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December 10, 2024

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University of Dubai and MEA-Comm UAE launch first regional 5G testbed to accelerate Industry Revolution 4.0 in the UAE and MEA region

In a landmark initiative, the University of Dubai and MEA-Comm UAE unveiled the Industry 4.0 and Future Connectivity HUB, establishing the first 5G-based Industry 4.0 testbed in the UAE and MEA region..

Regulatory Framework for Establishing, Operating, and Leasing In-building Wireless Telecommunications Infrastructure

This regulatory framework aims to encourage investment in the establishment and leasing of shared infrastructure for mobile networks within buildings.

Member News

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Cisco named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)

Cisco has been recognized Cisco as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for the Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) offerings for the 6th consecutive year...

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Nokia extends long-term partnership with Iliad Group

The deal, which also includes the operator’s footprint on the French Caribbean and Indian Ocean Islands, will see the continuation of both companies' long-standing strategic partnership which began in 2010...

Recent Developments

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stc Bahrain welcomes Address Beach Resort Bahrain Hotel to the “Trees for Life” family

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Omantel joins the nation in celebrating the historic launch of Duqm-1, Oman's First Scientific Rocket

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stc Bahrain launches its home transformation project to support the local community

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e& UAE launches Kids SIM Card and Parental Control Service for safer digital environment for children

Policy and Regulation

•	WRS-24: Global ITU seminar outlines latest radio spectrum regulations The ever-expanding development of new radiocommunication applications for space and terrestrial services is driving higher demand for the limited radio frequency spectrum...

•	TRA organises auction for special numbers The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) organizes an auction for the special numbers of the Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company (Ooredoo); containing 43 diamond numbers and 157 gold numbers...

•	Regulatory Framework for Establishing, Operating, and Leasing In-building Wireless Telecommunications Infrastructure This regulatory framework aims to encourage investment in the establishment and leasing of shared infrastructure for mobile networks within buildings.

Middle East

•	University of Dubai and MEA-Comm UAE launch first regional 5G testbed to accelerate Industry Revolution 4.0 in the UAE and MEA region In a landmark initiative, the University of Dubai and MEA-Comm UAE unveiled the Industry 4.0 and Future Connectivity HUB, establishing the first 5G-based Industry 4.0 testbed in the UAE and MEA region..

•	GCC region leads the world in digital government services and AI adoption A recent report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) highlights the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region’s success in digital government services, with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging as...

•	UAE’s AI Office partners with UiPath The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office in the UAE government has announced a partnership with UiPath to advance Agentic Automation, a transformative approach to automation powered by...

North Africa

•	ITIDA concludes Egypt’s largest tech employment fair, unlocking new job opportunities in IT sector The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has successfully concluded its 14th edition of its IT Employment Fair (IEF), held online in October...

Satellite & Internet

•	Vodafone inks long-term satellite broadband deal with AST SpaceMobile Vodafone has entered into a long-term commercial agreement with space-based cellular broadband firm AST SpaceMobile...

•	NTT hits 455 Tbps using multicore fiber Japan's NTT claims to have made a breakthrough that could herald a new era in high-capacity backbone networking...

South Asia

•	Edotco and Grameenphone renew infrastructure partnership to expand 4G network in Bangladesh Edotco announced that its Bangladesh unit has entered into a multi-year agreement with Grameenphone to extend their existing infrastructure leasing partnership, aimed at supporting the expansion of Grameenphone’s 4G...

•	PTCL first ever in Pakistan to achieve EPI Data Center certification This milestone underscores PTCL’s unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation in the mission-critical data center industry in Pakistan...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Sky secures Warner Bros Discovery Max agreement Sky has extended its existing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery in the UK and Ireland through until 2026...

•	Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery announce multi-year distribution agreements across Xfinity and Sky UK Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. announced long-term agreements that will deliver WBD’s extensive portfolio of content to Xfinity and Sky UK and Ireland customers using Comcast’s global technology platform...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Tejas Networks to help Vodafone Idea ramp up 4G and 5G rollouts Tejas Networks has signed a three-year pact with Vodafone Idea to supply optical transmission products for network performance in an effort to boost 4G and 5G rollout across circles...

•	Telkomsel expands hyper 5G network across Greater Jakarta Telkomsel continues to strengthen its position as the leading provider of digital telecommunications services by expanding its 5G network (Hyper 5G) extensively across the Greater Jakarta area...

Global Telecom Update

•	OpenAI launches Sora AI video generator Artificial Intelligence giant OpenAI has unveiled its much-anticipated Sora video generator to the public, stepping into the growing market of AI tools that have raised concerns about their impact on creative industries...

•	Green data centre plans announced in Philippines and Somalia The drive to ensure that the data centre industry can be seen as a responsible user of power continues, with two recent announcements in Asia and Africa emphasising plans to use renewables...

•	VEON launches US$30 million initial phase of share repurchase initiative VEON, a global digital operator, has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the commencement of the first phase of its previously announced share buyback program for the Company’s American Depositary Shares...

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