Qatar Launches Nominations for 9th Qatar Digital Business Award 2025
Qatar’s Digital Business Award 2025 opens for nominations, promoting innovation across diverse digital sectors aligned with the country’s Digital Agenda 2030.
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Oman’s TRA Unifies Royalty Rate to Boost Telecom Sector Competitiveness and Investment
Oman’s TRA unifies royalty rate for telecoms, fostering investment, competition, and supporting Vision 2040’s digital transformation goals.
Republic of Congo and Angola Take Decisive Step in Spectrum Coordination to Reduce Border Interference
Congo and Angola finalize spectrum coordination draft to reduce cross-border interference, improve service quality, and protect spectral sovereignty along their shared border.
Pakistan Revises Advisory Committee to Accelerate Spectrum Auction for 5G Expansion
Pakistan updates advisory committee to speed up spectrum auction for 5G, amid GSMA warnings about urgent telecom reforms needed to sustain digital growth.
Oman’s MoTCIT Invites Digital Platform Providers to Consult on New Public Transport E-Ticketing Platform
Oman’s MoTCIT seeks input from digital firms for its new public transport e-ticketing platform, part of broad regulatory reforms aligned with Vision 2040.
Liberia and Sierra Leone Launch ECOWAS-Inspired Free Roaming; Liberia-Côte d’Ivoire Deal Nears Implementation
Liberia and Sierra Leone launch ECOWAS-style free roaming; Liberia edges closer to a similar deal with Côte d’Ivoire to boost cross-border communication and trade.
UAE’s TDRA Launches National System to Monitor Electromagnetic Radiation
UAE’s TDRA launches an interactive system to monitor electromagnetic radiation nationwide, enhancing public transparency and health safety around telecom infrastructure.
Nigerian Communications Commission Unveils Corporate Governance Guidelines for Telecom Sector
NCC introduces mandatory corporate governance guidelines for Nigeria’s telecom sector, enhancing sustainability and aligning global standards with local realities amid rapid industry growth.
GSMA’s Digital Nation Summit Islamabad Highlights Pakistan’s Digital Growth and Policy Reform Needs
GSMA’s report urges Pakistan to reform spectrum policy, reduce mobile taxes, and boost digital trust to close its 52% mobile internet usage gap. Strategic reforms can unlock economic growth and regional digital leadership.
Oman’s TRA Standardises Telecom Royalty Rate at 10% to Boost Operators’ Earnings
Oman’s TRA sets a unified 10% royalty rate for all telecom services starting 2025, reducing mobile rates from 12%. Omantel and Ooredoo Oman expect significant financial benefits, enhancing operator earnings and supporting sector stability.