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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 19, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Cisco and Telenor elevate collaboration to champion inclusivity and sustainability
 
 
Cisco and the Telenor Group have announced a significant expansion of their relationship, marked by the evolution of their Joint Purpose Agreement (JPA) for the sixth consecutive year, to connect the unconnected to the services and opportunities they need...
 
Ooredoo Group and e& modernise submarine network
Ooredoo Group and e& have partnered to deploy the subsea latest technology enabling Gulf Gateway Cable (GGC1) system providing better latency and enhanced connectivity linking data centres in Abu Dhabi and Doha...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Omantel’s Ramadan campaign unveiled ‘The Story has Changed’
Member Logo Building on its previous successful Ramadan campaigns, Omantel—the leading provider of integrated telecommunications and ICT services in the Sultanate of Oman—has launched its Ramadan campaign for 2024 under the...
 
•  Nokia launches first phase of share buyback program
Member Logo In line with the share buyback program announced on 25 January 2024, Nokia Corporation has decided to launch the first phase of the share buyback program...
 
•  Industry pioneers launch the Level 4 Autonomous Networks initiative at the Autonomous Networks Summit
Member Logo The initiative aims to encourage the widespread adoption of Level 4 Highly Autonomous Networks globally by promoting industry collaboration, expediting application innovation, and incubating business scenarios...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Telecommunications Ministry, Zain Bahrain sign agreement
The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and Zain Bahrain signed an agreement to provide internet services at several Bahrain post branches and the Small Ships Registration Office, to enhance the quality of...
 
CST publishes a public consultation on the regulations for the use of radio spectrum for satellite services
The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) invites the public to submit their input on the Regulations for the Use of Radio Spectrum for Satellite Services, which aims to regulate the use of radio spectrum in...
 
North Africa
 
Nilesat upgrades Egypt satellite network with Hughes
Nilesat, a leading satellite operator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has chosen Hughes Network Systems’ Jupiter System to improve satellite broadband services in Egypt according to Telecom Talk...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
First of 86 4G masts switched on in Wales this month
Several rural communities in Wales can now access fast and reliable 4G mobile coverage, as UK government delivers on plans to tackle poor and patchy connection...
 
MTC, Huawei conduct first official 5G trials in Namibia
MTC, Namibia's largest mobile carrier, and Huawei Technologies conducted the country's first 5G technology demonstration in Windhoek, the capital city...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Kazakhstan to connect villages with Hughes satellite terminals
Under the deal, Hughes will supply Jupiter System equipment to more than 200 villages throughout Kazakhstan, helping communities access broadband internet connectivity and e-Government services through the ‘Digital...
 
Orange Polska launches 8Gbps fiber services in two cities
The operator said that since its launch of fiber-based services in the country a decade ago, more than 1.3m customers are connected to fiber and opting for higher fiber speeds...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Virgin Media O2 trials smart poles to boost mobile infra in the UK
U.K. carrier Virgin Media O2 said it has successfully trialed the use of smart poles to boost its mobile coverage in local areas across the country...
 
Ecuadorian ISP Alfanet partners Axiros for CPE management
Alfanet’s plan, says Axiros, is to elevate its network management capabilities and deliver an exceptional internet experience to its customers across the country...
 
NVIDIA launches 6G Research Cloud AI platform
Key adopters and ecosystem partners of this platform include industry leaders like Ansys, Arm, ETH Zurich, Fujitsu, Keysight, Nokia, Northeastern University, Rohde & Schwarz, Samsung, SoftBank Corp., and Viavi, showcasing...
 
 
Middle East
 
ZainTECH and Malaysia’s UEM Edgenta collaborate to optimize infrastructure and facilities management processes in Saudi Arabia
The announcement was made at LEAP 2024, where ZainTECH showcased its portfolio of digital transformation products, services, and solutions, reflecting the company’s ambition to bolster its on-the-ground presence in the...
 
Orange Jordan and Int@j launch 3rd edition of “Inspiring Change” Award
For the third consecutive year, Orange Jordan, and the Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (Int@j) have announced the launch of the third edition of the “Inspiring Change” Award...
 
Wahyd Logistics charts a new course in digital transformation to reinvent logistics in Saudi Arabia
By leading the digital transformation in the logistics industry, Wahyd Logisitics is setting a new standard for service excellence in Saudi Arabia and beyond...
 
UAE’s du collaborates with Samsung on digital services
This collaboration, the partners say, marks a ‘significant milestone’ in the companies' relationship, allowing for expansion in the business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) segments...
 
Ooredoo Group and e& modernise submarine network
Ooredoo Group and e& have partnered to deploy the subsea latest technology enabling Gulf Gateway Cable (GGC1) system providing better latency and enhanced connectivity linking data centres in Abu Dhabi and Doha...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan's IT sector spearheads global healthcare transformation
These platforms promise seamless integration and an unprecedented enhancement in global healthcare standards, paving the way for a wave of innovation...
 
GP, Tetra Tech to develop clean energy policy framework
The MoU highlights the vital importance of private investments and partnership in advancing sustainable development goals and accelerating the adoption of renewable energy solutions in the country...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
SPI International Brings to Sweden with Allente
SPI International has launched its Dizi channel and Dizi on-demand content on the Nordic Allente platform...
 
NBCU ties with LiveRamp and Google to enhance ad service
NBC Universal (NBCU) has partnered with data specialist platform LiveRamp to implement Google Display & Video 360 Publisher Advertiser Identity Reconciliation (PAIR), to deliver a more personalised customer experience...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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