SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
January 6, 2025 |
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Featured Member News |
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Omantel wins 2 awards at the Oman CSR Summit & Awards for innovative social responsibility initiatives |
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Omantel, the Sultanate's leading provider of integrated telecommunications and ICT services, has been honored with two awards at the Oman CSR Summit & Awards 2024. The company was recognized under the categories of “Trailblazing CSR Initiative of the Year” for its innovative initiative “Maqroo” – the First Arabic Dyslexic-Friendly Font, and “Best Use of Technology in CSR” for its efforts in leveraging advanced technologies for social impact...
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Policy and Regulation |
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Jordan sees 37% growth in 5G subscriptions
Jordan achieved a 37% increase in 5G subscriptions in Q3 2024, reaching over 70,000 users and supported by 230 operational towers, signaling significant progress in digital connectivity, economic inclusivity, and job...
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Ofcom to implement big changes to social media security
The UK's Online Safety Act mandates social media platforms to protect children from harmful content, with Ofcom enforcing compliance through potential fines for violations...
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Middle East |
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Space42 launches Thuraya 4 satellite into orbit
UAE-based Space42 says it successfully launched its Thuraya 4 (T4) geostationary satellite, which it says will be key for launching new services across Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East...
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Diriyah Company advances digital transformation with SAP cloud solutions
Diriyah Company, the developer behind Saudi Arabia's iconic 14 sq km cultural destination, has successfully implemented SAP Private Cloud Solutions to enhance operational efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making,...
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Ericsson launches CU Saudi Arabia to boost operations in Middle East, Africa
Ericsson has restructured its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations, establishing a new Customer Unit (CU) for Saudi Arabia, to enhance local market accountability, customer focus, and support the country's digital...
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Content & Immersive Technologies |
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Boxer ends pay-TV service
Sweden's digital terrestrial platform has discontinued its pay-TV, following the expiration of Tele2's agreement with Teracom AB, with Boxer transitioning its customers to Tele2's internet-connected TV-Hub Mini...
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Leading AI Metaverse platform secures multi-billion dollar framework agreements
BizzTech has secured four strategic framework agreements for Ukraine's digital infrastructure reconstruction, leveraging AI-driven metaverse solutions, digital twin technology, and scalable applications to drive...
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