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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 8, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Huawei releases 2019 Sustainability Report
 
 
The report explains the progress that Huawei made in supporting network stability and security, reducing emissions, responding to climate change, implementing its TECH4ALL digital inclusion action plan, and supporting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the past year...
 
1,036 new e-commerce licences issued in UAE in 6 months
A total of 1,036, new e-commerce licences were issued in the UAE during the first six months of 2020, according to National Economic Registry of the Ministry of Economy, indicating a growth in the sector...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Sustainability Report: Market value for entrepreneurship projects reaches 300 million and 18% energy savings
Member Logo In its efforts to adopt the best responsible practices and raise the bar in the ICT sector, stc announced the publication of its first Sustainability Report, promoting its strategic role as a digital transformation enabler...
 
•  Batelco to launch “Global Zone Kuwait” in partnership with Ooredoo Kuwait
Member Logo Batelco has announced the establishment of “Global Zone Kuwait”, which will offer an ecosystem platform to further support the enablement of digital transformation in the region...
 
•  Canary Wharf Group, Virgin Media and Cisco announce first-ever commercial deployment of OpenRoaming for new residents of the Canary Wharf Estate
Member Logo Canary Wharf Group together with Cisco and Virgin Media, have today announced the first European commercial deployment of OpenRoaming for residents on the Canary Wharf estate...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
GCRA confirms MTR reductions
A new decision on mobile termination rates (MTRs) has been confirmed by the Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authority (GCRA), which had previously launched a consultation on its proposals in April 2020...
 
1,036 new e-commerce licences issued in UAE in 6 months
A total of 1,036, new e-commerce licences were issued in the UAE during the first six months of 2020, according to National Economic Registry of the Ministry of Economy, indicating a growth in the sector...
 
South Asia
 
TPL partners with Telenor Pakistan for Location Based Services
The move is in line with TPL Trakker’s vision to create value for different industry verticals through digital transformation, enhancing connectivity between people, mobile assets and businesses...
 
Huawei endows digital adaptability of students
Huawei Bangladesh has partnered with Bijoy Digital to provide digital solutions to T&T High schools across Bangladesh to facilitate distance learning...
 
Mobile Content, Mobile TV & IPTV
 
MOBITV, Vast Broadband, Vexus create streaming video partnership
The MOBITV app-based streaming TV service platform contains a user interface that can be customised according to the service provider’s content and design preferences...
 
Showmax adds live sport to streaming offering
South African pay TV operator MultiChoice’s streaming service Showmax has begun to offer live sports as part of its programming line-up, including English Premier League football...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vodafone launches platform to help SMBs develop digital skills
Named V-Hub, the platform will provide SMBs with one-to-one support from a team of advisers who will share tips on how to be more effective and secure online...
 
Mobifone blocks subscribers making spam calls
Mobifone has launched a system to detect and prevent spam calls using big data technology (Big Data), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning...
 
Oracle offers to put its new cloud technology inside customer data centers
Oracle is now offering to put all of its cloud computing technology inside its customers' data centers for an US$18 million upfront commitment and has signed customers in Japan and Oman...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain reaches nationwide 5G coverage in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian carrier Zain KSA announced the expansion of its 5G network to cover all the Kingdom’s regions, after it has recently included Al-Jouf and the northern borders...
 
Eight tech ideas showcased at cybersecurity demo day in Oman
The programme was the first cybersecurity early-stage accelerator in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region and attracted 55 applicants with their Cybersecurity product ideas...
 
Saudi Ground Services boosts digital transformation with SAP
Saudi Ground Services is also embracing its customer centric approach through augmented reality and mobility solutions, on-flight live services, strategic sourcing, automated financial postings, and predictive analytics...
 
Avaya expands Device as a Service offering globally
Avaya Holdings has expanded its Device as a Service offering into the UAE and eleven more new markets, enabling businesses to acquire Avaya’s latest business communication devices...
 
North Africa
 
INM launches its first free mobile application
It offers new services such as the weather vigilance map designed to inform the population and public authorities in case of dangerous meteorological phenomena in Tunisia...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Cuban 4G users exceed 1m milestone
Cuba’s state-owned telecoms operator ETECSA has announced on social media that the number of customers using its 4G LTE network has exceeded one million...
 
Argentina holds talks with Huawei over adoption of 5G technology
The government has opened talks with Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei as it explores its options for the adoption of advanced 5G technology...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Montserrat cable project completion is confirmed
As a popular tourist destination, the island hopes that enhanced connectivity will make it better equipped to target ‘digital nomads’ who can work from anywhere...
 
Viasat launches residential broadband service in Brazil
Viasat has launched a new satellite-powered broadband service for residential customers in Brazil...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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