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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 26, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Omantel Explores Collaboration with GalaxySpace on Next-Generation Satellite Connectivity Opportunities
 
 
Omantel, the Sultanate of Oman's leading integrated telecommunications and technology solutions provider and digital enabler, has joined forces with GalaxySpace, a commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology company, to explore opportunities in next-generation satellite connectivity across the Sultanate...
 
Oman: Otech launches sovereign AI platform
Omantel’s technology arm Otech and Deep Astra have launched a locally hosted artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to give businesses in Oman access to multiple AI models without having to build expensive computing infrastructure of their own...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Cisco Launches Sovereign Critical Infrastructure in Canada – Government and Organizations Gain More Choice and Control
Member Logo Cisco has launched its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure portfolio in Canada, giving government, financial institutions, healthcare and other critical infrastructure providers greater control and choice over how they run...
 
•  China Unicom Beijing and Huawei Power the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games with 5G-A GigaUplink
Member Logo The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games opened on 22th August at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, further demonstrating how robotics and high-speed networks can support advanced applications such as embodied AI...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  SAMENA Council Welcomes Zetrix AI to Advance Telco-Led AI Services and New Digital Revenue Opportunities
 
•  Born in Riyadh. Sold Out in Paris. stc and EWC a Winning Partnership
 
•  Huawei releases SingleRAN 22.1 Version, leading mobile AI era
 
•  SAMENA Council Announces Digital Continuity Forum 2026 in Dubai on Resilience, Sovereignty & UAE 6G Readiness
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST Holds The “Space Startup Capability Development Products” Session
The session aimed to raise awareness of support programs for space sector startups, expand opportunities for collaboration with national programs, and maximize the use of available enablers to support business development...
 
FG to link Nigerians’ addresses to National ID
The Federal Government is planning a new national addressing system that will link Nigerians’ verified addresses with their digital identities to improve planning, security, financial inclusion and emergency response...
 
Middle East
 
Mistral and HUMAIN partner on sovereign AI infrastructure and Arabic model development
Mistral and Saudi AI company HUMAIN have announced a strategic collaboration covering AI infrastructure, advanced model development and deployment of AI solutions across Saudi Arabia and the wider region, in an agreement...
 
Parkin and Amakin explore integrated smart parking and digital payments across the GCC
Dubai-based Parkin Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bahrain Car Parks Company, Amakin, to explore cooperation across parking technology, digital payments, mobility data and regional business...
 
Oman: Otech launches sovereign AI platform
Omantel’s technology arm Otech and Deep Astra have launched a locally hosted artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to give businesses in Oman access to multiple AI models without having to build expensive...
 
South Asia
 
Zong announces major 5G investment to upgrade 1,000+ sites across Pakistan
Following the acquisition of a 5G license, Zong, a subsidiary of China Mobile Limited, has launched a mega investment programme to upgrade more than 1,000 sites to 5G technology across Pakistan during 2026, accelerating the...
 
Cool Planet joins the Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem
The partnership introduces a more rewarding digital payment experience at one of Sri Lanka's leading fashion and lifestyle retailers, giving customers complimentary Dialog data on eligible LankaQR transactions...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
StarHub takes MyRepublic’s 4G customers off M1’s network
StarHub and MyRepublic Group Limited announced that MyRepublic is moving all of its 4G mobile subscribers onto the StarHub network, extending a 5G MVNO wholesale arrangement the two companies have run since January 2023...
 
EE gets in 5G Fast Lane with dedicated commercial network slice
UK mobile operator to offer country’s first commercial network slice that gives both consumers and small businesses dedicated 5G+ connectivity at the busiest times on the network...
 
Google expands Gemini AI platform for law firms, lawyers
Alphabet's Google expanded its Gemini Enterprise artificial intelligence platform with new tools for lawyers and law firms, accelerating a race among technology companies to meet legal sector demand for AI...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
ESET's high-accuracy threat scanner now available in AWS Marketplace
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced that its ESET Private Scanning Solutions are now available in AWS Marketplace...
 
Telikom PNG and Vodafone PNG sign infrastructure sharing deal
Telikom PNG announced that it has struck an infrastructure sharing and co-location agreement with Vodafone Papua New Guinea, which it said is the first such arrangement in the country’s telecoms sector...
 
 
SAMENA Trends
 
MSS Whitepaper
 
North Africa
 
AMAN partners with noon Egypt to expand digital financing options for online shoppers
AMAN Consumer Finance has signed a strategic partnership with noon Egypt to integrate its financing services directly into the e-commerce platform, giving eligible customers access to flexible payment options at checkout...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
Nigeria plans to launch new satellites to improve coverage
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has reportedly approved the acquisition and deployment of two new high-throughput communication satellites...
 
GoNetspeed expands 100% fiber internet network in Norwich
GoNetspeed, the Northeast’s largest independent fiber internet provider, announced that Norwich’s first customers are now connected to its multigigabit, 100% fiber-optic network...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Cablenet Sports content expands through Arena Sport agreement
Cablenet is proceeding with an important international collaboration for the promotion and exploitation of Cypriot football content, signing a three-year agreement with Arena Sport , one of the most important sports...
 
A1 launches A1 Select, a new subscription platform for digital services in Austria
A1 is introducing a new way for customers in Austria to manage their digital subscriptions with the launch of A1 Select, a flexible platform that brings together streaming, fitness, learning, kids entertainment and TV...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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