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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 2, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Eutelsat and Anuvu ink new capacity contract on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity
 
 
Eutelsat and Anuvu, one of the world’s leading providers of inflight entertainment (IFE) and high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) technologies for airlines, VIP/VVIP aircraft, and other mobility markets have signed a new multi-year agreement for capacity on the EUTELSAT 10B satellite...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain Kuwait collaborates with ktech and CCK to empower future-ready national talent
Member Logo The partnership also places a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, with initiatives aimed at encouraging greater participation by women in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship-related fields, while ensuring...
 
•  AT&T named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide
Member Logo AT&T was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide, for the 12th consecutive year...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Oman to connect 49 remote schools through high-speed satellite internet initiative
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced plans to connect 49 remote schools across the Sultanate with high-speed satellite internet services, expanding digital access to underserved...
 
Arts in the spotlight at AI for Good
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded into creative industries, some of the biggest questions facing culture today centre around AI and the arts...
 
South Asia
 
Bangladesh unveils major telecom licensing reform to accelerate digital growth and investment
Bangladesh is preparing a significant overhaul of its telecommunications licensing framework as regulators seek to simplify market structures, encourage investment, and accelerate the country’s digital transformation...
 
Dialog powers National Vesak Zone 2026 as official digital partner
Dialog Axiata has partnered with Sri Lanka’s National Vesak Zone 2026 to showcase how AI and 5G can enhance cultural celebrations through digital creativity, immersive heritage experiences, and nationwide community...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Ethio telecom extends 4G coverage to 52 more towns
Ethio telecom has expanded its 4G LTE mobile broadband network to 52 additional towns across Ethiopia, extending high-speed connectivity to communities spanning Oromia, Amhara, Southern Ethiopia, Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz,...
 
MTS opens 5G access for visitors to Belarus
Fifth-generation mobile communication services have become available to roaming partners of Belarusian mobile operator MTS...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Surfaced opens Android beta, pitching a news feed without the echo chamber
Surfaced, a mobile-first content discovery platform, is opening its beta to Android users, giving early adopters a first look at a feed built around transparency instead of outrage...
 
Online video overtakes pay-TV revenue, says Omdia
Global online video subscriptions reached 2.24 billion at the end of 2025, according to new data from Omdia...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Rostelecom and VimpelCom integrate network access processes
Russian telcos Rostelecom and VimpelCom announced on Monday they have completed the integration of their respective IT systems to automate coordination of access to Rostelecom's line and cable infrastructure...
 
NVIDIA and Microsoft reinvent Windows PCs for the age of personal AI
NVIDIA has unveiled NVIDIA RTX Spark™, a new superchip that reinvents Windows PCs for the era of personal AI agents — offering a new class of computer that moves from tool to teammate...
 
Oracle, OpenAI back massive AI data center campus in Michigan
Major tech and finance giants are building "The Barn," a historic multi-billion-dollar data center in Michigan that will generate thousands of union jobs and millions in local community investments...
 
 
SAMENA Trends
 
MSS Whitepaper
 
Middle East
 
Qatar processes more than 73 million digital payment transactions worth US$30.7 billion
As digital transaction volumes continue to rise, financial institutions are expected to focus increasingly on payment security, interoperability, real-time settlement capabilities, and emerging technologies such as...
 
XCMG Digital & Intelligent Road Construction solutions support Oman's first AI-powered autonomous asphalt paving demonstration
According to MTCIT, the Sultan Said bin Taimur Road Dualisation Project – Package Four is a strategic infrastructure project designed to improve connectivity, traffic flow, road safety, and transportation efficiency in...
 
Synectics sets up permanent UAE base to support Mideast growth
Located in Dubai Marina, the office expands the company’s ability to deliver global expertise at a local level and respond rapidly to project and operational requirements across complex security environments...
 
Orange Jordan supports digital inclusion initiative for persons with disabilities
Orange Jordan has reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion by supporting the third phase of the “Digital First” Project, an initiative aimed at empowering persons with disabilities through digital media,...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria reviews national AI strategy progress
Algeria has reviewed progress on its national artificial intelligence strategy and approved the launch of the Dzair Digital Services Portal, reinforcing the country’s efforts to accelerate digital transformation and...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
China launches new test satellite for internet technology
China successfully sent a new test satellite for internet technology into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern Sichuan Province...
 
SEA-H2X cable linking China and Southeast Asia is ready for service
Chinese subsea cable firm HMN Tech has announced that the South East Asia Hainan–Hong Kong Express Cable System (SEA-H2X) connecting China to Southeast Asia is now ready for service...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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