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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 25, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Group marks seventh Sustainability Report with AA MSCI ESG Rating and 50.69% local content score
 
 
stc Group, the leading digital enabler, has published its annual Sustainability Report for 2025, marking the seventh edition of its sustainability reporting journey. The report reflects how the group is delivering wider impact across environmental action, human capital development, governance and responsible business practices...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  China Mobile and Huawei win Two GLOMO Awards at MWC Shanghai 2026 for the Innovative RAN Intelligence Solution
Member Logo At MWC Shanghai 2026, the China Mobile & Huawei for RAN Intelligence soluition won two top industry honors: Best AI-Powered Network Solution and Best Mobile Innovation for Climate Action in Asia...
 
•  Nokia to provide intelligent connectivity for Finnish Border Guard counter-drone initiative nationwide
Member Logo Nokia has announced its participation in a new industrial consortium led by the Finnish Border Guard to develop the next-generation counter-drone capabilities for patrol vehicles and boats...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  stc Bahrain hosts Smarter Cloud, Stronger Defenses executive event in partnership with AWS, Fortinet, and StrikeReady
 
•  TM Forum and Huawei jointly release the white paper on AI talent and skill matrix
 
•  Opensignal’s analysis shows AT&T Fiber wins twice as much as the next closest competitor when it comes to home internet performance
 
•  e& launches CTRL + BLOCK movement to help youth take a stand against cyberbullying
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• CST issues “ Game Mode “ report for Q1 o 2026
The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has issued its Q1 2026 GameMode report, evaluating the performance quality of telecom service providers in the Kingdom across leading online games...
 
• AI and resilience: ITU art exhibition on Lake Geneva
A public art exhibition featuring artificial intelligence (AI) is sparking curiosity and conversations along the lakefront of the international district in Geneva, Switzerland...
 
Middle East
 
• du achieves commercial deployment of 5G-Advanced over L-band spectrum
5G-Advanced introduces capabilities that help operators automate network operations, optimize performance in real time and improve overall service quality...
 
• Saudi: Absher carries out over 43mln electronic transactions last month
Through Absher Individuals, a total of 128,291 reports were issued via the Absher Reports service, alongside 1,974 general fingerprint inquiries processed...
 
• e& unveils OneWork for secure sovereign collaboration in the UAE
Designed to meet national data sovereignty requirements while enabling advanced digital transformation, OneWork delivers secure, enterprise-grade communication services from infrastructure hosted and managed in the UAE...
 
• Qatar launches AI scholarship program to develop future digital workforce
For Qatar, developing AI talent complements ongoing investments in infrastructure, regulation and innovation platforms designed to accelerate digital transformation...
 
North Africa
 
• Orange Egypt and Ministry launch Start Hub to accelerate digital entrepreneurship
This collaborative approach helps startups overcome common challenges related to skills development, market access and business growth...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
• Yas Tanzania and Ericsson partner for enhanced 4G
Operator Yas Tanzania and technology giant Ericsson have announced the first commercial deployment in Africa of Ericsson’s AIR 3285 radio, supporting what they describe as a major step forward in network performance...
 
• The Czech Republic has introduced 5G in railway tunnels
The project aims to improve the quality and availability of voice and data services for passengers traveling along the corridor between Prague, Brno, and Ostrava...
 
• Mauritius Telecom AI learning lead to national AI registry
Mauritius Telecom CEO Veemal Gungadin highlighted the operator’s progress to build trust in AI-native learning across its home market, a strategy culminating in the creation of a national AI registry...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
• Kazakhstan launches Starlink internet on Astana–Semey–Dostyk rail route
The satellite connection provides internet access in sections of the railway where mobile coverage was previously unavailable, allowing passengers to stay connected even in remote areas along the route...
 
• Yas, ZICTIA to expand broadband access in Zanzibar
The Zanzibar Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Agency (ZICTIA), Zanzibar's government and the Tanzanian subsidiary of Axian Telecom, Yas Fibre have partnered to expand broadband infrastructure in...
 
 
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MSS Whitepaper
 
South Asia
 
• Pakistan moves closer to launching virtual mobile network operator services
As Pakistan moves toward implementation, industry stakeholders will closely monitor the regulatory environment and commercial opportunities that emerge...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Telefónica launches nationwide edge computing infrastructure to boost Spain’s digital transformation
Telefónica has completed its pioneering deployment across Spain of 17 edge computing nodes, an advanced network that accelerates the country’s digital transformation and strengthens technological sovereignty by...
 
• Mansfield firm appointed to support nationwide VodafoneThree retail transformation programme
Mansfield company Overton Electrical Services has been appointed by a long-standing client to deliver an M&E package as part of a major nationwide retail transformation programme for VodafoneThree stores across the UK...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Orange Belgium adds Disney+ to entertainment portfolio
Orange Belgium has added Disney+ as an optional subscription across its mobile, broadband and TV packages, expanding its portfolio of streaming partners...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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