SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
October 15, 2025 |
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Featured Member News |
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e& and Space42 explore partnership to extend 5G Direct to Device services |
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Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with a global reach, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e& UAE, flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, at GITEX Global 2025 to explore collaboration in Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity...
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Member News |
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Omantel partners with Norton to enhance cybersecurity for customers in Oman
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Omantel, the Sultanate’s leading provider of integrated digital services, has partnered with Norton, a leader in Cyber Safety, to strengthen online security for individuals and families across Oman... |
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e& unveils world’s first 200G PON prototype at GITEX GLOBAL 2025
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e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, today announced the successful demonstration of the world’s first 200G Passive Optical Network (PON) prototype at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, positioning the... |
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e&, Khalifa University and Zayed University sign landmark agreement to establish UAE 6G Innovation Hub and Testbeds
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e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, in partnership with Khalifa University (KU) and Zayed University (ZU), announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the... |
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Content & Immersive Technologies |
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Apple rebrands streaming service as Apple TV
Apple has rebranded its streaming platform from Apple TV+ to simply Apple TV, unveiling a fresh new identity as it prepares to debut F1 The Movie on December 12 and mark the first major rebrand in the service’s...
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Yas Island metaverse sets new standard in tourism
The tourism landscape on Yas Island is undergoing a transformative evolution with the launch of the Yas Island Metaverse, a pioneering digital initiative created through the collaboration of Miral and e& enterprise...
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Middle East |
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Abu Dhabi unveils world’s first AI public servant at GITEX Global 2025
The TAMM AutoGov function launch takes service delivery to the next level, marking a pivotal milestone in Abu Dhabi’s journey to becoming the world’s first AI-native government, representing the next generation...
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Startups in Dubai’s in5 incubator raise US$2.45 billion funding
Funding raised by start-ups within Dubai’s leading entrepreneurship incubator, in5, has crossed AED9 billion (US$2.45 billion) since its inception...
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AI and digital payments fuel Saudi Arabia’s ecommerce boom
Saudi Arabia’s ecommerce industry is entering a new phase of rapid expansion, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), digital payments, and a young, tech-savvy population, according to a new market report by IMARC...
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du launches park and platform for sovereign AI innovation
The AI Park – which will be deployed in phases over a period of five years – will feature several liquid-cooled hyperscale data centres that will eventually deliver up to 1GW of capacity, which du said will...
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3G, 4G and 5G Networks |
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Eastel becomes U Mobile’s first 5G partner
Malaysia’s newest 5G network provider, U Mobile, has signed its first wholesale access agreement with Eastel in a move that signals stronger competition in the local mobile market...
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Ucom network available to over 91% of population
With the launch of its 5G network a year ago, Ucom has provided over 91% (91.2%) of Armenia's population with access to fast and reliable mobile internet...
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Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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