SAMENA Daily News - SAMENA Telecommunications Council

'SAMENA Daily' - Archive

SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

Industry News Briefing
December 11, 2025

Featured Member News

Mobily marks 20 years with strategy pledging to be 'Ever Closer'

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's leading telecom, media and technology pioneer, Monday celebrated its 20th anniversary with its new corporate strategy for the period throughout 2030 aimed at strengthening customer experience leadership by deepening and scaling integration of artificial intelligence across the fabric of its internal operations, improving operational efficiency, and expanding digital infrastructure—in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030's objectives toward a thriving and sustainable digital economy...

Member News

•

stc Bahrain partners with Bahrain Development Bank to deliver advanced AWS management and cybersecurity solutions

This initiative is part of stc Bahrain’s ongoing commitment to empowering Bahrain’s financial sector with reliable, efficient, and secure technology infrastructure that enables institutions to drive innovation...

•

Eutelsat renews longstanding partnership with beIN MEDIA GROUP for DTH broadcasting over 7/8° West Orbital Position

Under the new five-year agreement, beIN secures satellite capacity on the EUTELSAT 7 West A and EUTELSAT 8 West B satellites, reinforcing its ability to deliver premium sports and sports news content to millions of...

Policy and Regulation

•	DRA holds an executive program on “Innovation in the Regulatory Environment” The Digital Regulatory Academy (DRA) held an executive program on “Innovation in the Regulatory Environment”, in collaboration with UC Berkeley Executive Education...

•	MCIT renews strategic cloud partnership with Google at MWC25 Doha The renewed framework ensures continued access to scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions to enhance operational efficiency and improve public service delivery...

•	Bahrain and UAE reinforce strategic cooperation in transport and communications The Minister reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment to deepening strategic ties with the UAE, noting that enhanced collaboration supports shared development and prosperity for both nations...

Middle East

•	Zain KSA and KoçDigital join forces to drive smart manufacturing in Saudi Arabia Zain KSA has announced a strategic partnership with global technology provider KoçDigital to accelerate digital transformation across Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector...

•	Batelco by Beyon unveils new 'Ultra Home' internet package Bahrain's leading telecom services company Batelco by Beyon has announced the launch of Ultra Home, a new line up of home internet plans, that brings together Mobile Broadband and Fiber Broadband under one simplified...

•	Vodafone Oman and the future of digital growth Since launching operations in 2022, Vodafone Oman has implemented an agile operating model powered entirely by cloud infrastructure and real-time data analytics...

North Africa

•	Egypt launches mobile app to streamline investor support and industrial complaints Egypt’s Ministry of Industry has rolled out a new mobile application, Investor Support, designed to simplify how industrial investors submit and track complaints and inquiries...

Satellite & Internet

•	China boosts internet satellite numbers The satellites were designed and built by the China Academy of Space Technology, a CASC subsidiary in Beijing...

•	Demand for high-speed internet fuels SA’s fixed broadband surge Fixed communication services revenue in South Africa is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% during the 2025 to 2030 period...

South Asia

•	Zong 4G launches advanced cloud intelligent computing center in Islamabad Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, inaugurated its state-of-the-art Tier-III Certified Cloud Intelligent Computing Center at its Islamabad Headquarters...

•	Banglalink receives approval to launch digital payment services Banglalink has received a no-objection certificate from Bangladesh Bank to operate digital payment services as a Payment Service Provider (PSP)...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	lifecell turns off 3G in Chernivtsi region to free up frequencies for 4G According to lifecell estimates, almost nine out of ten subscribers in the region already use smartphones and SIM cards capable of working in fourth-generation networks...

•	Vodafone picks Spirent to fast-track service rollout for 5G voice core network in Europe The companies have developed an automated software testing platform that will allow the carrier to swiftly test and deploy software releases and services to its pan-European voice core infrastructures...

Global Telecom Update

•	EllaLink expands its footprint at Telxius’ Fortaleza data center to meet growing traffic demands in Brazil The extension of space, power and capacity strengthens key transatlantic routes for customers and supports growing demand for reliable digital infrastructure in Latin America...

•	Samsung, KT successfully validate AI-based RAN optimization on commercial network Samsung Electronics and KT announced they have successfully validated AI-based radio access network (AI-RAN) optimization technology on KT’s commercial network, confirming that stable, uninterrupted service can be...

•	AIS deploys cloud-native BSS platform from Netcracker Thai market leader AIS (Advanced Info Service) has tapped Netcracker for what the companies describe as the largest cloud deployment in Thailand...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Disney+ extends ad tier to Belgium The ad tier mirrors Disney+’s phased roll-out across Europe, where Standard with Ads has already launched in markets including the UK, France, Germany and the Nordics, and later Finland, the Netherlands and Portugal...

•	Comcast's Xfinity launches new all-in video plans for simpler, more valuable entertainment Xfinity announced the launch of new national video plans with all-in pricing, designed to deliver simplicity, transparency, and unbeatable value for customers...

About SAMENA Council

• History

• Profile

• Board of Directors

• Working Groups

Industry Matters

• ELITE FWA Club

• 5G Development

• Digital Services

• Industry Fees & Taxation

• Latest Open Consultations

• Industry Issues

• Position Papers

• Articles & Industry Views

SAMENA Trends & Media

• SAMENA Trends

• Industry Updates

• SAMENA Council in Media

• Video Content

Please add news@samenacouncil.org to your E-mail Safe List.

If you received this news update from a colleague and are interested in receiving your own copy, please contact us here »

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.

To unsubscribe, click Manage Your Subscription below.

SAMENA Telecommunications Council