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December 18, 2024

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Zain unveils new ‘4WARD’ corporate strategy to accelerate company’s evolution into a purpose-driven TechCo conglomerate

Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle and ICT communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces the introduction of ‘4WARD’-Progress with Purpose, a new five-year sustainable corporate strategy...

UAE’s Supreme Space Council hosts first meeting

The dynamic growth of the space sector reflects the UAE’s unwavering commitment to nurturing Emirati talent and preparing them to lead the future of space exploration. The UAE is also focused on fostering an integrated ecosystem that enhances collaboration among all stakeholders...

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Omantel Innovation Labs and Hafeet Rail conclude hackathon with groundbreaking AI and IoT solutions

The hackathon brought together over 15 teams who presented creative ideas leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) across energy, logistics, and environmental sectors...

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New Cisco survey shows strong relationship between privacy awareness and trust in AI

Cisco released its 2024 Consumer Privacy Survey, an annual global review of consumer perception and behavior regarding data privacy. This year's survey highlights the critical role of privacy rights awareness in...

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Nokia partners with Ishan Technologies to transform broadband connectivity in Gujarat and Maharashtra

Through this collaboration, Nokia will deploy its advanced Altiplano Software-Defined Access Network (SDAN) solution, Broadband Network Gateway (BNG), Data Center Fabric and IP/MPLS transport network solutions...

Policy and Regulation

•	CST receives the National EA Certificate The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) represented by its Deputy Governor Strategy & Digitalization, Mr. Naif Sheshah, received the National EA Certificate for the fourth level during...

•	Ofcom sets 2025 date for mmWave spectrum auction The regulator has been waiting for the Competition and Markets Authority to make its decision on the Vodafone and Three UK merger before finalising its plans for selling the mmWave frequencies...

Middle East

•	Saudi Arabia announces “Riyadh Declaration” at the 19th Internet Governance Forum At the opening of the 19th session of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom announced the “Riyadh Declaration,” aimed at fostering global digital cooperation...

•	ICANN to Host 2025 Middle East DNS Forum in Bahrain The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), in partnership with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the 2025 Middle East Domain Name System (DNS)...

•	Ooredoo streamlines structure with regional CEOs Ooredoo named Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Bin Nasser Al Thani as group regional CEO for the Middle East, as part of a wider corporate restructuring that has resulted in the elimination of two high-profile roles...

South Asia

•	Sri Lanka sees surge in internet subscriptions Sri Lanka’s internet subscriptions, including mobile connections, have risen to 26 million by the end of the second quarter of 2024...

•	Digital literacy, STEM training for young women urged Experts in Bangladesh emphasised introducing digital literacy and science, technology, engineering and mathematics training to equip young women for the job market...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Vivo, Nokia equip Ambev with private 4G to boost logistics efficiency Mobile network operator Vivo is set to provide private 4G networks to brewing company Ambev, using Nokia equipment, in a bid to enhance logistical productivity...

•	Global 5G connections hit two billion milestone The global wireless telecommunications industry achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the third quarter of 2024, as global 5G connections surpassed two billion, reflecting an impressive 48 percent year-over-year growth...

North Africa

•	Cairo Metro Line 3 introduces free Wi-Fi at major stations The project aims to enhance the daily commute by providing passengers with seamless internet connectivity, allowing them to stay connected while traveling around the city...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	DFL launches Bundesliga OTT service with OneFootball German football association DFL is making Bundesliga live content more widely available in selected international markets through an OTT offering in partnership global football media platform OneFootball...

•	LG Uplus, Samsung combine on AI-powered phone LG Uplus is partnering with Samsung Electronics to develop an advanced AI digital assistant for a new smartphone expected to be launched in South Korea early next year...

Satellite & Internet

•	China Guowang Megaconstellation launches first 10 internet satellites to orbit China, has launched its ambitious take on providing its region with satellite internet, with the Guowang megaconstellation successfully reaching orbit to begin its latest operations...

•	Tizeti launches new fiber broadband service in Nigeria and Ghana West African internet service provider Tizeti has launched its FreeFiber broadband service in Nigeria and Ghana, setting what it calls a new benchmark for internet speed and accessibility in the region...

•	UAE’s Supreme Space Council hosts first meeting The dynamic growth of the space sector reflects the UAE’s unwavering commitment to nurturing Emirati talent and preparing them to lead the future of space exploration. The UAE is also focused on fostering an integrated...

Global Telecom Update

•	Karrier One launches decentralized WiFi hotspot devices Karrier One, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) built on the Sui Network, is excited to announce the worldwide launch of its innovative WiFi Hotspot devices...

•	O2 Telefonica launches automatic travel insurance via smartphone The service activates as soon as a customer’s mobile phone connects to a foreign network and ends automatically when they reconnect to the German network...

•	TM One teams with PR1MA to develop smart-housing projects PR1MA will also utilise TM One’s IoT-based solutions for energy and environmental monitoring to lower operational costs and adopt sustainable best practices...

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