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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 26, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
e& completes the world's first IP+DWDM 800GE solution trial
 
 
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, unveiled the successful completion of the world's first IP+DWDM dual-800GE innovation. This groundbreaking achievement lays a solid foundation for accelerating digitalisation and the application of emerging technologies such as 5.5G, cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Bahrain wins best application for smart devices for its “My stc BH” application at the eGovernment Excellence Awards 2025
Member Logo This achievement reflects stc Bahrain’s commitment to creating integrated digital solutions that enhance customer experience and support Bahrain’s national digital transformation agenda in line with...
 
•  Nokia Canada breaks ground on new Ottawa innovation campus, helping to shape the future of Canadian Tech leadership
Member Logo Building on more than five decades of pioneering innovation in the Ottawa region, Nokia is reaffirming its leadership in the nation’s communications technology evolution...
 
•  Huawei’s Allen Tang charts bold 5G-A and AI telecom vision for GCC Region at MWC25 Doha
Member Logo Allen Tang, President of Huawei Middle East & Central Asia ICT Marketing & Solution Sales Department, delivered a keynote at the inaugural MWC25 Doha, titled "The Booming Era of 5G-A: Innovation, Leadership, and Growth,"...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CRA launches Qatar’s 6G testbed platform at MWC25 Doha
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced the launch of the Qatar Sixth Generation (6G) Testbed Platform during MWC25 Doha, marking a major milestone in Qatar’s progress toward enhancing innovation and...
 
ITU and UK collaborate to close digital divide
For nearly five years, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) have worked side by side to advance inclusive, responsible, and...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria expands digital customer support with new advanced contact center
The center features modern infrastructure designed to streamline citizen services, improve response times, and enhance overall service quality...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
China begins satellite IoT trial programme
China has launched a two-year commercial trial programme for satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, a move designed to expand low-Earth-orbit (LEO) connectivity and speed up adoption of non-terrestrial IoT across key...
 
Metronet surpasses 3 million homes and businesses with 100% fiber network
Metronet announced that it has expanded its 100% fiber-optic network to three million homes and businesses – a first among dedicated fiber providers and a milestone in the two-decade shift toward faster, more reliable...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Orange Business migrates 70% of IT infrastructure to Bleu Trusted Cloud
Bleu, owned by Capgemini and Orange, aims to provide Microsoft services in a trusted cloud to meet the specific needs of government and critical sectors...
 
NeutraDC to connect data centres to Super Sistem’s subsea cable
NeutraDC Singapore has signed an MoU with Indonesian operator Super Sistem to connect the latter’s planned subsea cable between Singapore and Indonesia to its data centres in both countries...
 
Samsung and SK Telecom join forces to lead 6G era with AI-RAN technology
Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom (SKT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop core 6G technologies, with a primary focus on artificial intelligence-based radio access network (AI-RAN) technology...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
Huawei and Virgin Mobile UAE partner to deliver seamless pre-loaded connectivity experience
Huawei and Virgin Mobile UAE have announced a major strategic partnership that brings Virgin Mobile’s fully digital services directly into the heart of Huawei’s device ecosystem...
 
Oman advances sovereign space capabilities with launch of OmanSat-1 project
Oman has formally launched its first national communications satellite program, “OmanSat-1,” in partnership with Airbus, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-term strategy to build sovereign,...
 
Qatar showcases sector-wide digital roadmap at MWC25 Doha
Qatar’s government officials and industry experts outlined the country’s expanding digital roadmap during a panel at MWC25 Doha, highlighting how innovation, smart technologies and cross-sector integration are...
 
OPSWAT to spotlight mobile cybersecurity lab, media scanning kiosk at Black Hat MEA
OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, will participate in Black Hat Middle East & Africa 2025 with demonstrations of its latest security innovations, including the OP/X Mobile Lab...
 
South Asia
 
SUPARCO and NTC partner to expand satellite internet across remote regions of Pakistan
SUPARCO and National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance satellite-based communication and digital services across the country, with a special focus on remote and...
 
Nepal closer to 5G auction
The authority has already prepared the work procedure for the auction, covering allocation of frequency bands, pricing, distribution processes and overall modality...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Vodacom to boost network infrastructure across KwaZulu-Natal
The ongoing rollout of advanced 4G and 5G technologies continues to enhance connectivity for both urban centres like Durban and underserved rural communities across the province...
 
One NZ expands 5G reach with 21 new and upgraded mobile sites
One NZ customers can expect even better coverage quality around the country, following 21 mobile network upgrades in October, including nine brand-new sites and 12 major improvements to expand 5G...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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