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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
December 8, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Zain launches its fully digital motor insurance app in Kuwait
 
 
Developed in partnership with Boubyan Takaful Insurance company, part of the Boubyan Group of companies, specifically for the Kuwait market, the innovative motor insurance offering provides customers with an end-to-end digital experience from a quote to policy purchase, and to claims through one seamless app...
 
VEON’s QazCode and MeetKai Sign Agreement to Power National LLM Training and Local-Language Agentic Services Across VEON Markets
 
 
VEON Ltd, a global digital operator (“VEON”), announced that QazCode, VEON’s software company, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the sovereign AI firm MeetKai to develop and train next-generation large language models that will enable deployment of local-language agentic AI services across VEON’s operating markets.
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T to webcast fireside chat with John Stankey at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on Dec. 9
Member Logo AT&T CEO John Stankey will discuss the company's strategy in a webcast fireside chat at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on December 9, 2025, starting at 8:15 a.m. ET, available live and for replay on...
 
•  OECD-Cisco research finds stark geographical and generational divides in AI uptake and digital well-being
Member Logo Emerging economies, particularly India, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa, are leading global adoption of generative AI, with younger adults showing the highest usage, trust, and engagement...
 
•  Huawei collaborates with BBI in building an intelligent all-optical backbone network to advance South Africa's national broadband strategy
Member Logo The network directly supports the goals of South Africa's national broadband strategy, SA Connect, and will bring affordable, stable, and high-quality broadband to all people in South Africa...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  CAM EVO PRO: the new FRANSAT PRO conditional access module for satellite TV reception in residential buildings and public institutions
 
•  Cisco advances secure enterprise networking to power AI-driven workloads
 
•  Omantel showcases future growth drivers and strategic investments at annual investor meeting
 
•  AT&T to release fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Jan. 28
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST and GACA urge outdoor enthusiasts to benefit from the search and rescue service using “PLB” device
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the General Authority of Civil Aviation are encouraging outdoor enthusiasts who camp in remote areas to use Search and Rescue devices known as Personal Locator...
 
Connectivity for refugees: Digital access for displaced people and communities
For people uprooted by conflict, access to digital networks is essential. It enables education, healthcare, and protection for those forced to flee...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria officially launches 5G services with six-year nationwide rollout plan
The government confirmed that telecom operators can now begin installing 5G sites and preparing commercial offers for both consumers and businesses, as part of a structured national deployment strategy...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Three completes 3G network shutdown in UK
Three UK has fully retired its 3G mobile network, reallocating the spectrum to enhance its 4G and 5G services following its merger with Vodafone...
 
Telecom Fiji rolls out first phase of nationwide 5G network
First phase of rollout goes live across major centres as government hails milestone for national development...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Azerbaijan has launched it’s first-ever student satellite
The launch of PocketQube is a part of Azercosmos’ broader strategy to nurture local talent, inspire young innovators, and build a sustainable national space ecosystem creating a strong foundation for Azerbaijan’s...
 
Intracom Telecom, GeoLinks achieve multi-gigabit FWA performance in Las Vegas trial
The trial achieved multi-gigabit performance on Intracom Telecom’s Fixed Wireless Access platform and confirmed the commercial and operational readiness of GeoLinks Local MultipointDistribution Service (LMDS)...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
TIM’s Sparkle adds another PoP in Chile
TIM Group's global operator Sparkle says it has expanded its network in Chile with the launch of a third point of presence (PoP) in Santiago, which also marks its fourth PoP in the country overall...
 
TrueBusiness launches 'True AI Hub' to accelerate AI transformation for Thai enterprises
Developed for small, medium, and large enterprises, True AI Hub enhances organizational capabilities to achieve faster outcomes while maintaining cost control, increasing competitiveness amid the challenges of the AI-driven...
 
Xsolla advances global gaming education and innovation in collaboration with HP
Xsolla has announced a strategic relationship with HP to connect education, technology, and entrepreneurship across the global games industry...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
Google Cloud and Qatar’s MCIT renew strategic alliance to accelerate digital transformation
Google Cloud and Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) have formally renewed their strategic Master Framework Agreement (MFA), reaffirming their long-term collaboration to accelerate...
 
Beyon retains 70pc broadband and 40% mobile market in Bahrain, says report
The study indicates that Beyon also maintains international investments in telecom operators outside Bahrain, while wholesale services such as the sale of international data capacity through submarine cables form an...
 
Soft launch of the national payment card Maal by Dhofar Islamic to drive digital transformation
The strategic initiative reflects Oman’s ongoing digital transformation agenda and the vision to build a secure, efficient, and self-reliant national payment infrastructure...
 
Dubai’s DoBeGo unveils a unified digital ecosystem to support UAE dealerships in the online-first automotive era
Dubai-based mobility platform DoBeGo has introduced a fully integrated digital ecosystem designed to connect car buyers, dealerships, and mobility service providers in one seamless environment...
 
VEON’s QazCode and MeetKai Sign Agreement to Power National LLM Training and Local-Language Agentic Services Across VEON Markets
VEON Ltd, a global digital operator (“VEON”), announced that QazCode, VEON’s software company, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the sovereign AI firm MeetKai to develop and train...
 
South Asia
 
Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF conclude three-year alliance on child online safety
The ceremony highlighted collective achievements made through cross-sector collaboration to enhance children’s safety in digital spaces...
 
Dialog Finance partners with Softlogic to transform digital premium payments in Sri Lanka
The solution is offered through Genie Business, the business payment solutions arm of Dialog Finance, designed to deliver exceptional convenience, reliability, and scalability to Sri Lankan enterprises...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Canal+ switches on Hungarian streaming service as Direct One exits
Canal+ has completed its long-trailed move into the Hungarian retail market with the launch of a dedicated Canal+ streaming service, replacing the Direct One consumer brand and deepening its partnership with 4iG...
 
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for US$72 billion
Netflix opens new tab on Friday agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's, opens new tab TV, film studios and streaming division for US$72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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