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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 6, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Zain GROW program opens meaningful career pathways for graduates with disabilities
 
 
Zain Group celebrated the graduation of a new cohort of GROW, its training program dedicated to fresh graduates with disabilities, in a step that reflects the company’s firm commitment to building a more inclusive and empowering workforce...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita appointed to new AI for Good Global Commission
Member Logo MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has been named as a commissioner on the AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative of the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union charged with expanding digital...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  FirstNet Readies Public Safety for America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
 
•  Salam expands its community initiatives with the launch of its second research and technical innovation center in Al-Ahsa
 
•  Zain awarded 25-year Syria telecom license following USD 747 million bid
 
•  UNHCR and Zain commemorate World Refugee Day and celebrate 10 years of partnership supporting forcibly displaced people
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST launches the 3rd edition of the Non-Terrestrial Networks for 6G international research competition
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has announced the launch of the 3rd edition of the “Non-Terrestrial Networks 2026” International Research Competition, organized in partnership with the...
 
Global leaders launch AI for Good Global Commission to expand access, strengthen trust and accelerate impact
​​​​Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff, and ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin have announced the launch of the AI for Good Global Commission...
 
Middle East
 
Bahrain showcases AI-driven digital government strategy at Smart Cities Summit
Artificial intelligence is transforming digital government by enabling faster, more efficient and citizen-centric public services...
 
e& Carrier & Wholesale Services and Lenovo Connect partner to accelerate global connected vehicle and IoT services
e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS), the international wholesale arm of e&, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lenovo Connect to deliver advanced IoT and connected vehicle solutions across the GCC and...
 
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia launches 'Aman Plans'
Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of 'Aman Plans', a first-of-its-kind service in the Kingdom that provides digital protection for children directly at the mobile network level, without the need to...
 
Oman launches integrated digital platform to modernize energy supply hains
The platform aims to digitally connect stakeholders across the energy value chain, streamlining procurement, supplier management, logistics and operational workflows through a unified digital ecosystem...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan unveils national data governance policy to strengthen digital economy and public sector innovation
As digital ecosystems continue to expand, robust governance frameworks will become increasingly important for maintaining confidence in digital services...
 
Dialog Air Fibre powers a new era of ultra fast home WiFi
Powered by Dialog’s rapidly expanding 5G network, now spanning over 1,000 sites nationwide, Air Fibre delivers high-speed internet without the need for physical cables...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
A1 Croatia completes 3G network shutdown to accelerate 4G and 5G expansion
The retirement of 3G networks enables operators to maximize spectrum efficiency, improve customer experience and accelerate investment in next-generation connectivity...
 
Indosat outlines AI Grid vision as 5G modernization targets nationwide AI-ready network
Indonesia’s Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has said its nationwide 5G modernization program with Nokia is intended to do more than expand mobile coverage—it will create the foundation for an AI Grid capable of...
 
Google Cloud launches new AI development initiatives for Africa
Google Cloud launched several new initiatives to boost AI development in Africa, including new infrastructure, a new AI lab, digital skillsets development and startup funding...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
PLDT and DITO sign infrastructure-sharing agreement
Philippines operators PLDT and DITO have signed what is described as a landmark infrastructure-sharing agreement...
 
Tele2 IoT and Lenovo Connect partner to power global IoT for automotive and beyond
Tele2 IoT and Lenovo Connect have formed a partnership to help global businesses deploy and manage connected devices at scale, with a particular focus on the growing automotive sector and other key verticals...
 
 
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North Africa
 
Kenya and Egypt deepen cooperation on AI and digital transformation
The partnership aims to enhance knowledge exchange and joint initiatives across key digital sectors, including AI, digital government, ICT infrastructure and capacity building...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
WEI launches WEI Connect powered by Starlink to transform enterprise connectivity deployment
WEI offers Starlink's Mini, Standard, and Performance user terminals, tailored for organizations that require high-throughput, low-latency internet access at fixed or mobile sites...
 
DRC announces fiber expansion project with Genew Technologies
The project will see the partners deploy 1700km of fiber along the river from Muanda to Kisangani together with a further 400km of terrestrial connections...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Disney Channel to rebrand as Disney TV in DACH
The Walt Disney Company will rebrand its free-to-air Disney Channel as Disney TV across Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH), expanding its programming with a stronger focus on adult target groups beyond its existing...
 
Rekindle ignites player emotions for next-level VR immersion
Northeastern PhD student designs new VR game that tracks player emotions in hopes of fostering empathy for marginalized communities...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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