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SAMENA Telecommunications Council - Logo Industry News Briefing
August 5, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Member News
 
Under “Seven or Eight?” Campaign, Omantel Continues Khareef Dhofar 2026 Activities with Community Initiatives and Visitor Experiences
 
 
Omantel, the main sponsor and technical partner of Khareef Dhofar 2026, is continuing its participation in the season through its "Seven or Eight?" campaign, bringing together interactive experiences, community initiatives and enhanced connectivity across multiple locations in Dhofar Governorate...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  Huawei's E-band Microwave RTN 3800 Wins 2026 iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award
Member Logo Huawei's E-band microwave product RTN 3800 has won the 2026 iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award for its innovative all-in-one design and exceptional performance...
 
 
Recent Developments
 
•  AT&T Internet Air doubles subscribers in almost half the time
 
•  Salam obtains MSOC services Tier 2 license from the National Cybersecurity Authority
 
•  stc Bahrain launches third edition of 'emerge' Summer Internship program to empower next-generation Bahraini talent
 
•  Cohesity and ZainTECH enter MSP partnership to deliver AI-Powered Cyber Resilience across the Middle East
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
• Kuwait's CITRA receives 156 fraud reports in July
Kuwait's Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) received 156 fraud reports during July, with fraudulent websites emerging as the most common cyber scam targeting consumers, highlighting...
 
Middle East
 
• Jordan achieves 85.5% digital government readiness, targets full rollout in 2026
Jordan has reached 85.5% of its digital government implementation targets and is on track to complete the full rollout of its national digital government programme this year, marking significant progress in the country's...
 
• Mannai Information Technology opens regional HQ in Riyadh
Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia (MIT KSA), part of Mannai Corporation QPSC, has opened its new regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, marking a significant investment in Saudi Arabia’s digital economy and a...
 
• Meeza secures $432 million financing to expand Qatar's data center capacity
Qatari managed IT and data center provider Meeza has secured $432 million in financing to accelerate the expansion of its data center infrastructure, reinforcing Qatar's ambitions to strengthen its digital economy and...
 
South Asia
 
• Pakistan's internet user growth outpaces mobile subscriptions as digital adoption accelerates
Pakistan's internet subscriber base is growing faster than its mobile subscriber base, reflecting the country's accelerating digital transformation as consumers increasingly embrace mobile broadband, online services...
 
• Robi posts steady growth as operator accelerates AI-driven network transformation
Bangladesh's Robi Axiata reported steady business growth while reaffirming its commitment to artificial intelligence-powered network optimization, as the operator continues investing in digital infrastructure to improve...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
• MegaFon Tajikistan modernizes network with 80 infrastructure upgrades in 2026
MegaFon Tajikistan has completed more than 80 network modernization initiatives during 2026, strengthening mobile connectivity, expanding network capacity and improving service quality as demand for digital services...
 
• Tidal Cyber, Carahsoft partner to expand threat-led defense for public sector security
Tidal Cyber, the creator and global leader of Threat-Led Defense, and Carahsoft Technology, The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, announced a partnership. ..
 
 
SAMENA Trends
 
MSS Whitepaper
 
North Africa
 
• Nilesat's Cairo Teleport retains Tier IV certification for mission-critical satellite operations
Egyptian satellite operator Nilesat has successfully secured the re-certification of its Cairo Teleport to Tier IV standards, reaffirming the facility's ability to deliver the highest levels of operational resilience,...
 
3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy
 
• 4G expansion raises telephone usage by 10% in a year
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has recorded a remarkable surge, with telephone usage rising by 10 per cent in one year, driven by the dominance of the 4G network...
 
• Brazil adds 1.4 million mobile lines in June as 5G adoption reaches 24%
Brazil added 1.4 million mobile connections in June, while 5G subscriptions reached 24% of the country's total mobile base, underscoring the accelerating adoption of next-generation mobile services across Latin...
 
• CoreWeave targets APAC with plans for three AI data centres in Indonesia
Data centre operator CoreWeave announced that it's entering the Asia-Pacific region, with plans to build three AI data centre facilities in Indonesia by 2028 with a combined IT load capacity of 360MW...
 
Satellite & Hybrid Networks
 
• China launches 23rd batch of low-Earth-orbit internet satellites
China has launched the 23rd group of satellites for its low-Earth-orbit satellite internet constellation, Qazinform News Agency cites CGTN...
 
• Timor-Leste commercially launches TLSCC, its first international subsea link
State-owned Cabos de Timor-Leste (CTL) has commercially launched the Timor-Leste South Submarine Cable System (TLSSC), which provides the country’s first international subsea connection...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
• Spotify tops 300 million paying subscribers as revenue climbs
Spotify has become the first audio streaming service to surpass 300 million Premium subscribers, helping drive quarterly revenue to €4.8 billion as the company continues to benefit from subscription price increases and...
 
• Samsung and Prime Video introduce HDR10+ streaming to enhance premium viewing experience
Samsung Electronics and Prime Video have launched HDR10+ streaming support, bringing the advanced high dynamic range (HDR) format to a broader range of premium content and delivering enhanced picture quality across...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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