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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
February 24, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Cisco unveils new AgenticOps innovations to simplify and scale AI-driven IT operations
 
 
Cisco has announced new AgenticOps innovations for the AI era. First launched last year, AgenticOps is an agent-first IT operating model for autonomous action with built-in oversight...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Eutelsat and Singapore’s Can Marine partner to deliver maritime connectivity services
Member Logo Eutelsat and Singapore’s Can Marine are partnering to deliver state-of-the-art maritime connectivity services leveraging Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation...
 
•  Nokia and AWS showcase industry-first agentic AI-powered network slicing with du and Orange
Member Logo Nokia has announced a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring the first agentic AI-powered 5G-Advanced network slicing solution in a live 5G network...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• Jordan’s TRC and RIPE NCC host regional advanced IPv6 training in Amman
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Jordan, in partnership with the RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC), has successfully concluded a three-day regional training programme on Internet Protocol...
 
• ATU launches satellite internet training for African regulators amid sector expansion
The African Telecommunications Union, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and Amazon, has launched an online capacity-building programme on low...
 
South Asia
 
• PTA mandates prior approval for mobile tariff revisions under new 2025 regulations
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has addressed public concerns circulating on social media over rising mobile tariffs, service quality and unauthorised billing deductions, reaffirming its commitment to consumer...
 
• AI Cell established at Nepal Police Headquarters
The Nepal Police stated that the AI Cell was set up to keep an eye on disinformation spreading on social networking platforms and manage the content with surveillance...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Videotron and Samsung expand partnership through 5G NSA and 4G LTE core gateway deployment
Samsung Electronics have announced that it has been selected by Videotron, one of Canada’s key telecommunications operators, to modernize its network infrastructure with Samsung’s 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) and 4G...
 
• VodafoneThree switches on 4G and 5G coverage at Aberdeen International Airport
The future deployment of Vodafone 5G SA will further enhance productivity for airport-based businesses by supporting various applications from automated passport control to stock control...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Sky Atlantic launching on Virgin TV
From April 1st, existing Virgin TV 360 and Stream box customers who already receive Sky Entertainment channels (Sky Comedy, Sky Witness, and coming soon, Sky One) will gain access to Sky Atlantic...
 
• Warner Bros. Discovery posts record streaming growth for 2026 Winter Olympics
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has reported its best-ever streaming performance for an Olympic Winter Games, with triple-digit growth across Europe during Milano-Cortina 2026...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Ericsson, Mistral AI team up to develop AI agents for next-generation networks
Ericsson has partnered with France-based startup Mistral AI to develop advanced AI tools tailored specifically for telecom networks, with a long-term focus on automation, resilience and the evolution towards 6G...
 
• Finnfund and CREI support sustainable energy for telecoms in South Sudan
CREI manages telecom tower and renewable power assets across Africa and Asia, specialising in hybrid energy solutions for mobile network operators...
 
• Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM & Vodafone unite for edge federation
The milestone marks a breakthrough within 8ra initiative and the Important Project of Common European Interest on Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services (IPCEI-CIS)...
 
 
 
Middle East
 
• Digital push lifts Oman government services to 94% target rate
Oman’s Government Digital Transformation Programme (Tahawul) achieved a 94% performance rate by the end of December 2025, up sharply from 73% a year earlier, according to its annual report...
 
• Orange Jordan launches the "Tahweesheh" account through Orange Money to promote a strong savings culture
As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing financial inclusion and providing the best digital solutions to its customers, Orange Jordan announced the launch of a new innovative service through Orange Money called...
 
• Asana now available in the AWS Middle East (UAE) region to support enterprise and government customers with local data residency
Asana is one of the first enterprise collaborative work management platforms to offer its services on AWS Marketplace...
 
• Saudi Arabia steps into global AI leadership to shape AI future
Saudi Arabia has joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), marking a significant step in its ambition to influence global AI governance and ethical technology development...
 
North Africa
 
• Algeria reaches milestone as 3 million households connect to fiber broadband
Algeria has connected three million households to fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services, marking a significant step forward in the country’s digital transformation agenda...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• SpaceX expands Starlink network with 53 new satellites boosting global internet
SpaceX has continued to make strides in space logistics and rocket reusability, recently launching 53 Starlink satellites into orbit...
 
• Tata Communications to make RailTel’s fiber backbone AI-ready
Tata Communications announced that it is partnering with RailTel Corporation of India to fortify the latter’s fiber backbone infrastructure to support AI development in the country...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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