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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
May 21, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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e& UAE unleashes region’s first 5G slicing technology
 
 
Revolutionising connectivity, this pioneering solution delivers tailored, ultra-reliable 5G to meet the evolving needs of industries and organisations across the public and private sectors...
 
Saudi Arabia ranks second among G20 in the ICT Regulatory Tracker Index
The ranking reflects the Kingdom’s efforts in fostering regulatory innovation, developing state-of-the-art digital infrastructure, and implementing robust market oversight. Saudi Arabia’s attractive regulatory environment is designed to encourage investment and accelerate growth in the digital economy, reinforcing its status as a global leader in ICT regulation...
 
Ncell commits to digital inclusion
As the first Nepali mobile operator to adopt these principles, Ncell aims to ensure equitable access to mobile technology and digital services for all, regardless of ability...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& UAE and Kleindienst Group partner to power tech-driven luxury at “The Heart of Europe”
Member Logo e& UAE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kleindienst Group, the developer behind the iconic The Heart of Europe project located on six islands in “The World”, an artificial archipelago off the...
 
•  Cisco announces new strategic AI initiatives in the Middle East
Member Logo These new initiatives place Cisco at the center of the AI revolution in the Gulf, providing world class and trusted technology together with other Cisco partners...
 
•  Nokia and Reflex expand broadband reach and quality across South Africa
Member Logo Reflex will deploy Nokia’s cutting-edge Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernize and scale their network, enabling faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and delivering a better broadband...
 
•  Huawei unveils fully-upgraded Xinghe intelligent network offerings for the Middle East and Central Asia
Member Logo At the Huawei Network Summit 2025 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Huawei unveiled the fully-upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network products and solutions for the Middle East and Central Asia...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
CST: SAR180 billion is the size of the communications and technology market in 2024
With the attendance of the Acting Governor of Communications and Technology Commission, CST revealed the size of the communications and technology market reaching (180B) riyals during 2024, with annual compound growth rate...
 
Transportation Minister participates in Seamless Middle East 2025 in Dubai
The minister emphasized the strong economic and strategic partnership between Bahrain and the UAE, particularly in telecommunications, IT, digital transformation, and logistics...
 
Middle East
 
Two 5G-powered vertical market use cases usher in an era of 5G innovation in Jordan
This report delivers expert analysis of Jordan’s evolving 5G landscape, highlighting early use cases within vertical markets and uncovering new opportunities for telecom operators, regulators, and cross-industry...
 
Saudi Arabia ranks second among G20 in the ICT Regulatory Tracker Index
The ranking reflects the Kingdom’s efforts in fostering regulatory innovation, developing state-of-the-art digital infrastructure, and implementing robust market oversight. Saudi Arabia’s attractive regulatory...
 
SDAIA showcases Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and AI advancements at Expo 2025 Japan
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) showcased the Kingdom’s experience in digital transformation and smart city development during its participation in Saudi events at Expo 2025 Osaka...
 
South Asia
 
Starlink officially launches in Bangladesh
In a major development for the internet sector, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, officially began its operations in Bangladesh...
 
Ncell commits to digital inclusion
As the first Nepali mobile operator to adopt these principles, Ncell aims to ensure equitable access to mobile technology and digital services for all, regardless of ability...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
CANAL+ Germany launches SportsHD package
CANAL+ Germany is expanding its B2B offering for network operators with the launch of a new sports package called SportsHD...
 
Cignal TV expands cloud video streaming with Harmonic VOS360
Harmonic announced that Cignal TV, a leading pay-TV provider in the Philippines, has expanded its partnership with Harmonic to modernize channel origination, playout and disaster recovery workflows...
 
 
North Africa
 
Moroccan web hosting pioneer Nindohost expands into 13 African countries
This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s nearly two-decade evolution and signals its ambition to become a top technology provider across Africa...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Safaricom launches campaign to drive 4G smartphone adoption
Safaricom has unveiled a new nationwide campaign dubbed “Maisha Poa Ni Digital”, aimed at accelerating digital inclusion by enabling more Kenyans to transition from 2G feature phones to affordable 4G...
 
Bitė to begin 3G switch off in Lithuania next month
Lithuanian telco Bitė has announced it will begin the shutdown of its 3G network next month, which will enable the carrier to focus on improving its 4G and 5G coverage...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
CableFinder announces expanded portfolio with new provider Starlink via Pulsar
This move is a strategic effort to expand CableFinder’s portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and operational excellence...
 
Spectrum launches gigabit broadband, mobile, TV and voice services in Lake County, Florida
Spectrum’s multi-year rural construction initiative is driven by more than US$7 billion in private investment from Spectrum and will ultimately add an additional 100,000+ miles of fiber-optic network infrastructure...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Soracom, Marubeni launch IoT MVNO joint venture in Japan
Soracom and Marubeni announced a joint venture to offer IoT MVNO services in Japan and expand IoT capabilities to a variety of global regions and industries...
 
Africa Data Centres deploys self-cooling rack technology
The deployment at CPT1, says Africa Data Centres, demonstrates the viability of self-cooling racks in African conditions, setting the stage for broader collaboration in supporting regional environmental, social, and...
 
LRA prepares to launch smart revenue collection system with N-Soft platform
LRA Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah, in a statement, emphasized that the collaboration with N-Soft is part of a broader strategy to improve transparency and efficiency in domestic revenue mobilization...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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