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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 5, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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During MWC 2025, at the 4th ELITE FWA Club Meeting, SAMENA Council Calls for Accelerated Collaboration amidst Rising Synergies between 5G-A & AI, to Realize Full Potential of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
 
 
“The future of FWA is not just about innovation,” said Bocar BA. “It is about aligning efforts, accelerating cooperation, and ensuring sustainable investments in infrastructure. We must work together to build a more connected world. Innovation by itself is not sufficient. Stakeholders need to work together and align priorities, to ensure holistic approaches are carried out toward industry sustainability, as well as sustainable investments in technology deployment and infrastructure development, including through FWA.”
 
ZTE champions "AI for All" strategy across terminal devices at MWC Barcelona 2025
 
 
ZTE unveiled its expanded AI smartphone lineup at MWC25, including the nubia Z70 Ultra, nubia Neo 3 series, and nubia Focus 2 series, showcasing its commitment to AI-driven innovation and global expansion in the smartphone market...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Orange Africa and Middle East and Eutelsat announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of satellite Internet in Africa and the Middle East.
Member Logo Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and Eutelsat announce a strategic partnership to bridge the digital divide through satellite connectivity in Africa and the Middle East. It aims to connect isolated areas with broadband...
 
•  Tech Mahindra to transform autonomous network operations with new large telco model based on NVIDIA AI Enterprise and AWS Cloud infrastructure
Member Logo Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced a new Multi-Modal Network Operations Large Language Model for Telcos, developed using the...
 
•  Nokia partners with Carrix to introduce private wireless solutions in key U.S. container terminals
Member Logo Carrix, one of the world’s leading independent marine terminal and rail yard operators, is partnering with Nokia to introduce Nokia DAC, a private wireless solution to help enhance the company’s operations at...
 
•  Huawei: Helping carriers reshape business, infrastructure, and O&M with AI
Member Logo During MWC Barcelona 2025, Huawei is gathering carriers, industry partners, and opinion leaders from around the world to explore the intersection of 5G networks and AI, and how they can support one another to unlock new...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Zain Group 2024 revenue reaches 15-year high of KD 2 billion (US$6.4 billion); Normalized Net Income grows 15% YoY to reach KD 208 million (US$677 million)
 
•  e&, The Butterfly, Wollongong University & Zayed University join forces to empower Students of Determination through Inclusive Workplace Programme
 
•  TPT Global Tech joins SAMENA Council to bring VuMe Live Super App and other high value partnership innovations to telecom operators in the SA-ME-NA & Africa regions
 
•  stc Group and Ooredoo partner to transform regional digital landscape
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
ITU’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition reaches US$73 billion in connectivity pledges
ITU's Partner2Connect Digital Coalition secured new pledges from MTN Group and Globalstar, totaling US$73 billion, to expand digital infrastructure and bridge the digital divide by enhancing connectivity in underserved...
 
North Africa
 
Morocco launches new “YouCode Fès” school to boost digital skills and employment
Morocco is launching the "YouCode Fès" school to enhance digital skills and create employment opportunities in the Fès-Meknès region, aligning with the country's Digital Maroc 2030 strategy to boost its...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Tigo El Salvador boasts of US$500 million investment to boost 4G network
Tigo El Salvador invested US$500 million to modernize and expand its 4G network, achieving 95% national coverage and a 30% increase in navigation capacity, with further investments planned to maintain its leading position in...
 
Orange launches ‘world's first’ 5G core NaaS
Orange launched a 'world first' 5G Core Network as a Service (CNaaS), allowing mobile operators to easily deploy and manage 5G SA networks without investing in their own infrastructure, offering a scalable and...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Tencent highlights super app at MWC25
encent Cloud launched its Super App as a Service (TCSAS) solution at MWC25, enabling businesses to build their own super apps with integrated mini-apps and services, leveraging Tencent's experience with WeChat/Weixin to...
 
SPI International launches dedicated DIZI Romania feed
SPI International partnered with Thematic Channels to launch advertising sales for its popular Turkish TV series channel DIZI in Romania, expanding its reach in the CEE region and capitalizing on the growing Romanian TV...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
GCT and Globalstar to develop two-way satellite messaging systems
GCT Semiconductor and Globalstar partnered to develop two-way satellite messaging systems for Globalstar's mobile devices and modules, leveraging GCT's IoT and 4G/5G chips to enable seamless connectivity between...
 
Belgian fiber: Orange and Proximus confirm tie-up talks
Negotiations come amid a new wave of deal-making in Belgium’s infra space, aimed at optimising capex and speeding up a stuttering national fiber expansion plan...
 
 
Middle East
 
Saudi Arabia shows high levels of container and GenAI adoption
Nutanix's Enterprise Cloud Index survey reveals that Saudi Arabian organizations are actively adopting generative AI and containerization technologies, but face challenges in scaling these workloads due to skills gaps...
 
Dubai partners with Amadeus to drive innovation in travel tech ecosystem
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism partnered with Amadeus to create a travel tech innovation hub, aiming to enhance the city's tourism offerings and visitor experiences through advanced technologies and...
 
Tajawob platform empowers citizens to shape the future of Oman
Oman launched Tajawob, a national platform integrating over 55 government institutions, enabling citizens to submit suggestions, complaints, and reports, enhancing community engagement and streamlining government services...
 
South Asia
 
Starlink's registration process underway in Pakistan
Starlink is registering with Pakistani authorities to provide satellite internet service, aiming to improve broadband access in underserved areas, with the PTA working to finalize the licensing process and enable nationwide...
 
Sri Lanka allocates US$10 million for digital transformation and blockchain-based ID project
Sri Lanka is investing US$10 million in digital transformation initiatives, including a blockchain-based digital ID system and a new regulatory framework, aiming to boost its digital economy and lead digitization efforts in...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
SK Telecom partners with France-based Schneider Electric for AI data center development
SK Telecom has partnered with Schneider Electric to develop hyperscale AI data centers in South Korea and expand collaboration in the MEP sector, while also joining forces with Giga Computing and SK Enmove to co-develop...
 
Red Hat and Orange collaborate to accelerate telco cloud transformation and services softwarization
Orange is collaborating with Red Hat to transition its international network services to a cloud-native infrastructure using Red Hat OpenShift and Ansible Automation Platform, aiming to improve agility, scalability, and...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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