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highlighted Ooredoo Kuwait’s leadership in providing innovative consecutively is a testament to Ooredoo Kuwait’s unwavering
digital solutions that cater to both individuals and enterprises, commitment to excellence and innovation. It underscores the
from unified communications and secure, high-speed internet company’s dedication to continuously developing and offering
services for businesses to IoT, cloud services, and beyond. integrated, pioneering services that enrich people’s digital lives
Moreover, the jury emphasized Ooredoo Kuwait’s pivotal role in while contributing to the urban development of Kuwait. Finally,
advancing key sectors such as tourism, education, entertainment, Ooredoo Kuwait’s rapid advancements in telecommunications
and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which technology have been crucial in meeting the stringent criteria
remain a cornerstone of Ooredoo Kuwait’s long-term strategy. of the Stevie Awards. These achievements not only keep the
The recognition from the Stevie Awards further illuminates community at the forefront of the latest technological trends but
Ooredoo Kuwait’s unique position and its contributions to the also prepare Kuwait for a new era of technological progress and
telecommunications sector globally. It also reflects the company’s industrial renaissance, driven by the potential of local talents and
forward-thinking approach and its readiness to embrace future the expertise of its workforce.
challenges and opportunities. Winning the Stevie Awards

Ooredoo Kuwait Celebrates Public/Private Partnership Milestone with the
Success of Digital Platform

Telecommunications leader and pioneer of digital solutions, Oore- all. Ooredoo Kuwait further highlighted that its substantial invest-
doo Kuwait, proudly celebrates the remarkable success of the new ment in digital infrastructure and ongoing upgrades to align with
digital entertainment platform in Kuwait, [51] - considered a col- the latest communication and internet technologies, have been
laborative initiative between the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information instrumental in platform [51]'s smooth operation. This robust
and FASTtelco, a subsidiary of Ooredoo Kuwait. Launched just 90 infrastructure has enabled the platform to deliver live streams
days ago as a trial broadcast, the platform has captivated millions to millions of viewers without any interruptions, while ensuring
of viewers from 186 countries, tuning in to watch content from the highest levels of cybersecurity protection. With the success-
Kuwait’s TV and radio. Ooredoo Kuwait recently revealed that the ful launch of digital platform, [51], Ooredoo Kuwait exemplifies
platform garnered over 6 million views, driven by the broadcast its commitment to supporting Kuwait’s national development
of the 2024 Elite Football Championship held in the United States goals, particularly in line with “Kuwait Vision 2035”. The company
and the launch of the new run of the Ministry of Information’s TV strives to achieve this by advancing the technical infrastructure
programs. This achievement underscores the ministry's strategic of Kuwaiti media and transitioning it into the digital era. It serves
prowess in curating and diversifying content to attract a wide au- to mention that platform: [51], offers everything from live broad-
dience from Kuwait, the Gulf region, and the broader Arab world. casts of TV channels and radio stations to on-demand viewing
It also highlights the success of FASTtelco in managing the plat- services, all while maintaining a distinguished level of content di-
form's technological infrastructure, meeting the high demand for versity. The [51] platform, named as such to commemorate the
viewership with seamless efficiency. The company emphasized year Kuwait Radio was launched, stands as a pioneering public/
that reaching millions of viewers across 186 countries is not private partnership initiative within the Gulf media landscape. It is
merely a record-breaking feat, but a testament to Ooredoo Ku- the first platform of its kind dedicated to showcasing Kuwaiti me-
wait’s pivotal role in shaping the future of digital solutions through dia productions, rich in historical and artistic heritage, alongside
contributing to [51]. Through its technological arm, FASTtelco, the latest contemporary works, offering an exclusive and enjoy-
Ooredoo Kuwait has positioned itself at the forefront of digital able viewing experience for audiences worldwide.
transformation, making cutting-edge technology accessible to

Chinese LEOsat Player GalaxySpace Expands
Reach with PCCW Global

Chinese LEO satellite contender GalaxySpace has signed a deal year. The satellite – which is designed to support direct-to-mo-
with Hong Kong carrier PCCW Global to expand its market reach bile 5G communications – sports flexible solar wings and a pay-
overseas by integrating its LEOsat connectivity with PCCW’s load supporting Q-band, V-band and Ka-band communications.
worldwide network. GalaxySpace designs and manufactures its According to GalaxySpace, the test constellation – dubbed "Mini
own LEO satellites. The company currently has a test constella- Spider" – has completed multiple satellite Internet application
tion of seven LEO satellites in orbit, and has said the constellation verifications, including what it claims is China's first integration
will eventually comprise up to 1,000 satellites. One of its satel- test of LEO satellites with 5G private networks. Under a memo-
lites in orbit is a stackable flat-panel satellite launched in July last randum of understanding signed on Thursday during a Belt and

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