• SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

    16th April, 2026

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Omantel Innovation Labs has announced the eight startups selected for Cohort 7 of its accelerator program, continuing its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and strengthening Oman's position as a growing hub for digital innovation. Selected from hundreds of applications, the eight ventures span AI, fintech, cybersecurity, health-tech,... read more

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Has Golam released Saudi Arabia-specific findings from its inaugural State of Wireless Report, revealing that organizations across the Kingdom are reaching an inflection point in connectivity demand, with wireless emerging as a strategic growth engine delivering compounding returns across customer engagement, operational efficiency, employee... read more

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Nokia and Orange have announced a new collaboration to develop and evaluate AI radio access network technologies, powered by Nokia's anyRAN 5G software and NVIDIA AI infrastructure, with the goal of enhancing network performance, energy efficiency, and enabling new services for Orange customers. Through a structured co-innovation framework, the... read more

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AT&T and Fanatics have announced an exclusive multi-year partnership, naming AT&T the Official Connectivity Provider of the Fan. The partnership combines AT&T's network and enterprise expertise with Fanatics' ecosystem of more than 100 million fans and relationships with over 5,000 athletes and celebrities. For AT&T customers, the partnership... read more

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Zain Kuwait has won three Ookla Speedtest Awards at MWC Barcelona 2026, securing the titles of Fastest 5G Network in Kuwait, Best Coverage in Kuwait, and Best 5G Network in Kuwait, based on Speedtest Intelligence data from millions of user-initiated tests across Kuwait in H2 2025. On speed, Zain recorded a Speed Score of 73.06 with a median 5G... read more

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ZTE Corporation has officially opened its Regional Service Center at the IT Park of Uzbekistan, marking a significant step in advancing the country's digital infrastructure and strengthening collaboration with international technology partners across Central Asia and Europe. The opening ceremony was attended by H.E. Sherzod Shermatov, Minister of... read more

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inwi has announced a major strategic partnership with China Mobile International Limited to design, deploy, and operate Morocco's first private 5G network dedicated to industrial use, serving one of China Mobile International's key regional clients. Positioned as one of the largest private 5G installations in Africa, the project marks a... read more

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stc Bahrain has announced a national initiative to support frontline personnel across the Kingdom, providing a 100GB data allowance in recognition of their dedication and service. The initiative covers frontline entities including the Bahrain Defense Force, the Ministry of Interior, the National Guard, and the Ministry of Health, with the aim of... read more

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Leaders' Summit 2024 (Highlights)
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