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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
May 29, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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AT&T advances broadband innovation with prpl Foundation life cycle management
 
 
In 2019, AT&T started improving how applications are delivered on internet devices to offer better services. Recognizing the growing capabilities of ARM-based chipsets in home gateways, AT&T sought to leverage these devices as application execution environments, improving customer experiences through secure, flexible solutions...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Cisco Duo reimagines identity security to combat AI era threats
Member Logo Cisco, the leader in security and networking, today unveiled Duo Identity and Access Management (IAM), a new security solution that transforms how organizations combat persistent identity-based attacks that are accelerating...
 
•  Ninth Huawei ICT Competition Global Final concludes with Middle East & Central Asia teams earning top honors
Member Logo The 16 teams advanced from a highly competitive regional selection process that attracted over 31,000 university students and faculty from more than 640 institutions across 19 countries in Middle East and Central Asia...
 
•  ZTE empowers Ethio Telecom with FTTR-B solution to build Africa's first all-optical government office
Member Logo ZTE and Ethio Telecom deployed FTTR-B for the GERD office building in Ethiopia with Africa's first all-optical government office network, delivering high-speed, secure, and intelligent connectivity...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Oman’s TRA advances telecommunications quality in underdeveloped areas through national initiative
It leverages cost savings generated by postponing royalty rate increases, which are normally applied when converting telecommunication stations from satellite technology to fiber optics...
 
Ministry of Sustainable Development holds workshop on methodologies for calculating ICT-related SDG indicators under ITU
The Ministry of Sustainable Development, in cooperation with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), convened a national virtual workshop...
 
South Asia
 
Dialog Enterprise elevates Ceylinco’s digital infrastructure with advanced SD-WAN solution
By connecting over 200 branches island-wide, this implementation underscores Dialog Enterprise’s expertise in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance connectivity solutions tailored to the needs of large...
 
Afghanistan approves 44 new telecom sites to boost connectivity
This approval follows the earlier sanction of 29 towers under the TDF’s 10th phase project, bringing the total number of telecom towers in Paktika to 73...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Sky brings in Paramount+ upgrade path
Since the launch of the streaming service, Sky Cinema subscribers have been gifted a Paramount+ subscription free of charge...
 
Microsoft launches Copilot for Gaming beta on mobile devices
Users can access Copilot for Gaming on a second screen without distractions from the core gameplay experience...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Eridan, Skylark partner to advance high-efficiency Open RAN networks
Eridan has announced a strategic partnership with Skylark Wireless, to deliver high-performance Open RAN solutions designed to power the next generation of wireless infrastructure...
 
BCE launches Bell AI Fabric with green data centers
In a bold move to position itself at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, BCE Inc., Canada’s largest telecommunications company by revenue, has unveiled plans to construct a sprawling network of...
 
More towers planned for Burkina Faso
This investment plan is expected to improve telecom coverage in the country and advance the goal of widespread connectivity by 2027...
 
 
Middle East
 
Zain KSA prepares advanced AI-driven 5G network and expanded support for Hajj
Zain KSA has announced the completion of all preparations to serve pilgrims during the Hajj season of 1446H, unveiling an integrated voice and data service ecosystem powered by an AI-driven 5G network covering all holy...
 
ROP urges parents to protect children in cyberspace
The advisory concluded with a clear call to action, emphasising that protecting children online is a shared responsibility requiring everyone to stay vigilant and proactive in ensuring their safety...
 
Jordan and Syria explore enhanced cooperation in telecommunications and IT sectors
Syrian Minister Abdul Salam Haykal and Jordanian business leaders, led by Khalil al-Haj Tawfiq, met to explore bilateral cooperation in telecom, IT, and digital infrastructure, aiming to boost public services, investment,...
 
Malaysia granted sovereignty over Bahrain cloud subscriber data
This initiative reflects global confidence in Bahrain’s legal, technical, and operational expertise in cloud computing, reinforcing its role as a trusted regional digital hub, he stated...
 
North Africa
 
Algeria Telecom launches online survey to identify fiber connectivity gaps
Algeria Telecom has initiated an online survey inviting Algerian citizens to help pinpoint areas currently lacking fibre connectivity, in preparation for a nationwide fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) rollout planned for 2026...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Kyivstar reallocates 3G spectrum to boost 4G rollout
Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has announced plans to reallocate 3G spectrum to enhance its 4G network across settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions, as part of wider efforts to modernise its infrastructure and lay...
 
EE expands 5G coverage in London using small cells
The Ontix collaboration supports EE’s goal to deliver nationwide 5G by 2028, using small cells to offload traffic and improve performance in dense urban areas...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Alghanim Industries brings Starlink’s groundbreaking satellite internet to global markets
Alghanim Industries becomes an official global channel for Starlink’s advanced low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation...
 
CommScope launches XPND fiber termination platform to advance FTTH scalability
The CommScope XPND platform creates a flexible connectivity interface for active equipment, with a modular design to scale components and capabilities in response to market changes...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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