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April 2, 2026

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SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 Advances Industry Coordination, Reinforces Infrastructure Continuity, and Aligns Public and Private Sector Priorities

The SAMENA Telecommunications Council successfully convened the Leaders’ Summit 2026 at Atlantis – The Palm, Dubai, under the theme “Intelligent Networks for Sovereign & Sustainable Futures.”

Qatar data centre market set to reach US$1 billion by 2034 amid digital surge

This expansion is driven by rapid digitalization, rising demand for cloud services, and increased adoption of IoT and big data...

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Nokia wins new 5G RAN deal with Virgin Media O2 to accelerate its Mobile Transformation Plan

Nokia announced that it has been selected by Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) for a major new multi‑year 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) deployment and modernization program across the UK...

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ZTE showcases end-to-end intelligent computing at CloudFest 2026 in Germany, empowering the digital future

ZTE advanced cloud architecture and versatility for various cloud scenarios enable operators to reduce costs and ensure seamless evolution...

Recent Developments

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Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026

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e& and Khalifa University launch white paper for AI-native 6G networks, contributing to global standardisation

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AT&T and Boldyn Networks complete cellular service in additional tunnel segments of the MTA’s 4/5 and G Lines

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Eutelsat expands LEO connectivity for global rail market

Policy and Regulation

•	African Ministers adopt Algiers Declaration on telecommunications sovereignty and connectivity African ministers responsible for telecommunications and digital development have officially adopted the Algiers Declaration on African Telecommunications Sovereignty and Integrated Connectivity (2026–2030)...

•	Nigeria's regulator wants operators to compensate subscribers for bad QOS Regulator the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive that aims to force mobile network operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers for poor network service...

South Asia

•	JazzCash onboards its 1 millionth merchant on Pakistan’s National Digital Payments Platform JazzCash, a subsidiary of the global digital operator VEON, has reached a landmark milestone by onboarding its 1 millionth Raast QR-enabled merchant...

•	Veon eyes satellite-based call service in Bangladesh Global telecom investor Veon plans to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity in Bangladesh, allowing smartphones to connect straight to satellites through a partnership with Starlink and its subsidiary, Banglalink...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	OneLayer expands European operations to support growing private LTE/5G adoption The company is strengthening its presence to support organizations adopting private cellular networks as critical infrastructure...

•	Vi targets 133-city 5G footprint by May with major expansion push Vodafone Idea (Vi) is set to significantly accelerate its 5G rollout, targeting coverage across 133 cities by May 2026 as it looks to meet rising demand for high-speed data services...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	DAZN plans live sports push for airlines and cruise operators DAZN is preparing to launch a new inflight and onboard sports product that will bring live events to passengers travelling by air and sea from 2027...

•	Brazil's largest pay-TV operators selects Synamedia Go platform to support OTT expansion Synamedia announced that Mileto Tecnologia, one of Brazil's largest pay-TV operators, has chosen the Synamedia Go platform to support its rapid OTT expansion...

Global Telecom Update

•	Telekom Malaysia gets ISO/IEC certification for AI management systems Telekom Malaysia (TM) announced that it has become the first telco in the country to obtain certification for the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) standard...

•	SK Telecom, NTT DOCOMO release white paper on vRAN evolution and AI-RAN [ath SK Telecom and NTT DOCOMO announced the release of a white paper on the key enabling features for vRAN evolution and the path to AI-RAN, as the latest outcome of their ongoing technical cooperation...

•	BeyondTrust delivers industry’s first unified privileged identity solution for AI agent coworkers and workloads, from the desktop to the cloud The announcement is backed by new threat research from BeyondTrust Phantom Labs™, which found that the majority of enterprises are running shadow AI agents with privileged access that security teams cannot see or...

Middle East

•	Oman to launch integrated digital ticketing system for public transport The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has officially invited companies and investors to develop and operate a comprehensive digital ticketing platform for Oman’s public transport...

•	Orange Jordan continues fostering safe work environments with comprehensive training program As part of its framework to foster a secure and healthy workplace environment, Orange Jordan organized a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training program...

•	Fake shipment tracking scams on the rise in MEA, warns expert As global parcel volume surpasses 161 billion annually, cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the "modern-day essential service" of courier delivery...

•	Qatar data centre market set to reach US$1 billion by 2034 amid digital surge This expansion is driven by rapid digitalization, rising demand for cloud services, and increased adoption of IoT and big data...

North Africa

•	ITIDA and Plug and Play conclude Aswan Bootcamp Series as startups secure EGP 200 million in upper Egypt Egypt has taken another step in extending its technology ecosystem beyond the capital, as the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) concluded the Aswan Bootcamp Series program in partnership with Plug...

Satellite & Internet

•	SpaceX Rocket launches Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral This latest launch continues to build out the Starlink constellation, which already has hundreds of satellites in orbit...

•	Turkcell adds 10 Gbps package to fiber broadband service Turkcell announced that it has added a 10 Gbps option for its Superonline fiber broadband service, which it says makes it the first such broadband offer in Turkey...

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