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2 November 2026

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CC is organising its next digital branded CC-Webinar.Live Executive Roundtable Discussion Knowledge Sharing Panel Session, sponsored by Zain Omantel International (ZOI), taking place on 02nd of November, 2026. This webinar is a part of the Middle East 2026 GCCM & SIS Summit in Muscat, Oman. During this session Zain Omantel International (ZOI) will give a Executive Roundtable Discussion Knowledge Sharing Panel Session, addressing industry topic: Next Generation Services in the AI Era: The 2027 Growth Agenda

Should you require further details, please feel free to contact our team at: [email protected].

Activities and Features

reasons to attend

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Cost-effective way to share industry knowledge with other CC members

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Present and discuss latest industry trends with peers during the discussion sessions moderated by CC

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Leverage on customized branded webinar sessions to present and share company latest product launch and news

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Creating new business relationships and contacts

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Flexibility as valuable Webinar content will be available through audio and video recordings

agenda

2 November 2026

• AI, automation and analytics transforming wholesale pricing, routing, assurance and customer operations.
• eSIM/iSIM, IoT and non-terrestrial connectivity opening new roaming and wholesale markets.
• Network APIs for identity, fraud prevention, location and quality-on-demand services.
• Managing regulatory, security and fraud risks as international traffic becomes more programmable.
• New partnerships across MNOs, MVNOs, aggregators, hyperscalers and digital platforms.
• 2027 outlook: where will the next sustainable wholesale and roaming revenue pools come from?

panelists

moderators

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Erik van Stokkom

Chief Moderator and M&A @ Carrier Community GmbH & Co KG

Based at Lago di Como in Italy, VSC provides strategic advisory services in M&A, Business Development & Media for the telecommunication industry. Over the last 25 years, Erik developed extensive expertise and deep domain knowledge working at major telecom companies. His international career includes senior & executive level positions. Over the years, Erik has been a regular speaker & moderator at major international telecom conferences.

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Hana Al-Bahar

HOD Roaming Operations @ Zain Omantel International (ZOI)

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Nancy Abou Shakra

Head of Messaging and Digital Platform Sales @ Bayobab.Africa

Nancy Abou Shakra is the Head of Messaging and Digital Platforms at Bayobab (an MTN Group Company), where she leads a commercial division generating over $150M annually. With more than 13 years of experience across Commercial Strategy, Sales, Partnerships, and Business Development, Nancy specializes in driving enterprise growth and building high-impact alliances across Africa and the Middle East. Her areas of expertise include Enterprise Messaging, Mobile Identity, RCS, WhatsApp for Business, and Next-Gen Voice solutions.

Nancy began her career as a Telecommunications Engineer, combining strong technical acumen with a passion for customer-focused business development. Prior to joining Bayobab, she built Mada’s SMS unit from the ground up to over $50M in revenue and successfully scaled Monty Mobile’s messaging division into a top-performing business unit.

A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech and telecom, Nancy actively supports initiatives that empower women to step into leadership roles. She is dedicated to bridging the digital divide across emerging markets by connecting innovative technology with real-world enterprise needs.

Batool Mazharali

Senior Sales Manager @ Orange International Carriers

The telecommunications professional with over 5 years of experience in managing high value roaming aggreements and mobile services sales with practical experience in network planning, network operations management and telecommunications policy development.

Edwin A.D. Van Ierland

Chief Operating Officer (COO) - member ExCo @ iBasis

Edwin van Ierland leads the company’s global sales organization and is responsible for developing and managing execution of the company’s worldwide sales strategies. Edwin brings to iBasis more than 30 years of experience in telecommunications dating back to his years in the Royal Netherlands Air Force where he held various staff and operational management positions with responsibility for communications infrastructure, operations and policies.

Edwin was instrumental in the consolidation and integration of the worldwide sales organizations following the multiple acquisitions of Tofane Global – Altice International Carrier Services in France, Portugal and Dominican Republic in 2018, iBASIS in 2019 and NOS International Carrier Services in 2020.

Prior to joining iBasis in 2007 Edwin was managing director of KPN Global Carrier Services, the international voice business of Royal KPN N.V. Edwin was instrumental in the transaction between iBasis and Royal KPN N.V. that resulted in the merger of KPN Global Carrier Services into iBasis in October of 2007.

Prior to joining KPN, Edwin was on the management team of Schiphol Telematics, which provides voice and data services to all companies involved in aviation operations at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. He also spent eight years as an officer in communications and operational command and control functions within the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Edwin graduated as an Airforce officer from the Royal Military Academy (Electronics) and has completed advanced study programs in Management, Business, and Information Systems.

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