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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
March 30, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
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e& and Khalifa University launch white paper for AI-native 6G networks, contributing to global standardisation
 
 
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, and Khalifa University jointly launched a white paper, “6G AI-Native Networks: Architecture, Intelligence, and the Path to Autonomous Connectivity”...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Connecting the Future: nLogic Group and Nokia enter a strategic partnership for next-generation networks and digital infrastructure
Member Logo In addition, nLogic brings strong expertise in Passive Optical Networks (PON), enabling cost-efficient, scalable and future-ready fiber access and aggregation solutions as part of an end-to-end network architecture...
 
•  ZTE and Kcell sign strategic MoU to boost terminal ecosystem and FWA services in Kazakhstan
Member Logo ZTE has signed a strategic cooperation MoU with Kcell JCS, marking a major push into the Kazakh market focused on strengthening the terminal device ecosystem beyond traditional network infrastructure...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• New benchmarks set for gaming connectivity and provider performance
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission has released its latest performance report, revealing a 57% year-on-year improvement in the quality of online gaming services across the Kingdom...
 
• NCC directs telecom operators to compensate subscribers for poor network service
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to provide compensation to subscribers whose network quality of service experience is below specified targets within certain...
 
South Asia
 
• JazzWorld bags two ESG Awards for driving digital inclusion and climate resilience
The achievement reinforces Jazz’s broader commitment to ESG-driven strategies, combining connectivity, inclusion, and environmental responsibility to deliver long-term impact...
 
• Nepal Telecom expands international VoLTE roaming to Denmark and South Korea
Nepal Telecom (NT) has officially extended its international Voice over LTE (VoLTE) roaming services to Denmark and South Korea, marking a significant step in its global connectivity strategy...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Kyivstar delivered 4G coverage to 630 communities in 2025
In 2025, the company built over 6,000 new base stations and expanded LTE coverage to an additional 630 communities. 96.2% of the population in territory controlled by Ukraine currently has access to Kyivstar’s...
 
• Airtel deploys 2,750+ new 5G sites to boost network coverage in Gujarat
Bharti Airtel said it has deployed more than 2,750 new 5G sites across Gujarat over the last 12 months, delivering faster speeds, wider coverage and a significantly improved network experience for customers...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Polsat Box Go adds AI-powered highlights and alerts for sports viewers
Polsat Box Go has introduced a new AI-based feature for live sport through a partnership with WSC Sports, adding automated highlights and real-time video notifications to its streaming service...
 
• Finlay introduces FinlayTV to deliver Practical Video and Audio Content
The new, video‑first broadcast network has been created to position Finlay as a definitive thought leader in the industry...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Ethio Telecom and Ascot Energy to explore green infrastructure solutions
State-owned Ethio Telecom announced that it held discussions with Italian firm Ascot Energy with the goal of integrating green energy technologies into the telco’s national digital infrastructure across Ethiopia...
 
• NTT, DOCOMO enhance disaster response and industrial operations via 5G slice prediction
NTT and DOCOMO have successfully demonstrated a technology that enables advance estimation of whether communication requirements necessary to support stable communications can be met for each slice with different use cases...
 
• Vertiv to acquire ThermoKey
Transaction expected to increase customer optionality across the thermal chain to optimize power utilization and energy efficiency for AI-ready data centers...
 
 
Middle East
 
• Orange launches the 16th edition of the Orange Social Ventures Prize in Middle East and Africa (OSVP) to reveal and support innovative entrepreneurship and impact projects
With more than 17,600 applications received since its creation, OSVP is today an essential catalyst for innovative entrepreneurship in Africa and the Middle East...
 
• Oman’s semiconductor sector witnessing robust expansion
Recognised as a cornerstone of the digital economy, the semiconductor sector underpins advanced communications, energy systems, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation...
 
• Starlink launches in UAE with maritime and enterprise use
Starlink has officially launched satellite internet services in the UAE, extending low-Earth-orbit connectivity to consumers, enterprises, and maritime operators...
 
• Jordan’s telecommunications sector sees surge in 5G and fiber subscriptions
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Jordan has released its statistical report for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting a significant transition in the nation’s digital landscape...
 
North Africa
 
• Morocco reiterates AI as strategic driver of Africa’s development at Princeton Lecture Series
Morocco has reinforced its position on artificial intelligence as a key driver of Africa’s development, with Minister Amal El Falah Segrouchni highlighting its role at Princeton’s Africa Impact Lectures 2026...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• CMA, Rivada expand digital transformation with next-gen satellite network
CMA Technology (CMA), a value added reseller of leading communications technology companies, is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a unique next generation connectivity network with the necessary security and...
 
• All West brings multi-gig fiber internet to Rawlins
All West Fiber announced announced the expansion of its multi-gig fiber broadband network, bringing high-speed internet access to more than 3,700 homes and businesses in the previously underserved Rawlins community...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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