• SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing

    19th May, 2026

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Omantel has reported its Q1 2026 financial results, delivering year-on-year growth in revenue, EBITDA, and net profit, supported by resilient domestic operations and a stronger contribution from Zain Group. Qais Saud Al Zakwani, newly elected Chairman of the Board, described Q1 2026 as an important phase of preparation for the Group's upcoming... read more

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eSIM Go, a pioneer in digital mobile services, has announced a strategic investment led by TNS Global, a leading Eurasian digital infrastructure and wholesale telecommunications provider. Since launching in 2020, eSIM Go has grown organically into a leader in B2B Travel eSIM, a market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 37% through at least 2030. The... read more

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stc Bahrain has announced the launch of Mastercard's Click to Pay on the My stc BH app, becoming the first telecommunications provider in Bahrain to introduce the secure, one-click online payment solution. Customers can now pay bills, purchase add-ons, or buy digital gift cards without manual card entry, with support for multiple stored cards and... read more

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Nokia has announced that its Beacons and ONT devices have received conditional approval from the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, formally exempting these platforms and future variants from the FCC Covered List restrictions on foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers. The approval, backed by determinations from the Department of War... read more

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Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has officially launched the Kenya AI for Disability Project during the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in advancing inclusive digital transformation across Kenya and the wider African region. The initiative brings together the Kenya... read more

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stc Group has announced the official launch of the "pulse by solutions" brand identity, marking a strategic step to further integrate its digital ecosystem across the Middle East and Africa. The new identity builds on a legacy spanning nearly five decades under Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator founded in 1974 and acquired by stc Group at... read more

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stc Bahrain has been honored with the "Most Innovative Community Impact" award at the 2026 Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards for its flagship talent development initiative, jeel ICT, recognizing the program's contribution to creating a sustainable pipeline of digital-ready professionals in the Kingdom. jeel ICT is a 12-month talent... read more

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Cisco has reported record quarterly revenue of $15.8 billion for Q3 fiscal year 2026, up 12% year-on-year, with GAAP net income of $3.4 billion, up 35%, and non-GAAP net income of $4.2 billion, up 10%. GAAP diluted EPS reached $0.85, up 37%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.06, up 10%. The company returned $2.9 billion to stockholders through share... read more

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SAMENA Council Messaging

 

Leaders' Summit 2024 (Highlights)
Evolving toward Integration, Intelligence & Sustainability in Infrastructure
ITU GSR-24 Interview: Bocar A. Ba, CEO, SAMENA Telecommunications Council
How can digital technologies rescue the SDGs? - Reflection by Commissioner Mr. Bocar Ba
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