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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 11, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
e& launches Business Continuity as a Service (BCaaS)
 
 
e& has announced the launch of Business Continuity as a Service (BCaaS) at the World Crises & Emergency Management Summit 2025, organised by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management (NCEMA)...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Eutelsat ramping up LEO-enabled aviation services with high-speed, low latency connectivity
Member Logo Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO services are now live and operational for commercial and business aviation customers...
 
•  Nokia earns GigaOm Leader and Outperformer ranks for Data Center Switching solution
Member Logo Nokia announced that GigaOm has for the fourth straight year recognized the company as a Leader and Outperformer in the GigaOm Radar Report for Data Center Switching...
 
•  Huawei releases 2024 Annual Report
Member Logo The company reports that its performance was in line with forecast, having generated CNY862.1 billion in revenue and CNY62.6 billion in net profits. In 2024, Huawei invested CNY179.7 billion back into R&D, which accounted...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
OmanSat to launch satellite communications services under new royal decree
This initiative will expand the country’s telecom services by offering fixed public communication services, including broadband Internet and satellite connectivity, especially in rural areas...
 
Middle East
 
GCC Telecoms could generate US$5.90 for every US$1 invested in AI-powered marketing
Telecom operators in the GCC have the potential to significantly enhance their revenue through AI-powered marketing and personalized customer engagement...
 
Qatar positioned as regional leader in digital innovation and emerging technologies
Qatar is rapidly advancing in the fields of AI, cloud computing, and emerging technologies, positioning itself as a dynamic leader in the region’s digital transformation...
 
AWASR and NOOL Delivery forge strategic partnership to expand services in Oman
The partnership is set to improve customer experience by integrating telecommunications and delivery services, providing a more seamless and efficient way for customers to receive advanced telecommunications solutions...
 
South Asia
 
Nepal’s digital payments surge with QR Code transactions leadin the way
Nepal’s digital payment transactions have surged significantly in recent years, with a 43.5% increase in transaction volume over the past three fiscal years...
 
Pakistan’s Engro Holdings eyes investment in Bangladesh’s telecoms, energy
Engro Holdings, one of Pakistan’s conglomerates, is exploring potential investments in Bangladesh’s telecommunications and energy sectors...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Discovery+ joins OSN+ streaming platform
The move follows last months investment by Warner Bros Discovery in OSN Streaming Ltd, paying US$57 million for a 30% minority stake...
 
Tele2 allows users to customize streaming packages with new Tv Hub 2
The new TV and streaming packages are designed to meet today’s need for flexibility and users can easily swap out parts of their content – ​​for example, replacing one streaming service with another...
 
 
North Africa
 
Orange Egypt reinforces commitment to AI and digital transformation
As a subsidiary of one of Europe’s leading telecom operators, Orange Egypt plays a key role in strengthening the strategic tech alliance between Egypt and France, contributing to a shared vision of innovation-driven,...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Virgin Media O2 to switch off 3G in April
Virgin Media O2 begins switching off one of its mobile services this month, which could leave some customers with no data access...
 
5G to boost global GDP by US$4.7 trillion
About 783 mobile operators in over 200 countries are on the journey to complete the deployment of the fifth-generation (5G) network...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
One NZ makes Satellite TXT free for Kiwi
This allows eligible Prepay customers to send and receive texts in the 40% of New Zealand’s landmass that is not covered by traditional mobile networks – plus approximately 20 kilometres out to sea...
 
Vistabeam starts Kimball broadband fiber project
Vistabeam Contractors and T&M Telecom crews began installation of fiber-optic lines along utility poles throughout the town, primarily focused in alleyways along existing electric service...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Liberty Latin America taps CSG to streamline wholesale operations
According to a statement from CSG, Liberty Latin America has adopted CSG’s digital wholesale suite to consolidate and optimize wholesale rating, charging and settlement processes...
 
NTT DATA selected by UPS for digital transformation and modernization
NTT DATA will also provide end-to-end technology services, including a custom data center colocation, digital transformation, and cloud migration...
 
Samsung, Google Cloud expand partnership with Gemini integration into Ballie Home AI robot
Ballie will be able to engage in natural, conversational interactions to help users manage home environments, including adjusting lighting, greeting people at the door, personalizing schedules, setting reminders and more...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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