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Aramco Digital and Intel collaborate on open RAN development in Saudi Arabia

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Aramco Digital, the digital and technology subsidiary of energy and chemicals company Aramco, and computing innovation giant Intel have announced plans for Saudi Arabia's first development centre aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of open RAN (radio access network) technologies.

Aramco Digital and Intel collaborate on open RAN development in Saudi Arabia

BT to boost connectivity for Iraqi gas flare reduction company

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Telecoms giant BT and Basrah Gas Company (BGC), Iraq’s largest gas flare reduction company, have announced a new agreement to securely connect BGC's operations in Iraq and help accelerate its digital transformation.

BT to boost connectivity for Iraqi gas flare reduction company

Batelco signs sustainability MoU with Ericsson

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Bahrain operator Batelco, part of the technology-focused Beyon Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with tech giant Ericsson to expand its sustainability initiatives and circular economy practices.

Batelco signs sustainability MoU with Ericsson

Es’hailSat and Viasat Energy Services announce MENA VSAT deal

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Qatar-based communications satellite operator Es’hailSat has joined forces with managed services network infrastructure group Viasat Energy Services to provide high-speed VSAT services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Es’hailSat and Viasat Energy Services announce MENA VSAT deal

Algerian rivals strike alliance to enhance services

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Algeria Telecom and Ooredoo Algeria signed a memorandum of understanding to exchange ideas on innovative services and share infrastructure, a move to enhance their service in the country. 

Algerian rivals strike alliance to enhance services
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Telecom Egypt reportedly putting towers up for sale

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Telecom Egypt is reportedly in talks to sell and lease back the majority of its tower footprint to raise up to US$250 million, as three major tower players have shown interest.

Telecom Egypt reportedly putting towers up for sale

UAE and Egypt announce data centre MoU

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The UAE’s Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Egypt have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration and investment in the digital infrastructure sector, specifically focusing on Egypt’s data centre projects.

UAE energy giant works with Nutanix to boost retail expansion

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Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) Group, a leading global energy player, says it has centralised its IT infrastructure on Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, for retail expansion and to deliver what is described as a slick digitally driven customer experience.

UAE energy giant works with Nutanix to boost retail expansion
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Thuraya upgrades satcoms/cellular phone to offer LTE functionality

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Proof of the continuing importance of the handheld satellite phone market comes with the announcement that Thuraya has launched what it calls an enhanced generation of its popular XT-PRO DUAL satellite and cellular feature phone.

RLTT expands connectivity agreement with Eutelsat OneWeb in Libya

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Eutelsat OneWeb has signed an exclusive distribution partnership agreement with Libyan operator RLTT (Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications & Technology) to provide high-speed, low latency connectivity across Libya.

RLTT expands connectivity agreement with Eutelsat OneWeb in Libya

stc taps Nokia for network slicing software

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Nokia secured a contract to supply its Digital Operations Orchestration software to Saudi-based operator stc, enabling the provider to deploy 5G slicing services and boost growth opportunities. 

stc taps Nokia for network slicing software

Huawei and etisalat by e& demo net zero 5G massive MIMO

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UAE telecoms group etisalat by e& has announced a strategic alliance with Huawei to unveil what is described as the first net zero 5G Massive MIMO site deployment in the MENA region.

Huawei and etisalat by e& demo net zero 5G massive MIMO

Warply and Mastercard announce MENA fintech alliance 

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Warply, described as a leading fintech innovator with a growing presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry.

Warply and Mastercard announce MENA fintech alliance 
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Ooredoo Qatar and Ericsson plan 4G network for energy sector

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Operator Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Ericsson, which will supply and implement a 4G network for Ooredoo’s oil and gas enterprise customers. The network will be deployed offshore to connect oil and gas enterprise facilities with arriving ships.

Ooredoo Qatar and Ericsson plan 4G network for energy sector

Emerging markets to fuel smartphone growth

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Analyst company Canalys reported the smartphone market is showing signs of recovery predicting a lower decline in 2023, and growth will be pushed by emerging markets next year. 

Emerging markets to fuel smartphone growth

UAE operator introduces eco-friendly SIM cards in run-up to COP28

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UAE operator e&, part of the Etisalat Group, has announced the introduction of what it describes as an eco-friendly Green SIM Card initiative for its UAE customers.

UAE operator introduces eco-friendly SIM cards in run-up to COP28

Ooredoo Qatar and Nokia claim MEA private network first

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Operator Ooredoo Qatar and Nokia are claiming a significant milestone with the establishment of the Middle East and Africa’s first private wireless network in the region for the energy sector.

Ooredoo Qatar and Nokia claim MEA private network first
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