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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 10, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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From vision to value: stc Group’s 2024 sustainability report focuses on creating legacy impact
 
 
The achievements show the Group’s continued evolution as a future-focused, responsible business delivering on its sustainability goals across its operations, outlined in three distinct pillars: Environmental Performance & Climate; Development of Human Capital Through Digital Innovation; and Strong Governance & Ethical Excellence...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  AT&T Business Launches "Wake Up with CrAIg"
Member Logo AT&T Business’s new campaign “Wake Up with CrAIg” uses a fictional AI alarm clock venture to spotlight real small business needs, showcasing how AT&T’s connectivity, security, and service offerings...
 
•  ZTE and TUIT partner to develop ICT talent for Uzbekistan's digital future
Member Logo ZTE deepens its partnership with the Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi (TUIT) to support Uzbekistan's "Digital Uzbekistan 2030" strategy through joint educational and...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Oman’s TRA cracks down on unauthorised wireless networks to protect telecom infrastructure
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman has intensified field inspections in collaboration with relevant authorities targeting unauthorised wireless networks that redistribute internet services without...
 
Ofcom: use comms regulation to drive innovation
Ofcom is prioritizing broadband, mobile, and space-based spectrum to make the UK a global leader in connectivity, emphasizing competition, innovation, and long-term investment while balancing growth with consumer...
 
North Africa
 
Egypt launches second edition of Cybersecurity Academy to train 5,000 youth and students
The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), under Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, has launched the second edition of the Cybersecurity Academy for Emergence and Youth...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
South Korea reassigns all carrier spectrum, including for 3G
The move ensures continuity of legacy networks for the time being and aims to avoid service disruption for remaining 3G subscribers...
 
Deutsche Telekom Launches 5G+ Gaming for iPhones
Deutsche Telekom has become the first network operator to integrate these intelligent additional features into its 5G network and to offer them to its customers...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Virgin Atlantic becomes first UK airline to adopt Starlink in-flight connectivity
By leveraging the world's most advanced satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency internet access around the world, including the most isolated areas...
 
Zayo Europe deploys 3,000km optical network with Ciena
Zayo Europe has deployed Ciena’s optical technology to launch a new German network covering 3,000km of fiber across 8 core domestic metros including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Berlin...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
IMBIL Telecom gets global certification, strengthens Nigeria’s ICT sector
By the certification, IMBIL Telecom is now in pole position to attract enterprise clients, public sector agencies, and international partners seeking secure and standards-compliant telecom solutions...
 
Zscaler launches Zero Trust SIM for IoT devices
This easy to install innovation enables Zero Trust communication for IoT and OT devices using only a cellular SIM card, eliminating the need for additional software or ineffective VPN connections...
 
Advantech and mimik join forces to simplify AI deployment across edge and cloud
At the heart of this collaboration is mimik’s “agentix-native” platform, which allows devices to automatically discover each other and work together without manual setup...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
Kuwaiti AIoT Association and Saudi AI Governance Authority sign strategic cooperation agreement to advance AI and IoT in Gulf region
This partnership aims to promote joint efforts in regulating and advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries...
 
Batelco by Beyon unveils first seamless data roaming eSIM
The Voya eSIM service is a first of its kind for Batelco and Bahrain, and is available to users worldwide, from all telecommunication companies, not just to Batelco’s customers...
 
Oman ranks fourth globally among developing economies for ICT infrastructure FDI
This notable ranking reflects the sultanate’s success in drawing significant digital-related investments, surpassing several advanced economies...
 
CINET launches a cybersecurity internship programme to empower future-ready workforce
Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET) has launched its Internship Programme – designed to build student and graduate capabilities in cybersecurity and data science...
 
Syntys delivers mission-critical infrastructure for Ooredoo’s advanced sovereign AI cloud services
Powered by the latest NVIDIA Hopper GPUs, the service is delivered by Ooredoo and fully hosted in secure, high-performance data centers designed and operated by Syntys...
 
South Asia
 
Pathfinder Group, PTCL Group sign strategic agreement to strengthen digital infrastructure
Pathfinder Group has entered into a strategic Service Level Agreement (SLA) with PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) to elevate its operations through Smart Cloud Services and Smart IoT Solutions...
 
Futurity launches Sri Lanka’s first AI-native R&D Centre in Colombo
Designed as both an innovation hub and client delivery node, the centre combines cutting-edge research with real-time project execution, enhancing impact across Futurity’s digital product portfolio...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Max makes transition to HBO Max
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially reverted its streaming service back to the HBO Max brand, reinforcing its legacy identity with a new logo and global growth plans targeting 150 million subscribers by 2026...
 
Vizio CastOS and Amazon FireTV gain strong momentum in North American TV operating system
Companies such as Amazon and Walmart view TV OS platforms as strategic tools to deliver targeted advertising directly into consumers’ living rooms, driving further ecommerce sales on their respective platforms...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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