The SAMENA Council values its ongoing collaboration with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) on initiatives aimed at advancing digital development in our region. CEO, Bocar Ba, is participating in discussions at IDCF 2026 and the DCO's 5th General Assembly in Kuwait this week. This engagement reflects our consistent commitment to fostering... read more

Nokia has published recast comparative segment financials for 2025 (quarterly and annual) and 2024 (annual) to reflect its new operating structure effective 1 January 2026, aligning reporting with the company’s AI-driven strategy. Under the new model, Nokia is organized into two primary operating segments. Network Infrastructure, led by David... read more

Eutelsat has renewed its satellite capacity agreement with Kabelio on the EUTELSAT HOTBIRD video neighbourhood at 13° East for an additional five years, extending the partnership through 2031 ahead of the original 2026 timeline. Since launching on HOTBIRD in 2020, Kabelio has delivered more than 60 HD channels in four languages to households... read more

ARABSAT has selected ACTIA Aerospace to design, supply, and deploy a new generation of Q/V-Band RF Gateway systems as a core element of the ground segment for its upcoming ARABSAT-7A software-defined satellite. The advanced gateway infrastructure will deliver higher capacity, improved performance, and greater flexibility across ARABSAT’s... read more

At the Arabsat Telecom Forum 17, ARABSAT signed a strategic agreement with Galaxy Telecom, reinforcing its role in shaping the region’s next phase of digital infrastructure growth. The partnership strengthens Arabsat’s ecosystem of alliances focused on delivering high-quality, reliable, and future-ready connectivity—critical for governments,... read more

Oman Broadband is accelerating its nationwide fiber expansion, targeting one million connected homes within the next three years as part of Oman’s broader digital transformation push. The move strengthens the Sultanate’s core digital infrastructure and expands access to reliable, high-speed connectivity across sectors. By November 2025, fiber... read more

Nokia closed Q4 and full year 2025 in line with expectations, delivering steady growth while sharpening its focus on AI, cloud, and next-generation networks. Q4 comparable net sales grew 3% year-on-year, supported by strength in Network Infrastructure and Mobile Networks, while full-year net sales increased 2% on a constant currency basis. Justin... read more

AI is forcing a hard reset on how organizations think about data, trust, and governance. Cisco’s 2026 Data & Privacy Benchmark Study reveals that 90% of companies are expanding their privacy programs as AI adoption accelerates, with 93% planning further investment and 38% now spending over $5 million annually on privacy. The message is clear: in... read more