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Banglalink Gets Unified Licence to Deliver Superior Digital Services in Bangladesh

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Amsterdam and Dhaka, 18 March 2024: VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that Banglalink, its leading innovative digital service provider in Bangladesh, has received a unified licence from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

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  • Amsterdam and Dhaka, 18 March 2024: VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that Banglalink, its leading innovative digital service provider in Bangladesh, has received a unified licence from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
  • “The unified licence frees up capacity for Banglalink to deliver superior digital services, enhance connectivity to its customers and streamline the user experience that it provides.
  • “As we award Banglalink the unified licence, we step closer to our goal of a streamlined telecom sector for a Smart Bangladesh.
  • Erik Aas, Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink, received the unified licence from Engineer Md Mohiuddin Ahmed, Chairman of the BTRC in Dhaka on 14 March 2024.

Going Asset-Light: VEON and Summit Reach USD 100m Deal for Partial Sale of Bangladesh Towers Portfolio

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The deal includes a long-term service partnership with Summit Towers.

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  • The deal includes a long-term service partnership with Summit Towers.
  • Upon closing of the deal, more than 2,000 towers – about one-third of Banglalink’s towers portfolio – will be transferred to Summit Towers, a company majority-owned by Summit Communications Group, a leading Bangladeshi infrastructure group.
  • “This strategic deal is a prelude to greater cooperation between Banglalink and Summit, the largest integrated telecommunications infrastructure company in Bangladesh.
  • We look forward to continuing to work together,” said Muhammad Farid Khan, Chairman of Summit Communications Limited and Summit Towers Limited.

Ookla’s Second Annual MENA Telecommunications Regulatory Summit Unites Policymakers on the Future of Connectivity

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Ookla ®, an internationally recognized leader in network measurement and connectivity intelligence, concluded its second annual Telecommunications Regulatory Summit in the Middle East & North Africa region, bringing together distinguished regulators from Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, and Libya.

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  • Ookla ®, an internationally recognized leader in network measurement and connectivity intelligence, concluded its second annual Telecommunications Regulatory Summit in the Middle East & North Africa region, bringing together distinguished regulators from Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, and Libya.
  • Co-hosted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Jordan ( TRC ), the event served as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration to shape the future of connectivity in the region.
  • “Our MENA Regulatory Summit has brought together key decision-makers in the region to foster a deeper understanding of the current challenges and opportunities in an ever-evolving connectivity landscape.
  • We firmly believe that collaboration between regulators and industry stakeholders is key to realizing the full potential of connectivity.”

Prospects of Qatar's Cloud Computing debated by the most prominent cloud leaders at the 12th edition of World Cloud Show

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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He was reported as saying, "Cloud enables employees to improve their CX.

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  • He was reported as saying, "Cloud enables employees to improve their CX.
  • With Cloud infrastructure employees have access to real time measurements and analytics tools that they can use to make smarter decisions about their customers journey."
  • Santiago Banales Lopez, Managing Director, Iberdrola Innovation Middle East spoke at length on 'Cloud and Energy Transition: The Case of Iberdrola'.
  • The 12th global edition of World Cloud Show - Qatar was officially sponsored by:
    World Cloud Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations/time zones across the world.

Leading tech professionals to virtually discuss cloud solutions and sustainable data centres in Qatar

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Saturday, September 3, 2022
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Qatar will convene experts in Cloud & Data Center technologies, alongside enterprises.

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  • Qatar will convene experts in Cloud & Data Center technologies, alongside enterprises.
  • QATAR, UAE, Sept 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The potential of the cloud and sustainable data centres is still far from being realised, as a consequence, Trescon's World Cloud Show is looking to help Qatar in its mission to enhance digital transformation.
  • As the Official Cloud Sponsor of the World Cloud Show - Qatar , Oracle is set to provide a major push to this agenda.
  • Manish Khanijo, Manager – Technology & Security at Qatar Free Zone Authority stated, "Pandemic has accelerated digital and cloud adoption many folds.

Battle against cyber threats to be addressed by cyber security visionaries at #WCSSJordan

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit is gearing up with the goal of constructing a security framework for organisations in Jordan.

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  • The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit is gearing up with the goal of constructing a security framework for organisations in Jordan.
  • Amman, Jordan, Aug 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The 17th global edition of World Cyber Security Summit will be held under the auspices of H.E.
  • In order for effective implementation of these policies, World Cyber Security Summit will play its part by providing a platform to conduct thorough debates, and deliberations on the proposed cyber security strategies.
  • "We're happy to bring the global series of World Cyber Security Summit to Jordan, with the support of our Strategic Partner, Jordan Cyber Security Awareness Association (JOCSA).

VEON Doubles Spectrum Holding in Bangladesh

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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AMSTERDAM, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON) (Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator that provides mobile connectivity and services, today announces thatBanglalink has acquired new spectrum, doubling the company's spectrum holding in Bangladesh.

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  • AMSTERDAM, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON) (Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator that provides mobile connectivity and services, today announces thatBanglalink has acquired new spectrum, doubling the company's spectrum holding in Bangladesh.
  • At the auction, held in Dhaka and organized by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), Banglalinkacquired 40 MHz of spectrum from the 2300 MHz band, ensuring that Banglalink retains its position as the top private operator in Bangladesh in terms of spectrum per customer.
  • "Bangladesh is a fast-growing economy with endless opportunities," said Kaan Terziolu, group CEO, VEON.
  • VEON operates in nine countries and investing in key regions such as this is an important part of our Digital Operator strategy.