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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 1, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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stc Group delivers exceptional data and voice traffic on first day of Eid Al-Adha
 
 
stc Group recorded exceptional data and voice traffic across its network on the first day of Eid Al-Adha 1447 AH, demonstrating the effectiveness of its integrated operational plan to meet the elevated demand throughout the Hajj season...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Group powers through record digital traffic surge on Arafah Day
Member Logo stc Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has successfully delivered one of the world’s most demanding digital and operational performances on the Day of Arafah...
 
•  HUAWEI presents the Tau (τ) Scaling Law, enabling breakthroughs in transistor density and system performance
Member Logo Huawei has introduced the Tau (τ) Scaling Law, a new principle that utilizes time scaling instead of geometric scaling to overcome the physical limits of Moore's Law and sustainably advance future semiconductor...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
H.E. AlSwaha announces the success of the ICT plans for 2026 Hajj season
H.E. AlSwaha highlighted that the Kingdom’s advanced digital infrastructure played a pivotal role in serving pilgrims, enhancing their experience, and safeguarding their health, security, and safety...
 
Iraq explores telecom sector modernization as senior leaders review infrastructure development plans
Iraq is continuing efforts to strengthen its telecommunications sector following discussions between Asaib Ahl al-Haq Secretary-General Sheikh Qais Al-Khazali and Minister of Communications Hiyam Al-Yasiri on the future...
 
North Africa
 
Tunisia’s telecommunications sector generates more than US$345 million in first quarter of 2026
Tunisia’s telecommunications sector recorded revenues exceeding TND 1.07 billion (US$345.2 million) during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the continued importance of digital services and connectivity in the...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
BSNL 4G spreads to rural India
As part of the rural network expansion, BSNL has already deployed 18 new towers and has successfully commissioned to deliver high-speed 4G network coverage...
 
VodafoneThree completes world-first 5G network upgrade unlocking access to its fastest speeds for up to 50 million people
VodafoneThree has completed what it says is a world-first network upgrade, successfully unifying core-level sharing through ‘Multi-Operator Core Network’ (MOCN) technology with its existing ‘Multi-Operator...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Paratus Kenya connects health facilities in Murang’a County to Starlink
Murang’a County has launched Kenya’s largest public digital healthcare initiative, connecting 170 health facilities through a Starlink-powered satellite internet network delivered by Paratus Kenya under the...
 
Sparkle adds new GÉANT network routes for EU, Africa and MENA
Global operator Sparkle announced that it has signed three new capacity agreements to expand the reach of European research and education network operator GÉANT across Europe, Africa and MENA...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Globe Telecom to launch synchronoss personal cloud for more than 54 million customers in the Philippines
The service will also include Synchronoss Genius, a suite of AI-powered tools that enhance and optimize photos with filters, upscaling, and effects...
 
Brazil to enhance highway comms coverage
The initiative will take connectivity to about 6,500 kilometres of federal highways in 17 states – areas that still lack a signal...
 
NVIDIA unveils next-gen chips to bolster 6G networks and future communication efficiency
This upcoming communication ecosystem is projected to rely heavily and fundamentally on artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and real-time data processing, unlocking vastly superior connection speeds and...
 
 
SAMENA Trends
 
MSS Whitepaper
 
Middle East
 
Ooredoo, HBKU and Qatar Ministry of Defense establish Qatar’s first quantum-safe communications link
The initiative brings together telecommunications, academia, and government institutions to deploy advanced cryptographic technologies designed to protect sensitive communications against future threats posed by quantum...
 
stc Group congratulates leadership on the success of Hajj Season 1447H
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed K. A. Al-Faisal, Chairman of stc Group, extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal...
 
Orange Jordan and FATE Esports sign strategic cooperation agreement
Orange Jordan has signed a strategic agreement with FATE Esports, driven by the two parties' joint commitment to foster the competitive gaming environment in the Kingdom and inspire the growth of this promising sector,...
 
Luma AI to relocate computing capacity to Saudi Arabia under new AI infrastructure partnership
Luma AI is moving part of its global computing capacity to Saudi Arabia through a new initiative known as the Halo Project, developed in partnership with HUMAIN, as the Kingdom accelerates investments in artificial...
 
Zain Bahrain becomes first in Kingdom to launch Starlink Enterprise Services
This milestone reinforces Zain Bahrain's leadership in delivering advanced digital solutions for the enterprise market, enabling organizations to benefit from globally trusted satellite services backed by strong local...
 
stc Group delivers exceptional data and voice traffic on first day of Eid Al-Adha
stc Group recorded exceptional data and voice traffic across its network on the first day of Eid Al-Adha 1447 AH, demonstrating the effectiveness of its integrated operational plan to meet the elevated demand throughout the...
 
South Asia
 
VEON calls on Bangladesh and Pakistan to reduce telecom taxes to accelerate digital growth
According to VEON, reducing the tax burden on telecommunications could stimulate greater usage, increase affordability, and strengthen the long-term development of digital economies in both countries...
 
Dialog Axiata launches 5G-powered Air Fibre service to expand high-speed broadband access in Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata has launched a new 5G-powered Air Fibre service in Sri Lanka, expanding access to high-speed wireless broadband and strengthening the country’s next-generation connectivity infrastructure...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Ayla Networks launches full-stack video services platform
Ayla's video service gives consumer brands an efficient and flexible path to market for video products, backed by an IoT cloud platform that already connects over 15 million devices...
 
Sky upgrades Sky Sport Austria app with deeper personalisation and new live features
The upgraded app introduces a wide range of new personalisation tools, system‑level integrations and community functions aimed at strengthening Sky Österreich’s position as Austria’s digital home of...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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