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    24th February, 2026

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Zain Group recently hosted an AI workshop at its Kuwait headquarters under the theme 'AI in Action: Smarter Network Operations,' bringing together Mohammed AlMarshed, Chief Technology Officer, and ICT leadership from across the Group's operations to showcase progress and plans in AI-driven network and digital transformation. Al Murshed noted that... read more

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Cisco, Sharon AI Holdings, and NVIDIA have announced the launch of Australia's first Cisco Secure AI Factory, marking a significant step forward in establishing secure, scalable, and sovereign AI infrastructure within the country. The initiative is designed to keep all data and AI processing onshore, supporting Australia's new National AI Plan and... read more

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Belgium's Citymesh has gone live with what is being recognized as the world's first commercial mobile service running on 5G Core SaaS, built on Nokia's Core SaaS for Business platform and Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. The deployment represents a meaningful shift away from traditional core network models, replacing capital-intensive... read more

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AT&T and Cisco have announced a deepened strategic collaboration, commercially activating a 5G Standalone-native IoT platform that integrates AT&T's nationwide 5G SA core with Cisco's Mobility Services Platform — including its IoT Control Center and Converged Core offerings. The platform unlocks programmable network capabilities such as network... read more

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e& UAE has announced a strategic partnership with Aster Pharmacy to roll out the 'Pharmacy in a Box' initiative across Aster Pharmacy's existing stores and new outlets planned over the next five years. The solution delivers a comprehensive infrastructure and technology upgrade designed to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and... read more

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The world's first commercial mobile service running on 5G Core SaaS is now live. Belgium-based Citymesh has launched the service powered by Nokia and Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking a significant shift in how telecommunications providers can build and scale their networks. The software-as-a-service model replaces traditional upfront... read more

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stc Bahrain has announced the successful delivery of a strategic connectivity project in partnership with the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, supporting the newly inaugurated NBH Loop — a 50-kilometer dedicated cycling and running path in Zallaq, Bahrain, and the longest of its kind. The NBH Loop was officially inaugurated by His Highness... read more

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AT&T has announced a new offer on the Google Pixel 10a, available today for new and existing customers at $3.99/month with any unlimited plan — no trade-in required, representing 72% savings on the device. Customers who purchase online also receive a free pair of Pixel Buds 2a with their order. The Google Pixel 10a is available for pre-order now... read more

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SAMENA Council Messaging

 

Leaders' Summit 2024 (Highlights)
Evolving toward Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure
ITU GSR-24 Interview: Bocar A. Ba, CEO, SAMENA Telecommunications Council
How can digital technologies rescue the SDGs? - Reflection by Commissioner Mr. Bocar Ba
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