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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 12, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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stc Group showcases localization leadership at PIF Private Sector Forum 2026
 
 
stc Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, concluded its participation at the PIF Private Sector Forum 2026, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to advancing the Kingdom’s local content agenda and digital transformation...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& Carrier & Wholesale and TNS Global launch 'South Route' to boost Central Asia-UAE digital connectivity
Member Logo e& Carrier & Wholesale, the international wholesale arm of the global technology group e& and TNS Global, a leading international carrier in Central Asia, have announced a collaboration to launch a new corridor offering a...
 
•  AT&T recognized for network performance, data value, and brand
Member Logo AT&T has been recognized by ATLANTIC-ACM in its 2025 U.S. Wholesale Service Provider Excellence Awards...
 
•  Cisco announces new Silicon One G300, advanced systems and optics to power and scale AI data centers for the agentic era
Member Logo As the AI ecosystem buildout expands beyond hyperscalers, Cisco AI Networking innovations address the critical considerations of the next phase of AI buildouts - increasing energy efficiency, lowering operating costs, and...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Jordan establishes national committee to shield children from digital risks
In addition to regulatory measures, the committee is expected to launch public awareness and education campaigns to help families better manage digital usage and adopt parental control tools...
 
Egypt parliament to meet NTRA, Telecom Egypt heads on internet packages
Egypt’s House of Representatives is set to hold meetings with the leadership of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and Telecom Egypt to address public concerns regarding internet usage and...
 
South Asia
 
Pakistan tech sector races ahead of global emerging tech hubs
Pakistan is emerging as one of the most promising “new frontier” tech ecosystems globally, with recent growth second only to the Bay Area, according to a new report by startup intelligence platform Dealroom and...
 
Ncell Foundation launches Safer Internet Together initiative
Marking Safer Internet Day 2026, Ncell Foundation and NAASA Securities jointly announced the launch of a nationwide project — Safer Internet Together (SIT)...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
Airtel hits 99% 4G coverage nationwide
This significant milestone highlights Airtel’s commitment to expanding reliable, high-speed internet access to urban and rural communities nationwide, and marks a major leap forward in Nigeria’s digital...
 
5G speeds in Malaysia reach target despite six-fold increase in users
The average 5G download speed operated by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) exceeded 218 Mbps, and the second network operated by U Mobile Sdn Bhd (U Mobile) exceeded 315 Mbps as of Nov 30, 2025...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
5G broadcast trials return to the Olympic stage at Milano Cortina 2026
Building on successful demonstrations during the Paris Olympics 2024, Italian public service broadcaster Rai and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) are conducting new 5G Broadcast trials during the Milano Cortina 2026...
 
Sky bundles Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix and Hayu into single TV subscription
Sky says it will offer Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix and Hayu together inside one Sky TV subscription, positioning Sky Stream, Sky Glass and Sky Q as a single “home screen” for the major streaming brands...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Palo Alto Networks integrates CyberArk to combat identity-based threats
The addition of the CyberArk Identity Security Platform enables Palo Alto Networks to secure every identity across the enterprise - human, machine, and agentic...
 
Kyivstar acquires Tabletki.ua for US$160 million to deepen digital healthcare push
Kyivstar has completed the full acquisition of Ukrainian medical digital services platform Tabletki.ua for US$160 million, strengthening the operator’s expansion into healthcare...
 
Identy.io announces strategic expansion in Africa
This expansion will enhance Identy.io’s service offerings in key markets on the continent, including Kenya and Nigeria...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
UAE launches global partnership with Starlink to expand digital education access
The Digital School, an initiative under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced a strategic global partnership with Starlink to expand access to high-quality digital education for learners in...
 
Qatar: Es’hailSat announces strategic partnership with Telesat to bring next‑generation LEO connectivity
Qatar Satellite Company Es’hailSat has announced a strategic partnership with Canadian satellite operator Telesat to explore the deployment of next-generation low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in...
 
Microsoft confirms Saudi Arabia datacenter region to go live in Q4 2026
Microsoft has confirmed that customers will be able to run cloud workloads from its Saudi Arabia East datacenter region starting in Q4 2026, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term investment in the...
 
Luma AI to open Riyadh office to accelerate HUMAIN Create
Through HUMAIN Create, Luma AI’s models will be trained on Arabic language and regional data, enabling creators in the public and private sectors to adopt AI systems that reflect local language, culture, and creative...
 
North Africa
 
Vodacom to participate in Egypt’s investment programme
Vodafone Egypt, part of the Vodacom Group, has confirmed its participation in Egypt’s multi-year digital infrastructure investment programme led by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
MTN agrees to offer Amazon Leo satellite internet for maritime connectivity
MTN, a network operator and pioneer in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology adoption, has finalized an agreement to offer Amazon Leo, Amazon’s satellite internet, as an authorized reseller for maritime...
 
Spectrum expands fiber broadband network
Spectrum has announced the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 4,500 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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