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    21st May, 2026

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Huawei received the GSMA GLOMO LATAM Award for Social Impact in Latin America at M360 LATAM 2026, recognizing its Tech4Nature project at the Dzilam de Bravo Nature Reserve in Yucatan, Mexico, for using technology to protect jaguars and preserve biodiversity in the region. The project, launched in 2022 and now in its second phase, is a... read more

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e& UAE, in cooperation with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf), has announced an exclusive connectivity package for customers performing Hajj this season, building on a successful collaboration launched last year. The Exclusive Hajj Package 2026 is available to pilgrims holding an official Hajj permit and... read more

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Omantel has further strengthened its position as a national and regional sustainability leader, receiving the Platinum Award in the ESG category at the Oman Sustainability Week - OSW Awards for the fourth consecutive year. The recognition reflects Omantel's governance frameworks, environmental initiatives, and clear emissions reduction targets,... read more

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Omantel has reported its Q1 2026 financial results, delivering year-on-year growth in revenue, EBITDA, and net profit, supported by resilient domestic operations and a stronger contribution from Zain Group. Qais Saud Al Zakwani, newly elected Chairman of the Board, described Q1 2026 as an important phase of preparation for the Group's upcoming... read more

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eSIM Go, a pioneer in digital mobile services, has announced a strategic investment led by TNS Global, a leading Eurasian digital infrastructure and wholesale telecommunications provider. Since launching in 2020, eSIM Go has grown organically into a leader in B2B Travel eSIM, a market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 37% through at least 2030. The... read more

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stc Bahrain has announced the launch of Mastercard's Click to Pay on the My stc BH app, becoming the first telecommunications provider in Bahrain to introduce the secure, one-click online payment solution. Customers can now pay bills, purchase add-ons, or buy digital gift cards without manual card entry, with support for multiple stored cards and... read more

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Nokia has announced that its Beacons and ONT devices have received conditional approval from the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, formally exempting these platforms and future variants from the FCC Covered List restrictions on foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers. The approval, backed by determinations from the Department of War... read more

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Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has officially launched the Kenya AI for Disability Project during the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in advancing inclusive digital transformation across Kenya and the wider African region. The initiative brings together the Kenya... read more

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SAMENA Council Messaging

 

Leaders' Summit 2024 (Highlights)
Evolving toward Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure
ITU GSR-24 Interview: Bocar A. Ba, CEO, SAMENA Telecommunications Council
How can digital technologies rescue the SDGs? - Reflection by Commissioner Mr. Bocar Ba
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