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April 15, 2024

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TDRA develops its services in line with the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme

As part of enhancing this service, automatic approvals are extended to compliant retail companies based on their size and compliance history, with a focus on controlling a limited sample of applications after submission...

Eutelsat OneWeb launches trial services with British Antarctic Survey

Launched in January 2024, the service provides connectivity to the BAS operated Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. Communications and internet connectivity in Antarctica is currently limited to solutions offering at most 1-5 Mbps in both uplink and downlink, despite the significant number of crucial scientific research outposts in the region...

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Zain Ramadan campaign embodied Holy Month’s values

To create a bigger impact, Zain partnered this year with six strategic partners from the public and private sectors: the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Grand Mosque of Kuwait, the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), the...

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Tech Mahindra and Microsoft collaborate to launch a unified workbench with Microsoft Fabric

Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering solutions and services, announced a collaboration with Microsoft to launch a unified workbench on Microsoft Fabric...

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Huawei and EDMI reach global IoT licensing agreement

This agreement represents another recognition of the strength of Huawei's cellular IoT SEPs from industry peers. It also enables EDMI to secure its own business and provide comprehensive legal protection to its...

Policy and Regulation

•	TDRA develops its services in line with the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme As part of enhancing this service, automatic approvals are extended to compliant retail companies based on their size and compliance history, with a focus on controlling a limited sample of applications after submission...

•	Togo to accelerate digitisation of public services The Togo Digital Agency (Agence Togo Digital or ATD) is said to be working on a plan to speed up the digitisation of Togo’s public services...

South Asia

•	Banglalink offers 6 months free internet with smartphone Banglalink, the country's leading innovative digital operator, has launched a campaign to boost 4G and 5G smartphone adoption, enabling a comprehensive digital lifestyle experience for all...

•	Nepal's CG Group ties up with Huawei to launch 4G services Huawei would supply equipment worth about US$100 million for the launch of 4G services, which could later be upgraded to 5G, said Chaudhary...

•	PTCL secures US$400 million debt financing for Telenor deal The operator told the Pakistan Stock Exchange it expects to conclude the debt financing deal with International Finance Corporation (IFC) by end-July, at which point it would reveal more detail on the arrangements...

Satellite & Internet

•	Kacific, Microsoft to connect APAC schools and hospitals with satellite Kacific Broadband Satellites Group revealed that it’s collaborating with Microsoft’s Airband initiative to connect rural educational and healthcare institutions across developing countries in the Asia Pacific...

•	Nepal Telecom extends FTTH service in Dolpa The service supported by a high-speed internet facility, was launched in Dolpa under the government campaign to expand the high-speed internet across the country...

Global Telecom Update

•	Huawei pursues ICT education initiatives in three African countries Technology giant Huawei has been busy with information and communication technologies (ICT) education initiatives in recent weeks – in Kenya, Ethiopia and Egypt...

•	DOCOMO, NTT, NEC & Fujitsu pioneer in ultra-high-speed 6G technology advancement NTT DOCOMO, NTT, NEC and Fujitsu jointly announced the development of a top-level wireless device capable of ultra-high-speed 100 Gbps transmissions in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz sub-terahertz bands...

•	EdgeConneX secures further US$1.9 billion to expand EMEA facilities With a growing European footprint of more than 20 facilities, EdgeConneX continues to expand its presence in the region, driven by strong global customer demand for cloud and AI infrastructure...

Middle East

•	Iraq, Kuwait sign strategic partnership to build telecom corridor to Europe Iraq and Kuwait signed a strategic partnership contract to establish a telecommunications corridor that links the Gulf to Europe...

•	Oman-IX officially launched By AWASR, AMS-IX, and Alliance Networks The launch of Oman-IX aims to revolutionize digital infrastructure services in the region by establishing a neutral internet exchange and connecting leading telecom industry networks providers, hyperscale’s, data...

•	Five Saudi cities make it to 2024 IMD Smart Cities Index The digital transformation of smart cities in Saudi Arabia, supported by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) in collaboration with several government entities, has contributed to the advancement of...

•	Orange Jordan boosts investment readiness of 20 female entrepreneurs during two-day boot camp The training camp targeted 20 female entrepreneurs and startup founders with the purpose of boosting their readiness to attract investments and seek funds which is a strategic phase within the overall growth of their...

•	Bravo orders more TETRA infrastructure from Airbus Bravo, the Saudi radio communications operator has decided to procure professional mobile radio (PMR) infrastructure from Airbus to renew the existing public safety network in Eastern Saudi Arabia...

North Africa

•	Thuraya signs deal with Algérie Télécom to distribute SKYPHONE in Algeria This strategic partnership represents the initial phase of Yahsat's ambitious Direct-2-Device strategy, known as PROJECT SKY..

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	BoFiNet’s UPICtv taps Mangomolo for OTT video solution Under the deal, Mangomolo says its end-to-end OTT video management platform will enable MYSC to deliver its NOW! Online Channel across multiple devices with an optimised viewer experience...

•	Hong Kong’s Now TV taps Viaccess-Orca for addressable TV Hong Kong pay TV operator, Now TV, has partnered with content protection and advanced data solutions provider, Viaccess-Orca, utilising its AI-driven targeted TV advertising solution to deliver addressable TV to viewers...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Virgin Media O2 uses helicopter to deliver improved 4G coverage to Stirling Virgin Media O2 has used a helicopter to deliver new 4G masts to the remote village of Killin, near Stirling, which has been welcomed by the local MP, Alyn Smith, in a visit to one of the new sites...

•	Swisscom expands 5G partnership with Ericsson Ericsson and Swisscom today announce the expansion of their longstanding partnership with a new multi-year agreement to boost its innovation ecosystem, and drive the next period of growth and energy efficient performance of...

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