The University of Burgos, Cumucore, and Nokia have completed a successful trial of 5G-MHAR (5G-TSN-Driven Multi-Robot Human Activity Recognition), demonstrating how millimeter-wave spectrum can deliver substantially greater capacity than the 3.5 GHz bands commonly used for 5G deployments, while also reducing network latency. The solution combines... read more

As Saudi Arabia marks its National Day, stc Group is highlighting the continued growth of its contribution to the national economy, with its Local Content Score reaching 53% in 2026, well above the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority's ICT sector benchmark of 41%. The achievement reflects stc Group's continued efforts to increase... read more

The MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation have announced a strategic partnership to launch the Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier, a first-of-its-kind initiative to improve maternal health outcomes through an integrated digital ecosystem connecting women, frontline health workers, and primary health care facilities. By 2030, the initiative... read more

Muscat. October 13, 2026. SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders' AXIS 2026 will convene under the theme "Oman: The New Geography of Digital Investment," with Omantel as Host Sponsor. This is an investment and industry-development conference, not a showcase. The focus: how Oman's infrastructure strengths in connectivity, data centers, cloud,... read more

Omantel has been named a "Most Honored Company" at the 2026 Extel Awards, alongside awards for "Best Investor Relations Company" and "Best Investor Relations Team" in the Telecommunications sector. The recognitions were announced as part of the Extel Awards for Europe and Emerging EMEA Markets, with the ceremony held in London earlier this month.... read more

DCF 2026 in Dubai marked a first: the first formal engagement between SAMENA Council and the World WLAN Application Alliance. The dedicated WLAN roundtable, chaired by Dr. Crane H. Yang, Secretary-General of WAA, and co-chaired by Bocar Ba of SAMENA Council, brought regional operators, regulators and technology providers into a direct conversation... read more

The SAMENA Telecommunications Council will convene SAMENA Council Leaders' AXIS 2026 in Muscat on October 13, 2026, with Omantel as Host Sponsor, under the theme "Oman: The New Geography of Digital Investment." Leaders' AXIS 2026 is an investment and industry-development conference focused on Oman's digital growth and the opportunity for capital,... read more

Cisco has released new research, The Impact of Agentic AI on Network Operations, examining the state of network operations, AI adoption, and attitudes toward AI autonomy and trust. Conducted independently by Omdia across 1,000 IT and network operations leaders at organizations with 500 or more employees, the findings show organizations moving... read more