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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
September 8, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Omantel at COMEX 2025: Technology partner reshaping Oman’s digital future
 
 
As the official technology partner of the exhibition, Omantel brings to life its strategic vision of a seamlessly connected future, where innovation is not an abstract promise, but a lived reality aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the National Digital Economy Program...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and stc Bahrain sign a landmark agreement to launch the Kingdom’s first digital bus station
Member Logo The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with stc Bahrain to launch the Kingdom’s first digital bus station, this pioneering step is part of the...
 
•  AT&T offers Samsung Galaxy S25 FE for US$5.99 per month
Member Logo AT&T Business customers can purchase the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE for US$1.99/mo. on an installment plan, no trade-in required...
 
•  ZTE and MTN pioneer 5G-Advanced sensing trials to safeguard marine life and drive smarter harbours
Member Logo Real-time vessel sensing and electronic geofencing capabilities to protect marine life and streamline harbour operations...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA unlocks enterprise data for Agentic AI
 
•  AT&T Business uplifts small businesses with shows by LinkedIn
 
•  Nokia partners with Extreme Broadband to improve security and future-proof data centers in Malaysia
 
•  GSR25 Experts: Saudi Arabia Key to Digital Diplomacy, Data Centralization for Development
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Egypt unveils bold AI roadmap to lead Middle East and Africa in responsible innovation
Egypt has announced its ambition to play a central role in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) for public good across the Middle East and Africa, backed by a comprehensive national strategy for AI-driven transformation...
 
NBTC to allocate 100MHz free to factories for 5G networks
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to allocate 100 megahertz of bandwidth on the 4800MHz band free of charge to factories to help develop their 5G private networks...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan advances towards 5G auction with 606 MHz spectrum cleared by FAB
Pakistan’s Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) has announced major progress in preparing for the country’s next-generation mobile services (NGMS) and 5G auction, freeing up large portions of spectrum for commercial...
 
Free Wi-Fi, telephone services launched at Sylhet airport
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) today launched free Wi-Fi and telephone services at Sylhet Osmani International Airport to enhance communication facilities for passengers...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Paratus Group launches Namibia’s first private mobile network with 4G LTE and 5G
Built entirely on 4G LTE technology with 5G capabilities, the network bypasses outdated 2G and 3G systems, ensuring faster speeds and better performance from the start...
 
Play, Ericsson expand partnership to advance 5G and digital infrastructure in Poland
Under the agreement reached by telecommunications market leaders, Play announced it will further develop one of the most modern and currently largest mobile networks in Poland...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
StarHub, Vectra AI strengthen cybersecurity with AI-powered threat detection in Singapore
This collaboration marks a significant expansion of StarHub’s cybersecurity capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to securing businesses in an increasingly complex threat landscape...
 
SK Telecom to invest US$14.8 million in Japanese startup TimeTree for AI agent service
Through the agreement, SK Telecom will seek to expand its AI agent service ecosystem and strengthen its presence in the Japanese AI market, it said.
 
 
 
Middle East
 
Oman to host 34th Edition of COMEX 2025, showcasing global tech innovations
Muscat will host the 34th edition of the Global Technology Exhibition COMEX 2025 from 8–11 September at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the patronage of HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime...
 
Cybersecurity workshop stresses vigilance to meet challenges
An awareness workshop led by cybersecurity trainer Farhan Alsadi underscored the need for individuals and organisations in Qatar to strengthen their digital defences amid rising cyber threats...
 
Saudi Arabia launches first drone delivery trial for postal parcels
Saudi Arabia has carried out its first-ever trial of drone deliveries for postal parcels, a move that underscores the Kingdom’s push to modernise logistics and embrace advanced technologies...
 
North Africa
 
DP World launches Atlas Maritime Service to connect Morocco with UK and Northern Europe
Dubai-based logistics giant DP World has unveiled a new maritime service, Atlas, linking Morocco to the UK and Northern Europe...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
TNT Sports will have separate app after Discovery Global split
Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels has said a dedicated TNT Sports app is in preparation ahead of the next year’s planned company split...
 
Charter taps CSG Ascendon to enhance streaming and entertainment experience
CSG and Charter Communications announced that they have signed a multi-year contract extension and expansion of their decades-long relationship...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
JetBlue partners with Amazon Project Kuiper to enhance inflight connectivity
JetBlue announced it will be the first airline in the world to sign on with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, an advanced low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, to bring even faster and more reliable connectivity to its...
 
Freeola launch new UK broadband services via Trooli’s network
Freeola has complemented their existing range of Openreach, CityFibre and Freedom Fiber based home broadband (FTTP) packages by launching a new range of complementary packages via Trooli’s alternative network...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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