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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 9, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Group powers Six Flags Qiddiya City as official speed partner
 
 
stc Group, a leading digital enabler, has been given the title as “Official Speed Partner” of Six Flags Qiddiya City, establishing it as the primary provider of connectivity and smart city solutions for this global entertainment destination...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Westcon-Comstor strengthens partnership with Nokia to drive growth in Middle East and Africa
Member Logo Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, announced an enhanced collaboration with Nokia aimed at accelerating growth and delivering greater value to channel partners across the Middle East...
 
•  du first global integration of 25Gbps E-band Backhaul into 5G-A to enhance customer experience
Member Logo du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, has entered into a three-year agreement with Huawei following a successful deployment of the world’s first 25Gbps E-band microwave link in a 5G-Advanced (5G-A) site...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  AT&T’s daily data traffic tops one Exabyte
 
•  Zain Kuwait’s ‘Women in Tech’ opens new pathways for women into digital roles
 
•  Oman Broadband continues to achieve tangible milestones in supporting digital economy
 
•  e& and Al Rayan Investments join forces to connect 42,000+ residents across Abu Dhabi’s workforce and humanitarian communities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CRA launches public consultation on revised radio spectrum fees
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a public consultation on the proposed update of fees for the use of radio spectrum in the State of Qatar...
 
CST publishes a public consultation on the National Frequency Plan (NFP)
The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) invites the public to submit their input on the national frequency plan document (NFP), which includes details of the allocation of the spectrum for radio services...
 
Middle East
 
Orange Jordan and JoPACC sign MoU to drive fintech innovation and digital skills development
The partnership builds on the success of the Coding Academy, which has graduated more than 1,020 students to date with an employment rate of 80 percent, demonstrating the tangible impact of Orange Jordan’s initiatives...
 
Oman Data Park, ZainTECH forge cybersecurity partnership
Oman Data Park (ODP), the Sultanate’s first managed services and cloud provider delivering secure, scalable, and locally hosted ICT solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with ZainTECH, the integrated...
 
BTECH Majlis to spotlight AI and innovation at Bahrain Royal University for Women
The event reflects BTECH’s continued efforts to strengthen collaboration with academic institutions and the higher education sector in support of the ICT industry, while contributing to the growth of Bahrain’s...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan approves MVNO policy framework to allow virtual mobile operators nationwide
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has notified the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) Policy Framework, enabling virtual operators to offer nationwide mobile services without owning spectrum...
 
Banglalink regains ISO 27001 cybersecurity certification
Veon-owned Banglalink has regained ISO 27001:2022 certification for its information security management systems, reaffirming its compliance with international cybersecurity standards...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
RTL+ and HBO Max join forces ahead of German launch
Warner Bros. Discovery and RTL Deutschland have agreed a bundled streaming offer that will combine RTL+ and HBO Max under a single subscription when the service launches in Germany on 13 January 2026...
 
IPTV service becomes a go-to option for home TV streaming
Watching TV at home is changing, and internet-based services are becoming the preferred choice for many families...
 
 
 
North Africa
 
Tunisian and Algerian public broadcasters deepen cooperation on DAB+ and digital radio
Tunisia’s state-owned Radio Tunisienne and Algeria’s public broadcaster Radio Algérienne have signed a twinning and cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two national media...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Nigerian mobile usage skyrockets 140% as 4G becomes dominant standard
Nigeria’s digital appetite is growing at an unprecedented rate, with monthly mobile data usage more than doubling in less than three years...
 
O2 brings faster 5G for Sheffield residents
O2 is continuing to roll out its 5G Standalone network, which is live in more than 500 locations across the UK, and is now available in Sheffield giving residents faster speeds, improved coverage and reduced latency with at...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
OQ Technology and Monogoto sign LEO partnership
Luxembourg-based 5G NTN satellite operator OQ Technology has signed a LEO satellite partnership agreement with cloud-based hybrid connectivity provider Monogoto...
 
VIAVI launches hollow core fiber testing solution for data centers
The efficacy of the solution has been tested and proven through validation trials in partnership with fiber manufacturers, specialist contractors and three leading hyperscalers...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Siemens and NVIDIA expand partnership to develop industrial AI operating system
The collaboration combines NVIDIA’s AI computing platforms with Siemens’ industrial hardware, software, and engineering expertise to develop solutions spanning product design, manufacturing optimization, and...
 
NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL, Accenture partner to deliver next-gen trust and credential platform
NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL and Accenture are teaming up to develop and scale the Universal Wallet Infrastructure (UWI), a groundbreaking platform designed to deliver enterprise-grade digital trust services...
 
Joint venture targets Malaysia’s fast-growing data centre market
The rush to develop data centre infrastructure in Malaysia continues with Tien Wah Press Holdings saying that its joint venture (JV) with Singapore-listed property developer Lum Chang Holdings is entering the data centre...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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