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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 27, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The “SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2025” to Convene Global & Regional ICT Leaders in Dubai on May 26th, to Discuss Future of Digital Economies in the 5G-A & AI Environment, ahead of Global Talks & Deadlines
 
 
The SAMENA Telecommunications Council has announced that its Leaders' Summit 2025 will be held on May 26th in Dubai, bringing together top leaders, policymakers, regulators, investors, and industry executives from across the SA-ME-NA, Central Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and ASEAN regions. This annual leaders’ congregation is a key moment in 2025 for the ICT Industry to discuss the ongoing evolution of the digital landscape and the role of technology in driving economic growth and sustainable development. The theme of this year’s Summit, “Intelligent & Sustainable Transformation of Digital Economies”, reflects the urgent need for smart and sustainable approaches to accelerating digital transformation and...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Ooredoo Kuwait holds Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting
Member Logo Ooredoo Kuwait (National Mobile Telecommunications Company – Ooredoo) held its Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM at its headquarters, with an attendance rate...
 
•  Deutsches Forschungsnetz e.V. (DFN) selects Nokia to accelerate scientific research with a high-capacity green IP network
Member Logo Nokia has renewed and expanded DFN’s, the German National Research and Education Network, IP core router network in Germany...
 
•  Turkcell and ZTE lead Europe's first commercial deployment of 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO transceivers in an IP network
Member Logo Turkcell and ZTE successfully completed Europe's first commercial deployment of 100G ZR QSFP28-DCO transceivers in Diyarbakır, Türkiye, verifying the excellent performance of advanced technologies...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority warns against suspicious payment links
The authority clarified that interacting with such messages could expose users' banking card data to theft, allowing suspicious entities to potentially steal their money...
 
South Asia
 
Alipay+ launches in Sri Lanka
Alipay+ has officially launched in Sri Lanka in partnership with LankaPay, marking the biggest acceptance of cross-border payments in the country...
 
Bangladesh proposes conditional concessions over 700MHz spectrum auction
The government has formally responded to concerns raised by major foreign telecom investors regarding the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, proposing conditional pricing concessions to ease industry apprehensions...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Converge boosts enterprise chops with Starlink and more Ribbon
Philippine fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions said that it is fattening its enterprise service offerings via a reseller partnership with LEO satellite operator Starlink and an expanded fiber deal with Ribbon...
 
UN agencies warn of satellite navigation jamming and spoofing
Global satellite navigation systems are at risk from increasingly frequent jamming and spoofing of signals, threatening the safety and security of ships and aircraft worldwide...
 
WOW! expands broadband reach, surpasses 100,000 new homes passed
This milestone is a result of its Greenfield and Edge-out market expansion efforts and marks significant progress toward passing 400,000 homes in new communities in the coming years...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Indosat tackles Eid’s traffic surge with AI-driven network assurance
Ahead of the Eid al-Fitr 1446 H celebration, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison continues to strengthen its commitment to delivering the best digital experience for the people of Indonesia. ..
 
Airtel Africa, MTN to network-share in Uganda and Nigeria
Airtel Africa and MTN Group have partnered to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, aiming to expand coverage and improve cost efficiencies...
 
SK Telecom to adopt Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs
SK Telecom CEO Ryu Young-sang said the company plans to adopt Nvidia’s latest Blackwell graphics processing units for its data center, citing their efficiency compared to the H200 series...
 
 
Middle East
 
Nokia and Zain KSA launch Saudi Arabia’s first live cloud RAN site
This live Cloud RAN site demonstrates the advantages of cloud-native architectures, including enhanced efficiency, lower total cost of ownership, and faster deployment times...
 
Afiya app enhances healthcare in Qatar with rapid user growth
The mobile application ‘Afiya’, a Qatari innovation, serves as a comprehensive digital solution designed to enhance healthcare service delivery and improve the experience for both patients and healthcare...
 
Middle East companies drive smarter trade with new digital solutions
Digitisation continues to shape smarter trade across industries globally, with two notable deals in the Middle East focused on natural gas supply and port management...
 
du launches new Business Roamer Plan
The plan promises hassle-free global connectivity with no hidden costs, supporting professionals who need to stay connected across borders...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt accelerates AI adoption with new strategy and ecosystem engagement
Egypt is fast-tracking AI ecosystem growth by strengthening ties between startups, investors, enterprises, and policymakers, with a focus on talent, AI-driven industries, and investment...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Player completes streaming line-up
It has added Poland’s two most popular linear channels, Polsat and TV4, adding to a line-up that also includes TVN, Polsat, Czwórka, TV Puls, TVP1, TVP2, and TVP3...
 
ArabyAds, VIDAA, and Hisense expand strategic partnership to revolutionize CTV Advertising in MENA
Through this collaboration, ArabyAds and VIDAA are bridging the gap between traditional TV advertising and digital marketing, providing advertisers with opportunities to engage with a dynamic, large-screen audience across...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
O2 UK and Ontix expand 4G mobile small cells into Plymouth
Mobile network operator O2 has announced that they’ve begun to enhance 4G mobile capacity across the Devon port city of Plymouth, which has involved the deployment of several small cells from network technology...
 
Play clinches two 700 MHz frequency blocks for 5G network
Play has acquired two valuable blocks of the 700 MHz band, strengthening its network capabilities and paving the way for expanded 5G investments, improved coverage, and enhanced service quality...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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