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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
January 27, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Cisco launches new Cisco 360 Partner Program, built with partners for the AI era
 
 
Now live, the Cisco 360 Partner Program, designed to deliver outcomes that only Cisco and its ecosystem can achieve together, showcases the power of partnering with Cisco in the AI era...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  stc Bahrain Partners with University of Bahrain to Launch Revamped “stc Hall” at College of Arts
Member Logo In line with its commitment to empowering youth, advancing education, and supporting the local community, stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has partnered with the University of Bahrain (UOB) to unveil a newly renovated lecture...
 
•  AIS and ZTE achieve AIR RAN commercialization for differentiated experience at Thailand BMMF#15
Member Logo ZTE AIR RAN enables experience monetization by transforming data volume business into premium experience value at Thailand BMMF#15 with a plug-in intelligence...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
UAE’s new Child Digital Safety Law now makes parents legally responsible for children’s online activity
Parents and caregivers in the UAE now carry a legal duty to supervise and manage their children’s digital lives under the country’s new Child Digital Safety (CDS) Law...
 
MCIT organizes awareness workshop on digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), organized an awareness workshop under the SMEs Go Digital Program...
 
South Asia
 
Dialog partners with Xiaomi to expand 5G access through Redmi 15C 5G launch in Sri Lanka
The introduction marks another step in Dialog’s ongoing efforts to make next-generation connectivity more accessible by enabling a wider segment of customers to experience the benefits of 5G through reliable and...
 
Nepal Telecom announces cash dividend for shareholders
Nepal Telecom approved cash dividends for shareholders while committing to future data service enhancements and strategic market expansion...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Telkomsel expands 4G, 5G networks to support internet access equity
Telecommunication company Telkomsel has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening and equalizing national internet access through the continued expansion of its 4G and 5G networks...
 
Movistar Colombia expects to close Q1 2026 with 1,185 5G sites
The Colombian subsidiary of Telefónica, Movistar, expects to close the first quarter of 2026 with 1,185 5G sites, equivalent to 86% execution of its mobile network rollout project...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Samsung counts 4.1m connected Smart TV devices in Poland
Samsung Electronics Poland says 4.1m active Samsung Smart TV devices were connected to the internet at the end of December 2025, covering TVs as well as monitors and projectors...
 
BBC will launch YouTube channels for children and offer digital content training as part of new streaming partnership
The BBC says it will launch new targeted channels aimed at children and young adults as part of its landmark new partnership with YouTube...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
VodafoneThree brings coverage and capacity improvements to Stamford Bridge
VodafoneThree has made major network upgrades at Chelsea FC’s home ground, Stamford Bridge, meaning Vodafone fans can now enjoy the same seamless connectivity during matchdays that Three customers have experienced for...
 
Digital development efforts ramp up in Cameroon and Madagascar
Expansion projects have been announced in the past week by both Cameroon and Madagascar aimed, in part, at delivering better connectivity to isolated areas...
 
Tecto strengthens Brazil-Argentina connectivity with Porto Alegre data center
The facility will have a total power capacity of 20 MW and will be connected to the Malbec submarine cable, which links Brazil and Argentina, connecting Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and soon Porto Alegre,...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
Trango Tech expands mobile app development services across the GCC with dedicated teams in the UAE and KSA
Trango Tech, a global technology services provider, has announced the expansion of its mobile app development services across the GCC, with dedicated delivery teams now operating from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, and...
 
Qatar boosts secure digital connectivity for critical operations
Qatar is strengthening its position as a regional leader in secure digital infrastructure and mission-critical connectivity, reflecting a national focus on resilience, innovation, and security...
 
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre launches digital arabic library on Amazon, enhancing global access to Arabic content
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and Amazon have launched the dedicated Digital Arabic Library storefront on Amazon...
 
Digital City Bahrain awards design, lead consultancy contract for Trio Park
Digital City Bahrain has announced the appointment of Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG) as the design architect and lead consultant for Trio Park, the first phase of Digital City Bahrain, which will be developed at the Beyon...
 
North Africa
 
Egyptian ed-tech startup eYouth expands into Iraq
The platform is expected to launch in phases throughout 2026, with programmes gradually expanding across multiple sectors and regions within Iraq...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Telecom Fiji to deploy Starlink-powered Wi-Fi under USO contract
Telecom Fiji announced that it will deploy Starlink-powered managed Wi-Fi solutions in Namosi and Lomaiviti as part of a new universal service obligation (USO) contract signed with the Telecommunications Authority of Fiji...
 
Virgin Media gigabit broadband now available to 5,000 more homes in Strathaven for first time
More than 5,000 more homes in Strathaven can now access Virgin Media’s gigabit broadband services for the first time...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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