband, and digital services, while EBITDA rose 8% amid cost rescaling initiatives...
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Content & Immersive Technologies |
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Roku continues financial and market growth
Roku achieved record Q4 revenue, surpassing US$1 billion in platform sales, driven by strong ad demand and streaming growth, while expanding its global footprint and reaching 90 million streaming households...
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Animoca Brands Japan partners with XANA to expand Web3 gaming
Animoca Brands Japan has partnered with XANA LLC to support the global expansion of XANA BreakingDown, a Web3 fighting game inspired by Japan’s BreakingDown martial arts event, leveraging Web3 technology to enhance...
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Global Telecom Update |
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Betacom and Siemens launch private 5G network platform to accelerate manufacturing innovation
Betacom and Siemens have launched a pioneering private 5G network at MxD, providing manufacturers with a secure, end-to-end solution for Industry 4.0 innovation while ensuring full control over data, operations, and...
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SoftAtHome supports Orange in launching Poland’s first Wi-Fi 7 broadband solution
Orange Polska has launched Funbox 10, Poland’s first Wi-Fi 7-powered router, delivering faster, more reliable internet with up to 8 Gbps fiber speeds, enhanced connectivity, and sustainable features across 39 cities...
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Mobicom brings Circles' AI powered Xplore to Mongolia
Mobicom has partnered with Circles to launch Xplore, an AI-powered SaaS platform enhancing digital engagement, customer interactions, and revenue opportunities, strengthening Mobicom’s telecom leadership in Mongolia...
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Middle East |
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Mindware and VMware forge strategic partnership to drive digital transformation in Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan
The partnership is designed to bring Broadcom’s cutting-edge VMware solutions including App Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Networking Security and Software-Defined Edge to the Levant region...
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Batelco launches ‘One Plan’ in Bahrain, unifying mobile and fiber internet services
Batelco by Beyon has launched ‘One Plan’, Bahrain’s first unified telecom package, allowing customers to combine up to five postpaid mobile lines and one fiber Internet line under a single bill, offering...
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Qatari companies Pass Delivery & SkipCash join forces for a smarter mobility experience
This collaboration enhances transaction efficiency, reduces cash-handling risks, and supports Qatar’s shift toward a fully digital payment ecosystem...
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Middle East smartphone market grew 14% in 2024, reaching pre-pandemic levels
The Middle East smartphone market surged 14% in 2024, nearly double the global recovery rate, fueled by premium device demand and expanding retail strategies...
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Satellite & Internet |
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Measat and SPACESAIL sign MoU to advance LEO satellite connectivity
Measat and SPACESAIL have signed an MoU to collaborate on LEO satellite broadband, emerging space technologies, and multi-orbit solutions, aiming to enhance connectivity and drive innovation across Malaysia and Asia...
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Airtel lands SEA-ME-WE-6 cable in Chennai
Bharti Airtel has landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable in Chennai, following Mumbai, enhancing India’s global connectivity with 220 Tbps capacity and integrating with Nxtra data centers for seamless international...
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