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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
June 9, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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stc Group deploys AI-powered network to ensure seamless connectivity for Hajj pilgrims
 
 
stc Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, announced the launch of a pioneering AI-driven system to ensure service continuity for the immense traffic network expected of the 1446 Hajj season...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& accelerates 5G-Advanced evolution with world record 600Mbps uplink
Member Logo e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of e&, has set a new world record for connectivity by achieving an Uplink (UL) speed of 600Mbps on a live 5G network, a landmark in the 5G-Advanced evolution...
 
•  Eutelsat and Orange reinforce partnership with new multi-year LEO agreement
Member Logo Through this latest investment, Orange aims to strengthen its satellite solutions portfolio with LEO connectivity solutions providing high throughput, low latency, resilient and sovereign services to its enterprise and...
 
•  Nokia to lead PROACTIF, a multimillion Europe robotics and unmanned technology project
Member Logo The project aims to strengthen Europe’s technology resilience and leadership in ECS technologies and support the autonomy of the European Drone and Robotics industry...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Tech sector emissions, energy use grow with rise of AI
​​​​​​​Tech sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening...
 
Malaysian telcos and regulator assure data privacy amid mobile usage data request
Malaysia’s major telecom operators and the regulator have reassured the public that personal data and privacy remain fully protected...
 
Middle East
 
DAMAMAX and Kalaam Telecom partner to boost Jordan’s enterprise digital infrastructure
This partnership marks a significant milestone in Jordan’s enterprise technology evolution, positioning DAMAMAX and Kalaam Telecom as leading providers of next-generation connectivity and innovation in the region...
 
Qatar based ShipBee raises pre-seed funds to build AI powered logistics ecosystem for shipping operations
Doha-based logistics startup ShipBee has raised US$235,000 in a pre-seed round led by Qatar-based GrowthX, with participation from two angel investors and $40,000 in bootstrapped capital from the founding team...
 
South Asia
 
Engro Connect acquires Jazz’s entire telecom tower portfolio
Engro Connect has finalized a historic $560 million acquisition of all 10,500 telecom towers owned by Jazz, marking Pakistan’s first-ever sale of an entire tower infrastructure by a telecom operator...
 
Sri Lanka OneRegistry to bridge gap between citizens and government databases
With support from the UN Development Program (UNDP), World Health Organization (WHO), and the UN Sri Lanka SDG Fund, Sri Lanka has launched “OneRegistry,” an ambitious project to digitize civil registrations,...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Spark delays 3G network closure
Spark New Zealand confirmed it will shut down its 3G network at end-March 2026, three months later than previously planned, and upgrade all 3G-only towers to 4G and 5G...
 
Sierra Leone to launch first 5G network powered by renewable energy
Sierra Leone is set to launch its first 5G network powered by renewable energy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital and sustainable development...
 
 
North Africa
 
Ericsson and Orange Maroc partner to launch standalone 5G network in Morocco
Ericsson has entered a strategic partnership with Orange Maroc to modernize and expand Morocco’s core network infrastructure in preparation for the rollout of standalone 5G later this year...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Canal+ and Netflix extend partnership to Sub-Saharan Africa
Canal+ is to become the first operator to distribute Netflix as part of its offerings across 24 Sub-Saharan African countries...
 
Snap unveils Lens Studio iOS and web apps to create AR Lenses with AI
Snap has released a stand-alone Lens Studio iOS app and web tool, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Starlink launches internet services in DRC
The commercial rollout follows Starlink’s regulatory approval earlier this year, signaling growing collaboration between SpaceX and African governments to close the connectivity gap...
 
eir launches fastest 5 gigabit broadband
Telecommunications provider, eir, has announced the launch of its ultra-fast 5 gigabit fiber broadband nationwide, which is said, sets a new benchmark for speed, performance, and connectivity in Irish homes...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
MobiFone and Rakuten Symphony aim to pioneer open RAN in Vietnam
The MoU, say the partners, will position MobiFone as one of the first mobile operators in Southeast Asia to deploy open RAN, showcase the technology as a viable and efficient solution for mobile network expansion...
 
Yettel expands Wolt delivery partnership to 14 Hungarian cities
The service allows users to order prepaid mobile phones, SIM cards and various mobile accessories – such as charging cables, earphones or power banks – directly from the Wolt app, which will be delivered to their...
 
Digital twins transform industries with AI-driven predictive power
Digital twins are changing industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and aerospace by providing solutions that enhance operations, boost efficiency, and enable predictive capabilities across various sectors...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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