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    17th October, 2025

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At the 2025 Global FWA Evolution Roundtable and 5th ELITE FWA Club Gathering, held during GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World 2025 in Dubai, Bocar Ba, CEO of SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Honorary President of the ELITE FWA Club, delivered a powerful message on the future of connectivity. “The future depends on building... read more

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e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, announced the successful demonstration of the world’s first 200G Passive Optical Network (PON) prototype at GITEX GLOBAL 2025. This achievement positions the company at the forefront of next-generation connectivity and marks a significant leap in fixed network technology. The 200G... read more

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e& UAE, in partnership with Khalifa University (KU) and Zayed University (ZU), has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the UAE 6G Innovation Hub and the country's first National 5G/6G Federated Testbeds. This milestone, formalized during GITEX GLOBAL 2025, underscores the UAE's commitment to pioneering next-generation... read more

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Omantel, the Sultanate’s leading provider of integrated digital services, has partnered with Norton, a leader in Cyber Safety, to strengthen online security for individuals and families across Oman. Through this collaboration, Omantel is offering Norton 360 within its Home Broadband plans. This partnership comes at a time when digital threats... read more

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Space42 and e& UAE have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World 2025 to explore collaboration in Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity. The partnership leverages Equatys, a joint venture between Space42 and Viasat, to enable seamless 5.5G connectivity across satellite and... read more

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In a landmark achievement for regional and global connectivity, e& UAE and New York University Abu Dhabi have jointly demonstrated the first 6G Terahertz (THz) pilot in the Middle East. This pioneering trial achieved a record-breaking throughput of 145 Gbps, marking a significant step in the UAE’s journey to shape the future of intelligent,... read more

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Toyota North America is teaming up with AT&T to introduce AT&T 5G connectivity in select model year 2026 Toyota vehicles, transforming the in-car experience for drivers and passengers. This collaboration will significantly enhance connected services, in-car audio entertainment, and overall vehicle functionality. The integration of 5G will... read more

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ZTE Corporation has successfully concluded its Intelligent Computing Congress in Milan, Italy, which brought together leaders from across the intelligent computing ecosystem, including AMD, Turkcell, Red Hat, Fastweb&Vodafone, and Whale Cloud. The event explored the future of AI integration and digital transformation, focusing on building an open,... read more

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SAMENA Council Messaging

 

Leaders' Summit 2024 (Highlights)
Evolving toward Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure
ITU GSR-24 Interview: Bocar A. Ba, CEO, SAMENA Telecommunications Council
How can digital technologies rescue the SDGs? - Reflection by Commissioner Mr. Bocar Ba
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