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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 13, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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During Mobile World Congress 2025, SAMENA Council Facilitates a Critical, Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at UNDP Roundtable on Digital Inclusion & Transformation for the Arab States
 
 
The SAMENA Telecommunications Council, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the GSMA, convened a high-level roundtable session at the Mobile World Congress 2025, titled "Empowering the Arab States: Advancing Digital Inclusion for a Connected Future." The event was designed to delineate the need to accelerate digital transformation and attain ICT maturity in the Arab region to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the next five years...
 
UNDP and e& Strengthen AI Collaboration For Sustainable Development, Advancing Health and Climate Solutions
 
 
UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) and GSMA with global technology group e& presented results of their new AI-powered Social and Climate Platform —showcasing how artificial intelligence can generate real-time insights from non-conventional data to inform policy decisions and drive sustainable development in the Arab States and beyond...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& UAE launches 'Save & Grow' green programme blending sustainability discounts, and tree planting with every online purchase
Member Logo e& UAE, the flagship arm of e& and Kindred.co, a media commerce company operating in over 180 markets, has announced the launch of a first in the region innovative new programme, “Save & Grow” to the e& UAE app...
 
•  TPT Global Tech's UK subsidiary GeoKall Ltd set to launch eSIM mobile voice and data services to 180+ countries
Member Logo Seamlessly integrating with VuMe Live Super App for live TV broadcasting, social media and mobile connectivity to expand VuMe Live Super App user base...
 
•  Cisco introduces new functionalities of its Mobility Services Platform
Member Logo Built and deployed globally, delivered as-a-service, and with an extensive API ecosystem, it’s open to developers, Communication Service Providers, and enterprises to create new, differentiated value from the network,...
 
•  Nokia selected to upscale Vodafone Idea’s IP backhaul network for superior 4G and 5G experience
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has been selected by Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), to enhance and expand its IP backhaul network...
 
•  Huawei advances AI-Powered network transformation at MWC 2025
Member Logo At MWC Barcelona 2025, Huawei unveiled a comprehensive suite of AI-enabled network solutions that collectively represent a strategic push to transform telecommunications infrastructure for the mobile AI era...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Orange Liberia wins three Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ with support from ZTE
 
•  Smiles and Amazon.ae team up to provide Amazon Prime offers to customers in the UAE
 
•  ZTE unveils AIR Net high-level autonomous network solution at MWC Barcelona 2025
 
•  Jio Platforms Limited along with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia unveil plans for Open Telecom AI Platform at Mobile World Congress 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CRA launches public consultation on the review of Qatar’s ICT competition framework
This collaborative approach aims to establish a clear and flexible regulatory environment that adapts to evolving market demands, fosters sustainable growth, and delivers added value to consumers and businesses,...
 
CST issues “GameMode” report for Q4 2024
The “GameMode” initiative increases competitiveness among telecom service providers to provide the best experience for players while raising the level of transparency in the market by publishing data and...
 
South Asia
 
NTA to grant 5G permission to telecom companies within a week
Currently, Nepal Telecom has only conducted testing and has not yet launched 5G. Ncell, on the other hand, has stated that it has not conducted any 5G testing due to the huge investment required in infrastructure...
 
Genie Business and Kangaroo Cabs launch Sri Lanka’s first tap-to-pay taxi-hailing service
Genie Business continues to lead the way in digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka, providing a range of services including tap-to-pay, internet payment gateways, multi-currency pricing, payment links, and digital lending,...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Amazon adds Apple TV+ to Prime Video in Germany
This move follows a similar launch in the United States last October and is part of a broader strategy to position Prime Video as a central hub for streaming content...
 
BT claims first successful trial of MAUD live streaming platform
The technology aims to improve the efficiency of the complex network journey that content takes to reach viewers and enhance the viewing experience...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Aetina, Axelera AI partner to enhance edge AI inference solutions
With growing demand for compact, high-performance AI at the edge, this collaboration introduces a comprehensive portfolio of AI-optimized systems that seamlessly integrate Axelera AI's powerful AI accelerator cards with...
 
Brazil’s Petrobras launches data processing and storage tender
The tender has a strong emphasis on sustainability, referencing renewable energy, efficient water usage, and effective greenhouse gas management as parts of the proposed data centre operations...
 
KT partners with Palantir to boost AI transformation business
The strategic partnership with Palantir is aimed at accelerating KT's AI transformation (AX) business in the United States and seeking joint business opportunities in the domestic market, KT said in a press release...
 
 
Middle East
 
Oman Data Park optimizes Security Operations Center with Fortinet’s AI-driven SecOps platform
Fortinet’s AI-powered SecOps platform equips organizations with the tools necessary to address the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, underscoring Oman Data Park’s proactive stance in ensuring a...
 
Saudi Arabia: Absher carries out over 430mln e-transactions in 2024
The Ministry of Interior's electronic platform Absher has carried out more than 430 million electronic transactions for citizens, expatriates and visitors during the year 2024...
 
Iraq greenlights national mobile firm to launch 5G network with Vodafone partnership
The new 5G network, offering a peak speed of 10 gigabits per second, will provide significantly faster download speeds and much lower latency, ensuring seamless communication...
 
Batelco adopts national eKey 2.0 digital identification technology
This proactive step aligns with Bahrain’s vision for a digitally advanced economy, as reflected in Batelco’s recent participation in the press conference hosted by the Information and eGovernment Authority in...
 
North Africa
 
Widebot raises US$3 million to develop Arabic AI model “AQL Mind”
Widebot, an Egyptian AI startup now based in Riyadh, secured US$3 million in pre-Series A funding to develop its Arabic LLM, "AQL Mind," which understands various Arabic dialects, aiming to provide secure AI solutions for...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
BSNL has installed 83,629 4G sites in India
The company plans to deploy 5G SA after completing its 4G rollout, potentially involving foreign players to compete with private telecom operators...
 
TELUS signs 10-year deal to deliver “benchmark” private 5G at Calgary Airport
Canadian operator TELUS has signed a 10-year deal with the Calgary Airport Authority to deploy and manage a “benchmark” private 5G network at Calgary International Airport (YYC)...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Telesat Lightspeed Network travels to Europe via Orange's French teleport
Orange and Telesat have signed a strategic multi-year partnership to enhance satellite connectivity solutions, integrating Telesat Lightspeed’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services into Orange Wholesale’s portfolio...
 
Canal+ Telecom to expand Caribbean fiber network
Canal+ will deploy Nokia's Lightspan Mini Optical Line Terminal (OLT) solution to help accelerate the roll out of Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH) services across the French Caribbean territories...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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