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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 8, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Group advances to “A” in MSCI ESG ratings, strengthening global sustainability position
 
 
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), an investment research firm and a leading global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) index provider, has upgraded stc Group from “BBB” in 2024 to “A” in 2025 in its latest ESG ratings, marking a significant leap for the leading digital enabler from the 2024 rankings...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Nokia partner to reduce energy demand and support AI-powered, sustainable operations
Member Logo Nokia Energy Efficiency, part of the company’s Autonomous Networks portfolio, will enable Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to shut idle and unused radio equipment automatically during low network demand periods...
 
•  ZTE's "Signal Reach Program" wins WSIS 2025 Champion Award
Member Logo This accolade not only recognizes ZTE's continuous innovation in the digital technology sector but also affirms its benchmarking role and industry influence in advancing global digital inclusion and sustainable...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  stc Bahrain launches its 2025 Summer Internship Program, 'EMERGE' to empower future talents
 
•  Eutelsat renews long-term partnership with SRG SSR, Switzerland’s public broadcaster
 
•  stc Bahrain recognized as "Talent Development Strategic Partner" at Huawei Bahrain 2024 ICT Talent Achievement closing ceremony
 
•  stc powers up the Esports World Cup with cutting-edge 5G network
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 sets stage for pivotal UN General Assembly review
​​​Ministers, industry leaders, and representatives of international organizations and civil society joined together at the inauguration of the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, in preparation for the United...
 
KaopuCloud and Mibura join Qatar Internet Exchange Point to boost local connectivity and digital innovation
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced the onboarding of KaopuCloud, a global edge-cloud provider, and Mibura, a data center and cloud solutions provider, to the Qatar Internet Exchange Point (QIXP)...
 
North Africa
 
UNDP and Morocco partner to advance inclusive digital transformation across Arab States and Africa
This partnership seeks to enhance digital public services, foster responsible AI use, and develop institutional and regulatory frameworks that support sustainable digital growth and regional integration...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
O2 boosts 4G and 5G amid Scottish staycation boom
The telecommunications company has upgraded mobile coverage in over 13,000 Scottish postcodes within the last 12 months, including some of the UK’s most remote destinations...
 
Vietnam telecom giants step up 5G commercialisation, expansion
Vietnamese telecommunications operators are ramping up efforts to build infrastructure, increase user uptake, and commercialise wide-scale 5G services across the country...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Globalstar signs SpaceX deal to launch next-gen satellite services
Globalstar announced that the Company has signed an agreement with SpaceX for a Falcon 9 launch for the next set of satellites, pursuant to the 2022 satellite procurement agreement with MDA...
 
DITO boosts fixed wireless broadband
DITO Telecommunity is aggressively expanding its fixed wireless broadband service to reach up to 2 million users by 2026, reinvesting revenues to boost its 5G network and positioning wireless as a key alternative to fiber in...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Telkomsel empowers Indonesian SMEs with AI
Telkomsel officially closed the 4th Digital Creative Entrepreneurs (DCE) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program series through the DCE Summit 2025...
 
Vodafone uses mobile network to back drone delivery in Ireland
Vodafone has collaborated with Manna Air Delivery in Ireland, a company with six years of experience in urban drone deliveries, to remotely pilot a delivery drone over two kilometres using Vodafone’s mobile network...
 
Omnix launches AI-first managed services to transform next-gen IT support
These next-generation IT support offerings embed artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven intelligence at the core of service delivery—redefining how enterprises manage IT operations...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
Vertiv demonstrates mission-critical infrastructure solutions in Saudi Arabia
The event provided background and education on the demand for resilient power distribution solutions, at an all-time high due to AI workloads and high-density computing, which are quickly becoming central to Saudi...
 
Tech-neutral licensing still lags: Limited Arab countries examined fully embrace Open ISP frameworks
Arab Advisors Group has published a detailed analytical report entitled ISP Licensing Regimes in Seven Arab Countries: Comparative Regulatory Insights...
 
Oman ranked 4th among developing economies in digital FDI
Oman ranked fourth globally among developing economies in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for greenfield projects in information and communications technology infrastructure between 2020 and 2024, according to the...
 
Arkan Solutions successfully launches PSTN integration for DHL Express in Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan
This rollout follows an initial launch in Egypt in 2024 and represents a significant advancement in DHL’s ongoing regional digital transformation across the Middle East...
 
Kuwaiti, Saudi societies ink agreement to enhance AI, IoT cooperation
Chairman of Kuwait Artificial Intelligence for Things (AIoT) Society, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Malek Al-Sabah, declared the signing an agreement for strategic cooperation with the Saudi AI Governance Society to jointly develop...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan’s telecom sector sees significant surge in data usage and broadband subscribers
According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the country’s telecom sector has experienced a robust increase in data consumption over the last three years...
 
EDOTCO, Tiger New Energy to roll out green power systems for telecom towers
EDOTCO Bangladesh has signed an agreement with Tiger New Energy Limited to deploy sustainable power systems that drive greener connectivity and extend clean energy access to communities across Bangladesh...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Yettel and SBB launch unified TV platform
Yettel and SBB have announced a major milestone in their ongoing integration journey, marking significant progress towards becoming a unified service provider for Serbian citizens...
 
Icelandic partnership between Síminn and HBO
Subscribers to the Icelandic telco will be able to access selected HBO content as part of Síminn’s premium offer as well as full access to the HBO app...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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