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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
December 4, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Cisco advances secure enterprise networking to power AI-driven workloads
 
 
Following the launch of its AI-ready secure network architecture for enterprises, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is introducing innovations to modernize campus, branch, and industrial networks for the AI era. Cisco's solutions simplify operations, scale for evolving business needs, and enhance security—all critical for unlocking the full potential of enterprise AI...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Bahrain strengthens retail and tourism offering with launch of VAT free shopping service for visitors
Member Logo stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has launched the Kingdom’s first VAT Free shopping initiative in the telecom sector in partnership with the Planet VAT Free program...
 
•  Nokia powers Dutch digital services with next-generation 800G-ready KPN core and transport network
Member Logo Nokia announced it has been selected by KPN, a Dutch telecommunications company, to help transform the Netherlands’ core digital infrastructure through the deployment of an 800G-capable IP and optical network...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
China to host ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 in Shanghai
​​​​​​The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is pleased to announce that the next Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-27) and World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) will take...
 
AU begins validation of continental data governance frameworks to drive Africa’s digital single market by 2030
The African Union Commission has launched a four-day validation workshop in Addis Ababa to review and finalize the Continental Data Governance Frameworks—pivotal instruments aimed at accelerating Africa’s Digital...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan sets 100 Mbps minimum broadband target under new National Fiberization Policy
Pakistan is moving toward a major digital infrastructure overhaul as the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication sets a nationwide minimum fixed broadband speed of 100 Mbps...
 
HONOR begins local smartphone manufacturing in Bangladesh
HONOR has officially started local smartphone production in Bangladesh by opening an AI-integrated manufacturing plant at the Hi-Tech Park in Kaliakair, Gazipur...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
January launch for HBO Max in Italy and the DACH
HBO Max will launch in Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein on 13 January 2026, in what Warner Bros...
 
Microsoft Teams now supports immersive metaverse meetings
The Metaverse-style meetings offer 3D avatars, spatial audio, and customizable virtual environments for hybrid teams...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Silobreaker partners with Carahsoft to deliver cyber threat intelligence to public sector
Silobreaker and Carahsoft announced a partnership to bring advanced cyber threat intelligence solutions to Public Sector agencies...
 
Adex uncover and block large-scale Triada malware campaign spanning multiple ad networks
Adex, the anti-fraud and traffic-quality platform within AdTech Holding, has identified and blocked a multi-year malware operation linked to the Triada Trojan – one of the most persistent mobile threats of the last...
 
Camtel and Ethio Telecom to partner on Blue Money and more
Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) and Ethio Telecom are set to sign a master service agreement (MSA) to cooperate on accelerating Camtel’s digital transformation, to include Camtel’s launch of its planned...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
Ooredoo partners with Oracle to launch Qatar’s first sovereign cloud platform
Ooredoo has signed a landmark agreement with Oracle to deploy Oracle Alloy, establishing one of the region’s first fully sovereign cloud and AI platforms delivered entirely from within Qatar...
 
Registration begins for hackathon to boost telecom cybersecurity
The hackathon targets cybersecurity professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs and startups, offering a platform to develop creative solutions that enhance data protection, fortify digital infrastructure and support the...
 
SentinelOne strengthens commitment to Saudi Arabia with new regional headquarters in Riyadh
The new headquarters will be the main hub for SentinelOne’s KSA operations and help support Saudi Vision 2030 for digital transformation, national cybersecurity, and modern government services...
 
Bahrain Marina seals partnership deal with Batelco by Beyon
The initiative aims to significantly enhance mobile and internet coverage throughout all project facilities and surrounding areas, it stated...
 
North Africa
 
Morocco launches new advanced technology school to boost higher education in southern regions
The initiative aligns with the Royal vision to enhance regional development and expand scientific research capabilities...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
BSNL installs 97,068 4G sites which are 5G upgradable
BSNL has deployed 97,068 indigenous 4G sites nationwide, of which 93,511 were on-air as of October 31, marking a substantial ramp-up of its mobile broadband footprint...
 
5G network in Serbia is now operational
Telekom Srbija, Yettel, and A1 have secured 5G network licenses in Serbia, with A1 already offering users in most urban areas speeds up to eight times faster than 4G on compatible devices...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
SLI enables operators to access advanced Ka-Band GEO satellites via leasing terms
This deal is part of a wider partnership that lets AscendArc offer its satellites on leasing terms instead of requiring an outright purchase...
 
Digital Realty joins BW Digital’s NCC subsea cable project
Digital Realty says it will support BW Digital’s rollout of the Nongsa Changi Cable System (NCC) subsea cable linking Singapore and Indonesia, which will now also connect directly to Digital Realty’s SIN12 data...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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