Togo has launched mobile number portability, allowing consumers to switch telecom operators without changing their phone numbers. Initiated by the Togolese Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts, this move aims to enhance competition in the telecom sector, influenced by a study showing 95% consumer support for the initiative.
Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, CEO of Bahrain’s iGA, is honored by Kuwait’s Amir for his jury role in the 23rd Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award. Al Qaed applauds Kuwait’s digital advancements and praises the Central Bank of Bahrain for winning the Informatics Medal, highlighting its digital transformation efforts.
Ooredoo Group chaired the third International Institute of Communications (IIC) MENA Chapter meeting in Bahrain, focusing on regulatory frameworks for AI, Cybersecurity, and IoT. Discussions highlighted the need for collaboration to address regulatory challenges and unlock the potential of emerging technologies, with a significant focus on a transformative IoT Whitepaper.
The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) unveiled the National Digital Accessibility Policy, aimed at ensuring inclusivity in digital services. Aligned with UAE’s vision for an integrated society, the policy emphasizes equal access for people of determination. TDRA commits to robust infrastructure and public-private collaboration to realize this vision.
Potraz, Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, is set to intensify its crackdown on online hate speech and cyberbullying. Announced by Director General Dr. Gift Machengete, the initiative will utilize the Data Protection Act to restrict harmful sites and target anonymous users involved in these offenses, enhancing online safety.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated Egypt’s Government Data and Cloud Computing Center, known as P1, along Ain El Sokhna Road. This center, focusing on big data analytics and AI, represents a pioneering initiative in Egypt and North Africa, enhancing the region’s technological infrastructure.
The UAE, via the TDRA, is hosting the ITU World Radio Conference 2023 in Dubai, focusing on revising radio-frequency regulations and satellite orbits. The conference brings together global authorities to discuss policies impacting diverse sectors and emphasizes the role of radio frequencies in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
The UAE’s TDRA advises the public to report lost or stolen mobile devices to telecom providers, who will blacklist the device within 24 hours to prevent network access. This initiative aims to enhance security and privacy, with TDRA encouraging the use of protective measures like passwords and device-tracking.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Oman reported a growth in 5G broadband, with 25,000 new connections in the first half of 2023. Mobile phone subscriptions increased by 4%, reaching a 142% penetration rate, while mobile broadband grew by 5%, achieving a 120% penetration rate.
Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has achieved a significant milestone by being elected as the Vice Chair of the International…
