• SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

    16th April, 2026

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Nokia and Cinia, a leading Finnish provider of critical connectivity and cybersecurity services, have announced a partnership to deliver an advanced DDoS protection solution through a new managed security service provider model, specifically designed to safeguard critical infrastructure networks against modern cyberattacks. Under the model, Cinia... read more

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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) have announced a multi-year partnership, naming Cisco the Official Enterprise Networking and Network Infrastructure Partner of the Kentucky Derby. The agreement involves a significant network refresh spanning more than 7,000 switches and a modernized routing fabric across all CDI... read more

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Omantel Innovation Labs has announced the eight startups selected for Cohort 7 of its accelerator program, continuing its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and strengthening Oman's position as a growing hub for digital innovation. Selected from hundreds of applications, the eight ventures span AI, fintech, cybersecurity, health-tech,... read more

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Has Golam released Saudi Arabia-specific findings from its inaugural State of Wireless Report, revealing that organizations across the Kingdom are reaching an inflection point in connectivity demand, with wireless emerging as a strategic growth engine delivering compounding returns across customer engagement, operational efficiency, employee... read more

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Nokia and Orange have announced a new collaboration to develop and evaluate AI radio access network technologies, powered by Nokia's anyRAN 5G software and NVIDIA AI infrastructure, with the goal of enhancing network performance, energy efficiency, and enabling new services for Orange customers. Through a structured co-innovation framework, the... read more

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AT&T and Fanatics have announced an exclusive multi-year partnership, naming AT&T the Official Connectivity Provider of the Fan. The partnership combines AT&T's network and enterprise expertise with Fanatics' ecosystem of more than 100 million fans and relationships with over 5,000 athletes and celebrities. For AT&T customers, the partnership... read more

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Zain Kuwait has won three Ookla Speedtest Awards at MWC Barcelona 2026, securing the titles of Fastest 5G Network in Kuwait, Best Coverage in Kuwait, and Best 5G Network in Kuwait, based on Speedtest Intelligence data from millions of user-initiated tests across Kuwait in H2 2025. On speed, Zain recorded a Speed Score of 73.06 with a median 5G... read more

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ZTE Corporation has officially opened its Regional Service Center at the IT Park of Uzbekistan, marking a significant step in advancing the country's digital infrastructure and strengthening collaboration with international technology partners across Central Asia and Europe. The opening ceremony was attended by H.E. Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of... read more

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SAMENA Council Messaging

 

Leaders' Summit 2024 (Highlights)
Evolving toward Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure
ITU GSR-24 Interview: Bocar A. Ba, CEO, SAMENA Telecommunications Council
How can digital technologies rescue the SDGs? - Reflection by Commissioner Mr. Bocar Ba
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