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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 3, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ZTE makes its mark at SAMENA Leaders' Summit 2025 in Dubai
 
 
Drawing parallels with ZTE's successful practice, such as the "using 5G to manufacture 5G" model at the Binjiang 5G Smart Manufacturing Base, Chen Qiong highlighted that by leveraging connectivity, computing power, and AI capabilities, ZTE is committed to collaborating with regional partners...
 
China Mobile International and Asiacell partner to expand services and capabilities in Iraq
 
 
China Mobile International Limited (CMI) and Asiacell signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on delivering comprehensive telecommunications and digital solutions in the Iraqi market, with a particular focus on enabling B2B growth and enterprise services...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& enterprise named a Leader in IDC MarketScaape for Gulf Countries Colocation Services 2025
Member Logo This recognition highlights e& enterprise’s leadership in delivering enterprise-grade colocation services that support mission-critical workloads, including enterprise business applications, cloud, SaaS, AI, high...
 
•  Colt, Honeywell and Nokia join forces to trial space-based quantum-safe cryptography
Member Logo As part of the initiative, the companies are planning to test new ways of protecting encrypted optical network traffic from risks presented when quantum computing potentially breaks through traditional encryption methods,...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  stc Bahrain launches “stc Business Cyber Path” to empower businesses with world-class cybersecurity training
 
•  Huawei Calls for Techco Transformation at SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2025, Unveiling "Techco 1.0" Framework
 
•  During the Leaders’ Summit 2025, SAMENA Council and WBBA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Regional Broadband Development and ICT Collaboration
 
•  One year on: Ministry of Information and Ooredoo celebrate strategic partnership with the launch of “OUDA” – The first AI-powered digital music museum – on Platform 51
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Standards to reduce emissions and drive environmental action
Standards set by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) set out a promising path to mitigate climate impact both within our industry and beyond...
 
Middle East
 
Orange Jordan and iSystem launch digital skills workshop for persons with disabilities
Orange Jordan, in collaboration with iSystem, held an interactive workshop at the Orange Digital Center for Innovation to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)...
 
Salesforce accelerates Middle East expansion with major AI and cloud investments
Business software leader Salesforce is rapidly expanding its footprint across the Middle East, doubling its regional workforce in just three months and launching major initiatives in the UAE and Saudi Arabia...
 
South Asia
 
Qvantel expands operations in Pakistan to support Jazz’s digital transformation
This move strengthens Qvantel’s ability to provide local Business Support Systems (BSS) expertise and managed services to Jazz, Pakistan’s leading telecom operator and Qvantel’s long-term client...
 
Nepal’s 4G user base surpasses 25 million
Nepal’s 4G network has crossed a significant milestone, now serving over 25.37 million users, according to the latest MIS report by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Younger viewers on SVOD want more from streaming platforms
Latest research from Ampere Analysis says 18 to 34s pay more than any other age group for content services but are also the most likely to churn if a service fails to live up to expectations...
 
Twitch unveils vertical streaming, 2K quality, and more at TwitchCon Europe
Twitch is embracing a mobile-first future with vertical streaming, 2K resolution, real-time rewind, and more features aimed at making the platform more accessible, interactive, and creator-friendly across devices...
 
 
North Africa
 
Egypt, Google, and UNICEF collaborate to integrate AI and technology in education to support Vision 2030
This initiative reflects Egypt’s commitment to modernizing its education system and empowering teachers and students for success in the digital age...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Telstra unveils triple-band FDD Massive MIMO radio for 5G network
Telstra has commercially deployed the world’s first 5G triple-band FDD Massive MIMO radio, which the telco says will deliver a step-change in coverage, capacity, and performance...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
South Korea approves launch of Starlink internet services
Starlink service promoter SpaceX has established a local subsidiary -- Starlink Korea – to launch its services in South Korea...
 
Comcast builds out powerful fiber network in Citrus County
Comcast is building a new and powerful fiber network across new parts of Citrus County, Florida, getting ready to connect communities to fast, reliable Internet...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Vodafone and Three finalize merger to become UK's largest telco
Vodafone Group and CK Hutchison Group have announced that the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK successfully completed on 31 May 2025...
 
Integrating technologies can reshape value chains: WEF
World Economic Forum (WEF) has unveiled a framework showing how integrating technologies at varying maturity stages can reshape value chains and create new business models...
 
Nigeria’s 9mobile to roam with MTN
Under the agreement, 9mobile subscribers will gain access to MTN’s infrastructure for calls, texts and data in areas where 9mobile’s coverage is weak or unavailable...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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