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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 20, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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AT&T connects fans to the moments defining sports culture at Fanatics Fest NYC
 
 
AT&T is helping fans compete, collect, and connect through experiences built around the passions, personalities, and moments driving modern fandom...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Nokia and Taiwan Mobile extend 5G partnership to advance AI-powered networks
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has signed a 5G expansion agreement with Taiwan Mobile to accelerate the evolution toward AI-native mobile networks across Taiwan...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  AT&T and Palo Alto Networks: Delivering Quantum-Resilient SASE Fabric
 
•  Huawei OceanProtect Data Protection named among the 2026–27 DCIG TOP 5 Cyber Resilient PBBAs
 
•  stc Group reinforces its global presence as Founding and Elite Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris
 
•  MENA countries deciding on change of use for the 6 GHz band
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST highlights Saudi digital infrastructure via Internet Report 2025
The report showed that the adoption rate of AI tools among internet users in Saudi Arabia reached 45.2%, demonstrating strong engagement with emerging technologies...
 
Vodacom and ITU partner to expand digital inclusion across Africa
Vodacom Group has partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to accelerate digital inclusion across Africa, reinforcing efforts to expand connectivity, improve digital skills and ensure underserved...
 
Middle East
 
Ooredoo Qatar and Samsung partner to deliver AI-driven digital customer experiences
Ooredoo Qatar has entered a strategic partnership with Samsung to enhance digital customer experiences by combining advanced mobile technologies with next-generation digital services, reinforcing Qatar's ambitions to...
 
Jordan launches ‘Ahlan Jordan’ digital platform to strengthen inbound tourism
The initiative aligns with broader efforts to leverage digital technologies to modernize public services, strengthen the tourism economy and improve engagement with international travelers...
 
Dubai Police and Erth Dubai Launch Heritage Award to Preserve Seven Decades of Institutional Legacy
Dubai Police, in partnership with Erth Dubai, has launched the Dubai Police Heritage Award, a new initiative dedicated to preserving the force’s institutional and human legacy by documenting the stories, achievements...
 
e& successfully completes sale of Vodafone stake, realizing cash proceeds of US$5.95 billion
The successful completion of the transfer has generated gross cash proceeds to e& of AED 21.5 billion (US$5.84 billion), representing c. 110.5 GBX per share...
 
South Asia
 
Nepal Telecom expands 4G coverage
Nepal Telecom has extended its 4G mobile network to remote villages in the mountainous districts of Mugu and Bajura, bringing high-speed mobile internet and enhanced voice services to communities that have historically faced...
 
Bangladesh’s BTRC to hold public hearing on telecom services to strengthen consumer-centric regulation
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will hold a public hearing on 19 August to gather feedback on the country's telecommunications services, reinforcing its commitment to improving service...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
Zambia launches private 4G network to connect government institutions
According to the Smart Zambia Institute, the government agency responsible for digital transformation, authorities selected the healthcare sector as the first phase of the rollout...
 
South Sudan launches National Spectrum Management and 5G strategy development
Beyond technical planning, the discussions emphasized strengthening national cybersecurity, improving the quality of network services for consumers and creating an enabling environment to attract greater investment into the...
 
UST partners with Anthropic to deploy Claude AI across enterprise platforms
The alliance combines Claude models with UST's implementation, engineering, and domain expertise, enabling customers to adopt Claude more quickly and responsibly within existing enterprise environments...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
True launches SkyBridge platform for medical drone deliveries in remote areas
Thai telco True Corp has partnered with the Ministry of Public Health to launch True SkyBridge, an autonomous air logistics management platform designed to support medical drones delivering medical supplies to remote areas...
 
Orange Belgium launches SaferPhone Pack for safe first smartphone use by children
Orange Belgium has launched its SaferPhone Pack; a complete and responsible solution designed for families navigating a child’s first smartphone...
 
 
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North Africa
 
Algeria launches nationwide IPv6 migration to future-proof digital infrastructure
Algeria has begun a nationwide transition to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), marking a significant milestone in the country's digital transformation strategy and strengthening the foundation for future growth in...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
MCMC calls for proposals to build domestic SALAM subsea cable
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has invited telecoms players to submit draft proposals to build a new subsea cable connecting peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak under the Universal Service...
 
Viasat and BMW demonstrate integrated satellite voice calls for connected vehicles
The demonstration was integrated with the infotainment system of a BMW iX3 and was positioned as an early look at how non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity could extend voice and messaging services beyond the reach of...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Zixi, Comcast Technology Solutions enable IP video distribution for broadcasters
The collaboration brings together the end-to-end video management capabilities provided by Comcast Media360™ with the Zixi Software Platform to give operators a direct migration path from C-band satellite to IP-based...
 
Virgin Media deploys AI TV monitoring
The system monitors more than 220 IPTV channels, with the most-watched services checked every six minutes...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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