The SAMENA Telecommunications Council and the World Broadband Association (WBBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance broadband access, support innovation, and strengthen policy alignment across the SA-ME-NA region and beyond. Key Highlights: ? Strategic collaboration between SAMENA Council and WBBA. ? Aims to expand... read more

Ooredoo Kuwait and the Ministry of Information celebrated the first anniversary of "Platform 51," Kuwait's pioneering digital media platform, marking a significant milestone in the nation's digital transformation journey. Key Highlights: ? One-year anniversary celebration of Platform 51, a strategic national project. ? Highlights strong... read more

e& UAE has published a groundbreaking whitepaper, "Shaping the Future: e& UAE’s 6G Vision," outlining a bold framework for the next generation of connectivity and building on its leadership in 5G-Advanced. Key Highlights: Beyond Connectivity: 6G is presented as an intelligent, sensing, and sustainable fabric for digital societies, industries,... read more

Omantel is making a clear commitment to climate action, formally adopting a Net Zero target by 2050 and aiming to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030. Key Highlights: ? Net Zero by 2050: Formal adoption of a long-term sustainability goal. ? Ambitious Near-Term Target: 45% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions... read more

Cisco has announced groundbreaking developments in quantum networking technology, aiming to accelerate the timeline for practical quantum computing and networking applications to just 5-10 years. Key Highlights: Quantum Network Entanglement Chip: A research prototype developed with UC Santa Barbara, designed to scale quantum networks and... read more

At a recent eKit roundtable session, Huawei introduced its latest suite of cutting-edge products and announced new initiatives aimed at enhancing SME operations and driving business efficiency. Key Highlights: New Product Suite: Launched Wi-Fi 7 APs, full Layer 3 switches, IdeaHub Board 3 Pro, ONUs, and SSDs. Installer Partner Identity: Introduced... read more

The G20 South Africa Inter-Ministerial Leaders’ Roundtable at the #LS2025 was a critical forum for shaping inclusive digital futures. One-third of the world remains offline. $1.6 trillion is needed to close the global digital infrastructure gap. This is not just a development challenge, it’s a global risk. For the Global South, digital... read more

The SAMENA Telecommunications Council successfully convened its Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Dubai, under the chief patronage of Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority. The event brought together global policymakers, regulators, technology firms, and digital ecosystem enablers to discuss "Intelligent & Sustainable... read more