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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
May 12, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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In a Strategic Collaboration among SAMENA Council, Huawei and WBBA, Discussions during the Leaders’ Summit 2025 to Address TechCo Transformation & Smarter Broadband Development through Investment, Innovation and Intelligence
 
 
Bringing together ICT policy, regulatory, and business leaders from across the ICT arena - spanning the SA-ME-NA, Central Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and ASEAN regions - the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2025 will be held on May 26th at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. 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 achieving digital growth across SAMENA Council’s markets of strategic focus...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Omantel successfully trials 5G Advanced passive IoT technology
Member Logo Reinforcing its leadership in 5G technologies, Omantel has successfully completed a lab trial of self-operating Passive Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Unlike conventional IoT devices that rely on batteries, Passive IoT...
 
•  UAE Cybersecurity Council and e& UAE to launch Al Ain Innovation Centre for emerging tech and entrepreneurship
Member Logo The UAE Cybersecurity Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e& UAE, the telecoms arm of the global technology group e&, to launch the Al Ain Innovation Centre...
 
•  stc Bahrain powers ahead with groundbreaking hybrid solar solution, reducing carbon footprint by 65%
Member Logo This innovative project marks a significant step towards sustainable telecommunications infrastructure in Bahrain, replacing a traditional diesel generator with a smart, hybrid system that seamlessly integrates solar power,...
 
•  Nokia enhances Optus’s 5G network with improved capacity and coverage across regional Australia
Member Logo Nokia will deploy its latest generation of Habrok Massive MIMO radios and its Levante ultra-performance baseband solutions from its AirScale portfolio to enhance the performance of Optus’ network...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
178 5G stations in Buraimi, up from 28 in 2020: TRA
All schools in the Governorate of Buraimi are now connected to high-speed Internet, according to the latest services report of Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)...
 
Somalia’s National Communications Authority signs MOUs with Malaysian Communications and CyberSecurity Malaysia
These partnerships reflect NCA’s commitment to strengthening Somalia’s digital and regulatory landscape through collaboration with global peers and the adoption of international best practices...
 
Middle East
 
du and Ignyte are collaborating to empower SME growth in the UAE
The collaboration is set to accelerateartificial intelligence (AI) innovation, support startups, and expand digital inclusion across the UAE in line with du's commitment to fostering the growth of small and medium...
 
Orange Jordan partners with Applied Science University to enhance educational infrastructure
Orange Jordan continues to implement various programs in partnership with universities across the Kingdom, reinforcing its commitment to fostering digital skills, entrepreneurship, and empowering youth to enter the...
 
New Saudi app lets pilgrims show Hajj permits digitally
A Saudi government platform has launched a service allowing the display of all official permits linked to Hajj 2025 in a further step facilitating the movement of the faithful gathering in the holy places to perform the...
 
South Asia
 
Bangladesh sees rebound in internet subscribers after months of decline
BTRC defines a mobile subscriber as a biometric-verified user who has engaged in at least one activity (voice, data, SMS, etc.) in the past 90 days, while internet subscribers are those who have accessed the internet at...
 
Dialog Axiata launches location tracker for school van operators
The tracker solution leverages GPS and Dialog’s 4G network to provide parents and guardians with real-time monitoring, notifications, and shared access features...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
SABC Plus passes one million users
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has confirmed its SABC Plus streaming service now has over 1 million registered users since its relaunch in July 2024...
 
Ethio Telecom opens 'Zemen GEBEYA' digital marketplace
This digital marketplace heralds a new chapter for Ethiopia, laying the foundation for delivering innovation and inclusive growth to all citizens...
 
 
North Africa
 
DDoS attacks surge across North Africa
The telecommunications sector is especially vulnerable due to its vital role in supporting internet and communication services for both businesses and consumers...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
GSMA and Samsung partner to enhance voice call connectivity through 4G and 5G
The GSMA Industry Services team is powering interoperability testing and Network Settings Exchange initiatives to ensure seamless global VoLTE rollout for Samsung...
 
Claro Colombia aims to upgrade 10,000 antennas by the end of 2028
The update is also enabling the integration of multiple technologies in the same infrastructure, from 2G to 5G, offering greater capacity and efficiency with a smaller equipment deployment...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Safaricom explores satellite partnerships as competition with Starlink intensifies
Kenya’s Safaricom is taking a strategic step towards satellite broadband partnerships as it seeks to counter the rising influence of Elon Musk’s Starlink...
 
TELUS PureFibre services are coming to Red Deer
This marks a significant milestone in TELUS' ongoing efforts to bring Canada's fastest and most reliable internet technology to even more communities, residents and businesses...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
AI-powered threat detection scales with AWS cloud and NVIDIA morpheus integration
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, announced new AI-powered threat detection capabilities designed specifically for enterprises embracing AI at scale...
 
Telin, Radius expand connectivity options for Philippines enterprises
Telkom Indonesia’s international arm Telin says it has signed a MoU with Phillippine telecoms service provider Radius Telecoms to boost cross-border connectivity services for enterprises in the Philippines...
 
MTN crosses 90 million mark as Nigeria’s mobile subscriptions hit 172 million in March 2025
MTN Nigeria solidified its position in the Nigerian telecom market as it crossed 90 million active subscriptions mark in March 2025...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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