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    14th May, 2026

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stc Bahrain has announced a strategic partnership with MENA Industrial Bank B.S.C (C), a newly established Bahraini conventional wholesale bank licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, to deliver a complete, future-ready technology infrastructure enabling the bank to run operations from day one with confidence. The engagement covers... read more

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Cisco and the United States Golf Association (USGA) have announced a multiyear extension of their partnership, building on a relationship that began in 2018 when Cisco became the Official Technology Partner of the USGA. The extended partnership focuses on deploying AI-ready infrastructure and advanced solutions across the USGA's championships and... read more

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Nokia has announced new agentic AI capabilities for its fixed network product lines, embedding AI agents and natural language interaction across its Altiplano, Corteca, and Broadband Easy platforms to help telecom providers modernize operations, reduce costs, and accelerate fiber rollout across the full broadband network lifecycle. Drawing on... read more

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At the Global Symposium for Regulators 2026 in Ankara, the SAMENA Telecommunications Council participated in the industry platform discussions bringing together regulators, policymakers, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders. During the ITU studio interview series, the SAMENA Council highlighted the importance of closer... read more

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Nokia has announced new agentic AI capabilities for its fixed network product lines, embedding AI agents and natural language interaction across its Altiplano, Corteca, and Broadband Easy platforms to help telecom providers modernize operations, reduce costs, and accelerate fiber rollout across the full broadband network lifecycle. Drawing on... read more

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e& money, part of e&'s fintech portfolio, has launched a new salary solution designed to simplify payroll, reduce costs, and enhance the financial experience for employees across the UAE. Built as a fully digital, end-to-end ecosystem, the platform brings together WPS compliance, salary processing, a Universal Account with IBAN access, and... read more

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Zain Group has reported its Q1 2026 consolidated financial results, with net income soaring 51% to KD 80 million (USD 260 million) — a 15-year high — on consolidated revenue of KD 569 million (USD 1.86 billion), up 6% year-on-year. EBITDA grew 6% to KD 182 million (USD 594 million) at a 32% margin, with the Group's active customer base... read more

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Morocco's Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports and Huawei Morocco have announced the launch of the third edition of DigiSchool, a national program aimed at strengthening digital skills among students in rural areas and supporting the digital transformation of the Moroccan education system. Building on two previous editions,... 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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