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Industry News Briefing
August 10, 2026

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ARABSAT and Libya Telecom and Technology (LTT) Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Advance Satellite Connectivity in Libya

The agreement establishes a long-term strategic collaboration between the two organizations, combining ARABSAT’s advanced satellite infrastructure and extensive regional coverage with LTT’s national telecommunications expertise to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable satellite communications solutions across Libya...

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The Ministry of Defense Health Services Succeeds in Conducting the First Remote Robotic Surgery, Using Advanced Digital Technologies from stc group

he Health Services of the Ministry of Defense have successfully conducted the first remote robotic surgery between two of its healthcare facilities in Riyadh and Dhahran, with technical support from stc group as the digital...

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Eutelsat to play central role in delivering the next phase of Europe’s sovereign IRIS² connectivity infrastructure

Eutelsat welcomes the successful completion of the IRIS2 programme's First Rendez-Vous, paving the way for the full industrial execution of Europe's sovereign multi-orbit connectivity infrastructure, offering...

Recent Developments

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Omantel turns digital safety into an interactive adventure for children

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sirar by stc recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape

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Under “Seven or Eight?” Campaign, Omantel Continues Khareef Dhofar 2026 Activities with Community Initiatives and Visitor Experiences

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AT&T Internet Air doubles subscribers in almost half the time

Policy and Regulation

•	Bahrain TRA calls for greater transparency in telecom billing Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has urged telecom operators to provide customers with clearer and more transparent billing information, reinforcing its focus on consumer protection and ensuring...

•	Media registration open for ITU’s World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 Hosted by the Government of The Bahamas, WTPF-26 will bring together governments, industry, academia, civil society and the technical community to exchange views and build consensus on challenges and opportunities related to...

Middle East

•	AI adoption in Saudi Arabia more than doubles to reach 45.2% of internet users Artificial intelligence adoption in Saudi Arabia has more than doubled within a year, with 45.2% of internet users now using AI tools, highlighting the rapid integration of generative AI and intelligent technologies into...

•	DEWA achieves 7.4mln digital transactions in H1 2026 Digital adoption reached 99.5% by the end of June. DEWA also strengthened its digital ecosystem through more than 115 integration projects with 65 government and private-sector organisations...

•	Beyon Cyber showcases cybersecurity solutions at Black Hat USA 2026 Bahrain-based Beyon Cyber has showcased its cybersecurity capabilities at Black Hat USA 2026, strengthening its international presence as the company looks to position its security solutions and expertise within the global...

South Asia

•	PTA introduces new eSIM pricing policy in Pakistan from mid-August 2026 The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a new pricing framework for eSIM services that will take effect from mid-August 2026, introducing greater standardization around the cost of activating and...

•	SLT-MOBITEL champions National AI Institute to power Sri Lanka’s AI future SLT-MOBITEL has announced support as a Founding Member and Infrastructure Partner for the soon-to-be-established National AI Institute, a national, multistakeholder platform envisioned to advance Artificial Intelligence...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Disney+ and DAZN share LaLiga in France Disney+ and DAZN will share French coverage of LaLiga from the 2026/27 season, ending beIN Sports’ long run with the Spanish championship...

•	Proximus selects Bango to power subscription bundling across digital services Belgian telecom operator Proximus has selected Bango to support subscription bundling across its digital services portfolio, giving customers a more streamlined way to discover, activate and manage third-party subscriptions...

North Africa

•	Egypt launches digital bill payment service for citizens abroad through Sahl app Egypt has launched a new digital bill payment service through the Sahl application, enabling Egyptians living abroad to pay utility and government-related bills remotely as the country continues expanding digital public...

3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy

•	Telstra upgrade to improve mobile coverage for Inverell community The upgrade will increase the site’s 4G and 5G capacity, helping deliver faster downloads, smoother streaming and reduced network congestion as deTelmand for mobile data continues to grow...

•	Flow expands 5G mobile network access to prepaid customers Flow has expanded access to its 5G mobile network to prepaid customers, extending the benefits of next-generation connectivity to tens of thousands more Jamaicans as part of the company’s continued investment in...

Satellite & Hybrid Networks

•	Amazon Leo will bring Internet improvements in South Africa The launch of the Amazon Leo satellite Internet service in South Africa will improve Internet quality in rural areas, even if it does not deliver Starlink-level performance...

•	Ziggo services start on Delta Fiber network August 20 Ziggo will launch services over Delta Fiber’s fiber network from August 20, extending its reach to more than 680,000 additional households...

Global Telecom Update

•	EE begins preparing UK customers for 2G mobile network shutdown EE has started engaging consumer customers affected by its planned 2G network switch-off, beginning the transition away from the UK's legacy mobile technology as the operator prepares to move users and devices onto newer...

•	Indosat targets 1GW AI infrastructure platform for Southeast Asia The platform, branded Zankore by Indosat, is intended to support growing demand for AI computing among enterprises, governments and AI developers, while positioning Indonesia as a regional hub for AI infrastructure...

•	BTQ, ITRI complete key milestone in global QCIM chip roadmap The program brings together BTQ's cryptographic architecture, ICTK's secure semiconductor and physical unclonable function capabilities, and ITRI's advanced semiconductor design, integration and validation...

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