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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 20, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Bahrain announces second consecutive year of transformative ‘jeel ICT’ program, strengthening Kingdom’s future digital talent
 
 
The program comes in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) and bridge the gap between academic learning and on-job learning, directly addressing the growing demand for digital expertise...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& and regional telcos unite for GCC’s first sustainability hackathon to fast-track greener networks
Member Logo e&, global technology group and founding member of the GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub, joins forces with the region’s top telecom operators to launch the first GCC Sustainability Hackathon, a high-intensity...
 
•  Nokia and Netplus deliver advanced IPTV services for enhanced customer experience in India
Member Logo Nokia has announced that Netplus, one of India’s fastest-growing Internet Services Providers (ISPs), has deployed the latest 400G routing technology and software-defined access network (SDAN) platform from Nokia, to...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Eutelsat and Tata’s Nelco ink agreement for offering LEO connectivity services across India
 
•  Omantel organizes interactive educational initiative using “Minecraft” during Khareef Dhofar 2025
 
•  Huawei named sole leader in GlobalData 2025 "5G RAN: Competitive Landscape Assessment"
 
•  Zain Group posts US$3.5 billion revenue for H1, net profit up 49 percent
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
UAE Cybersecurity Council issues national warning on unverified mobile apps
By adopting the Council’s safety measures, both individuals and businesses can mitigate risks and contribute to a more secure digital ecosystem...
 
NCC to launch public evaluation map for telecom operators
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said plans are underway to launch public evaluation map that will help network subscribers ascertain the quality of services being provided by telecom operators...
 
South Asia
 
Nepal sets timeline to launch 5G in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Users will be able to connect their smartphones to 5G networks, enjoying higher speeds, improved consistency, and significantly reduced latency compared to 4G...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt expands ICT sector with focus on 5G, AI, and electronics design growth
Egypt’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector is accelerating its growth, with significant progress in outsourcing, electronics design, and advanced infrastructure...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Sling TV launches ‘Select’
These enhancements further solidify Sling TV's commitment to providing an affordable, flexible, and highly customizable live TV streaming experience...
 
Globo launches pilot DTV+ station in Rio
The station serves as a testbed for technologies behind Brazil’s next-generation digital TV system, ahead of its commercial rollout planned for the 2026 Soccer World Cup...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
MTC Namibia's Buffalo Project addresses rural network optimisation
Namibian operator Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) says it has launched a strategic rural network optimisation initiative following a comprehensive network audit in northern Namibia...
 
Vodafone Idea, IBM launch AI Innovation Hub for telecom transformation
The AI Innovation Hub will work closely with the unified DevOps team to find effective avenues of infusing AI into the development and operations function of Vi...
 
Omnix strengthens digitization in manufacturing solutions
The move comes at a time when increasing global challenges such as supply chains, rising energy and operational costs, skilled labour shortages are accelerating the shift for manufacturers to transition from traditional...
 
 
Middle East
 
Dubai and Oman announce major data centre developments to boost regional digital infrastructure
The Middle East continues to see a surge in data centre investments, with new projects announced in both Dubai and Oman...
 
Presight seals strategic deal with Dow Jones Factiva
Presight, the global AI and big data analytics company based in Abu Dhabi, has announced that it has signed an MoU with Dow Jones Factiva, a trusted source of regulatory-grade risk intelligence...
 
Kalaam Telecom marks one year of Iraq transit route, strengthening GCC–Europe connectivity
The project aligns with broader regional efforts to strengthen digital economies and support the growing demand for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity between the Middle East and Europe...
 
Oman mobile subscriptions surpass 8 million as broadband demand surges
Oman’s telecommunications sector continues to expand rapidly, with total mobile subscriptions reaching 8,033,008 by the end of June 2025 — a 15.7% increase year-on-year, according to the National Centre for...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
O2 UK partners with Freshwave to improve 4G/5G coverage
O2 is working to upgrade its mobile network at 22 Haven holiday parks across the UK, ahead of a summer of staycations...
 
U Mobile launches 'Ultra5G', touts indoor coverage strategy
Malaysian telco U Mobile has officially launched Ultra5G – its standalone 5G network – in two locations with an initial focus on delivering 5G experiences in indoor environments...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Viasat to expand SouthPAN satellite services in Australia & New Zealand
SouthPAN is a collaborative satellite-based augmentation system developed jointly by Australia and New Zealand...
 
Airtel Tanzania and ZICTIA partner to boost broadband and digital inclusion in Zanzibar
The agreement sets the stage for a long-term collaboration to enhance telecom services and expand access to modern communication technologies across the region...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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