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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
October 29, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Group’s nine-month operating profit rises 4.1% to SAR 11.3 billion
 
 
stc Group announced its interim financial results for the period ended 30 September 2026, delivering growth in revenue and operating profit during the first nine months of the year...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  ARABSAT and Es’hailSat sign strategic partnership agreement
Member Logo The Arab Satellite Communications Organization (ARABSAT) and Es’hailSat -Qatar Satellite Company- signed a strategic partnership agreement during the Arab Radio and Television Festival (ASBU Festival) in Hammamet,...
 
•  Huawei Wireless unveils innovation breakthroughs to pioneer new communications networks
Member Logo At Huawei Decoding China 2026, Fang Xiang, Corporate Vice President and President of Wireless Network Solution of Huawei, unveiled a series of innovation breakthroughs to pioneer new communications networks...
 
 
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
 
•  AT&T delivers strong third-quarter 2026 results
 
•  SAMENA Council Strengthens Cross-Regional WLAN Industry Cooperation with WAA through Engagements in UAE, Oman, and China
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• TDRA Celebrates Graduation of the Second Cohort of its Training Program in Collaboration with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre
As part of the ongoing partnership between the two entities and their commitment to developing digital skills and enhancing the readiness of government talent to keep pace with rapid technological advancements...
 
• Qatar's CRA partners with RIPE NCC to strengthen IPv6 deployment and internet routing security
Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has partnered with the RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) to deliver a six-week technical training programme focused on IPv6 deployment and internet routing...
 
Middle East
 
• Zain KSA’s 9-month profit up 11pc, revenue soars to US$2.2 billion
Zain KSA, the leading digital services provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has delivered solid performance for the first nine months, recording a 11% jump in its net profit hitting SAR538 million ($146.4 million), while...
 
• UAE's Space42 partners with Viasat, Terrestar on satellite connectivity
The framework is intended to allow the two systems, together with their respective ground segments, to interwork as a coordinated multi-system non-terrestrial network (NTN) infrastructure, while each operator retains full...
 
• Jordan partners with Saudi AI company HUMAIN to accelerate national AI development
Jordan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian artificial intelligence company HUMAIN, signalling a push to strengthen national AI capabilities and deepen regional technology cooperation...
 
• Ooredoo revenue grows 4.3% as AI infrastructure investments expand
Ooredoo Group reported a 4.3% year-on-year increase in revenue to QAR 19.0 billion for the first nine months of 2026, supported by growth across several markets and continued demand for data and connectivity services...
 
South Asia
 
• Grameenphone returns to revenue growth in Q3 2026 as subscribers and data usage increase
Bangladesh's leading mobile operator Grameenphone has returned to year-on-year revenue growth in the third quarter of 2026, reporting BDT 42 billion in revenue as rising subscriber numbers and mobile data consumption...
 
• Zong joins PTA and PKCERT to strengthen Pakistan's cybersecurity readiness
Pakistani telecom operator Zong has brought together telecommunications regulators, national cybersecurity authorities, industry representatives and academia in Islamabad to strengthen cooperation on cyber resilience, data...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
• Entel Bolivia shuts down 3G in La Paz to expand 4G
Bolivian state-owned operator Entel has begun shutting down its 3G network in the administrative capital of La Paz, reallocating spectrum in the 850 MHz band to strengthen 4G services...
 
• C Spire uses AI smarts to expand 5G FWA to more homes
Regional carrier C Spire developed in-house, AI-boosted capacity planning models to extend 5G FWA availability to 500,000 extra homes in Mississippi...
 
• AMD, Meta expand strategic AI infrastructure partnership
AMD highlighted its deep strategic partnership with Meta, announcing AMD Helios™ rackscale solutions are running at Meta, AMD EPYC™ processors power Meta’s Muse AI agent, and AMD technologies provide Day-0...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• DE-CIX expands Southeast Asia interconnection with Thailand joint venture
DE-CIX Thailand will build and operate the regional Internet Exchange DE-CIX Bangkok, extending DE-CIX’s distributed ASEAN interconnection platform and becoming the gateway to Mainland Southeast Asia...
 
• Hayo brings its digital infrastructure expertise to Tanzania
Hayo, a global digital service provider, says it has expanded its presence in East Africa by establishing operations in Tanzania with the aim of helping to design, build and run critical digital infrastructure...
 
 
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North Africa
 
• Egypt's NTRA partners with social agencies federation to strengthen telecom user rights and online child safety
Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the General Federation of Social Agencies are collaborating on an initiative focused on telecommunications user rights and online child safety, highlighting the...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
• MTN Uganda turns to Starlink as satellite internet competition intensifies
MTN Uganda has launched a satellite internet service for businesses in remote areas, stepping up competition with rival Airtel Uganda as the country’s telecom operators seek to reach customers beyond the limits of...
 
• Virgin Media O2 extends 2Gbps broadband to cable network
Virgin Media O2 has launched its Gig2 broadband service over its hybrid fiber-coaxial network for the first time, extending availability beyond its full-fibre footprint...
 
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...
 
• Namibia engages Meta, Microsoft and Google on digital content monetisation
The discussions come as the country seeks to strengthen its digital and creative industries and explore ways for local creators to benefit from opportunities offered by major online platforms...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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