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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
November 27, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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China Mobile activates 2Africa submarine cable eastern segment resources ushering in high-capacity connectivity for Africa and Global partners
 
 
China Mobile hosted a landmark event in Nairobi, Kenya, to mark the activation of the 2Africa submarine cable eastern segments resources – spanning from South Africa- Kenya-Djibouti, as well as from Marseille to Egypt – and to unveil its AI+ Cloud-network Convergence Industry Solutions. Under the theme “Connect, Innovate, Ignite: Empowering Africa’s Digital Future Together,” the event showcased next-generation infrastructure and intelligent connectivity platforms designed to accelerate digital transformation for African carriers and enterprises...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Eutelsat and Cinecolor Group renew multi-year partnership to deliver cinema and live event content across Latin America
Member Logo Through this multi-year agreement, Cinecolor Group will continue to leverage the EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite to distribute feature films and live event content to theatres across Latin America...
 
•  Nokia Foundation grants Professor Minna Palmroth a recognition award for achievements in space sciences
Member Logo Nokia Foundation has granted its 2025 recognition award to Professor Minna Palmroth from University of Helsinki for her pioneering work in the field of space sciences...
 
•  AI core unlocks agent networks with terminal and service collaboration
Member Logo At the 10th 5G Core Network Summit hosted by Informa Tech, George Gao, President of Huawei Cloud Core Network Product Line, delivered a keynote address calling on telco operators to capitalize on AI opportunities...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Oman’s TRA clarifies misconceptions on telecom social media management
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued an official clarification following public concerns on social media about how licensed and unlicensed telecom companies manage their online platforms...
 
Youth at the heart of digital transformation
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is prioritizing youth as "active co-architects" of digital development, exemplified by the Global Youth Celebration 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan...
 
Middle East
 
Asiacell partners with Google Cloud to deliver AI-powered productivity tools across Iraq
Asiacell has announced a major partnership with Google Cloud to bring Google Workspace, Gemini Enterprise, and a suite of AI-powered collaboration tools to businesses and educational institutions throughout Iraq...
 
Kuwait to host AI-focused hackathon
Kuwait is committed to accelerating digital transformation and will host an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hackathon next February, Kuwaiti state news agency KUNA reported, as part of its coverage of the Innovation Day Forum...
 
Ooredoo Qatar expands Obot to retail customers with AI avatar and multi-channel support
Previously limited to app and website users, Obot now offers seamless, omnichannel support powered by GPT Real-Time Voice and Azure AI Services, bringing natural, human-like avatar interactions to millions of customers...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan launches first sovereign AI cloud to keep national data inside the country
Pakistan has launched its first locally hosted artificial intelligence cloud, a major milestone that enables sensitive national data to stay within the country while giving businesses, researchers, and government...
 
Nepal Telecom to upgrade customer call center services
Nepal Telecom is upgrading its customer service center numbers to offer improved, customer-centric services, which will enhance the user experience...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Deutsche Telekom expands Disney+ partnership; Magyar Telekom first with expanded offer
Deutsche Telekom is deepening its pan-European partnership with Disney+, rolling out new bundles and tighter platform integration across its footprint from this week...
 
Media City Qatar showcases Qatar's creative, digital ecosystem at MWC25 Doha
Media City Qatar continues to collaborate with global and local partners to enable new opportunities for content creation, technology development, and talent growth, contributing to a dynamic and competitive media sector...
 
 
 
North Africa
 
Morocco unveils new investment mechanism to accelerate startup growth under Digital Morocco 2030
Morocco has launched a major new mechanism to strengthen investment in startups, advancing the national innovation ecosystem under the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Vodafone UK, The Ospreys deploy 5G standalone mobile private network at St Helen’s Stadium
The solution is expected to be fully up and running by July 2026, enabling The Ospreys to begin reaping key advantages straight away...
 
Asia–Pacific 5G subscriptions set to hit 4.6 billion by 2030
5G subscriptions across the Asia–Pacific region are expected to reach 4.6 billion by 2030, up from 2.7 billion in 2025, according to GlobalData...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
BICS, Starlink partner to bring direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to Europe
BICS, a Proximus Global company, and Starlink have entered into a strategic partnership, appointing BICS as the preferred IPX provider in Europe for Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite connectivity services...
 
Spectrum expands fiber broadband network in Sheboygan County
The company announced the expansion of all its services to more than 3,500 homes and small businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Herman and Rhine...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Identity-based attacks top cyber risks in Australia & New Zealand
Identity-based attacks are one of the most common methods of cyberattack in Australia and New Zealand, with every identity, human or machine, representing a potential entry point to our critical data...
 
Veon partners with MeetKai to develop local-language AI models
This strategic sovereign partnership is designed to accelerate the creation of nationally governed AI capabilities that are culturally fluent, linguistically inclusive, and securely operated within each country’s...
 
NeutraDC to connect data centres to Super Sistem’s subsea cable
The SSBS is part of a broader project, the Barat Timur Indonesia (BTI) Cable System, being deployed by Super Sistem and APTelecom, that will link Batam, Jakarta, and Manado through seven landing stations...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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