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HAPS takes off again in Saudi Arabia

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AALTO HAPS, an Airbus subsidiary, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enter a strategic partnership with STC Group, the Saudi digital enabler in the region, that will involve introducing high altitude platform station (HAPS)-based solutions to Saudi Arabia.

HAPS takes off again in Saudi Arabia

Etisalat launches SA 5G in the UAE

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Etisalat launched standalone (SA) 5G in the United Arab Emirates, claiming this to be the first SA 5G in the Middle East and North Africa.

Etisalat launches SA 5G in the UAE

du partners with Ericsson to boost digital transformation 

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UAE operator du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Ericsson have announced a strategic partnership at MWC 2023 to transform du’s information technology (IT) operations. du will leverage Ericsson's artificial intelligence (AI) and Ericsson business and operations support systems services (BSS/OSS) to improve quality, unlock efficiencies, and increase agility.

du partners with Ericsson to boost digital transformation 
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Oooredoo agrees deal to support fintech for low-paid

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Ooredoo business, a communications provider focused on supporting business needs, and part of Ooredoo, the Qatari multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Doha, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with My Rateb to collaborate on new financial services in Kuwait.

Oooredoo agrees deal to support fintech for low-paid

3G shutdowns: now it’s Oman’s turn

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Oman is the latest country to announce plans to phase out 3G services. The country’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has said it will stop providing 3G mobile services gradually, starting from the third quarter of 2024.

3G shutdowns: now it’s Oman’s turn

Ooredoo Qatar partners TEOCO for 5G network optimisation

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Operator Ooredoo Qatar has selected the ASSET 5G planning solution from TEOCO, a provider of analytics, assurance, planning and optimisation solutions to over 300 operators worldwide, to optimise its 5G network.

Ooredoo Qatar partners TEOCO for 5G network optimisation

Etisalat implementing 800GE and transport slicing with Nokia in UAE

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Etisalat by e& will use Nokia’s IP solution to upgrade its IP core capacity and enable transport slicing capabilities, ensuring a superior and more resilient 5G experience for its customers.

Etisalat implementing 800GE and transport slicing with Nokia in UAE
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MEA smartphone shipments dip 12.1% in 2022

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Smartphone shipments in the Middle East and North Africa contracted 12.1% year-on-year (YoY) to 148 million units in 2022, the lowest shipment level since 2015 as macroeconomic factors affect consumer buying.

MEA smartphone shipments dip 12.1% in 2022

Ooredoo eyes tower deal this year

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Ooredoo Group CEO Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo said the operator is in the last rounds of negotiations with interested parties for its portfolio of towers, with a deal it expects to be finalised this year, reported Bloomberg.

Ooredoo eyes tower deal this year

Yahsat and GAL-AMMROC announce airborne services deal

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Yahsat, the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, and GAL-AMMROC, a provider of integrated aviation services, have announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand airborne services for the UAE and regional market.

Yahsat and GAL-AMMROC announce airborne services deal

2Africa Pearls cable lands in Bahrain

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STC Bahrain and regional digital hub Center3 have announced plans to land the 2Africa Pearls submarine cable system in Bahrain. The companies say they have now officially completed the marine survey to bring the cable to the country.

2Africa Pearls cable lands in Bahrain

Orange sees growth from Africa, Middle East

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Africa and the Middle East continued to boost revenues for Orange as the group claimed success in its 5-year plan to invest in “fundamentals” to achieve growth.

Orange sees growth from Africa, Middle East

AST announces new satcom-to-phone deals in Brazil and Saudi Arabia 

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In recent days AST SpaceMobile, which describes itself as the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, has announced collaborations with operators in Brazil and Saudi Arabia.

AST announces new satcom-to-phone deals in Brazil and Saudi Arabia 
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Umniah taps Ericsson for 5G launch in Jordan

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Jordanian operator Umniah will launch 5G in phases across the country and will do so in partnership with Ericsson which will be its main equipment supplier.

Umniah taps Ericsson for 5G launch in Jordan

Zain Saudi Arabia announces cloud and cable deals

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Saudi Arabian operator Zain KSA has announced the signing of two significant agreements in recent days during the global tech event, LEAP2023, hosted at the Riyadh Front Expo Centre.

Zain Saudi Arabia announces cloud and cable deals

Oracle to expand cloud presence in Saudi Arabia

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Technology giant Oracle has announced plans to invest US$1.5 billion to meet cloud computing demand in Saudi Arabia.

Technology giant Oracle has announced plans to invest US$1.5 billion to meet cloud computing demand in Saudi Arabia.

Tunisia launches second phase of white spots coverage project

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Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies has announced plans to launch the second phase of its white spots (areas that are currently uncovered) coverage project.

Tunisia launches second phase of white spots coverage project

Vodafone Oman and Ericsson demo successful 5G SA test call

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Operator Vodafone Oman and vendor Ericsson say they have carried out a successful test call that will pave the way for the commercial introduction of 5G standalone (SA) voice and data services for Vodafone subscribers in the Sultanate. 

Vodafone Oman and Ericsson demo successful 5G SA test call
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