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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 8, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Cyprus and Georgia Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation through New Bilateral Agreement
 
 
On the sidelines of GSR-26, the Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation of Cyprus (OCECPR) and the Georgian National Communications Commission (ComCom) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of digital regulation...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Huawei Cloud announces Agentic AI products, shaping the foundation for the intelligent era
Member Logo Huawei Cloud launched its new Agentic Infra paradigm alongside a comprehensive suite of advanced AI platforms, security solutions, and industry-specific zones to accelerate enterprise agentic AI innovation and digital...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  FIFA World Cup 2026 in UHD on M6 4K available across France via Fransat
 
•  AT&T brings 5G connectivity to Rivian’s R2, expanding the next generation of connected vehicles
 
•  Cisco unveils agentic platform for operating and defending critical IT infrastructure
 
•  Eutelsat and Anuvu ink new capacity contract on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
DRA holds a training program on the role of digital regulation in market competition
The program aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the impact of competition in digital markets, highlight how digital regulation effects the ICT sectors, and provide participants with principles and models of market...
 
WSIS Forum convenes amid renewed global push for digital development
Ministers and tech leaders will gather in Geneva driven by a strengthened commitment to a people-centred digital future...
 
Middle East
 
Bahrain integrates Islamiyat App services into MyGov platform to advance unified digital government strategy
The migration enables users to access Islamiyat-related services through Bahrain’s centralized government platform, reinforcing the country’s broader digital transformation strategy centered on unified digital...
 
Largest AI campus outside of US to open in Abu Dhabi this year
The first phase of the UAE-US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi is expected to become operational before the end of this year, marking a significant milestone in the UAE's drive to establish itself as a global hub for artificial...
 
Jordan Medical Association approves comprehensive digital transformation initiative
As organizations across Jordan continue to adopt digital technologies, initiatives such as this contribute to the wider development of a digitally enabled institutional ecosystem capable of supporting long-term economic and...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria and Tunisia deepen telecom integration through cross-border infrastructure and data connectivity cooperation
Algeria and Tunisia are advancing efforts to strengthen telecommunications cooperation, with discussions focusing on cross-border infrastructure, digital connectivity, and greater integration of regional telecom networks...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Unitel expands 3G, 4G and 5G coverage across Angola
Angola’s leading mobile operator Unitel expanded its 3G, 4G and 5G network footprint during May, continuing efforts to improve mobile connectivity and extend access to advanced digital services across the country...
 
Vodafone’s new 5G broadband service promises fiber-like speeds at home
VodafoneThree has launched a plug-and-play 5G home broadband service offering speeds up to 150Mbps as a convenient solution to unreliable traditional internet...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Vodafone refreshes TV app with new features and branding
Vodafone Deutschland has launched an updated version of its mobile television application, rebranding the former GigaTV Mobile App as the Vodafone TV App and introducing a range of new features for customers using its GigaTV...
 
Thailand’s digital TV future hinges on NBTC roadmap
The roadmap is critical for addressing challenges from streaming services, online platforms, and changing viewer habits by deciding whether to renew licenses, hold a new auction, or create a new regulatory model...
 
 
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South Asia
 
Jazz launches AI-powered IoT weather monitoring station to support climate intelligence in Pakistan
The initiative aligns with Pakistan’s broader digital transformation agenda, which increasingly emphasizes the use of technology to address national development challenges...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink's subscriber base continues to grow rapidly
Starlink satellite internet already serves more than 12 million active customers in more than 160 countries and territories, the company announced recently...
 
Telecom Namibia fights copper theft by leasing Demshi’s fiber network
Telecom Namibia says it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with local open-access fiber network provider Demshi Investment Holdings to accelerate its fiber service rollout and replace its copper network with fibre...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Orange, Bouygues Telecom & iliad sign MoU to acquire SFR from Altice France
Orange, alongside Bouygues Telecom and the Free–iliad Group, announced the signing of a MoU with Altice France for the acquisition of SFR1 , France’s second-largest telecommunications operator...
 
Telkom Indonesia combines group’s AI solutions into one big ecosystem
Telkom Indonesia launched an integrated AI ecosystem that combines the AI capabilities across Telkom Group’s various units to support tailored implementation of AI in various industry sectors...
 
Azercell showcases AI-driven cybersecurity solutions at the IV National Cybersecurity Forum
At the IV National Cybersecurity Forum, Azercell Telecom highlighted its commitment to Azerbaijan's digital resilience by showcasing an AI-driven security architecture that accelerates threat detection up to 40 times...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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