• SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

    11th February, 2026

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Zain Group marked the conclusion of its flagship startup accelerator, Zain Great Idea (ZGI), with a regional Demo Day in Kuwait, bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders to unlock new partnership and investment opportunities across six markets. The event, attended by Zain Vice Chairman and Group CEO Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi,... read more

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e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS) has announced the successful landing and integration of the 2Africa submarine cable system at its carrier-neutral SmartHub data centre in the UAE, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s international connectivity infrastructure. The move brings the world’s largest subsea cable... read more

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Cisco is evolving its security portfolio to support the growing shift toward agentic AI, introducing new capabilities designed to protect autonomous AI agents, govern their interactions, and ensure secure, resilient connectivity across enterprise environments. The announcement reflects a broader industry transition from AI assistants to autonomous... read more

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stc Group has signed an agreement to implement the Silklink project in the Syrian Arab Republic, marking a major step in expanding regional digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity. With an investment exceeding SAR 3 billion, the project will deploy more than 4,500 kilometers of fibre-optic network alongside data centers and... read more

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ARABSAT has renewed its long-term partnership with BBC Arabic and BBC News, reinforcing the 26°E video neighbourhood as a key distribution hub for trusted international and Arabic-language news across the Middle East and North Africa. The agreement ensures continued free-to-air access to BBC News Arabic’s programming for millions of households... read more

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Smiles UAE, e& UAE’s lifestyle SuperApp, has launched Champions for Champions, a community initiative designed to recognise the dedication of delivery drivers by giving them a fully sponsored surprise day off across the UAE. For one day, trained UAE bikers took over delivery routes while drivers enjoyed personalised experiences ranging from... read more

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stc group has returned as Principal Partner of the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh, reinforcing its role in enabling secure digital infrastructure across defense and mission-critical sectors. The exhibition brings together global defense leaders, government stakeholders, and technology innovators, positioning connectivity and resilience at... read more

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FirstNet, Built with AT&T®, Built with AT&T, is supporting first responders and public safety agencies across the Bay Area as preparations intensify for professional football’s biggest event, following more than a year of coordination with the City of San Jose, San Jose Police Department, San Jose Fire Department, and multiple federal, state,... read more

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Leaders' Summit 2024 (Highlights)
Evolving toward Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure
ITU GSR-24 Interview: Bocar A. Ba, CEO, SAMENA Telecommunications Council
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