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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
April 28, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
e& reports AED 19.4 billion consolidated revenue, with 15.1% YoY growth in Q1 2026
 
 
e& reported a strong start to 2026, with robust Q1 financial results, asserting the Group's leadership in shaping the digital landscape and consolidating its position as a leading global group...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Cadena Tres selects Eutelsat to continue content distribution in Mexico
Member Logo With this agreement, Eutelsat strengthens its leadership in Mexico by becoming the satellite operator that hosts virtually all the country’s most important public and private broadcasters within its video...
 
•  Zain Kuwait tops Service Hero’s Telecom ranking for 14th time, and country’s leading Internet Service Provider for 10th time
Member Logo Zain Kuwait has reaffirmed its leadership in customer experience after ranking first in the Telecom category of Service Hero’s Customer Satisfaction Index for the 14th time. The company also secured first place in the...
 
•  Xantaro Group and Nokia partner to deliver managed Altiplano offering
Member Logo Xantaro Group, a leading solution and managed service provider for high-performance networks and security solutions, has announced a collaboration agreement with Nokia...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  Cisco introduces Universal Quantum Switch, advancing the path to a quantum network
 
•  Eutelsat and MTN Côte d’Ivoire sign multi-year agreement to expand satellite connectivity using EUTELSAT KONNECT services
 
•  ZainTECH named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Gulf Countries AI Professional Services
 
•  Zain, Kuwait’s most awarded 5G network, wins Opensignal’s best network award
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• CST calls for voting for Saudi projects in WSIS Prizes 2026
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has called on the public to vote for Saudi projects competing to win the World Summit on the Information Society Prizes (WSIS 2026), to support national projects...
 
• Oman signs key agreements to accelerate digital sector growth and infrastructure development
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at advancing the country’s digital sector and strengthening its technology...
 
South Asia
 
• Zong accelerates Pakistan’s 5G race with high-speed trials in Islamabad
Zong has intensified Pakistan’s 5G race by conducting high-speed network trials in Islamabad, following similar testing activity by competitors as operators prepare for next-generation connectivity rollout...
 
• Doc990 introduces cashless channeling with Softlogic Life for corporate policyholders
The solution provides an end-to-end digital experience, allowing policyholders to access healthcare services without upfront payments or manual claim submissions...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
• Azercell continues its strategic contribution to strengthening the national digital ecosystem
In 2025, Azercell advanced its network modernization strategy by deploying and upgrading hundreds of base stations, successfully expanding its nationwide LTE infrastructure to over 3,860 stations to accommodate growing data...
 
• Verizon Frontline expands 5G network-slicing device support
Verizon recently announced the expansion of the Verizon Frontline Network Slice, making the 5G network-slicing technology available on laptops, tablets and smartphones used by public-safety users who are subscribed to the...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Banijay Media Germany launches ShowdownTV
Banijay Media Germany, the creative and commercial arm of Banijay Germany, has launched ShowdownTV, a new streaming platform focused on live entertainment and combat sports content...
 
• Stagwell builds TV ad platform with FreeWheel
Stagwell has partnered with FreeWheel to build a unified TV advertising infrastructure across connected TV, linear and live sports...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• Microsoft will no longer have exclusive access to OpenAI's technology
Microsoft will no ​longer have ⁠exclusive access to ‌OpenAI's artificial intelligence models and products, ​a significant change that would ​allow the startup to ​sell its technology...
 
• Telkom Indonesia launches agentic AI platform for enterprises
Telkom Indonesia announced that it has launched a next-gen agentic AI platform that it says will accelerate digital transformation via intelligent automation, business process integration and data-based decision making...
 
• Rakuten Symphony launches maritime cybersecurity platform with Cydome and Lattice
Rakuten Symphony announced its Rakuten Maritime cybersecurity platform through new partnerships with Cydome Security, a class-certified maritime cybersecurity company, and Lattice, a provider of AI-powered ship design...
 
 
Middle East
 
• Zain KSA’s Yaqoot partners with Huawei to upgrade BSS for digital service expansion
Zain KSA’s digital platform Yaqoot has partnered with Huawei to upgrade its business support systems (BSS), aiming to enhance agility and support the rollout of new digital services in Saudi Arabia...
 
• specialized by stc reinforces national critical readiness for 2026
specialized by stc announced an increased national readiness plan, confirming its role as the Kingdom’s trusted provider of mission‑critical communication solutions...
 
• Vodafone Qatar subsidiary acquires Doha-based startup MaktApp to expand digital services
A subsidiary of Vodafone Qatar has acquired Doha-based startup MaktApp, marking a strategic move to strengthen its digital services and platform capabilities in the local market...
 
• Emirates’ iconic A380 returns to Dubai with world-first Starlink Wi-Fi onboard
Emirates’ flagship A380, long celebrated as one of aviation’s most iconic aircraft, is set to reach new heights as the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi onboard has just been completed...
 
North Africa
 
• Algeria’s national AI programme positions country for long-term digital growth
Algeria has launched a national artificial intelligence programme aimed at accelerating digital transformation and strengthening its position in the global technology landscape...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
• Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon internet satellites
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 of Amazon's internet satellites, tying its payload-weight record in the process...
 
• Comcast expands Xfinity high-speed Internet to 6,000+ in Columbia County
Comcast is expanding high-speed internet to 6,000+ homes and businesses in Columbia County, bundling connectivity with mobile, security, and business solutions to boost local access and affordability...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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