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Industry News Briefing
February 12, 2025

Featured Member News

stc and Cohere partner to advance generative AI innovation in the region

stc Group, the region’s leading digital enabler, has announced a strategic collaboration with Cohere, the global leader in secure enterprise AI, aimed at transforming the AI landscape in the Middle East and beyond...

Omantel attracts cutting-edge AI and metaverse technologies in collaboration with Shaffra Technology

Omantel has entered a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Shaffra Technology Labs to develop groundbreaking solutions leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and metaverse technologies. These solutions will be hosted within Omantel cloud services and provided to government institutions and private sector companies in the Sultanate of Oman to enhance operational efficiency...

Member News

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AT&T reigns as the undisputed connectivity champion

This win follows AT&T Fiber’s recognition as America’s fastest internet with the most reliable speeds in the recent Speedtest® Connectivity Report from Ookla®...

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Merak Capital and Huawei Cloud partner to power Saudi Arabia's gaming industry

Merak Capital, a leading technology-focused investment firm, licensed by Capital Market Authority (CMA), and Huawei Cloud, a pioneer in advanced cloud computing solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate...

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CMG, in partnership with China Mobile and ZTE, advances 5G-A 4K wireless live broadcasting at the 2025 Spring Festival Gala

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, together with China Media Group (CMG) and China Mobile, ensured a seamless live broadcast of the 2025 Spring...

Recent Developments

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An exceptional partnership between KOC and Ooredoo Kuwait to foster innovation in telecommunications and digital technology

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ZTE partners with Italy's EOLO to launch a 5G mmWave network delivering 1 Gbps speeds

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stc Group launches upsource at LEAP 2025 empowering businesses with advanced outsourcing solutions

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Ooredoo Kuwait Group announces strong revenue growth

Policy and Regulation

•	Bahrain TRA conducts 148 inspections and sees improvement in telecom device compliance In 2024, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) carried out 148 inspection campaigns, focusing on telecommunications device retailers, licensed wireless device vendors, and authorized frequency spectrum users...

•	Ofcom consults on new TV prominence rules The new Media Act means broadcasters can deliver some of their public service content via streaming services instead of on traditional broadcast channels...

South Asia

•	Pakistan and Saudi Arabia strengthen digital ties with focus on AI, cloud computing, and fintech The discussions focused on fostering business-to-business (B2B) collaborations, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and fintech...

•	Dialog's Digital Health unveils Pharma Connect, advancing pharmacy operations across Sri Lanka Digital Health continues to lead the way in healthcare innovation, and with Pharma Connect, Dialog reaffirms its dedication to enhancing the healthcare landscape...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Netgem TV, Tubi partner to enhance free streaming in the UK This collaboration brings Tubi’s vast library of movies and TV shows to the Netgem TV platform, offering UK viewers an unparalleled selection of free entertainment...

•	DIGI TV extended to all Spanish provinces More than 100 channels are now available to DIGI TV subscribers across Spain following an extension of its service furst launched in December...

Global Telecom Update

•	SKT reports strong 2024 earnings amid AI biz growth SK Telecom said that its annual operating profit surpassed 1.8 trillion won (US$1.2 billion) in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth...

•	NEC solution modernizes network infrastructure construction work The introduction of this solution makes it possible to reduce the time required to build mobile infrastructure, from RAN to core, by approximately 60% compared to conventional methods...

•	Mistral AI partners Orange to establish Europe as global AI leader This strategic partnership is set to enhance AI capabilities across Europe, driving innovation and delivering significant value to customers...

Middle East

•	NEOM and DataVolt sign agreement to develop sustainable data centers in Saudi Arabia The project will be powered entirely by renewable energy and designed to operate at net-zero, utilizing advanced cooling technologies and focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of traditional data centers...

•	Stc pay Bahrain and PLDT Global partner to enhance international digital payment solutions This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for stc Bahrain and PLDT as they join forces to drive digital transformation and address its key challenges...

•	Accenture teams up with Google Cloud to boost Saudi operations This expansion can help rapidly transform ideas into tangible value by combining the latest Google Cloud technologies with Accenture’s industry-tested solutions and services with significant generative AI projects in...

•	Oman signs US$10 million in tech agreements at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh These agreements mark a significant milestone in strengthening Oman’s tech sector and expanding its reach within the global market...

North Africa

•	Tunisie Telecom joins Medusa submarine cable system Tunisie Telecom has entered into a strategic partnership with Medusa, the advanced submarine fibre optic system connecting the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Red Sea...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	MTN to halt use of 3G network by December The 3G network will be shut down by December 31, 2025, according to MTN, one year before the scheduled switch-off date...

•	NZ port to deploy private 5G network The network, due to go live in the third quarter of 2025, would be designed to give port workers dedicated productivity across port operations...

Satellite & Internet

•	Chinese, Thai firms ink deals on low-orbit satellite technology, fostering closer digital connectivity under BRI The two companies will expand satellite application use cases, and work together to build future-oriented digital infrastructure...

•	InCoax and CTIconnect partner to expand broadband solutions in the US and Canada This collaboration aims to extend InCoax's reach across the United States and Canada, further penetrating the broadband extension market and advancing digital inclusion for brownfield multi-dwelling units (MDUs)...

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