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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
October 28, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Eutelsat and Qatar Media Corporation extend partnership for DTH broadcasting across MENA
 
 
Under the agreement, Qatar Media Corporation will continue to use Eutelsat’s satellite capacity and uplink services at the 7/8° West orbital position to deliver its national television bouquet to audiences throughout the region...
 
Egypt's NTRA partners with disability council to improve digital accessibility and telecom inclusion
Egypt's National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has partnered with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) to strengthen digital inclusion, bringing together civil society organisations and disability advocacy groups to improve access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  ZainTECH to advance Cyber Resilience and Enterprise Managed Infrastructure across the region
Member Logo ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions arm of Zain Group, enabling organizations to become Digital, Intelligent, and Resilient, is advancing its promise: “What’s next is now” through a strategic...
 
•  From expertise to intelligence: NISCO deploys world's first swarm-intelligence steel model at scale
Member Logo Nanjing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (NISCO) has worked with Huawei and ecosystem partners to commercially deploy the world's first steel model powered by swarm intelligence—the YuanYe Steel Large Model...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Omantel supports the establishment of a new orthopedic clinic at Khawla Hospital with a contribution of OMR 280,000
 
•  Eutelsat and Qatar Media Corporation extend partnership for DTH broadcasting across MENA
 
•  Zain Group scoops four prestigious awards at 20th Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit in Dubai
 
•  AT&T delivers strong third-quarter 2026 results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• Morocco appoints its first AI minister
Initiatives include expanding the national network of JAZARI Institutes, which support AI research and innovation, and developing a sovereign AI marketplace to provide access to secure AI solutions while protecting data and...
 
• Egypt's NTRA partners with disability council to improve digital accessibility and telecom inclusion
Egypt's National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has partnered with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) to strengthen digital inclusion, bringing together civil society organisations...
 
Middle East
 
• Emarat, G42 sign MoU to explore AI-driven transformation in energy, mobility
The collaboration aims to further support innovation across the energy value chain through advanced digital capabilities, secure infrastructure and enhanced customer experiences, in line with Emarat’s vision for a...
 
• 43% of Omanis use AI tools
The survey, conducted by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) to measure public opinion on artificial intelligence, aimed to gauge public knowledge of AI technologies, monitor the spread of their use,...
 
• Zain Bahrain partners with Kerne Youth to launch Women in Tech initiative
The initiative aims to empower women with the knowledge, practical skills, and opportunities needed to participate more actively in the AI and digital innovation sectors...
 
• Dubai Chambers launches world’s first chamber-led Agentic AI marketplace
Dubai Chambers has launched “Chamber AI Hub”, the world’s first chamber-led Agentic AI marketplace, enabling companies operating in Dubai to access ready-to-use, specialised Agentic AI solutions that can...
 
South Asia
 
• Telcos seek deeper cuts in spectrum renewal prices
Mobile phone operators have urged the telecom regulator to further cut spectrum renewal prices and allow payments in 20 equal annual instalments instead of 12...
 
• Pakistan’s mobile subscriptions reach 210 million as broadband use expands
Pakistan’s mobile phone subscriptions have reached approximately 210 million, as the country expands Internet connectivity to support online services, technology exports and its growing digital economy...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
• U Mobile and MRT Corp plan 4G and 5G coverage for Malaysia-Singapore RTS Link customs facility
The proposed in-building coverage system aims to provide mobile connectivity throughout the customs and immigration facility ahead of the RTS Link's planned opening...
 
• Kyivstar expands 5G pilot network to Kyiv
Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has expanded its 5G pilot network to Kyiv, making the capital the fourth location where it is testing the technology following launches in Lviv, Borodyanka and Kharkiv...
 
• Businesses increasingly adopt AI for cybersecurity: OECD
As cyber threats grow and digital technologies become more pervasive, businesses are increasingly using AI to strengthen cybersecurity, while individuals are taking greater control of their personal data through...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• HPE unifies SASE and wireless networking for edge-to-cloud visibility
HPE announced the integration of HPE Networking EdgeConnect with both HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central, bringing together HPE's premier SASE, wired access, and wireless LAN solutions together under a unified agentic...
 
• Malaysia’s U Mobile to support coverage for customs complex
Malaysian service provider U Mobile has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) relating to in-building coverage (IBC)...
 
 
SAMENA Trends
 
MSS Whitepaper
 
North Africa
 
• Algeria discusses digital infrastructure investment with Ooredoo Group
The meeting also aligned with Algeria’s broader digital transformation path, as the ministry and the telecommunications group explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in support of the country’s digital...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
• SES, CANAL+ extend satellite partnership through 2040
SES and CANAL+, the global media and entertainment group, have extended their strategic partnership through 2040 with a multi-year agreement covering capacity across Europe, Africa and the Caribbean...
 
• Paratus connects Tanzania unit to African network via Dar es Salaam PoP
Paratus Tanzania revealed that it has established a new point of presence (PoP) at Wingu Data Centre in Dar es Salaam that connects the telco to Paratus Group’s continental network in East Africa...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Netflix adapts mobile app for iPhone Duo and expands Clips plans
Netflix has unveiled a redesigned mobile experience for iPhone Duo, with controls that adapt to the device’s folding positions, alongside plans to introduce themed discovery feeds in 2027...
 
• Channel 4 joins Disney+ in latest streamer-broadcaster partnership
Channel 4’s main linear channel and a selection of its on-demand programmes will launch on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland in early 2027, extending the growing series of agreements between European broadcasters and...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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