SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
October 8, 2025 |
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Featured Member News |
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SAMENA Council Takes on a Vital Role at GCF 2025 to Voice the Region's Digital Resilience, Investment, and Cybersecurity Needs |
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The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) 2025, recently held in Riyadh, has been a milestone event in furthering discussions on the security of the cyberspace, and brought together thought-leaders, decision-makers, and experts from around the world to speak on cybersecurity, online protection, capacity-building, digital infrastructure investment, and global collaboration. For the SAMENA Council and its Members, the forum provided a crucial opportunity to advocate for the region’s priorities and contribute meaningfully to discussions shaping the future of cyberspace...
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Egypt’s NTRA licenses 7 automotive companies to launch IoT vehicle services |
NTRA licenses seven international automakers to provide IoT services in Egypt, enhancing vehicle connectivity, navigation, tracking, and emergency assistance...
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Member News |
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e& and Honeywell to deliver 5G and AI-powered field solutions for businesses
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e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of e& in the UAE, and Honeywell, a global leader in industrial automation, have announced the signing of a Performance Partner Program Agreement to deploy pre-configured, mobile-first 5G and... |
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Nokia unveils world’s first 50G PON solution for post-quantum enterprise connectivity
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Nokia has announced the launch of the world’s first 50G PON solution designed to provide ultra-fast, post-quantum broadband connectivity for operators serving enterprises... |
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ZTE's comprehensive product portfolio shines at Futurecom 2025
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At the event, ZTE presents its complete product portfolio, covering fixed network, optical transport, IP networks, servers, data center solutions, and wireless network technologies... |
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Recent Developments |
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sirar by stc showcases cyber leadership at the Global Cybersecurity Forum 2025 |
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Eutelsat and Tusass expand strategic partnership to bring resilient LEO connectivity to Greenland |
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stc Bahrain launches the second ‘jeel ICT’ program in partnership with Ministry of Labour & Tamkeen |
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Zain Group’s MSCI rating for ESG upgraded to ‘A’ |
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Satellite & Internet |
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Airtel Africa trials satellite internet on a moving train
Pan-African operator Airtel Africa has announced what it calls a historic breakthrough for African railways connectivity: the successful testing of satellite internet on a moving train in sub-Saharan Africa...
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Broadband project to boost Nigeria’s GDP growth
The project, with a hybrid financing model of 49 per cent government and 51 per cent private sector, targets universal broadband coverage across all 774 local governments within three years...
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Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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