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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 24, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
AT&T Business recognized by Frost & Sullivan as a Visionary Leader in Enterprise Connectivity
 
 
Recognitions in Dedicated Internet Access, Ethernet Services, and Global Enterprise Network Services reinforce AT&T Business’s strategy to deliver highly secure, business-grade networking that helps enterprises access cloud and AI from anywhere...
 
Oman updates technical regulations for digital radio receivers
Issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), the updated framework establishes revised technical requirements for digital radio receivers entering the Omani market...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily) announces the Board of Directors’ decision to distribute interim cash dividends to shareholders for the first half of 2026.
Member Logo Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an interim cash dividend for the first half of fiscal year 2026...
 
•  Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2026
Member Logo Nokia’s Q2 2026 sales rose 9% on strong AI and cloud demand, with comparable operating profit up 18% and AI and cloud customer sales more than doubling...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  stc tv launches dedicated channel for Esports World Cup 2026
 
•  ZainTECH and Nile partner to deliver transformational Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions for the AI-era
 
•  Mobily posts rise in H1 2026 profit, supported by revenue growth and improved profitability
 
•  AT&T connects fans to the moments defining sports culture at Fanatics Fest NYC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• NCC calls for stronger African telecom collaboration to boost global influence
Nigeria's Communications Commission (NCC) has called for deeper collaboration among African telecommunications regulators and policymakers, urging countries across the continent to strengthen regional cooperation in...
 
• Oman updates technical regulations for digital radio receivers
Issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), the updated framework establishes revised technical requirements for digital radio receivers entering the Omani market...
 
Middle East
 
• Zain KSA begins commercial rollout of 5G Advanced services
Zain KSA has officially begun the commercial rollout of 5G Advanced (5G-A) services, positioning Saudi Arabia among the early adopters of the next evolution of mobile connectivity and reinforcing the Kingdom's ambitions...
 
• MIS signs deal to explore development of three new Saudi data centres
Saudi Arabia's Al Moammar Information Systems Company (MIS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Fransi Capital, acting on behalf of Saudi Data Center Fund 1, to study the development of three...
 
• NCSA unveils second telecom cybersecurity white paper
Qatar's National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has released the second edition of its telecommunications cybersecurity white paper, providing updated guidance to strengthen cyber resilience across the country's...
 
South Asia
 
• Tencent Cloud and Rockstreamer bring OTT infrastructure to Bangladesh
Tencent Cloud has partnered with Bangladeshi streaming platform Rockstreamer to strengthen the country's over-the-top (OTT) infrastructure, supporting the rapid growth of digital entertainment and reinforcing...
 
North Africa
 
• Egypt launches digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport
Egypt has introduced a digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo International Airport, enabling eligible international travellers to obtain entry visas through automated kiosks and digital payment channels, as the country...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Peacock streaming servic turns a profit
NBCUniversal's streaming platform Peacock has reported its first profitable quarter, marking a major milestone in Comcast's direct-to-consumer strategy as the media giant prepares to spin off a significant portion of...
 
• Yospace says World Cup drove record 11.6 billion addressable ads
Dynamic ad insertion specialist Yospace stitched a record 11.57 billion addressable advertisements into live streams during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, underlining the continued growth of ad-supported streaming for major live...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• China to initiate international alliance against telecom, online fraud
China will initiate an international alliance against telecom and online fraud, with its establishment planned for September at the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum...
 
• Raxio supports AFR-IX expansion in Angola and Mozambique
Raxio Group has announced that its data centre portfolio will provide the digital backbone for pan-African infrastructure and licensed telecommunications operator AFR-IX Telecom to expand in Angola and Mozambique...
 
• Vodafone launches free 7-day network trial
The trial is open to non-Vodafone mobile customers, who can enjoy 50GB data, 500 minutes and 500 texts on The Nation’s Network for seven days without changing their number by simply scanning a QR code at one of the...
 
 
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• m:tel expands mobile network in Bosnia and Herzegovina with 38 new base stations
Bosnia and Herzegovina's telecommunications operator m:tel has expanded its mobile network by deploying 38 new base stations, strengthening 4G and 5G coverage while increasing network capacity to meet growing demand for...
 
• Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine and Lifecell expand 5G pilot
Ukraine’s three main telcos – Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine and Lifecell – expanded pilot 5G services to Kyiv on Wednesday, with Odesa next on the list...
 
• Cognizant, Gulf Edge partner to accelerate Thailand's AI transformation journey
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries, economies and societies worldwide, the partnership aims to establish the foundational ecosystem needed to enable Thailand's next phase of digital transformation...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
• Zharyq Kazakhstan joins Rivada for LEO broadband across central South Asia
Rivada Space Networks said that it has signed a deal with telecoms operator and communications systems integrator Zharyq Kazakhstan to use its constellation to deliver broadband satellite services...
 
• Wyre, Telenet, Proximus and Fiberklaar expand fiber network rollout across Flanders
Wyre, Telenet group, Proximus and Fiberklaar received the green light from the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) to effectively join forces to accelerate the rollout of fiber networks in large suburban areas of Flanders...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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