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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 3, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Salam obtains MSOC services Tier 2 license from the National Cybersecurity Authority
 
 
Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, announced that it received a license issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) authorizing it to provide Tier 2 Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) services, effective from the date of issuance and valid for a period of five years...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Omantel introduces innovative new business postpaid plans
Member Logo Omantel announced the launch of its new Business Postpaid Plans, marking an innovative shift in how mobility services are structured and delivered to enterprises...
 
•  stc Bahrain showcase its advanced technology solutions to Bahrain Space Agency
Member Logo stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, welcomed a senior delegation from the Bahrain Space Agency to its headquarters, as part of a strategic visit aimed at showcasing the company’s advanced technologies and its continued...
 
•  Huawei's MB2 antenna wins 2026 Red Dot Design Award
Member Logo Huawei's MB² antenna won the 2026 Red Dot Design Award for its simple and green design and excellent commercial performance, standing out from a long list of competitors...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
UAE and Meta discuss digital governance and online content safety
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of National Media Authority (NMA), met with Kojo Boakye, Meta's Vice President of Public Policy for Africa, Middle East and Türkiye, in London to discuss ways to...
 
Togo introduces new satellite communications fee structure
Togo has adopted a new fee structure for satellite communications services, updating its regulatory framework as the country seeks to strengthen oversight of the rapidly evolving satellite connectivity sector while...
 
Middle East
 
Beyon reports higher second-quarter profit as operational efficiencies strengthen performance
Bahrain's Beyon reported higher net profit for the second quarter of 2026, with operational efficiencies, disciplined cost management and continued investment in digital businesses supporting the group's financial...
 
Orange Jordan Digital Schools students shine at WikiChallenge 2026
Students from Orange Jordan's Digital Schools programme achieved top honors at the WikiChallenge 2026 competition, highlighting the impact of digital education initiatives in developing research, digital literacy and...
 
Dubai Future Foundation, Oxa launch autonomous logistics future lab
Dubai Future Foundation said it has joined hands with global robotic vehicle technology company Oxa to launch a joint venture focused on developing autonomous logistics solutions, as the emirate seeks to strengthen its...
 
South Asia
 
Grameenphone aims to digitally include four million underserved people by 2028
Grameenphone has announced an ambitious digital inclusion initiative to connect and empower four million underserved people in Bangladesh by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to digital services, skills...
 
Tencent Cloud helps Pakistan’s Tapmad stream FIFA streaming to 7 million concurrent viewers
Tencent Cloud has helped Pakistani streaming platform Tapmad scale its infrastructure to support more than seven million concurrent viewers during major football broadcasts, demonstrating the growing role of cloud technology...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites
The compant said a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 of the broadband spacecraft lifted off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base...
 
EE launches 8Gbps broadband service over Openreach’s XGS-PON network
EE has become the first major UK broadband provider to launch consumer broadband services offering speeds of up to 8Gbps using Openreach’s next-generation XGS-PON full fibre network...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
M-Pesa Ethiopia boosts services; Ethio Telecom announces growth
M-Pesa Ethiopia, the mobile money service of operator Safaricom Ethiopia, has introduced a new prepaid electricity payment service that enables customers with Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) smart meter devices to purchase...
 
Vodafone's €18.7 billion CK Hutchison deal moves forward amid regulatory scrutiny
Vodafone's proposed €18.7 billion acquisition of CK Hutchison's telecommunications businesses is progressing through regulatory review, marking one of Europe's largest telecom consolidation deals as...
 
 
SAMENA Trends
 
MSS Whitepaper
 
North Africa
 
Algérie Télécom launches SIM-only offer to expand IDOOM 4G adoption
Algérie Télécom has introduced a new SIM-only offer for its IDOOM 4G service, aiming to make fixed wireless broadband more accessible while expanding high-speed internet connectivity for households and...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
Rwanda to switch off 3G network in 2027 as 4G and 5G rollout accelerates
Under the plan, 3G services will be switched off across the country on 30 June 2027, while the retirement of the 2G network is provisionally targeted for December 2028, subject to the country’s readiness and the...
 
Orange Slovakia expands 5G coverage to reach 92% of the population
Orange Slovakia has expanded its 5G network to cover 92% of the country's population, marking another milestone in its nationwide rollout as the operator continues to strengthen next-generation connectivity and support...
 
Oracle brings Google Gemini models to enterprise applications for AI innovation
Oracle and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to bring Google's Gemini models to Oracle's extensive portfolio of enterprise applications...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
ITV on track as ITVX powers digital growth
ITV has reiterated its full-year guidance after reporting a solid first half of 2026, with strong growth in digital advertising and ITVX helping offset the expected seasonal slowdown in ITV Studios...
 
Orange Belgium launches Orange Sports TV package with premium live sports content
Orange Belgium has launched Orange Sports, a new premium television package that brings together live sports programming and exclusive content, expanding the operator's entertainment portfolio as telecom providers...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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