Digital Bangladesh Mela 2023 launches in Dhaka featuring Huawei as titanium sponsor, showcasing innovations in 5.5G, cloud, digital power, and smart technologies. The event supports Bangladesh’s Smart Bangladesh 2041 vision by highlighting transformative digital solutions and engaging visitors with interactive demos and quizzes.
Qualcomm’s Make in Africa 2025 program selected 10 startups across Nigeria, Tunisia, Kenya, and beyond to receive mentorship and support in deep tech fields like 5G and AI. The initiative fosters innovation with access to resources and funding, backed by partners like the African Telecommunications Union, aiming to drive transformative solutions across the continent.
Turkcell and Huawei successfully completed the world’s first Full Duplex Radio Link trial on the 80 GHz E-band, achieving 50 Gbps speeds. This breakthrough technology enables simultaneous data transmission and reception, boosting 5G network performance and supporting Türkiye’s digital transformation and future-ready connectivity goals.
Ericsson showcased its latest 5G technologies and discussed regulatory and industry opportunities at the Egypt 5G Forum. The event gathered telecom leaders and government officials, emphasizing 5G’s role in economic growth and digital transformation. Ericsson highlighted AI integration, open networks, and collaboration for advancing Egypt’s connectivity future.
Zain Kuwait has won five prestigious global awards from Ookla Speedtest for its exceptional performance in 2024, including Fastest Mobile Network, Best 5G Gaming Experience, Best 5G Video Experience, Best Mobile Network, and Fastest Fixed Wireless Network. These accolades cement Zain’s leadership in Kuwait’s telecom sector and digital infrastructure.
Maxis, Nokia, Tawal, and Zain KSA are driving next-gen connectivity in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia through collaborations in cloud, AI, and 5G. Notable milestones include Maxis and Nokia’s data center networking expansion, Nokia and Tawal’s 5G mmWave trial, and Zain KSA’s successful Cloud RAN trial with Nokia.
Nokia and Zain KSA have completed Saudi Arabia’s first live Cloud RAN site, achieving 1.5 Gbps peak download speeds. This trial demonstrates the advantages of cloud-native architectures, such as reduced costs and faster deployment. It supports Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and paves the way for future innovations, including AI-RAN and 6G.
VEON Banglalink and Huawei have successfully deployed the first Invisible Antenna in Bangladesh, improving indoor coverage and wireless connectivity. The antenna, designed with Huawei’s unique Metal Mesh material, enhances signal strength and reduces network issues. This innovative solution represents a step forward in Banglalink’s efforts to improve its network performance.
e& UAE, in collaboration with Nokia, conducted a network slicing trial in Abu Dhabi, showcasing how operators can enhance customer experiences by creating dedicated network slices for services like gaming, TV streaming, and enterprise applications. This innovation optimizes network performance and helps operators monetize their services more effectively.
Dhofar University, in partnership with Ooredoo and ZTE, has launched the 5G Innovation Lab to foster innovation in education and research. The lab aims to equip future leaders with 5G and IoT skills, supporting Oman’s Vision 2040. The collaboration emphasizes advancing technology and digital transformation in the telecommunications sector.
