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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 18, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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AT&T introduces advanced voice technology for businesses to modernize communications
 
 
This all-in-one solution delivers a reliable, secure and scalable platform that consolidates analog voice and utility lines, empowering businesses to seamlessly transition to a robust digital infrastructure...
 
UN Agency for digital technologies hosts global gathering on AI governance and innovation for good
AI governance, standards, skills and capacity will be in focus at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025, organized by ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, supported by over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the federal government of Switzerland...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& strengthens global lead with triple win at GCCM Europe 2025
Member Logo e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS), the international wholesale arm of e&, has secured its status as a global powerhouse in the telecom wholesale space—not only through its continued strategic expansion and...
 
•  Cisco powers AI-ready data centers, from hyperscale to enterprise
Member Logo These innovations underscore Cisco’s unique position as a trusted partner for hyperscale builders, neocloud providers, enterprises, and service providers, enabling the entire ecosystem to evolve and meet the demands of...
 
•  Nokia launches Autonomous Network Fabric to help customers accelerate network automation
Member Logo Nokia has announced its Autonomous Networks Fabric, the industry’s first suite of telco-trained AI models, integrated security, and AI apps to accelerate network automation and enable operators to easily roll out new...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority participates as observer in ITU Council 2025 meetings
Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), is taking part as an observer in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council 2025 meetings held in Geneva from June 17 to 27...
 
UN Agency for digital technologies hosts global gathering on AI governance and innovation for good
AI governance, standards, skills and capacity will be in focus at the AI for Good Global Summit 2025, organized by ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, supported by over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the...
 
South Asia
 
PTCL Group and TPL Insurance launch financial guarantee framework to accelerate digital adoption in Pakistan
This initiative aligns with Pakistan’s national digital vision to enhance technological adoption and digital literacy across sectors...
 
Grameenphone is the first CSP to develop Agentic AI solutions with the Gen-AI Lab from Ericsson and AWS
Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s leading mobile communication service provider (CSP), is the first CSP to use the new Ericsson and AWS Gen-AI Lab to create an Agentic-AI powered OSS/BSS solution...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Sky, Channel 4 and ITV announce joint intent to launch groundbreaking premium video advertising marketplace
Channel 4, ITV and Sky, in collaboration with Comcast Advertising, have today announced their intent to launch a groundbreaking advertising marketplace, that will allow easy access to a premium on demand and streaming...
 
Tennis Channel expands with new streaming partners and sports rights
The channel is now available on streaming platforms Joyn, waipu.tv, O2 TV and – soon – Zattoo, greatly expanding its reach across the German-speaking region...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
VOX Solutions wins A2P traffic delivery deal from Claro Ecuador
VOX Solutions says it has successfully deployed the VOX-360 platform across numerous major mobile operator networks globally...
 
Vodafone, Airbus launch secure collaboration service for critical communications across Europe
The solution, supporting voice, instant messaging, video streaming and location services, increases worker productivity and safety in various industries, including those managing national infrastructure...
 
Luware launches Virtual User
By automating high-volume, repetitive tasks that fall outside the agent’s control, Luware’s latest solution helps reduce workload and job-related stress...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
Dubai’s RTA launches free Wi-Fi at public bus and marine transport stations
This project exemplifies Dubai’s forward-thinking approach to urban transport, combining technology and service excellence to benefit residents and visitors alike...
 
UAE-IX powered by DE-CIX launches 400 Gigabit ethernet access, leading Middle East internet infrastructure
DE-CIX continues to expand its presence across the Middle East, operating Internet Exchanges in Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Turkiye, and the UAE, and offering DE-CIX as a Service (DaaS) to accelerate regional digital...
 
Qatar sees 194% surge in GenAI enrollments, 55% growth in professional certificates: Coursera
According to the report, Qatar ranks 3rd in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for overall skills proficiency, climbing to 40th place globally in 2025, up from 76th in 2023 and 58th in 2024, according to the...
 
iGA, BisB explore joint collaboration
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) and Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) held a meeting to explore strategic collaboration opportunities in digital transformation, banking services, and customer experience enhancement...
 
North Africa
 
Orange Egypt and Huawei partner to deploy advanced 5G network across Egypt
Orange Egypt and Huawei have partnered to deploy advanced 5G technology across Egypt, aiming to provide enhanced connectivity solutions for consumers and businesses...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Digicel enters final stage of 2G network shutdown
As part of its commitment to delivering a superior digital experience, Digicel is decommissioning its 2G network to focus on more advanced technologies, including 3G, 4G, 4G LTE, and LTE-A...
 
Telkomsel, Ericsson expand 'Hyper 5G' coverage with AI-powered network in Batam
Telkomsel’s Hyper 5G brings several key benefits that are set to redefine how people and industries connect, collaborate, and experience digital services...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Alghanim's Sama X to bring Starlink Satellite Internet to global markets
Alghanim Industries is set to launch Sama X, a new tech venture and authorized Starlink global reseller to bring Starlink Satellite Internet service to millions of potential users across the Middle East, North Africa, India,...
 
Ekinops upgrades submarine cable in Guadeloupe region for GCN
Global Caribbean Network (GCN) has upgraded its existing subsea cable network using the Ekinops360 WDM platform with FlexRate technology from optical transport and network access specialist Ekinops...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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