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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
May 23, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
center3, owned by stc group and Alcatel Submarine Networks to connect Saudi Arabia with Europe by building the EMC West subsea and terrestrial data cables
 
 
center3, owned by stc group, on behalf of the consortium partners of EMC Subsea Cable Company Ltd (EMC Company) and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), the leader in the manufacturing and installation of submarine optical systems, announced the signing of the Supplier’s Contract for the construction of two subsea and terrestrial data cables (EMC West) that will connect Saudi Arabia with Europe...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  etisalat by e& launches a ‘National Programme’ for establishing business
Member Logo etisalat by e& announced the launch of the ‘National Programme’ an exclusive initiative that will support Emiratis in establishing their business supporting the UAE leadership’s efforts in promoting the...
 
•  Nokia and VNPT bring 10G broadband to Vietnam
Member Logo The initial rollout will connect 10,000 homes and businesses in the 8 largest provinces of the country. Nokia is providing fiber access nodes for the operator’s exchanges and fiber modems for end users’...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
In a TDRA report U.ae received 19 million visitors and more than 30 million visits to U.ae by end of 2022
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) released ‘u.ae 2022... Figures and Facts’ Report, which sheds light on the great success story of the portal since its launch...
 
98% of population to be covered by mobile networks in Oman
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is committed to developing the telecommunications services in the Sultanate of Oman and has envisaged covering a total of 98 percent of the population by mobile networks by...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Paradise Mobile says new 5G network rollout almost complete
The CEO’s immediate target, however, is not the consumer market but rather to help develop new products and services in Bermuda and create a hub for Internet of Things (IoT) innovation on the island –...
 
TNM begins Malawi’s first 5G pilot
TNM subscribers can test the high-speed network at Clocktower Mall in Blantyre and Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, and the operator has confirmed plans to extend the trial to Mzuzu and Zomba...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Tanzania announces plan to build its satellite
The announcement comes at a time when African governments are showing increasing interest in space programs and increasing investment in the sector...
 
Telstra Wholesale now offers 400Gbps services on inter-capital routes
Telstra Wholesale has launched 400Gbps wavelength services on inter-capital routes after a successful trial with Aussie Broadband earlier in the year...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Singapore’s ST Telemedia to invest US$1 billion in PH data center with Globe
The data center is expected to generate thousands of jobs, while serving so-called hyperscalers or cloud-based businesses...
 
Türk Telekom delivers DDoS protection services for customers
As one of the first ISPs to invest in cyber security service offerings in Turkey, Türk Telekom aims to protect its business customers with a full range of service options...
 
Saudia to use AI to enhance passenger experience with 260 digital services
The Saudi national airline has signed an agreement with global professional services firm Accenture to create and deliver a digital transformation program that will make guest experience seamless and highly personalised...
 
 
Middle East
 
ZainTech acquires Adfolks to boost enterprise cloud offering in Middle East
ZainTech CEO Andrew Hanna noted that Adfolks’ portfolio – which spans AI, cloud, cybersecurity, drones, IoT and smart city technologies - would dovetail well with ZainTech’s B2B resources, boosting the...
 
QNCC picks SAP and Google Cloud for digital transformation
Qatar National Cement Company (QNCC) has signed a deal with global technology company SAP and implementation partner Mannai ICT that will enable it to leverage the benefits of cloud computing, with data securely hosted on...
 
Orange Jordan and ProgressSoft join forces to empower Jordan’s youth
Orange Jordan continues to develop and expand its digital programs and initiatives to support young people and improve their opportunities...
 
OQ signs agreements on digital transformation
OQ, the global integrated energy group, signed 8 agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) focused on digital transformation and the technology of the fourth industrial revolution...
 
UAE and Saudi Arabia join forces in the mobility sector
In this partnership, AHOY Technology intends to launch a full suite of products and services in the Kingdom, including programming interfaces, technology infrastructures and software development kits...
 
South Asia
 
SLT Group achieves stable revenue for Q1
Sri Lanka Telecom Group (SLT Group) recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs. 26.6 bn for Q1 2023, an increase of 2.1%, compared to the corresponding period last year...
 
North Africa
 
Communications and IT sector reaches a growth rate of 16.3% in Egypt
Efforts are made to create an enabling environment for business development in the ICT sector, including enacting the Anti-Cyber and IT Crimes Law and Personal Data Protection Law...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Warner Bros. Discovery launches Max streaming service
Max will deliver content across unscripted titles, scripted programming, family-friendly content, HBO, Max Originals, WB Movies, the DC Universe, food, home, and documentaries...
 
M7 Deutschland to launch SVOD service
M7 Deutschland will offer its customers a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in addition to its TV channel portfolio...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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