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January 19, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
The 4th edition of Batelco’s Bahrain Eye Exhibition launched at The Avenues Mall
 
 
In line with its efforts to support youth initiatives and events, as well as highlighting youth talent, Batelco launched the 4th Edition of Bahrain Eye Photography Exhibition...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain Bahrain expands its long-term partnership with Gulf Hotel Group
Member Logo Zain Bahrain has announced the expansion of its long-term partnership agreement with the Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) to provide its newest property, the Gulf Executive Residence-Juffair, with high-speed internet access and...
 
•  Huawei to demonstrate groundbreaking AI-driven safe city solutions at Intersec 2019
Member Logo Huawei will introduce its latest cutting-edge Safe City solutions & CCTV, which are aimed at enhancing public safety innovation in the region, at Intersec 2019...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• SPRK frees up 1500MHz spectrum for future mobile use
Latvian telecoms watchdog the Public Utilities Commission has issued a decision to terminate Lattelecom’s concession to use 5G-compatible spectrum to re-plan the use of the bandwidth from fixed to mobile...
 
• BTRC to adopt new IP addressing system
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has initiated a move to adopt latest version of IP (internet protocol) addressing system that would allow the regulatory body along with other government agencies to monitor...
 
South Asia
 
• Bangladesh eyes 5G rollout next year
Steps are underway to launch the latest generation of cellular mobile communications in Bangladesh from the next year...
 
• Dialog Axiata launches augmented reality calendar
The AR calendar will allow users to access immersive AR features such as 3D graphics and interactive content for all 12 months...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Telkom commits to expand 4G and 3G network
The network roll-out will see to the improvement of mobile connectivity, boosting the quality of service to customers...
 
• Singtel, Ericsson launch 5G Garage
The 5G Garage will serve as a training center, test bed and ideation lab to develop Singapore’s 5G ecosystem...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
• Gusto TV to launch in Latin America
Gusto TV, is due to debut in Latin America via Olympusat’s Vemox over-the-top platform...
 
• DD to start its own OTT platform
Doordarshan is working towards plans to launch its own OTT (over-the-top) platform to stream content to viewers over the Internet...
 
 
Middle East
 
• Batelco picks Sico as market maker for its shares
Batelco Group has appointed Sico as the designated market maker for the company’s ordinary shares listed on the Bahrain Bourse...
 
• Huawei hosts ICT job fair in Saudi Arabia to support local digital transformation
The event, providing more than 100 job vacancies to Saudi youth, aims to promote promising students who took part in previous Huawei training programs, and offer them an opportunity to develop their careers...
 
• First-of-its-kind joint cryptocurrency launched in Abu Dhabi
The cross-border digital currency will be strictly targeted for banks at an experimental phase with the aim of better understanding the implications of Blockchain technology and facilitating cross-border payments...
 
North Africa
 
• Egypt’s TIEC incubator picks up 6 tech startups
Egypt’s Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC), has announced a new list of six innovative tech-fueled startups that won the 21st round of its Start IT competition...
 
• Free Mobile extends roaming data offer to Tunisia
French operator Free Mobile has announced the inclusion of Tunisia to the list of international destinations covered by the roaming data offer...
 
Alternative Telecom
 
• Newtec Dialog and SATSOL improve efficiency for customers
Newtec has provided a Newtec Dialog® hub system to SATSOL, which will heighten efficiency and user experience for Solomon Islands satellite customers...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Chinese firm joins shared telco tower initiative
A fifth tower builder formalized its intent to join a government-led initiative to build shared cell towers in the Philippines...
 
• XL Axiata teams up with software company TIBCO
Indonesia's XL Axiata has announced a strategic alliance with US-based analytics software company TIBCO aimed at strengthening the operator's Data Science project...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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