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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 22, 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Mobily concludes participation in connected World KSA, announcing partnerships to enhance digital solutions and carrier services
 
 
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), Saudi Arabia's leading technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) company, has successfully concluded its participation As a founding partner of Digital Infrastructure at Connected World KSA conference and exhibition, held in Riyadh on November 19-20, 2024...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Huawei advocates collaboration to unlock Europe's potential
Member Logo Huawei hosted the 2024 "Europe Innovation Day" in Paris, an event where European tech leaders, business representatives, and innovation experts explored opportunities for cross-border and cross-industry collaboration...
 
•  Nokia wins multi-billion 5G extension deal from Bharti Airtel for its India operations
Member Logo Nokia has been awarded a multi-year, multi-billion USD extension deal by Bharti Airtel (Airtel) to deploy 4G and 5G equipment across key Indian cities and states...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Mobily and Sparkle join forces to enhance connectivity via submarine cable systems
 
•  Cisco's 2024 AI Readiness Index: Urgency rises, readiness falls
 
•  Cisco and MGM Resorts International sign multi-year agreement
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait prioritizes employee well-being with health and wellness initiatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Somalia aims to develop policy to accelerate the deployment of optical fiber
A unified fiber optic deployment policy covering all aspects of fibre installation and rollout in the country is the aim...
 
Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK
The UK may ban social media for under-16s as part of efforts to strengthen online safety under the Online Safety Act...
 
South Asia
 
PTA engages NERA for consultancy on next-generation mobile broadband spectrum release
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has enlisted National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA) to provide consultancy services for the release of IMT spectrum, aimed at improving next-generation mobile...
 
SLT-Mobitel showcases technological innovations at Techno 2024
As a key sponsor, SLT-Mobitel showcased a wide range of products and services across various categories, including SLT-Mobitel enterprise, SME solutions, digital products, E-teleshop, SLT-Mobitel embryo, and Mobitel’s...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Canal+ Polska expands playout capability with Cinegy
The Polish pay-TV broadcaster is deploying the Cinegy Air and Cinegy Capture solutions to support additional HD and Ultra HD channels as it meets the growing demand for high-quality content...
 
RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally
RealWear has announced its acquisition of Almer Technologies, a Swiss company known for its compact AR headsets...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
AI to generate US$680 billion for telecom sector
AI is set to revolutionize the telecommunications industry, generating up to US$680 billion over 15–20 years, while transforming global sectors with innovative solutions led by Chinese operators...
 
Free roaming between Ghana and Gambia due from 2025
This latest agreemen aims to reduce the cost of telecommunications services for citizens travelling between Ghana and The Gambia, fostering seamless communication and strengthening economic and social ties...
 
OXIO and MATRIXX Software partner to unlock the value of global networks
OXIO is expanding rapidly in North America and LATAM, which includes posting a 55 percent increase in M2M activations and a 57 percent increase in network traffic encompassing most of the world’s countries...
 
 
Middle East
 
Middle East retailers increasingly vigilant of email fraud risks
Top Middle East retailers are steadily improving their email security measures, better protecting customers from the potential risk of email fraud...
 
Ezditek breaks ground on 24MW data center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The facility will be able to reach 90 percent of the Saudi population within 25 milliseconds and will host the Saudi Arabian Internet Exchange (SAIE), with speeds of 100Gbps+...
 
SAP and Chalhoub Group partner for digital transformation with RISE on Microsoft Azure
This collaboration is part of Chalhoub’s comprehensive digital transformation initiative, Transform Chalhoub, aimed at modernizing IT infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the group’s...
 
Djibouti, Qatar explore avenues for enhanced cybersecurity cooperation
Djibouti is strengthening its cybersecurity strategy through partnerships, including recent discussions with Qatar, to drive its digital economy and bolster national defenses against cyber threats...
 
North Africa
 
PlatX signs MOU with e& Egypt to enhance business communications with AI solutions
PlatX, a Dubai-based commercial communication company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with e& Egypt to integrate PlatX’s innovative solutions into the e& Marketplace...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Airtel launches voice over 4G to strengthen segment profitability
Mobile operator Airtel Rwanda announced the launch of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) which allows its subscribers to make and receive calls on the 4G network...
 
Orange Belgium, Ericsson complete groundbreaking 5G slicing automation project
It is the first demonstration in a live 5G network of its capability to seamlessly create and manage end-to-end 5G network slices spanning both core and radio network domains in a multi-vendor and RAN sharing scenario...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Gilmour Space to build LEO satellite bus for LatConnect 60
Gilmour Space announced that its ElaraSat satellite bus has been selected for an upcoming demonstration mission aimed at providing high-resolution insights into methane and carbon emissions from space...
 
Federal efforts expand broadband access across Vermont and Texas
Across the United States, the push for improved broadband access is gaining momentum with several states receiving significant federal funding to tackle internet disparities...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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