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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 26, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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e& delivers record revenue and net profit in FY 2024 growing consolidated revenue 10.1% to AED59.2 billion
 
 
e& has delivered record financial performance in 2024, reporting a consolidated net profit of AED 10.8 billion, an increase of 4.3 per cent year-over-year (YoY). This milestone reflects three years of strategic transformation, reinforcing the Group’s position as a global technology group...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Group achieves 86% growth in net profit for 2024, and 13% excluding non-recurring items
Member Logo stc announced the annual consolidated financial results for the year ending at 31st December 2024, reflecting robust growth across key financial metrics...
 
•  Nokia and ACES-NH deploy 25G PON-based neutral host fiber network to enhance broadband connectivity across Saudi Arabia
Member Logo Built on Nokia’s fiber technology, the new network enables multiple service providers to leverage a unified infrastructure, minimizing redundancy and driving enhanced connectivity to bolster Saudi Arabia’s Vision...
 
•  Shahid app launches on HUAWEI AppGallery
Member Logo Shahid, the region’s first and leading Arabic streaming platform, offering an extensive range of premium Arabic content, from Originals to exclusive series and movie premieres, live TV, sports, and more, is now...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  AT&T and AST SpaceMobile take connectivity to new heights
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait wins two prestigious awards for the second consecutive year
 
•  ZTE again makes CDP A List for leading climate action, reinforcing global climate leadership
 
•  AT&T to webcast fireside chats with CEO & CFO at upcoming analyst & investor conferences
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Stations in Qatar expand ITU space monitoring
The country’s six earth stations have technical capabilities to monitor interfering radio emissions affecting satellites in geostationary orbit 35,785 kilometres above the equator and visible from Qatar’s...
 
Bahrain’s MyGov app marks first phase in government digital service consolidation
iGA will continue enhancing the MyGov app by integrating additional eServices based on user demand and public usage, in collaboration with relevant authorities...
 
South Asia
 
IFC weighs US$20 million investment in Nepal’s WorldLink Communications
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering a US$20 million local currency investment in Nepal’s largest ISP, WorldLink Communications, to expand digital infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and drive...
 
Dialog delivers strong FY 2024 performance with 10% core revenue growth
Dialog Axiata achieved 10% core revenue growth in 2024, driven by mobile, broadband, and digital services, while strategic cost rescaling and the Airtel Lanka acquisition enhanced profitability, network expansion, and...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Voyo and O2 TV unite as Oneplay, launching in Czech households on March 10
Voyo and O2 TV are merging into Oneplay, launching on March 10, offering Czech households an all-in-one streaming service with top local content, exclusive originals, premium sports, and a seamless user experience...
 
Bango launches ‘world’s first’ all-in-one Super Bundling technology
Bango has launched a new all-in-one technology for Super Bundling as part of its Digital Vending Machine product, used by leading subscription hubs like Verizon +play and Optus SubHub...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Telstra, Accenture finalise AI joint venture Featured
Australia's largest telco Telstra and global consulting firm Accenture have finalised details of their data and AI joint venture...
 
Data centre opens in Bolivia’s second largest city
The new facility, built on an area of around 4,500 square metres, is focused on remote data storage, serving both public and private companies...
 
Deutsche Telekom, Google Cloud invent agentic AI RAN Guardian
Deutsche Telekom and Google Cloud are partnering to develop an AI-powered RAN Guardian agent using Gemini 2.0 in Vertex AI, enabling self-healing networks that enhance reliability, reduce costs, and optimize 5G performance...
 
 
Middle East
 
Myriota partners with Saudi Space Authority to expand IoT connectivity
This initiative is designed to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by boosting the nation’s space and digital industries, providing scalable and sustainable IoT solutions essential for driving economic growth,...
 
Ooredoo Qatar introduces Ericsson Mediation for data management
This strategic decision enables Ooredoo Qatar to harness 5G monetisation, enhance operational efficiency and support an expanding array of digital transformation use cases...
 
UAE's AI market set to hit US$46 billion by 2030
The UAE's Artificial Intelligence market is set to grow from US$3.47 billion last year to a staggering US$46.3 billion by 2030, with the sector forecasted to contribute 14% to the country's GDP by 2030...
 
Visa launches tap-to-add card feature in Jordan to enhance digital payment security
Visa has launched its Tap-to-Add Card feature in Jordan, enabling secure and seamless card provisioning to digital wallets by simply tapping a mobile device, reducing fraud risks and enhancing digital payment adoption...
 
North Africa
 
Orange Egypt and El Ezaby Pharmacies forge strategic partnership to boost connectivity and Operational efficiency
Orange Egypt and El Ezaby Pharmacies have partnered to deploy advanced SD-WAN solutions, enhancing connectivity, operational efficiency, and digital transformation across 400+ branches, supporting seamless expansion and...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Nigeria's mobile internet gap: 60% remain offline despite 4G access
Despite widespread 4G coverage, 60% of Nigerians do not use mobile internet, highlighting a major digital inclusion challenge that, without investment in 5G and policy support, could hinder Nigeria’s economic growth...
 
Vodafone trials UK’s first multi-use 5G SA network slicing
In a UK-first, Vodafone has successfully showed the simultaneous use of multiple 5G Standalone (SA) network slices at a live sporting event...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Vodacom readies to deploy Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites
Vodacom is preparing to expand 4G/5G access across Africa using Amazon’s Project Kuiper, a LEO satellite network set to launch in 2025, enabling high-speed, low-latency connectivity in underserved regions...
 
Vero Fiber brings 10 Gbps FTTH broadband to Corsicana with XGS-PON
Vero Fiber becomes the first broadband provider to launch a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in Corsicana, Texas, using XGS-PON technology to deliver speeds up to 10 Gbps, with service installations starting Spring 2025...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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