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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 9, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity to support SES’s multi-orbit service for Finnair
 
 
Eutelsat has announced that its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) network will provide connectivity as part of SES’s multi-orbit inflight service selected by Finnish airline, Finnair...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T integrates Gemini AI into Connected Life home security service
Member Logo AT&T has integrated Google Home Premium capabilities, powered by Gemini for Home, into its Connected Life home security service, introducing AI-powered features designed to improve home monitoring and simplify security...
 
•  Huawei chronicles 30 years of wireless innovation in a documentary for the first time
Member Logo Huawei has officially launched Signals of Change, a four-part documentary series that, for the first time, offers global audiences a comprehensive look at the company's major technological innovations in wireless...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  AI Agent Identity and Accountability Critical Trust Requirements for the Global Digital Economy, SAMENA Council
 
•  Omantel positions Oman as the Gateway to the Gulf and Global Connectivity Hub at the Middle East GCCM 2026
 
•  Cisco and PSA Singapore collaborate to power the next phase of Tuas Port with AI-driven operations
 
•  Omantel Innovation Labs launches Cohort 8, welcoming nine technology startups
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• DRA holds a training program on regulating emerging technologies
The program aimed to develop regulatory capabilities, explore the regulatory challenges associated with emerging technologies, and develop practical regulatory strategies and frameworks, with a focus on Saudi Arabia’s...
 
• Uganda plans to create telco database for SIMs used by children
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is reportedly looking to establish legal measures that would require parents to report all SIM cards used by their children as an online safety move...
 
Middle East
 
• ZOI signs five-year deal with Linxa to consolidate wholesale telecom systems
The agreement will replace multiple legacy systems with a single platform for managing international voice, messaging and IPX operations...
 
• 'UAE Verify' platform issues over 42.9mln digital trusted documents since launch
The UAE VERIFY, a digital platform operated by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), has issued more than 42.926 million digital trusted documents since its launch in 2022...
 
• CrowdStrike launches sovereign cloud in Saudi Arabia
CrowdStrike has announced the launch of its sovereign cloud deployment in Saudi Arabia, bringing the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon platform to the Kingdom...
 
• Ooredoo, VEON chiefs stress connectivity for digital growth
This is particularly crucial amid the trend toward integrating terrestrial and non-volatile networks, alongside satellite communication solutions, to expand geographical coverage, deliver comprehensive global connectivity...
 
South Asia
 
• PTA conducts telecom quality survey across Islamabad and Rawalpindi
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has conducted a field survey across key locations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi to assess the quality, reliability and performance of mobile telecommunications services...
 
• SLT-MOBITEL reaffirms commitment to Sri Lanka-US business ties
SLT-MOBITEL remains committed to strengthening international partnerships and advancing digital connectivity, contributing to a more connected business environment and supporting Sri Lanka’s growing participation in...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
• 4G coverage to extend to major railway lines By 2029
The Belarusian Railway, the Ministry of Communications and mobile operators are working to improve mobile coverage along railway lines...
 
• U Mobile, Cradle step up support for Malaysian startups in 5G-A, AI
U Mobile and Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd are strengthening their collaboration to help Malaysian startups develop and test 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for real-world business applications, as demand...
 
• Nvidia, SK Telecom, Rebellions forge AI chip alliance
Nvidia, SK Telecom and Korean chipmaker Rebellions signed an agreement Monday to bring locally developed AI processors into Nvidia data center systems, the Ministry of Science and ICT said...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Telenor report highlights cybersecurity and cross-border emergency preparedness
In a new security report, Telenor takes the temperature of the threat landscape in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland and points to the challenges that come with society's total dependence on digital infrastructure...
 
• China Mobile Cloud and Zhipu plan GLM integration, coding products and token research
China Mobile Cloud and Zhipu have signed a cooperation agreement covering model services, AI coding products and industry applications...
 
 
SAMENA Trends
 
MSS Whitepaper
 
North Africa
 
• Mastercard expands mobile payment choice in Morocco with Samsung Pay
Mastercard is supporting the launch of Samsung Pay in Morocco, expanding consumer choice through secure, convenient mobile payments...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
• Sceye, SoftBank sign five-year agreement for HAPS network in Japan
This agreement advances the companies’ partnership from flight demonstrations toward full-scale stratospheric infrastructure...
 
• Thailand’s NT proposes US$480 million project for four new subsea cables
State-owned Thai telco National Telecom (NT) has reportedly submitted a proposal to the Finance Ministry to build four new international subsea cables connecting Thailand to Singapore, Japan and Europe at a cost of THB16.1...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Polsat Plus and Polsat Box bundle four streaming services for PLN 55
Poland’s Plus and Polsat Box have introduced a streaming bundle combining Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Disney+ and SkyShowtime for PLN 55 per month...
 
• Sky expands low-latency Real Time streaming across all Sky Sports channels
Sky has expanded its Real Time low-latency streaming service to every Sky Sports channel on Sky Glass and Sky Stream, aiming to reduce the delay between live sporting action and what viewers see on their screens...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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