Salam, a leading Saudi telecom provider, has partnered with Oracle in a managed services agreement to boost its digital transformation. Oracle will support Salam in improving operational efficiencies and customer experience, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The collaboration includes implementing Oracle’s cloud solutions and enhancing 5G capabilities.
Bahrain and Qatar have achieved significant increases in 5G download speeds, with Bahrain leading at 52.4 Mbps and Qatar at 48.8 Mbps, according to OpenSignal’s report. The GCC countries overall show impressive mobile network performance, particularly in 5G, with substantial gains in download speeds and strong network availability.
Vodafone Egypt has been ranked first in Umlaut’s network performance reports, covering November 2023 to April 2024. Vodafone excelled in mobile and fixed broadband performance, earning top scores for coverage, download speed, and latency. This achievement reflects Vodafone’s commitment to investing in network infrastructure and prioritizing customer satisfaction.
Bangladesh restored mobile internet services after a 12-day outage caused by violent protests. However, social media platforms remain blocked pending talks with government officials. State minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak cited “planned sabotage” for the blackout, while digital rights groups urge an independent enquiry into the incident’s true cause.
stc Group and Ericsson have achieved a world-first by deploying Automated Radio Resource Partitioning (RRP) on a 5G standalone network slice. This innovative feature uses intent-based automation to optimize network resource allocation, preparing stc Group for 5G Advanced and enhancing efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
Maroc Telecom’s H1 2024 results show a 5.1% increase in customers to 78.4 million and a 0.9% rise in revenues, driven by Moov Africa. Mobile Data and Fiber Optics revenues surged, offsetting declines in Morocco. The Group maintains a strong EBITDA margin and significant investments, with stable 2024 forecasts despite litigation impacts.
Nepal’s 4G user base has surpassed 20 million, with mobile broadband holding a 66.28% market share, per the NTA’s latest report. Despite a minor decline of 204,548 users from Falgun to Chaitra 2080, Nepal Telecom and Ncell continue to dominate the 4G landscape, driving digital transformation and connectivity.
Algeria’s government is launching a five-year digital transformation strategy aimed at shifting from paper-based to digital management, enhancing transparency, and boosting economic performance. The plan includes a new digitization law and strengthened cybersecurity measures, positioning Algeria to overcome bureaucratic hurdles and accelerate ICT development by 2029.
Zain KSA announced impressive H1 results with a 60% increase in net profit to SAR172 million ($45.8 million) and revenue of SAR5 billion ($1.3 billion). The growth was driven by enhanced customer experience, expanded 5G coverage, and increased demand during the Hajj season, alongside strong sustainability practices.
Orange Jordan and the Public Security Directorate conducted a session on AI’s role in transforming public security operations. The session aimed to enhance knowledge on AI applications, including crime prediction and cyber threat detection, promoting digital culture and improving security strategies and responses across various departments.
