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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 27, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Cisco introduces Universal Quantum Switch, advancing the path to a quantum network
 
 
As a working research prototype, it is the latest proof point in Cisco's accelerating full-stack quantum networking program, built on years of foundational research, real-world demonstrations, and a growing ecosystem of strategic collaborations...
 
Saudi Arabia celebrates women in tech as female participation reaches 35% in ICT sector
Saudi Arabia has recognised women excelling in global technology competitions as part of International Girls in ICT Day, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing focus on female participation in the digital economy...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Eutelsat and PCTV renew long-term partnership to continue video distribution in Mexico
Member Logo With this agreement, Eutelsat further reinforces its leadership in Mexico by continuing to host key players from the country’s broadcast and pay-TV ecosystem within its video neighborhood...
 
•  Nokia selects Egypt as regional support hub for Middle East and Africa
Member Logo Nokia announced that it has selected Egypt as its support hub for the Middle East and Africa, establishing a centralized operational center in Cairo to support regional activities and customer operations...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Eutelsat and MTN Côte d’Ivoire sign multi-year agreement to expand satellite connectivity using EUTELSAT KONNECT services
 
•  ZainTECH named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Gulf Countries AI Professional Services
 
•  Zain, Kuwait’s most awarded 5G network, wins Opensignal’s best network award
 
•  AT&T and Citi enhance the AT&T Points Plus Card
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Oman’s TRA to conduct 69 field surveys to improve telecom network quality
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced plans to conduct 69 field surveys across the country to assess and improve telecom network quality and service performance...
 
NCC unveils internet roadmap, targets 30% adoption
The Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled a national strategy to accelerate the adoption of Internet Protocol version 6, setting out clear targets for government agencies, telecommunications operators, and private...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan moves closer to satellite internet launch as regulatory approvals advance
Pakistan is progressing toward the launch of satellite internet services, as regulatory developments pave the way for operators like Starlink and other providers to enter the market...
 
Dialog and OREL Partner to Advance Smart Living in Sri Lanka
Through this collaboration, Dialog and OREL aim to accelerate the adoption of smart technologies in Sri Lanka by offering solutions that are practical, locally relevant, and designed to enhance everyday digital experiences...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
MTC launches LTE network sites at Rössing Uranium
MTC Namibia has launched four LTE network sites at Rössing Uranium Limited to improve connectivity at the mine...
 
Rakuten, Celona plot open RAN private 5G
The pair are combining Rakuten’s cloud-native, 5G-compatible open RAN platform with an enterprise-focused LAN from Celona, a tie-up they stated would take size out of the equation regarding which businesses could...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Fubo expands multiview feature to LG smart TVs
FuboTV Inc. is expanding its multiview functionality to select LG smart TVs, in a move aimed at strengthening its sports-focused streaming proposition ahead of the 2026 football season...
 
Yeah IPTV launches streaming service
The service streams in full HD, 4K, and 8K resolution, supported by proprietary anti-buffer technology that maintains stable, high-quality playback even during peak viewing hours and major live events...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Beeline Kazakhstan, TelcoBrain complete successful PoC of AI-driven network digital twin
As part of the collaboration, the companies conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) on an IP network segment in one of Kazakhstan’s cities using the real network topology and live operational data...
 
Edotco’s Vista Bumiria to lead tower deployments in Terengganu
Edotco Malaysia announced that its subsidiary Vista Bumiria has been appointed by the provincial government of Terengganu as a state-backed company (SBC) to develop telecoms infrastructure...
 
Silverfort and SentinelOne form strategic alliance to secure identities in the AI era
This collaboration brings together best-in-class runtime security across identities, endpoints, cloud workloads and AI applications to protect against increasingly sophisticated identity attacks...
 
 
Middle East
 
General Assembly and DOO sign MoU to expand digital skills and workforce development
The partnership will focus on delivering programmes in high-demand areas such as data analytics, software engineering, and emerging technologies, aiming to equip individuals with job-ready skills aligned with industry...
 
Orange Jordan hosts digital skills workshop and PMP training for engineering students
Orange Jordan has conducted a digital skills workshop and PMP certification training for engineering students, reinforcing its role in supporting workforce development and future-ready talent in the country...
 
Dubai Holding reinforces commitment to supporting local SMEs
Dubai Holding announced the acquisition of the first commercial batch of Rovers from GoGravity, an Emirati-founded adventure technology company based at Hatta Wadi Hub...
 
Saudi Arabia celebrates women in tech as female participation reaches 35% in ICT sector
Saudi Arabia has recognised women excelling in global technology competitions as part of International Girls in ICT Day, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing focus on female participation in the digital economy...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria launches AI and cybersecurity startup cluster to boost digital innovation ecosystem
Algeria has launched a dedicated startup cluster focused on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, marking a strategic move to strengthen its digital innovation ecosystem and build local technology capabilities...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
China launches test satellites to help support space-ground network integration
The launch took place from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket, which successfully placed the test satellites into its planned orbit...
 
Alaska DOT selects Actelis hybrid fiber-copper solution for smart traffic infrastructure upgrade
The order, placed through one of Actelis' long-standing partners, supports the modernization of traffic signal and cabinet infrastructure in the Anchorage area...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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