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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 6, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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stc Group increases connectivity speed in the Two Holy Mosques by over 120%
 
 
stc Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, is enabling world-class connectivity for millions of pilgrims and visitors during Ramadan with its expanded 5G network, increasing network infrastructure to accommodate over 120% faster download speeds...
 
Smiles SuperApp partners with Tencent Cloud to enable smarter digital commerce in the UAE
 
 
Smiles, e& UAE’s SuperApp, has partnered with Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent – the global technology powerhouse behind Weixin/WeChat, the world’s largest SuperApp –to enhance digital commerce in the UAE. Announced during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, this partnership reinforces Smiles’ commitment to driving customer-centric innovation...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Zain’s 2025 Ramadan video focuses on people “belonging, resisting, and rebuilding the land” they own and love
Member Logo Airing on local TV channels in the Gulf, and showcased on Zain Group’s YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn and X social media channels, the commercial brings together authentic imagery with a...
 
•  Cisco @ Mobile World Congress 2025: Accelerating service provider growth in the age of AI
Member Logo Cisco launches Agile Services Networking innovations to help service providers compete in the AI marketplace with simplified, resilient, and intelligent networking...
 
•  Tech Mahindra and Telefónica España partner to enhance and transform networks, service platforms and TV operations
Member Logo Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced that it has reached an agreement with Telefónica España, the largest...
 
•  Lockheed Martin, Nokia, and Verizon advance Defense capabilities through 5G.MIL® collaboration
Member Logo The technology advances new capabilities to integrate commercial 5G connections with military communications systems to provide decisive information for national defense...
 
•  Huawei launches AI-ready data storage for carriers to transform data assets
Member Logo At MWC Barcelona 2025, Dr. Peter Zhou, President of Huawei Data Storage Product Line, unveiled the company's comprehensive AI-Ready Data Storage solutions designed to accelerate carriers' transformation from telco to...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
ITU and ESA agree on optimizing satellite communications
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced a collaborative effort to improve mitigation measures against harmful interference in satellite systems...
 
2025 Middle East DNS Forum to be held in Bahrain
The 2025 Middle East Domain Name System (DNS) Forum will take place on April 29–30, 2025, in Manama, Bahrain, in collaboration with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain...
 
South Asia
 
VEON and Huawei partner to deploy solar power at 1,000 Jazz sites in Pakistan
This initiative, powered by Huawei’s iSolar technology, will be completed in the coming months, supporting Jazz’s transition toward a sustainable telecom network infrastructure powered by green energy...
 
Ncell and CG Communication join ISPAN
Ncell and CG Communication joined the Internet Service Providers Association of Nepal (ISPAN), marking the first time a telecom operator has become a member, potentially signaling Ncell's entry into the ISP market and...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Warner Bros Discovery confirms Max launch in Turkey
Max will officially launch in Turkey on Tuesday 15 April, when Turkish streaming service BluTV will evolve into the Warner Bros Discovery streaming service...
 
Comcast Xfinity to air live footage from MIT lunar mission
Comcast Xfinity is partnering with MIT Media Lab to provide live footage, photos, and educational resources from MIT's lunar mission, making it accessible online and through Xfinity X1, offering viewers a unique and...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Malaysia’s Tune Talk gets OSS/BSS support from Mavenir
The cloud-native OSS/BSS platform is designed to enable Tune Talk to implement self-healing and automatic scaling capabilities, significantly improving operational efficiency...
 
Vodafone prioritises new mission critical emergency service
Vodafone launches Mission Critical (MCx) to provide essential voice, data and video connectivity to first responders, public safety services, and transportation sectors...
 
Beyond ONE deploys Enea’s Integra platform to enhance Virgin Mobile's LATAM mobile services
The implementation enables Beyond ONE to create new and innovative data services for users, improve the user experience in consuming data, and optimize data flows to deliver fast network access for Virgin Mobile's over...
 
 
Middle East
 
Jordan ranks 49th globally in 2024 AI Readiness Index
Jordan secured the fifth position among Arab countries and ranked 49th globally out of 188 countries in the Government AI Readiness Index 2024...
 
Zain KSA completes large-scale digital transformation with Netcracker Technology
This transformation is a significant step towards enhancing customer experiences and scaling Zain KSA’s business ecosystem, including fintech, IoT, and cloud computing services...
 
Northstar Telecom enhances fiber broadband services in Bahrain
Northstar Telecom is taking significant steps to improve its Consumer and Business Fiber Broadband offerings in Bahrain, reinforcing its dedication to delivering superior connections and innovative solutions...
 
UAE will use digital tech, AI to take on counterfeiters
The UAE will use advanced digital technology and AI to combat counterfeit goods, strengthen cross-border cooperation against fraud, and increase public awareness to protect consumers and the national economy...
 
North Africa
 
Huawei partners with Telecom Egypt to deploy advanced 5G solutions for digital transformation
As part of the agreement, Telecom Egypt becomes the first operator in Egypt and Northern Africa to deploy innovative outdoor and indoor solutions, including Huawei’s BladeAAU technology and DIS 5G Solution...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Tele2 switches off 3G in Latvia
Tele2 shut down its 3G network in Latvia to focus on providing faster and more efficient 4G and 5G services, with 2G still available for voice calls...
 
Telkomsel partners with Ericsson to advance 5G far edge core solutions
Telkomsel and Ericsson partner to enhance 5G networks, trial Far Edge Core solutions, and develop digital talent for Indonesia’s telecommunications sector...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
ESA and Mobile Satellite Services Association partner to advance space-based 5G/6G networks
This initiative falls under ESA's Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) strategic programme line, Space for 5G/6G and Sustainable Connectivity, which focuses on integrating non-terrestrial networks...
 
HLIT boosts Astound network infrastructure with cOS broadband platform
With this collaboration, the multiple systems operator aims to improve network efficiency, gain scalability and establish a clear path toward fiber deployment through a future-ready infrastructure...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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