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March 12, 2025

Featured Member News

Orange Liberia wins three Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ with support from ZTE

This remarkable achievement, marking the third consecutive recognition by Ookla, was made possible through the strategic partnership and support of ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions...

Kuwait's CITRA sets new licensing fees for internet providers

Licensees are prohibited from connecting their private networks to any other local or international networks outside Kuwait’s borders to provide wired or wireless Internet services without prior written approval from CITRA...

Member News

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Ooredoo Kuwait hosts Annual Ramadan Ghabqa for employees in a family-oriented atmosphere

Ooredoo Kuwait recently hosted its annual Ramadan Ghabqa at the Four Seasons Hotel, bringing together employees from across the company and its subsidiaries...

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Nokia and Intuitive Machines deliver first cellular network to the Moon; achieve some key mission objectives

Nokia announced it successfully delivered the first cellular network to the Moon as part of the Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission to the lunar south pole region...

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Huawei heralds dawn of mobile AI era at MWC 2025

Huawei concluded its successful participation at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025, where the company unveiled groundbreaking solutions aimed at accelerating the transition toward an intelligent world...

Policy and Regulation

•	CRA launches public consultation on the standard offer for access to submarine cable landing stations in Qatar This is a second round of consultation building on stakeholders’ insights and feedback received through the initial consultation on “CRA Reference Offer for Access to Submarine Cable Landing Station International...

•	Kuwait's CITRA sets new licensing fees for internet providers Licensees are prohibited from connecting their private networks to any other local or international networks outside Kuwait’s borders to provide wired or wireless Internet services without prior written approval from...

South Asia

•	Google Pay set to revolutionize digital payments in Pakistan The launch of Google Pay is set to transform the country’s digital payments landscape by providing a simple, secure, and fast method for individuals and businesses to send and receive money...

•	Robi forms strategic partnership with The Binary Holdings to introduce Web3 gamification for over 40 million users in Bangladesh The partnership will enable TBH to integrate gamification into Robi’s ecosystem, helping subscribers to earn rewards through data usage and mobile interactions...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	TV Puls launches advanced HbbTV services with Emitel TV Puls, Poland’s third-largest commercial broadcaster, has introduced new HbbTV-based interactive television features in partnership with DTT operator Emitel...

•	Apple launches TV app for Android devices According to Apple, users can download the Apple TV app from Google Play on Android mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, and foldables...

Global Telecom Update

•	Intelsat and MaxIQ Space push STEM learning in multiple African countries Intelsat and MaxIQ Space are expanding efforts to deliver Intelsat’s Africa Space STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Program to schools in four different countries across Africa...

•	Vodafone, Ericsson slash power usage for 5G radios in London Vodafone UK and Ericsson have achieved a significant milestone in their network sustainability efforts by successfully reducing daily power consumption of 5G Radio Units by up to 33% at select sites across London...

•	Cloudflare announces launch of 2024 transparency reports These reports are now live and include new topics, enhanced data points, and a streamlined layout aimed at making complex information easier to understand for customers, policymakers, and the general public...

Middle East

•	Ooredoo’s 5G expansion: Enhancing customer experience and digital transformation in Oman With a strong emphasis on 5G deployment, customer-centric strategies, and sustainable practices, Ooredoo is positioning itself as a key enabler of Oman’s digital future...

•	Space42, Viasat announce partnership to explore shared global 5G NTN initiative Space42, and Viasat, Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore ecosystem partnership options for developing a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) initiative...

•	Apple Pay expands support in UAE and Qatar with new partnerships This move will make Apple Pay more accessible to a larger customer base, allowing users in both countries to make secure and seamless transactions with their mobile devices...

•	Zain Bahrain partners with Takaful International Through this collaboration, Zain Bahrain customers will now have access to a range of exclusive benefits when purchasing insurance products through Zain App...

North Africa

•	Tunisia implements blockchain system to combat fake diplomas and strengthen credential verification The country joins a growing number of Arab nations utilizing blockchain to fight credential fraud and streamline verification processes...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Virgin Media O2 invests in strengthening mobile network Comprehensive investment in new masts, small cells and 4G and 5G upgrades is underpinned by additional spectrum deployment and increased automation, providing customers with a superior mobile network experience...

•	Edotco chosen as U Mobile's 5G in-building coverage partner Edotco, in a statement, said it is one of the first companies to be recognised as an “official and preferred” 5G IBC infrastructure partner for U Mobile’s 5G network rollout, and that the partnership aims...

Satellite & Internet

•	SEACOM taps Q-KON to expand LEO satellite connectivity in Africa Subsea cable provider Seacom tapped satellite firm Q-KON to enhance its LEO satellite services, and bolster the resiliency of its network across its footprint in Africa...

•	Comcast steps up Xfinity speeds by 100% These speed enhancements are powered by Comcast’s fiber-based network, built to deliver an exceptional internet experience to more than 64 million homes and businesses...

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