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Türk Telekom adds xApps, 5G massive MIMO to Open RAN trial

Open RAN vendor Parallel Wireless says it has expanded its collaboration on Open RAN initiatives with Türk Telekom to include its energy-saving xApps solution and AMD-based 5G massive MIMO solution in the operator’s trial cluster.

Türk Telekom adds xApps, 5G massive MIMO to Open RAN trial

EDGNEX and Vodafone plan data centre venture in Turkey

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EDGNEX, a global digital infrastructure provider owned by Damac Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the UAE, has announced the establishment of a joint venture company with Vodafone to build a data centre in Izmir, a city in western Turkey on the coast of the Aegean Sea, with an estimated investment of US$100 million.

EDGNEX and Vodafone plan data centre venture in Turkey

Nokia hails network slicing innovation

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Nokia unveiled what it claimed to be the telecoms industry’s first Multi-Access Edge Slicing service which it will showcase with UAE operator e& at MWC this month, and how operators can generate new revenues with it.  

Nokia hails network slicing innovation

Yahsat announces ‘ambitious’ D2D strategy

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UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has announced the launch of what it calls an ambitious direct-to-device (D2D) strategy to elevate global connectivity by directly enabling smartphone users and IoT devices across the world to leverage the power of space tech, regardless of location.

Yahsat announces ‘ambitious’ D2D strategy

MoU signals arrival of Al Khaleej Cable in UAE

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Bahrain service provider Batelco and state-owned UAE telecommunications company e& (Etisalat and) have signed an MoU for the landing of the Al Khaleej Cable in the United Arab Emirates.
MoU signals arrival of Al Khaleej Cable in UAE

Israel confirms use of Starlink in Gaza

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The Israeli government revealed it approved the use of Starlink satellites in a field hospital in the war-torn Gaza Strip and in Israel for the first time, Reuters reported.

Israel confirms use of Starlink in Gaza

UAE's ATRC launches R&D platform to support developing nations

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Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) has unveiled what it calls  a pioneering initiative aimed at facilitating global access to cutting-edge technology solutions: the ATRC Global Tech R&D Platform.

UAE's ATRC launches R&D platform to support developing nations
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Nilesat and Es’hailsat to partner to provide satellite services in MENA 

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Qatar Satellite Company, aka Es’hailsat, and Egyptian Satellites Company, better known as Nilesat, have announced that they have signed a cooperation agreement and a strategic partnership.

Nilesat and Es’hailsat to partner to provide satellite services in MENA 

Saudi Arabia’s STC signs deal with iBASIS to boost IoT in MENA

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Saudi Arabia’s STC Group, a leading digital enabler in MENA, has signed an Internet of Things (IoT)-focused memorandum of understanding (MoU) withiBASIS, an independent provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide.

Saudi Arabia’s STC signs deal with iBASIS to boost IoT in MENA

Sparkle announces new PoP in Iraq

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International service provider Sparkle, Telecom Italia's (TIM) infrastructure and connectivity business, has announced the expansion of its network footprint to Iraq with the opening of a new point of presence (PoP) in Erbil.

Sparkle announces new PoP in Iraq

2Africa to reach UAE – with help from e&

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E& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS) an internet, mobile and regional hub for international cable systems, is set to anchor the 2Africa subsea cable; this will be the most extensive subsea cable system landing in the UAE to date.

2Africa to reach UAE – with help from e&
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Telecom Egypt and 4iG form JV to build Albania-Egypt subsea cable

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Telecom Egypt and Budapest-based telecoms/IT group 4iG have formally established a joint venture to build their proposed express subsea cable between Albania and Egypt.

Telecom Egypt and 4iG form JV to build Albania-Egypt subsea cable

Morocco’s Inwi joins Medusa cable project

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Morocco-based telecommunication operator Inwi has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with the Medusa submarine cable system to reinforce its trans-Mediterranean connectivity.

Morocco’s Inwi joins Medusa cable project

Maroc Telecom falls foul of competition rules – again

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A Moroccan commercial court has this week told Maroc Telecom, the leading telecommunications company in Morocco, to pay compensation of  about US$636 million to its competitor Inwi for unfair competition practices.

Maroc Telecom falls foul of competition rules – again

Bezeq diversifies with entry into energy

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Israeli operator Bezeq announced it will enter the electricity supply sector this year with aims to be a "major player", and seizing opportunity as the nation opened its energy sector to fresh competition. 

Bezeq diversifies with entry into energy
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Libyan bank to streamline processes with new platform

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In what is described as an effort to streamline its customer service operations and enhance its customers’ digital banking experience, Libyan Islamic Bank (LIB) has partnered with Backbase, an expert in engagement banking platform solutions worldwide.
Libyan bank to streamline processes with new platform

Telecom Egypt bags first 5G licence

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Telecom Egypt was granted the first 5G licence in Egypt from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), paying US$150 million for the 15-year licence. 

Telecom Egypt bags first 5G licence

FWA equipment spend to hit US$40 billion

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Dell’Oro Group predicted revenues from Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) will surpass US$40 billion over the next five years partly due to the increase in subscribers in emerging markets. 

FWA equipment spend to hit US$40 billion

Global smartphone shipments grew in Q4

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Analyst company Canalys reported that global smartphone shipments grew 8% year-on-year in Q4 2023 to 320 million units, ending seven consecutive quarters of decline. 

Global smartphone shipments grew in Q4

TPAY enables direct carrier billing for Tencent’s PUBG Mobile in Egypt

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Digital micropayments facilitator TPAY Mobile said on Tuesday it has launched direct carrier billing for PUBG Mobile in Egypt as part of an expansion of TPAY’s partnership with Tencent.

TPAY enables direct carrier billing for Tencent’s PUBG Mobile in Egypt

du taps Intelsat to expand mobile coverage in remote areas

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UAE-based operator du announced on Tuesday it has partnered with global satellite operator Intelsat to expand cellular connectivity across the country.

du taps Intelsat to expand mobile coverage in remote areas
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