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    10th July, 2025

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Leaders TalkX: ICT Application to Unlock the Full Potential of Digital – Part I Yesterday, Bocar Ba—CEO, SAMENA Telecommunications Council —affirmed a collective responsibility: make digital transformation the great Equalizer of our age, not its next great Divide. •⁠ ⁠2.6 billion people remain offline—a dignity gap delaying futures... read more

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The Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة (MoIAT) in the UAE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e& UAE. This strategic partnership aims to enhance support for over 7,000 ICV-certified Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) under the UAE’s National... read more

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stc Bahrain, a world-class digital enabler, is spearheading youth empowerment and community development through its newly revamped 'EMERGE' internship program. The program symbolizes the transformative journey interns undertake, equipping them with skills and confidence for the workplace while fostering personal and professional growth. For over... read more

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Nokia has announced the transfer of 599,898 of its own shares to participants of its equity-based incentive plans. This transfer was made today without consideration, fulfilling commitments approved by the Board of Directors on November 22, 2024. Following this transfer, the number of own shares held by Nokia Corporation is now 64,696,537. This... read more

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Everyone who benefits from a network should help finance it.” That was the call to action from Bocar Ba, CEO of SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Broadband-Commissioner, at today’s #WSIS2025 Partner’s Insight Session on Collaborative Innovation Ecosystems. Key take-aways •⁠ ⁠Broaden the funding pool. Applying the Universal... read more

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Yesterday, the global community came together in Geneva to mark a significant milestone: the 15th Anniversary of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. For a decade and a half, the Commission has served as a catalyst for global cooperation—uniting public, private, civil society, and academic actors around a shared goal: to make... read more

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A moment steeped in history and hope. Standing alongside the current Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin of the ITU and her two remarkable predecessors, Mr. Houlin Zhao and Dr. Hamadoun Touré during the 15th anniversary of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development was not just a privilege—it was a reflection on legacy, leadership,... read more

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Eutelsat Group and Swiss broadcasting corporation SRG SSR have announced a multi-year renewal of their capacity agreement at Eutelsat’s leading HOTBIRD video neighbourhood (13° East). This cements a partnership that has spanned over 30 years, ensuring broadcast continuity for Swiss audiences. This agreement guarantees the continued delivery of... 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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