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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 6, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Arabsat pilots AUDIMATIC’s real-time IoT viewership detection technology
 
 
Arabsat, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, has subscribed to AUDIMATIC’s real-time television viewership detection platform to monitor satellite TV reach and channel activity across the MENA region...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Bahrain wins “Most Innovative Community Engagement Program” at the International Finance Magazine Awards 2025
Member Logo These achievements reflect the company’s continued commitment to enriching local communities, in alignment with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030...
 
•  FirstNet powers first responders at the Big Game in Santa Clara
Member Logo As the Bay Area prepares to host the Big Game, FirstNet®, Built with AT&T supports first responders and public safety officials on the ground...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
MCIT signs pact with PwC M-E to support startups
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a collaboration agreement with PwC Middle East on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026, aimed at supporting a selected group of startups through...
 
NCC, NDPC to strengthen data privacy enforcement in telecom sector
Nigeria’s telecommunications and data protection regulators have formalised a partnership aimed at tightening enforcement of privacy laws and improving the protection of citizens’ personal information across the...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan assumes presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation
Pakistan assumed the presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation (DCO), succeeding Kuwait at the fifth General Assembly session of the DCO...
 
Huawei focuses on talent development to strengthen Nepal’s digital future
Huawei has been contributing to Nepal’s digital transformation for more than two decades, playing a significant role in the development of telecommunications and ICT infrastructure across the country...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Nigeria’s mobile internet speed doubled in 2 years, driven by 4G adoption and data usage
Internet speed in Nigeria has witnessed a significant leap as average mobile download speed increased from 7.1 Mbps to 14.7 Mbps between the first quarter of 2023 and the fourth quarter of 2025. This is according to a report...
 
SmarTone upgrades its network with Ericsson 5G-A tech
Under the terms of the deal, Ericsson will supply its latest generation of radio equipment, including massive MIMO radios...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Sofia Digital brings OSNtv to Samsung TVs via HbbTV OpApp
Sofia Digital has delivered a hybrid TV operator application for OSNtv, bringing the pay-TV platform directly to Samsung smart TVs without the need for a set-top box...
 
Yalla Group partners with Saudi Esports Federation to grow local esports ecosystem
Middle East gaming and social platform company Yalla Group has partnered with the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) to become an official event partner for the Saudi eLeague 2026 and support the Kingdom’s expanding...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
VMO2 taps Zinkworks for AI-enabled mobile network monitoring
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is to expand its partnership with software innovation company Zinkworks by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring tools in its mobile network in an effort to prevent network issues...
 
Singtel expands enterprise push with Brazil office opening
Singaporean operator Singtel has opened its eighth global office in Brazil as it looks to tap fresh enterprise opportunities in Latin America’s largest economy...
 
Telna launches US$100 million fund to support travel eSIM brands and MVNOs
Telna, the world’s largest travel eSIM enablement platform, announced the launch of the industry’s first dedicated investment fund focused exclusively on digital-first, direct-to-consumer eSIM brands and...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
Msheireb and Honeywell partner to power next-gen smart city platform in Qatar
Msheireb Properties has signed a strategic agreement with Ooredoo Qatar and Honeywell to enhance the intelligent management of Msheireb Downtown Doha through a new AI-powered smart city platform...
 
Saudi Media Forum 2026 explores global media transformation
The three-day event positioned Saudi Arabia as a rapidly emerging global hub for media, technology and content creation, with a strong emphasis on innovation, investment and digital transformation across broadcasting,...
 
UAE launches Dubai+: New free streaming platform with 30,000 hours of content
Dubai Media has launched Dubai+, a homegrown, free streaming platform built for Emirati and Arab audiences, marking a shift from traditional TV to on-demand digital viewing...
 
Jordan’s Alefredo EdTech acquires UK's Tutor House in US$600,000 deal
Alefredo EdTech, a Jordan-based education technology startup, has acquired Tutor House, a UK-based online tutoring platform, in a transaction valued at US$600,000...
 
North Africa
 
Morocco deploys ‘TelmidTICE’ platform to ensure distance learning during school closures
Morocco’s Ministry of Education has activated the TelmidTICE digital learning platform to maintain educational continuity for students affected by school closures due to severe weather alerts...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink launches satellite internet service in Tajikistan in latest expansion
Starlink has officially launched its satellite internet service in Tajikistan, expanding connectivity to underserved and infrastructure-limited areas following an agreement signed with the government during the Dushanbe...
 
YOFC completes Peru national broadband project, expanding fiber connectivity for local communities
The national broadband project, undertaken by Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), is set to significantly enhance local digital infrastructure, bridge connectivity gaps, and support economic...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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