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March 11, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SAMENA Council Engages in WLAN and AI Policy Dialogues at MWC 2026
 
 
The SAMENA Council participated in the World WLAN Application Alliance (WAA) Forum on WLAN during Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC) in Barcelona, presenting its work on AI-WLAN integration, industrial cooperation, and regional digital development. The WAA is the world’s first international industry and standards organization dedicated to WLAN application experience, providing a platform for collaboration on deployment, standards, and operational practices...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Omantel delivers double-digit revenue growth in FY 2025
Member Logo Oman Telecommunications Company (“Omantel” or “Company”) (MSX: OTEL), the leading telecom provider in Oman, announced its financial and operating results for the year ended 31 December 2025,...
 
•  Optus completes industry leading 800GE trial with automatic failover across subsea and terrestrial paths
Member Logo Conducted on Optus' live production network using the Nokia 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) optical platform featuring the PSE-6 high performance optical engine, the trial establishes a dual-path protection...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  MTN Group and Huawei sign 2026 strategic Memorandum of Understanding
 
•  AT&T tips off 2026 Connected Learning Center expansion in Oklahoma City
 
•  stc Group launches phase two of the ‘New Calling’ translation feature with pilot commercial in Riyadh
 
•  Huawei proposes agent-oriented mobile networks to embrace Agentverse
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
MTCIT launches bold 2026-2030 digital roadmap
Oman is doubling down on its technological sovereignty with a newly unveiled initiative by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT)...
 
Kenyan regulator audits Starlink’s D2C service for interference issues
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reportedly kicked off a technical audit of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell (D2C) technology as part of a review of Airtel Kenya’s application to offer the service in the...
 
Middle East
 
Abu Dhabi’s Shorooq joins global giants in US$1.03 billion bet on “Causal AI”
In a major move for the Middle Eastern tech landscape, Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Shorooq has participated in a massive US$1.03 billion funding round for AMI Labs...
 
Oman digitises 2,000+ government services as digital economy targets 10% of GDP by 2040
The Sultanate of Oman’s digital economy is transforming from a simple ambitious plan into a billion-dollar engine that is infusing the arteries of the GDP, according to Dr Ali bin Amer al Shidani...
 
Rentify launches UAE’s first AI-native rent infrastructure with ‘Rentify Pay’
This also aligns with UAE Vision 2031’s commitment to establishing the nation as a global leader in quality of life through advanced digital services...
 
South Asia
 
Jazz dominates Pakistan’s 5G auction with US$239.5 million investment in new spectrum
VEON’s subsidiary, Jazz (now operating as JazzWorld), has emerged as the clear leader in Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, securing 40% of the total spectrum sold...
 
SLT Group reports strong FY 2025 performance driven by cost savings and efficiency
The SLT Group reported substantial cost savings for the full year ended 31 December 2025, fuelling significant profit growth and demonstrating consistent execution throughout all key metrics...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
UK mobile network operators complete major 4G coverage upgrade across Britain
Four mobile network operators are enhancing 4G coverage across England, Scotland, and Wales by upgrading 119 mobile masts, as reported by Construction Digital...
 
Uztelecom expands 5G reach via upgrades and new site deployments
State-owned Uzbektelecom revealed that it has expanded its 5G network coverage across the country over the past two months as part of its broader infrastructure modernisation programme...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Disney Channel to return to Spain as pay-TV service
Disney Channel will return to the Spanish television market on April 1, just over a year after the children’s network closed on the country’s digital terrestrial platform...
 
Cluvz introduces an all-in-one platform for creator monetization
As the creator economy continues to expand, millions of independent creators are searching for better ways to monetize their audiences and build sustainable digital businesses...
 
 
 
North Africa
 
Algerian fintech Gifty simplifies daily payments
Algerian fintech startup Gifty is introducing a unified digital payments platform designed to simplify everyday financial transactions in a market that remains largely dependent on cash...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Polish airline chooses Viasat for internet access
LOT Polish Airlines, the flag carrier of Poland, says it has begun rolling out internet access on its long-haul fleet – with help from global communications company Viasat...
 
Time dotCom deploys Ciena optical tech across FASTER transpacific cable
TIME dotCom Berhad (Time) has deployed Ciena's latest optical technology across the FASTER cable system...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vertiv introduces industrial-grade UPS designed for commercial and industrial environments
The solution supports operations for industries including manufacturing, transportation, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, packaging, and steel...
 
Uptycs and SAP’s Juno AI platform moves from threat detection to strategic insights
Uptycs, the cloud-native cyber threat hunter, announced a strategic partnership with SAP to deploy verifiable AI analysts that augment enterprise security teams...
 
Equinix announces renewables deal in Brazil
Global data centre solutions provider Equinix has announced a renewable energy deal in Brazil with Auren Energia, an energy generator in the country that claims 100% renewable production...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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