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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
July 28, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
stc Group Brings Grassroots and Last-Chance Competition Together on the stc Contenders Stage at EWC 2026
 
 
stc Group, a leading digital enabler, is bringing two distinct competitive experiences together under one stage at EWC 2026: the stc Contenders stage at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Eutelsat and Poland sign strategic Memorandum of Understanding supporting Poland's participation in IRIS²
Member Logo Eutelsat has announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Poland to deepen cooperation in support of Europe's future secure satellite communications infrastructure under the IRIS² programme...
 
•  Cisco Introduces Antares: a family of super-efficient AI models for detecting software vulnerabilities
Member Logo Cisco has introduced Antares, a family of small language AI models (SLMs) purpose-built to tackle one of the most difficult and time-consuming challenges in cybersecurity: finding hidden security flaws within software...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• TRA seeks public feedback on telecom licensing rules
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a public consultation on a draft regulation governing the licensing of telecommunications service providers, seeking feedback from industry stakeholders and the...
 
• Iraq deploys 48 technical teams to safeguard telecom services during Arbaeen pilgrimage
Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has deployed 48 technical teams across key locations to monitor and maintain telecommunications services during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, ensuring resilient connectivity for...
 
Middle East
 
• Oman and Algeria strengthen cooperation in ICT and the digital economy
Oman and Algeria have agreed to deepen cooperation in information and communications technology (ICT) and the digital economy, reinforcing bilateral efforts to accelerate digital transformation, expand technology...
 
• Orange Jordan earns EFQM 6 Star Recognised for Excellence certification
Orange Jordan has been awarded the 6 Star Recognised for Excellence certification by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), reinforcing the operator's commitment to operational excellence, customer...
 
• Ultra-Fast FTTH Accelerates in the Arab World as Average Monthly Fees Plunge Across Three Regions Between 2020 and 2026
Arab Advisors Group has released its latest telecom research series examining how Fiber-to-the-Home (“FTTH”) fees and affordability evolved across four Arab regions: GCC & Yemen, the Levant, the Maghreb, and...
 
• Globe partners with e& to strengthen international voice services
e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS), the international wholesale arm of global technology group e&, and Globe, the leading telecommunications operator in the Philippines, announced a strategic partnership for the...
 
South Asia
 
• Banglalink's Toffee sets FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming records in Bangladesh
Banglalink's OTT platform Toffee recorded unprecedented viewership during the FIFA World Cup 2026, setting new digital streaming milestones in Bangladesh and highlighting the country's rapidly growing appetite for...
 
• Jazz completes SDM virtualization with advance cloud-native network transformation
The migration was completed seamlessly with zero disruption to customer services, underscoring Jazz's engineering excellence and commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and uninterrupted digital experiences to...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
• XLSMART secures 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum to accelerate Indonesia's 4G & 5G expansion
Indonesian mobile operator XLSMART has secured spectrum in the 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands, strengthening its ability to expand 4G and 5G services while improving network capacity, coverage and digital connectivity across the...
 
• GCI expands mobile coverage across Alaska highways with LTE and 5G upgrades
The improved technology gives teams a clearer view of network performance, helping them manage demand, respond more quickly and keep customers connected...
 
• Orange, Morrison plan French data centre venture to meet AI demand
Telco group Orange and infrastructure investor Morrison plan to create a new jointly controlled data centre company located in France...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• VMO2 calls for net-neutrality overhaul to boost innovation
Reforming net-neutrality rules could help the UK telecom market unlock new innovation and drive 5G investments, according to a new report by Stephen Howard of Communications Chambers, published in partnership with Virgin...
 
• Dolphin Telecoms launches cross-border MVNO
Mobile service Dolphin Telecoms South Africa says it has officially launched its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), delivering affordable mobile connectivity designed for people who live, work, study, or regularly...
 
 
SAMENA Trends
 
MSS Whitepaper
 
North Africa
 
• Egypt advances project to digitise one million state radio and television archive tapes
Egypt is accelerating a national initiative to digitise one million archival radio and television tapes, preserving decades of the country's audiovisual heritage while creating a modern digital archive that supports...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
• Amazon Leo proposes constellation of over 5,000 satellites for direct-to-phone service
Amazon's Project Kuiper has proposed deploying a constellation of more than 5,000 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites capable of supporting direct-to-device connectivity, marking a significant expansion of the race to...
 
• NETSCOUT expands DDoS mitigation capacity to 33 Tbps for critical infrastructure protection
This capacity enhancement, coupled with NETSCOUT’s recent acquisition of DDoS network and infrastructure, reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering industry-leading cloud-based DDoS defense at global...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• VIDAA adds Watch It channels in MENA
VIDAA has launched eight FAST channels from Watch It across the Middle East and North Africa, strengthening its Arabic entertainment offer...
 
• Smart offers console-grade mobile cloud gaming via Blacknut
Cloud gaming allows users to play games instantly through their mobile browser, with gameplay rendered in real time on cloud servers...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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