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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 3, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Leaders' Summit 2026 Marks Launch of Landmark Commercial U6GHz Ecosystem, Signaling a New Chapter in Global Connectivity and Regional Leadership
 
 
The SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 marked a landmark moment in global telecommunications with the launch of a commercial Upper 6GHz (U6GHz) ecosystem. Bringing together regulators, operators, device makers, and technology leaders under one commercial commitment, this multi-stakeholder milestone reinforces the UAE's position at the forefront of global digital development and reflects a shift in how networks and regulatory approaches are evolving to handle rising data intensity and AI-driven traffic...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Bahrain CEO Eng. Khaled Al Osaimi visits stc Bahrain teams following Eid Al Fitr holiday
Member Logo Reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and frontline engagement, stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, marked post-Eid field visits led by its CEO, Eng. Khaled Al Osaimi, across key operational functions, including...
 
•  Huawei releases 2025 Annual Report: Performance in line with forecast
Member Logo The company reports that its performance was in line with forecast, having generated CNY880.9 billion in revenue and CNY68 billion in net profits...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026
 
•  SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 Advances Industry Coordination, Reinforces Infrastructure Continuity, and Aligns Public and Private Sector Priorities
 
•  e& and Khalifa University launch white paper for AI-native 6G networks, contributing to global standardisation
 
•  AT&T and Boldyn Networks complete cellular service in additional tunnel segments of the MTA’s 4/5 and G Lines
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Qatar launches cloud privacy assessment tool to strengthen data protection
The initiative comes as part of broader efforts led by the agency’s Personal Data Privacy Protection Department to support organisations in meeting the requirements of Qatar’s Personal Data Privacy Protection...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria joins UNDP-backed 50in5 campaign as it anchors public digital infrastructure agenda to African sovereignty drive
The announcement positions the accession as aligned with President Tebboune’s stated priorities of digital sovereignty, financial inclusion and equitable service access across Algeria’s regions...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
NTT Docomo retires Japan's last 3G network
The carrier announced the switch-off of its FOMA and its i-mode service, which allowed users to access the Internet and email from their mobile phones...
 
Life launches 5G network
Mobile operator Life has announced the launch of its 5G network and it is already available in Minsk, Brest, Vitsyebsk, Mahiliou and Homiel...https://reform.news/en/life-launches-5g-network
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink services to be available in Vietnam
With Starlink services expected to be available in mid-2026, they will serve as a complementary piece of telecommunications infrastructure, especially in remote, rural, and hard-to-reach areas of the country...
 
Hunter Communications joins forces with Oak Hill Capital to accelerate fiber expansion
Hunter Communications, Oregon's largest privately owned fiber-optic internet provider, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by Oak Hill Capital (Oak Hill), a thematic, middle-market private...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Microsoft commits US$41 billion to boost Thailand’s cloud and AI ambitions
Microsoft has outlined plans to expand its presence in Thailand with a US$41 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years...
 
IBM, Arm join forces to build dual-architecture enterprise systems for AI workloads
IBM announced a strategic collaboration with Arm to develop new dual‑architecture hardware that helps enterprises run future AI and data intensive workloads with greater flexibility, reliability, and...
 
Ethio Telecom launches teleSign national digital signature platform with Fayda integration and diaspora access
The platform’s legal framework is grounded in Ethiopian Proclamation 1072 on electronic signatures, with alignment to international digital trust standards to support cross-border recognition...
 
 
Middle East
 
UAE’s Presight signs AI and digital governance MoUs with Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon as Africa portfolio expands
Abu Dhabi-based AI company Presight has signed separate memoranda of understanding with the governments of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon to support national digital transformation programmes, bringing its...
 
Meeza to quadruple Qatar data centre capacity to 50MW+ by 2030 as AI demand drives aggressive expansion
Qatar’s Meeza, the country’s leading managed IT services and data centre operator, has set out plans to quadruple its current capacity over the next four years, as demand from enterprise, government and...
 
TabSense launches fraud detection AI agent for restaurants
Riyadh-based restaurant technology startup TabSense has launched an AI Fraud Detection Agent, an autonomous system...
 
Space42 and Viasat shared progress on Equatys at Mobile World Congress
The program marked the first public showcase of Equatys’ technical direction and commercial vision, reflecting its ambition to accelerate global D2D adoption...
 
South Asia
 
PTA issues NOC for Telenor-PTML merger as Pakistan’s telecom consolidation clears final regulatory hurdle
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has issued a No Objection Certificate for the consolidation and transfer of licences and the amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited, clearing the final major...
 
Nepal Telecom initiates 3G shutdown with free 4G SIM migration as operator eyes spectrum reallocation for 5G
Nepal Telecom has begun notifying its remaining 3G subscribers to upgrade to 4G SIM cards ahead of a planned network shutdown, offering free replacements at service centres nationwide as it prepares to reallocate 3G spectrum...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Spectrum TV app launch on Fire TV enhances streaming flexibility
Spectrum and Amazon announced the Spectrum TV App will launch on Amazon Fire TV devices starting on April 15, expanding the availability of the industry leading streaming app and giving customers another way to watch live...
 
Deutsche Telekom expands FAST line-up on MagentaTV
Deutsche Telekom has broadened the portfolio of FAST Channels on its German TV platform MagentaTV, adding new services focusing on drama, romance, crime, lifestyle and entertainment...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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