• SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

    7th August, 2026

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Omantel, the main sponsor and technical partner of Khareef Dhofar 2026, is bringing together connectivity, interactive experiences, and community initiatives across Dhofar Governorate through its "Seven or Eight?" campaign. At the heart of the campaign is the Omantel Zone at Wafa Walk, an interactive destination combining entertainment, art, and... read more

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Huawei's RTN 3800 E-band microwave product has won both the 2026 iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award, recognized for its innovative all-in-one design, site simplicity, and exceptional performance in 5G backhaul deployment. The RTN 3800 integrates baseband and RF modules into a single outdoor unit, reducing installation footprint while... read more

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sirar by stc, the national cybersecurity provider and a subsidiary of stc Group, has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Middle East Managed Security Services 2026 Vendor Assessment, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of managed cybersecurity services across the region. The IDC MarketScape evaluates vendors against a... read more

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FirstNet, Built with AT&T, has launched the first and only nationwide 5G Standalone network core dedicated to public safety, marking the latest innovation in America's Public Safety Network. The dedicated FirstNet 5G SA core is physically separate from AT&T's commercial network core, providing first responders with enhanced security, reliability,... read more

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Cisco will announce its fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will follow at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET, available via telephone, webcast at investor.cisco.com, and livestreamed on YouTube, LinkedIn, and X. A replay will be accessible through... read more

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AT&T Internet Air has reached 2 million subscribers, marking a major milestone for the company's 5G home internet service. Notably, 1 million of those subscribers also have AT&T wireless, reflecting a growing trend of customers choosing AT&T as their one-stop connectivity provider. The growth trajectory is accelerating. After taking roughly two... read more

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MTN has taken the top position in the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brands ranking, with the brand valued at USD 5.345 billion — a 124% increase since 2024. The Kantar BrandZ ranking combines financial performance with consumer perceptions drawn from more than 49,000 consumers across 890 brands and 57 categories in South... read more

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Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam) has received a license from the National Cybersecurity Authority authorizing it to provide Tier 2 Managed Security Operations Center services, effective July 5, 2026 and valid for five years. The license marks a strategic milestone for Salam, reaffirming its alignment with the Kingdom's cybersecurity... 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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