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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
October 27, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Omantel supports the establishment of a new orthopedic clinic at Khawla Hospital with a contribution of OMR 280,000
 
 
Omantel has signed an agreement with the Directorate General of Khoula Hospital to support the establishment of a new orthopedic clinic at the hospital, with a contribution of OMR 280,000 through Omantel’s Corporate Social Responsibility Investments for 2026 and 2027...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain Play makes spectacular Riyadh debut with 12 sold-out shows
Member Logo Zain Group, a leading regional TechCo, celebrated the resounding success of Zain Play’s debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where its musical production, ‘Zain, Queen of All Hearts,’ captivated over 32,600...
 
•  Cisco expands partner opportunity with new Cisco 360 program updates
Member Logo AI is moving infrastructure to the center of enterprise investment, creating a critical market opportunity to modernize, scale, and secure the networks that power the AI era...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• France's Arcep issues formal notices to telecom operators over missed mobile coverage targets
France's telecommunications regulator Arcep has disclosed three formal notices issued to mobile operators earlier in 2026 for failing to meet network coverage obligations, including an enforcement action against SFR over...
 
Middle East
 
• Oman enhances smart industry transformation through GCC Centres
The Industrial Strategy 2040 aims to develop a modern and more competitive manufacturing base, upgrade national industries towards the use of modern and advanced technologies, raise productivity and efficiency, and promote...
 
• du hosts 6G R&D meeting to accelerate next-generation connectivity and drive ecosystem collaboration
Government, academia, and industry leaders highlight progress in AI, ISAC, NTN, Security, and Standardization, accompanied by world-first technology showcases from du and academic partners...
 
• Kuwait on the path of digital transformation
Over 800 delegates and 45 industry leaders will convene in Kuwait to explore artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, smart infrastructure and a new generation digital government...
 
• Saudi Arabia launches digital border entry service for GCC nationals, visitors
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has launched a new digital service allowing GCC nationals and other visitors to complete entry procedures before arriving at the Kingdom’s land border crossings...
 
North Africa
 
• Djezzy launches Confy video conferencing platform with Algerian startup BortoCall
Algerian mobile operator Djezzy has partnered with local technology startup BortoCall to launch Confy, a business-focused video conferencing platform supporting up to 300 participants per meeting, as the operator expands its...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
• Ethio Telecom extends 4G LTE coverage to 80 more towns
The rollout supports the operator’s broader network expansion and digital transformation plans under its three-year Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 strategy, which prioritises improved connectivity, network...
 
• Telecall Colombia taps Parallel Wireless for 5G AI RAN rollout
Parallel Wireless and Telecall Colombia have announced plans to speed up national-scale deployment of Telecall's 5G network using AI-based Open RAN technology...
 
• Modular builds back AI infrastructure
A China Mobile data center expansion in Inner Mongolia was completed in just 211 days using prefabricated modular construction to efficiently meet growing AI and computing demands...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Instagram expands TV app to Apple TV
Instagram has extended its television app to Apple TV, adding another distribution platform as Meta pushes out beyond short-form mobile video...
 
• GTPL Hathway launches TV audience measurement framework with 10,000-plus homes
GTPL Hathway has begun publishing television audience viewership data using Return Path Data (RPD), a set-top box-based measurement framework that tracks viewing activity across its subscriber base...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
• AST SpaceMobile gains S-band authorisation in Brazil
AST SpaceMobile, which is building a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, has secured S-band spectrum authorisation from Brazilian regulator Anatel, as well as regulatory...
 
• Verizon broadband expansion added to state permit accelerator
Delaware is using its JobsFirst Accelerator to expedite the Verizon BEAD project, quickly bringing high-speed internet to over 2,000 rural homes and businesses...
 
 
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South Asia
 
• COMSATS Internet Services, NERA Pakistan sign MoU to explore AI and cybersecurity collaboration
COMSATS Internet Services (CIS) and NERA Telecommunications (Pakistan) (Pvt.) Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore joint opportunities in advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence...
 
• Teletalk awards 4G expansion contract
The state-owned mobile operator handed over the notice of award (NOA) for the project, titled 'Procurement of 4G on 700MHz', in the presence of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Globe converts more than 1,000 cell sites to renewable energy
Philippine operator Globe Telecom has switched more than 1,000 cell sites to renewable energy as of August 2026, as it seeks to reduce emissions and improve network resilience during power outages and severe weather...
 
• DE-CIX completes resilient three-route gateway linking Middle East and Europe
New backbone connectivity between BIX.BG in Sofia (Bulgaria) and DE-CIX Frankfurt (Germany) is now live, alongside a new direct connection between Sofia and DE-CIX Istanbul (Türkiye)...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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