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April 25, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Zain publishes 14th annual sustainability report, titled ‘The New Paradigm Shift’
 
 
Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communication services operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, released its 14th annual sustainability report, entitled: ‘The New Paradigm Shift,’ reflecting the company’s dedication to responsible business practices...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  FirstNet expands public safety connectivity with 1,000 new sites
Member Logo AT&T, in partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), expanded public safety’s dedicated lane of connectivity – Band 14 – with 1,000 new cell sites...
 
•  Nokia lands strategic 5G RAN deal with T-Mobile US to enhance nationwide connectivity
Member Logo Nokia has announced a significant multi-year extension of its strategic partnership with T-Mobile US, further expanding and enhancing the Un-carrier's industry-leading nationwide 5G network coverage and capacity...
 
•  Conch Group partners with China Building Materials Federation and Huawei to launch innovative AI model for cement industry
Member Logo The model is the first of its kind, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the cement building materials sector...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait announces financial results
 
•  KAFD launches Saudi Arabia’s first Smart WiFi-7 service in collaboration with Huawei
 
•  AT&T introduces International Day Pass™ for cruise travelers
 
•  Zain Group holds AGM with a quorum of 79.2%; Assembly approves extension of a minimum 35 fils dividend policy for another 3 years until 2028
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Oman’s TRA to introduce new initiatives to enhance telecom transparency and consumer protection
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman is set to introduce new regulatory measures aimed at improving transparency and consumer rights...
 
Saudi Media Regulation Authority to take legal action against unregistered media practitioners
The authority emphasized that regulations will be enforced against anyone practicing without prior registration and against media entities that employ unregistered practitioners...
 
South Asia
 
BTRC proposes telecom network & licensing reforms in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has released a draft policy aimed at reforming the country’s telecom network and licensing framework...
 
HUTCH, SLIIT empower students in revolutionising industry-academic
Fueling the next generation of tech innovators, HUTCH is revolutionizing industry-academic collaboration through its Future Connect initiative...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Max launches Extra Member add-on in US
Max has become the latest streaming service to launch an Extra Member add-on feature, giving subscribers to add an additional friend or family member to their accounts, while safeguarding against piracy...
 
LG Smart TVs introduce Xbox app for cloud gaming in 26 countries
LG Electronics has launched the Xbox app on compatible LG Smart TVs, enabling users to stream Xbox games directly to their televisions across 26 countries...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
SK Telecom expands easy access to SIM protection service
SK Telecom is implementing various additional support measures so that customers can use the ‘SIM Protection Service’ more easily...
 
Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
The report reiterates Cloudflare's commitment to ongoing monitoring of Internet disruptions worldwide and highlights the spectrum of risks faced by digital infrastructure, from geopolitical conflict to environmental and...
 
PLDT opens first hyperscale data centre, second one in the works
The Vitro Sta. Rosa facility in Laguna has an IT load capacity of 50MW, which PLDT said is double the combined capacity of Vitro’s other ten data centres...
 
 
Middle East
 
Oman telecom sector sees significant growth in 2024
Oman’s telecom sector has experienced notable growth in 2024, with increased usage of mobile phones, internet, and smart devices...
 
Bridging AI talent gap key to unlocking GCC retail's future: Al Futtaim
Titled "Artificial Intelligence in GCC Retail," the white paper captures insights from an exclusive roundtable hosted by Al Futtaim that brought together leading industry players, technology providers, academics, and...
 
2nd E-Government Workshop for MENA region commences in Qatar
The two-day workshop features the participation of the representatives of the United Nations, Arab countries, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and other regional nations, in addition to official delegations,...
 
du and Microsoft announce US$544 million hyperscale data centre deal
Currently, du operates five data centres across the UAE and has been making heavy investments to position the region as a global AI hub, alongside the United States...
 
North Africa
 
Nokia partners with Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition to support Digital Morocco 2030
Nokia and Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster the country’s Digital Morocco 2030 strategy...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
South Africa climbing global mobile rankings on 4G strength
The breadth and reliability of 4G coverage in South Africa has given local operators a leg-up when compared to their international counterparts in terms of network quality...
 
Ericsson, Proximus partner for indoor 4G and 5G in Belgium
The deployment will also support Proximus’ broader strategy to accelerate digital transformation and remain competitive in a fast-evolving mobile landscape...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Globalsat to roll out hybrid connectivity for Brazilian logistics company
Globalsat Brasil, a Brazilian affiliate of satellite telecommunications company Globalsat Group, says it is leading the modernisation of communications for the locomotives of logistics company VLI Logística, in...
 
Lyte Fiber awarded US$58 million to expand broadband access in rural Texas
The company plans to invest more than US$11 million of its own funds in these projects, installing more than 900 miles of fiber infrastructure throughout Marion and Navarro Counties...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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