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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 7, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity
 
 
The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). This is a significant step in the evolution of next-generation mobile infrastructure in the UAE and the world. The milestone reinforces the UAE’s position at the forefront of global digital development and reflects a shift in how networks and regulatory approaches are evolving to handle rising data intensity and AI-driven traffic...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to its Board of Directors
Member Logo Shimer brings four decades of executive leadership experience, including extensive C-suite tenure, and will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee...
 
•  Huawei Supports Deployment of 1,000 Solar-Powered Sites to Advance Green Connectivity in Pakistan
Member Logo The project leverages Huawei’s integrated green site solutions, combining solar power, battery storage, and intelligent energy management to optimize performance across diverse operating conditions...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026
 
•  SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 Advances Industry Coordination, Reinforces Infrastructure Continuity, and Aligns Public and Private Sector Priorities
 
•  e& and Khalifa University launch white paper for AI-native 6G networks, contributing to global standardisation
 
•  AT&T and Boldyn Networks complete cellular service in additional tunnel segments of the MTA’s 4/5 and G Lines
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Oman’s TRA launches 6G readiness study covering spectrum, infrastructure and applications
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has commissioned a preliminary study to assess the sultanate’s readiness for sixth-generation network deployment, marking the country’s first formal step...
 
Egypt’s NTRA to mandate child-designated SIM cards across all telcos within 60 days
Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has announced plans to launch specialized “parental” mobile SIM cards designed specifically for...
 
North Africa
 
Morocco to launch digital registry for organ donation
This project is a component of the “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy, which seeks to modernize the Kingdom’s judicial and social services...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
4G dominates Nigeria networks as data use stays above 1.2 million TB
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector continued its steady expansion with fourth-generation (4G) networks now powering more than half of all mobile connections while monthly data usage remained above 1.2 million...
 
Bharti Airtel deploys 4,300 new 5G sites across UP East in last 12 months
By adding an average of 12 new sites every day, Airtel said it has accelerated the roll-out of high-speed connectivity, ensuring customers experience consistent performance for work, education, entertainment and digital...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
THCOM partners with Amazon LEO for next-gen satellite internet services in Thailand
THCOM will deliver fast and reliable broadband internet via Amazon LEO satellites to end-resellers, expanding communications services for customers, communities, and businesses in areas outside existing network coverage...
 
Equatorial Guinea considers accessing Medusa subsea cable
Medusa has been designed as an open access submarine cable system providing a full portfolio of services, including full and half fiber...
 
 
Middle East
 
Vodafone Qatar launches revamped business mobile and fixed connectivity portfolio
Vodafone Qatar has introduced a new suite of business connectivity plans covering mobile and fixed broadband services, targeting organisations of all sizes across the country...
 
MoH to launch new digital and virtual healthcare services
The Ministry of Health (MoH) will mark World Health Day with the launch of a package of new digital and virtual healthcare services aimed at expanding access to medical care and strengthening Oman’s healthcare system...
 
du launches SME and startup connectivity initiative
The initiative, announced on 4 April under the theme “Because Your Business Continuity Matters”, positions du as a connectivity resilience partner for the UAE’s SME and startup community...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan Ministry of IT directs PTA to develop framework for regulating incoming international calls
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to develop a regulatory policy for incoming international calls, in a move aimed at improving revenue generation,...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vodacom Tanzania invests US$28 million to upgrade M-Pesa platform
Vodacom Tanzania says it has modernised its M-Pesa platform via a US$28 million strategic investment to make its mobile money service more reliable and secure...
 
Quectel expands IoT antenna manufacturing to boost supply chain
The move strengthens Quectel’s regional manufacturing capabilities and builds on the companies’ existing collaboration to produce IoT modules locally...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
AgileTV makes DACH move with LIWEST IPTV launch
AgileTV has entered the DACH market through a new deployment with Austrian operator LIWEST, which has launched its next generation IPTV platform...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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