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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 23, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Bahrain partners with Singapore Gulf Bank to enhance banking operations through advanced IT solutions
 
 
stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore Gulf Bank Bahrain to deliver advanced IT infrastructure and services that will enhance the bank’s operational efficiency and customer experience...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Mobily generates nearly US$426 million net income in H1-25, unveils dividends
Member Logo Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) achieved net profits worth SAR 1.59 billion in the first half (H1) of 2025. The net income marked a 22.94% growth from SAR 1.29 billion in H1-24, according to the income statements...
 
•  Inside Information: Nokia lowers 2025 operating profit guidance due to currency
Member Logo Nokia has lowered its 2025 operating profit outlook to EUR 1.6–2.1 billion (from EUR 1.9–2.4 billion) due to external headwinds including a weaker USD and tariffs, while maintaining its free cash flow conversion...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Etihad Salam Telecom Company wins two awards for outstanding contributions in telecommunications and CSR
 
•  Huawei receives "Outstanding Gold Award" at the Hong Kong Privacy-Friendly Awards 2025
 
•  e& and 4iG Group partner to advance cross-regional digital infrastructure
 
•  AT&T achieves nationwide 5G RedCap coverage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
TRA completes network readiness in Dhofar for Khareef Season 2025
This upgrade ensures enhanced telecommunications quality and uninterrupted connectivity during one of the country’s peak tourist seasons...
 
Vietnam reopens bidding for two prime 4G, 5G spectrum blocks
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has approved a new auction for two high-value 700 MHz “diamond band” spectrum blocks—offering wide coverage and cost efficiency for 4G/5G...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria advances public service digitization with new tech-enabled postal agreement
This partnership aims to establish a technology-driven postal service dedicated to the secure handling and distribution of legalised documents...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Boeing and SES successfully launch 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER satellites
Boeing engineers have confirmed the 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER satellites, built for leading space solutions company SES, have successfully launched and are transmitting signals from space after lifting off aboard a SpaceX...
 
Tanzania and Kenya launch new terrestrial fiber link to boost regional connectivity
This infrastructure provides Tanzania with an alternate terrestrial route, enhancing resilience by linking it to Kenya’s eight subsea cable connections...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Presight signs AI-focused MoU with Tajikistan ministry
Presight has signed a non-binding MoU with Tajikistan’s Ministry of Industry and New Technologies to advance AI collaboration across smart cities, energy, and critical infrastructure—marking a strategic step in...
 
AfriLabs and African Telecommunications Union partner to accelerate digital innovation across Africa
This collaboration unites ATU’s 52 member states with AfriLabs’ vast ecosystem, aiming to drive inclusive technological progress, empower local solutions, and catalyze transformative economic growth across...
 
SoftBank launches world’s largest NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs
SoftBank has launched the world’s largest NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with over 4,000 DGX B200 systems and 13.7 Exaflops of AI power, fueling its Japanese-language LLM development through SB Intuitions while positioning itself...
 
 
Middle East
 
Ooredoo and Bawwaba unite to launch first telecom-backed B2B marketplace in Oman
Ooredoo has partnered with Bawwaba to launch Oman’s first telecom-backed B2B digital marketplace, empowering businesses—especially SMEs—to connect, trade, and grow through a unified platform, while...
 
Zain Bahrain launches its GenNext innovative app
Zain Bahrain has launched its AI-powered Super App in partnership with Keyrus, delivering a seamless, data-driven digital experience through the Omniflow platform—empowering customers to manage services, payments, and...
 
EazyPay and Tamara partner to enhance BNPL ecosystem across the Gulf
Both companies are committed to scaling this partnership, aiming to set new standards for convenience, security, and innovation in the Gulf’s evolving digital financial services ecosystem...
 
MyMonty partners with Mastercard to accelerate digital payment adoption in Lebanon
Lebanese fintech MyMonty has partnered with Mastercard to accelerate digital payment adoption in Lebanon, aiming to enhance financial security, convenience, and inclusion as the country advances toward a cashless digital...
 
South Asia
 
Dialog launches Sri Lanka’s most affordable 5G smartphone
Dialog Axiata has launched Sri Lanka’s most affordable 5G smartphone in partnership with ZTE, aiming to democratize next-gen connectivity with a powerful, feature-rich device and flexible payment plans—marking a...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
AIS PLAY adds Bloomberg and Fox to expand premium business news access
AIS has expanded its PLAY FAMILY package to include top global business news channels like Bloomberg, Fox Business, and Fox News, offering Thai viewers affordable, all-device access to comprehensive economic and market...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Improvements to Wishaw’s 5G network confirmed
The network has been built to deliver up to 100 times more capacity than 4G connectivity, making it significantly better at handling demands from lots of devices at once...
 
OnePlus rolling out VoLTE support as Rogers sunsets 3G
As Rogers begins its 3G network shutdown in Canada, OnePlus has confirmed a list of supported devices for VoLTE calling—including the OnePlus 13, 12 series, and Nord N30...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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