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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 2, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Salam expands its community initiatives with the launch of its second research and technical innovation center in Al-Ahsa
 
 
Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, announced the opening of its second Research and Technical Innovation Center at the Girls' Technical College in Al-Ahsa...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Orange Belgium selects Nokia for optical network upgrade to future-proof its infrastructure, ensuring leadership in 5G, quantum-resilient security and AI-scale computing demands
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has been selected by Orange Belgium as the sole supplier for a major transformation of the operator’s transport infrastructure, unifying fixed and mobile networks into a single, converged...
 
•  Huawei OceanStor A800 storage tops IO500 rankings
Member Logo The IO500 is regarded as the benchmarking standard for measuring storage performance in supercomputing and AI computing scenarios...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Saudi Arabia ranks first globally in 2026 ICT Development Index
Saudi Arabia has secured the top global ranking in the 2026 ICT Development Index, underscoring the Kingdom’s rapid progress in digital infrastructure, connectivity and technology-driven economic transformation under...
 
Iraq advances telecom infrastructure to become a regional digital connectivity gateway
Iraq’s latest telecommunications projects position the country to participate more actively in this rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape, leveraging its strategic location to support regional connectivity...
 
Middle East
 
Vodafone Qatar invests in local talent to support the nation’s digital future
For Qatar, the initiative supports national efforts to build a future-ready workforce that can sustain growth in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity and advanced digital infrastructure under Qatar National Vision 2030....
 
Magna AI, Saudi Xerox establish framework to advance AI Infrastructure
The initiative was formalised during the Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh by Dr Moataz BinAli, Chief Executive Officer of Magna AI, and Mehmet Sezer, General Manager of Saudi Xerox...
 
Perk opens Middle East office in ADGM
The expansion reflects Abu Dhabi’s continued emergence as a center for advanced technologies, digital innovation and globally scalable businesses...
 
Bahrain launches digital skills initiative to prepare youth for the AI economy
Investments in education and technology skills ensure countries have the workforce needed to support AI adoption, cybersecurity, cloud computing and digital innovation...
 
South Asia
 
PTA hosts SATRC Working Group meeting to advance regional telecom policy and regulation
The meeting provided a platform for participants to discuss evolving regulatory challenges, policy harmonization and best practices in telecommunications, with a focus on enabling innovation while ensuring resilient,...
 
Nepal Telecom launches 4G service at Murmatap
The deployment demonstrates continued progress toward building a more connected and digitally inclusive economy where even remote destinations benefit from modern telecommunications infrastructure...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
Yas Tanzania and Ericsson partner for enhanced 4G
The deployment follows a successful trial and forms part of Yas Tanzania’s ongoing network modernisation and expansion, supporting its ambition to strengthen digital infrastructure and expand access to high-quality...
 
Magna AI and Saudi Xerox partner to advance sovereign AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
Magna AI and Saudi Xerox have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of sovereign AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s ambitions to build secure, locally governed...
 
Telia Lietuva invests EUR 7.1 million to expand 5G and upgrade 500 base stations
Telia currently operates Lithuania's largest 5G network, comprising 1,830 base stations, with 5G coverage reaching 99.7% of the country's territory...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Comarch delivers unified fault management platform for VodafoneZiggo networks
Comarch Communications has completed a strategic ecosystem modernization for VodafoneZiggo, one of the leading telecommunications providers in the Netherlands...
 
DNB doubles spectrum capacity as U Mobile offboards from network
DNB said it’s currently activating its newly allocated 3.3–3.4 GHz spectrum, which – combined with its existing 3.4–3.5 GHz spectrum – brings its total contiguous mid-band spectrum to 200 MHz,...
 
 
SAMENA Trends
 
MSS Whitepaper
 
North Africa
 
Egypt launches child SIM services to strengthen online safety for young internet users
Industry analysts expect child online safety services to become more common as regulators and operators work together to strengthen digital resilience across consumer networks...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
Myriota launches hybrid 5G satellite and cellular IoT network
Myriota has added cellular connectivity to its HyperPulse 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) and AssetHawk asset tracker device...
 
Telia acquires Sörpnet to strengthen fiber network infrastructure in Sweden
Telia has entered into an agreement to acquire the local fiber network Sörpnet in Söderköping Municipality from Eddima Teknik AB...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
DPG Media buys Viaplay Netherlands in €142m streaming deal
DPG Media has agreed to acquire Viaplay’s Dutch business for €142 million, marking a significant expansion into live premium sport and strengthening its ambitions in the Dutch streaming market...
 
Orange Belgium launches sustainable Android TV Box with enhanced streaming performance
Orange Belgium announced the commercial launch of its new, eco-friendly TV Box, designed for a connected, future-proof...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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