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    4th December, 2025

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Cisco is pushing enterprise networking into the AI era with a major wave of innovations designed to simplify operations, strengthen security, and support the massive bandwidth and low-latency demands of distributed AI. Following the launch of its AI-ready secure network architecture, Cisco is now modernizing campus, branch, and industrial networks... read more

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stc Bahrain has launched the Kingdom’s first VAT Free shopping initiative in the telecom sector, in partnership with Planet VAT Free — giving eligible tourists the ability to claim VAT refunds on cash purchases made at stc retail stores. The service is open to non-residents, including GCC nationals, departing via Bahrain International Airport... read more

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Nokia has been selected by KPN to help transform the Netherlands’ core digital infrastructure through FabriQ — an 800G-capable nationwide IP and optical network that will serve as the country’s new “digital aorta.” The upgrade boosts capacity from 48 Tbps to more than 216 Tbps, strengthens resiliency, and supports KPN’s ambition for a... read more

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MEEZA and Huawei have signed two strategic MoUs at MWC25 Doha, strengthening Qatar’s digital infrastructure, AI capabilities, and national talent development. The agreements reinforce how private-sector innovation is accelerating the country’s shift toward a diversified, knowledge-based economy. Mr. Mohamed Ali A-Ghaithani, CEO of MEEZA, noted... read more

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Nokia and du have achieved a major industry milestone with the first implementation of a 5G Advanced autonomous network slicing solution, enabling intent-based, premium connectivity across business-critical, consumer, and emerging AI/XR use cases. Powered by Nokia’s AirScale, MantaRay SON, and MantaRay AutoPilot, the solution brings... read more

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stc Bahrain marked Bahraini Women’s Day by spotlighting the achievements of women across the company and celebrating the first anniversary of its Women’s Empowerment Committee — established in December 2024 to advance diversity, remove barriers, and support long-term career growth. In just one year, the committee has strengthened the overall... read more

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Omantel just hosted its annual investor meeting — and the message was clear: the company is moving beyond telecom and doubling down on future growth engines that strengthen Oman’s digital economy. Ghassan Al-Hashar shared impressive momentum: • 6.3% revenue growth (2022–2024) including Zain Group • 4.9% profit growth locally in 2024 •... read more

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AT&T has announced it will release its Q4 2025 results before the NYSE opens on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The full earnings release and supporting materials will be available on the AT&T Investor Relations website that morning. At 8:30 a.m. ET, AT&T will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss the results. A replay and full... 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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