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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 11, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Zain Group H1 2026 Net Profit soars 73% YoY to reach KD 220 m (USD 717m); Revenue grows 5% YoY to reach KD 1.14 bn (USD 3.71bn)
 
 
Zain Group, a leading TechCo providing innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa reports impressive consolidated financial results for second quarter (Q2) and six-months (H1) ended 30 June 2026...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Bahrain empowers local community with launch of stc summer workshops on future technical skills and creative fields
Member Logo stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has launched its Summer Workshops series, designed to empower the local community with a unique opportunity to expand their horizons, explore cutting-edge industries, and acquire critical...
 
•  Eutelsat reports FY2025-26 results as OneWeb LEO business strengthens connectivity strategy
Member Logo Eutelsat has reported its full-year 2025-26 financial results as the satellite operator continues its transformation around the combined capabilities of its geostationary satellite fleet and OneWeb low Earth orbit...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Egypt takes action against mobile operators over unauthorised SIM registrations
Egypt's National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) is taking regulatory action against mobile operators following the detection of SIM cards registered without proper customer authorization, as authorities...
 
TRA publishes 2025 compliance priorities program scorecard
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has published the 2025 Compliance Priorities Program Scorecard, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing consumer protection, promoting transparency, and strengthening...
 
Nigeria's NCC to enforce compensation rules for operators over poor network quality
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is moving to enforce compensation requirements for telecom operators that fail to meet network quality standards, increasing regulatory pressure on service providers to improve...
 
Middle East
 
Oman mobile subscriptions reach 8.3 million as connectivity demand grows
Oman's active mobile telecommunications subscriptions have reached approximately 8.3 million, highlighting the scale of mobile connectivity in the Sultanate as consumers and businesses increasingly depend on mobile...
 
e& launches NetSecure360 to help businesses assess, manage and secure their networks
e& UAE has announced the launch of NetSecure360, a network assessment, management and security platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses across the UAE protect their IT operations, identify vulnerabilities...
 
IBS powers 1,500 kiosks and 25,000 POS terminals across the region
Infinite Business Solutions (IBS) is strengthening its position as a major digital transformation and FinTech provider in the Middle East, operating more than 1,500 self-service kiosks and 25,000 Point-of-Sale (POS)...
 
Space42 and Korea’s Autonomous A2Z partner to deploy autonomous mobility solutions in UAE
UAE-based Space42 has partnered with South Korea’s Autonomous A2Z to advance the deployment of autonomous mobility solutions in the UAE, combining geospatial intelligence, artificial intelligence and autonomous driving...
 
South Asia
 
Afghanistan upgrades four Salaam telecom sites to 4G in Paktika
Four Salaam telecommunications sites in Afghanistan's Paktika province have been upgraded to 4G, expanding access to faster mobile broadband as authorities continue efforts to improve telecommunications infrastructure...
 
Nepal regulator issues eight directives to improve mobile network quality
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has issued eight directives to telecom operators aimed at improving mobile network quality, strengthening coverage and addressing persistent service problems experienced by...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
Flow Jamaica expands 5G to prepaid customers
Jamaican operator Flow has expanded its 5G network to prepaid customers, as it continues to ramp up its next-generation network following its commercial launch in June...
 
Ethio Telecom and ZTE advance network modernisation as 4G coverage reaches 92%
Ethio Telecom and ZTE are advancing the modernisation of Ethiopia's telecommunications infrastructure, with the operator's 4G network now covering 92% of the population as it works to improve mobile broadband...
 
Tencent Cloud drives AI adoption to develop Greater Bay Area digital talent
Tencent Cloud is strengthening artificial intelligence adoption and digital skills development across the Greater Bay Area, combining cloud technologies, AI capabilities and talent initiatives to help organizations and...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Ciena, Quantum Corridor validate 1.6 Tb/s quantum-safe optical encryption
Quantum Corridor, Ciena and Toshiba have completed a successful trial of high-speed quantum-safe networking on Quantum Corridor’s live commercial network in the Midwest United States...
 
Smart city solutions aim to reduce Warsaw’s lighting expenditure
Emitel, which says it delivers digital services and solutions powered by infrastructure, technology and data, has won a contract to build an intelligent street lighting control system for Warsaw...
 
 
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North Africa
 
Egypt's UMAMI invests over EGP 50 million in AI-powered Learning Operating System for MENA
Egyptian edtech company UMAMI E-Learning Solutions has launched its Learning Operating System (LOS™), backed by a phased investment exceeding EGP 50 million, as it targets governments, ministries and large institutions...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
Starlink to debut on Lufthansa flights from August 19
Lufthansa is set to introduce Starlink-powered internet connectivity on its flights from August 19, marking the beginning of the German airline's move toward high-speed satellite broadband as aviation companies...
 
Nigeria’s Project BRIDGE enters a new phase
Nigeria has moved its planned nationwide fibre infrastructure programme, Project BRIDGE, from the planning phase into execution following the incorporation of Bridge Open Access (Bridge OA), an independent company...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Ad tiers to take majority of North American streaming revenues
Advertising-supported tiers are expected to generate 54% of North American subscription streaming revenues by the end of 2026, according to Ampere Analysis...
 
MobileFuse partners with Adstra to strengthen audience addressability for digital advertisers
MobileFuse has partnered with data and identity specialist Adstra to improve audience addressability for advertisers and agencies, strengthening their ability to reach relevant consumers across digital advertising...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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