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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
May 8, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Huawei highlights unified cybersecurity foundation at GISEC GLOBAL media briefing
 
 
Huawei hosted a successful media briefing at GISEC GLOBAL, the Middle East's largest cybersecurity event. Under the theme "Establishing a Unified Cybersecurity Foundation to Safeguard the Expanding Digital and Intelligent Landscape," the discussion addressed the critical cybersecurity challenges of our rapidly evolving digital era...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& enterprise partners with Infobip to launch the new Customer Engagement Hub
Member Logo e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, has announced a strategic partnership with Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, to launch the new Customer Engagement Hub...
 
•  Eutelsat announces the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer
Member Logo A seasoned telecoms professional, Jean-François Fallacher joins Eutelsat following a lengthy career at Orange where he was latterly Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Orange France...
 
•  Nokia launches Aurelis Optical LAN, a future-ready fiber solution for in-building enterprise connectivity
Member Logo Nokia announced the launch of Aurelis Optical LAN, its next-generation fiber-based LAN solution developed to meet the evolving demands of enterprise connectivity...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Qatar’s CRA releases position paper on IoT and M2M technologies to drive innovation and economic growth
The initiative aims to foster innovation, enhance security, and drive economic growth in Qatar by creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for these emerging technologies...
 
UK edges closer to gigabit broadband target as Ofcom reports coverage milestone
The regulator's Connected Nations Spring update suggests the country remains on course to hit the UK Government’s target of 85% coverage by the end of 2025...
 
South Asia
 
AI and mobile technology transforming lives in Bangladesh
A recent report from Telenor Asia, titled Digital Lives Decoded (Bangladesh), highlights the growing role of mobile connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the lives of Bangladeshis...
 
Dialog unveils innovative school van tracking solution for enhanced student safety
This launch is a testament to Dialog’s ongoing commitment to leveraging the latest in technology to improve lives, addressing growing concerns among parents about the safety and reliability of school commutes...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Disney builds streaming subscribers
The company says it is moving towards a “more unified streaming experience” to which an “expansive portfolio of differentiated high-quality content” is key...
 
NBCUniversal to sell ads for cable spinoff Versant
NBCUniversal announced it will sell ads for Versant, the new name for Comcast's spinoff of most of its cable networks including USA, CNBC and MSNBC...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Nomad eSIM expands global connectivity for travelers and businesses
Since its launch in 2021, Nomad eSIM has rapidly become the go-to solution for travelers seeking reliable, affordable internet access in 200+ destinations worldwide...
 
African Development Bank’s helping to spur Botswana’s automotive revolution
A blueprint for African industrial transformation, Delta’s success offers a replicable model for industrial development across the continent...
 
NTT makes US$16 billion bid for NTT Data
Japanese telco NTT is about to launch a tender offer worth in excess of US$16 billion to take sole control of its subsidiary NTT Data, a move that will help drive international growth, particularly in AI...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain KSA reports strong Q1 2025 results
The company’s strategic expansion of its 5G network has driven increased demand from both individual and enterprise customers, enhancing the digital experience and further solidifying its position...
 
Space42 and Gatehouse Satcom demo upcoming D2D IoT service
Space42 said the demo sets the foundation for the launch of Thuraya Direct, a new D2D messaging and IoT service slated for commercial deployment in the fourth quarter of this year...
 
Qatar Airways introduces Starlink connectivity on Cape Town-Doha route
Starting June 1, Qatar Airways passengers flying between Cape Town and Doha will experience Starlink’s cutting-edge internet connectivity, offering ultra-fast and complimentary Wi-Fi for streaming, gaming, and work at...
 
Iraq launches first unified telecom transit route
Iraq has signed a strategic transit agreement with DIL Technology, a Kurdish-licensed firm, to enable seamless data flow across its territory...
 
North Africa
 
GIZ Egypt hosts Digital Transformation Forum to drive Industry 4.0 adoption
GIZ Egypt recently hosted a landmark Digital Transformation Forum in Cairo, bringing together key government officials, private sector leaders, and industry experts...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Everest Infrastructure acquires Tower Ventures sites to boost 5G expansion
Everest Infrastructure Partners has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of wireless communications towers from Memphis, Tennessee-based Tower Ventures...
 
Telkomsel expands 5G in Makassar with 73 new base stations
Indonesian telco Telkomsel says it has expanded its 5G network coverage in Makassar, on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, with the installation of 73 new 5G base stations in the city...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Spacecoin in talks with telcos to launch cheap satellite internet in India
The company aims to provide cheap satellite-based connectivity in remote and underserved regions, directly targeting areas where traditional telecom infrastructure is difficult to deploy...
 
Metronet to deliver 100% fiber internet to West Bloomfield Township
Metronet, named the nation’s fastest major internet provider by PCMag for two consecutive years, is bringing its cutting-edge fiber-optic network to West Bloomfield Township, Mich...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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