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    19th August, 2026

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ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has collaborated with Vision Bank UAE to optimize and replatform the bank's application environment hosted on Microsoft Azure, delivering meaningful cost efficiencies, improved application performance, and a leaner cloud operating model. Through a series of design and architectural... read more

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stc Bahrain has launched the second phase of the 13th intake of its inspireU from stc program, featuring a competitive judging event where 17 local start-ups showcased their innovative projects to a panel of industry experts and strategic partners. Entrepreneurs presented their business models across high-growth sectors including fintech,... read more

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As organizations look to move beyond isolated AI pilots toward measurable business outcomes, Cisco has outlined three key principles for operationalizing AI securely and effectively at enterprise scale. According to the 2025 Cisco AI Readiness Index, only 33% of organizations have a formal plan to guide employees through AI adoption —... read more

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AT&T Business has introduced AT&T Video Intelligence with EdgeVis Cloud, a new managed cloud deployment option designed to help organizations scale and manage live video monitoring across a wide range of operating environments while reducing deployment complexity and infrastructure requirements. The solution combines edge-based optimized video... read more

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A new benchmark from Cullen International reveals that six of eight studied countries in the Americas subject over-the-top providers to some form of national or local taxation, reflecting the evolving regulatory landscape for streaming and online audiovisual services. Beyond taxation, some countries are extending obligations traditionally applied... read more

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Cisco has reported record fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 results, with Q4 revenue reaching $17.3 billion, up 18% year-on-year, and full-year revenue of $63.3 billion, up 12%. For Q4, GAAP net income was $3.9 billion or $0.97 per share, up 51%, while non-GAAP net income was $4.9 billion or $1.22 per share, up 23% — with revenue, non-GAAP... read more

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On International Youth Day, MTN has launched an AI-enabled Job Board feature on the MTN Skills Academy, giving learners access to job opportunities, high-demand courses, and skills guidance on a single platform across 11 MTN markets. What distinguishes the Job Board from conventional job-search platforms is its integration of learning, job... read more

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MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita met with International Monetary Fund First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz during his visit to South Africa for meetings with government authorities and private sector representatives. The discussion centred on the macroeconomic outlook across MTN's key markets of South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana, with... 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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