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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 17, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Omantel Innovation Labs showcases Omani startups at Mobile World Conference
 
 
Omantel Innovation Labs proudly announced its participation at 4 Years from Now (4YFN), the startup arm of the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) event in Barcelona, Spain. The globally acclaimed event gathered industry leaders, technology innovators, and visionaries to showcase the latest advancements in mobile technology and digital innovation...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& UAE deploys M365 Copilot at scale to drive AI-powered workplace transformation
Member Logo e& UAE, the flagship telecommunications arm of e&, is expanding its long-standing partnership with Microsoft through the large-scale deployment of M365 Copilot across its operations...
 
•  Nokia has published its Nokia in 2024 Annual Report and filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2024
Member Logo Nokia has published its Nokia in 2024 Annual Report, which includes audited financial statements, the annual review by the Board of Directors, including the Sustainability Statement, Nokia’s corporate governance...
 
•  ZTE and China Telecom jointly release UGN at MWC Barcelona 2025
Member Logo UGN deeply integrates RAN native-AI and the concept of cell-free architecture, intelligently generating radio resources scheduling and collaboration strategies based on diverse service requirements, providing users with more...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CRA resolves 96% of telecom complaints received in 2024, reinforcing commitment to consumer rights protection
To mark World Consumer Rights Day, which occurs every year on March 15, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) published the resolution results of telecom consumers’ complaints received in 2024...
 
Senegal: ARTP sets deadline for SIM card registration at March 31
Senegalese telecom consumers are required to identify their SIM cards by March 31 to avoid having them suspended, the Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) announced recently.
 
South Asia
 
Zong 4G partners with Mobily to launch unbeatable IDD roaming offers
Zong 4G, in a strategic move aimed at enhancing international connectivity, has launched a series of unbeatable International Direct Dial (IDD) roaming offers in partnership with Mobily, a leading telecom company in Saudi...
 
HUTCH Sri Lanka to equip SLIIT undergrads with industry skills
HUTCH, under its Future Connect programme, has partnered with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) to equip undergraduates with the technical and professional skills necessary to thrive in today’s...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
DAZN secures global free-to-view deal with LIV Golf
The sports streamer has also secured exclusive LIV Golf broadcast rights in Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Portugal and Switzerland...
 
VITEC showcases IPTV solutions
VITEC demonstrated its end-to-end video streaming solutions at Silvus Connect Germany 2024, integrating live feeds from drones, bodycams, and cameras for military and first-responder applications, showcasing its ability to...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
R Systems unveils AWS-powered IoT Smart C2C Connector for service providers
Built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the IoT Smart C2C Connector solves challenges faced by service providers in managing and integrating a diverse range of smart home devices...
 
AI-telecom integration steals show at MWC 2025
MWC 2025's main themes were AI integration in telecom, new monetization, 5G competition, and 6G development, with AI driving innovation and network optimization...
 
VSData plans spring water-cooled data centre for Armenia
A new company called VSData has announced plans to build a spring water-cooled data centre outside Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. It is expected to be a 2MW, 125-rack facility...
 
 
Middle East
 
UAE launches Etihad-SAT: A milestone in earth observation technology
The United Arab Emirates has marked a significant achievement in its space exploration endeavors with the successful launch of Etihad-SAT, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre’s (MBRSC) inaugural Synthetic Aperture...
 
Ooredoo Group, ITPC partner to land FIG subsea cable in Iraq
Ooredoo Group and Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC) have signed a Landing Party Agreement to land the Fibre in Gulf (FIG) subsea cable in Iraq, establishing the country as a vital transit hub for global data...
 
RemotePass and Wafeq partner to automate payroll and accounting for UAE & KSA businesses
The two-way native integration eliminates manual entry ensuring accurate, efficient payroll reconciliation for businesses in the UAE and KSA on both platforms, resulting in an 80% reduction in payroll and expenses processing...
 
First 'Made in Bahrain' satellite Al Munther launched
The launch of "Al Munther" underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing its capabilities in space science and technology, while showcasing the expertise of Bahraini engineers and scientists, it stated...
 
North Africa
 
mylo one of the first companies to receive Consumer Finance FRA Approval for Digital Onboarding in Egypt
This launch reflects B.TECH’s dedication to expanding beyond traditional services, contributing to growth across various governorates, and providing flexible financing solutions tailored to different segments and...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
7000 Kilosa residents to benefit from Airtel Tanzania's new 4G Tower
Airtel Tanzania has constructed a 4G communication tower in Idete Village, Kilosa District, Morogoro, set to benefit approximately 7,000 residents...
 
Lisbon and Porto attract global tech with 5G excellence
Lisbon and Porto are now recognized as two of the best cities in Europe for 5G networks, an achievement that has placed them firmly on the map of innovation and digital transformation...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
ITRI, Partners achieve breakthrough in multi-orbit 5G NTN trials
To pave the way for the deployment of the 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) standards, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and key eco-system partners have demonstrated the 5G air interface operating in both...
 
World Bank calls for US$400 billion investment to bridge global digital divide
The World Bank has issued a critical call for a US$400 billion investment to ensure universal broadband access by 2030, highlighting the urgent need to bridge the widening global digital divide...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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