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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 28, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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stc Group releases the company’s preliminary financial results for the period ending at 30 June 2025
 
 
stc Group achieved a net profit of one million riyals, a 13.38% increase for the six-month period compared to the same period last year...
 
Petros Galides, Deputy Commissioner of Communications of Cyprus, speaks on redifining the role of ICT Regulators at the ITU WSIS Forum in Geneva
 
 
Deputy Commissioner of Communications of Cyprus Mr. Petros Galides, in his capacity as Chairman of the European and Mediterranean Regulators Group (EMERG) and Member of the Board of the ITU Digital Regulation Network (DRN), participated in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS Forum), held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva from 7 to 11 July 2025...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& unveils new Samsung Galaxy Foldables in the UAE with exclusive data offers
Member Logo As part of the launch, e& is introducing exclusive data bundles that unlock the full potential of the new Galaxy Foldables...
 
•  Tech Mahindra unveils TechM Orion: A next-gen agentic AI platform to drive responsible enterprise transformation at scale
Member Logo The platform is designed to help enterprises scale AI adoption responsibly and efficiently, with a focus on governance, transparency, and tangible business outcomes...
 
•  ZTE launches children care charity campaign in Thailand
Member Logo ZTE demonstrates its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating 1 million THB worth of essential supplies and digital connectivity solutions to underprivileged children in Thailand...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  AT&T reports strong second-quarter financial performance
 
•  stc Bahrain partners with Singapore Gulf Bank to enhance banking operations through advanced IT solutions
 
•  Etihad Salam Telecom Company wins two awards for outstanding contributions in telecommunications and CSR
 
•  Huawei receives "Outstanding Gold Award" at the Hong Kong Privacy-Friendly Awards 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Bahrain: Satellite frequency request submitted
Registration of satellite frequencies was discussed during a key meeting between the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)...
 
North Africa
 
Sparkle and Algérie Télécom sign a Memorandum of Understanding for new Subsea cable linking Italy and Algeria
As part of the MoU, Sparkle will realise with Algérie Télécom a submarine cable linking Italy and Algeria and provide related value-added services on cybersecurity and cloud computing...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
VodafoneThree activates additional spectrum for faster 4G
More than 7 million Three UK customers across the UK have seen their 4G speeds boosted by an average of 20% in one of the first major benefits delivered by VodafoneThree...
 
EE expands 5G SA network
EE has added voice over 5G for faster call setup and smoother streaming, gaming, and video calling even in crowded areas...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Spectrum brings sports streaming to restaurants with EverPass app on Xumo
Spectrum, Xumo and EverPass Media have announced the launch of the EverPass app on Xumo Stream Box for Spectrum Business TV customers, offering them a faster, easier way to stream live sports...
 
Prime Video to introduce ads in the Netherlands
Prime Video viewers in the Netherlands will start to see ads in between the programmes as of next months...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink launches satellite internet service in Chad to boost connectivity
Starlink has begun operations in Chad after completing the licensing process and updating its availability map to include the Central African nation...
 
RETN upgrades fiber network ring capacity in Lithuania
RETN announced that it has upgraded its Lithuanian fiber network ring connecting Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys to support growing data traffic demand in the Baltic region...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain Bahrain reports growth in Q2 and H1 2025, strengthens digital leadership and workforce development
Chairman His Excellency Shaikh Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa highlighted Zain’s strong growth driven by digital innovation, AI integration across operations, and strategic ICT partnerships that have secured major enterprise...
 
Ayn platform showcases public awareness services
Through its digital presence, Ayn platform is enhancing the community’s interaction in different ways, including a “Child Interface”, an Interactive Digital Competition and on-the-spot radio and TV...
 
Oman’s SafaQat raises strategic funding to boost AI-driven digital procurement
The company aims to develop AI-driven tools for bid analysis and price forecasting while continuing to support local SMEs with training, free onboarding, and community initiatives...
 
Orange Jordan harnesses digital skills
As part of its ongoing commitment to empowering youth, Orange Jordan sponsored the job fairs that were held at the University of Jordan and the Hashemite University...
 
South Asia
 
SLT-MOBITEL revamps home 4G LTE broadband for Sri Lankan consumers
The comprehensive rebrand underscores SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to innovation and empowering Sri Lankan homes with reliable, affordable, and convenient broadband and entertainment solutions...
 
Nepal Telecom urged to expand 4G and 5G services
Nepal’s Communication Minister has urged Nepal Telecom and the Nepal Telecom Authority to accelerate nationwide 4G coverage and expand 5G services, stressing that fast, reliable internet is vital for digital...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
NTT SmartConnect, Megaport launch Japan’s first MegaIX cloud connectivity
Megaport provides a multi-cloud connectivity service that connects more than 975 data centers and over 410 service providers, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Salesforce, and others...
 
Scala announces data centre and power station funding in Chile
In line with Scala’s ESG commitments, the new sites in Chile will operate with 100% certified renewable energy, zero-waste water, and best-in-class energy efficiency metrics...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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