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January 28, 2026

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AI fuels surge in data privacy investments and redefines governance, Cisco reports

90% of organizations have expanded their privacy programs and 93% plan to invest more, pointing to how critical privacy is to scaling AI responsibly...

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Eutelsat signs launch agreement with MaiaSpace for future LEO satellite launches

Founded in April 2022, MaiaSpace designs, manufactures, commercializes, and operates the first reusable and eco-designed mini launcher in Europe, which prefigurates the future family of sovereign and competitive European...

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ZTE joins Ooredoo Algeria's 5G Vertical Industry Summit, ushering in a new digital era for Algeria

Ooredoo Algeria host the 5G vertical industry summit in Algiers, opening a new chapter for Algeria's digital economic and social development...

Policy and Regulation

•	MCIT, MOPH host SMEs Go Digital workshop for healthcare sector The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), organized an awareness workshop under the SMEs Go Digital program, targeting institutions...

•	Transportation Minister receives UN Resident Coordinator in Bahrain The meeting discussed means to enhance cooperation between the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and the UN, and reviewed areas of coordination across several sectors of mutual interest to support...

South Asia

•	CG Net and Thulo.com sign strategic partnership to boost SME digitalization and automation in Nepal CG Net and Thulo.com have signed a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nepal by making modern business tools more accessible and...

•	PTA warns of blockage for SIMs inactive for 6 months The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned about the deactivation of mobile SIMs that have been inactive for six months...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Telstra to upgrade mobile base station in Hay for better 4G/5G coverage Telstra is upgrading its mobile base station in Hay to improve 4G/5G user experience with planned outages from January 29 to February 4, 2026...

•	Globe 5G enhances digital Dinagyang 2026 experience Telecommunications firm Globe Telecom Inc. said its 5G network is enhancing the overall experience of the 2026 Dinagyang Festival by enabling faster connectivity, real-time content sharing, and easier digital access for...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Omdia: Walmart’s CastOS and Amazon FireTV to lead retailer-controlled TV OS market Retailers are forecast to control 47% of the North American TV operating system (OS) market by 2029, up from 27% in 2025, according to Omdia’s latest TV Design & Features Tracker...

•	Manhattan TV launches Aero 4K streamer bringing Freely to any TV Manhattan TV has announced the Aero 4K TV Streamer with Freely, a new streaming device designed to bring the UK broadcasters’ free streaming platform to any television over Wi-Fi...

Global Telecom Update

•	Telenor sells 25% stake in Thailand’s True This is the second major move to exit Asia in recent weeks, having divested itself of Telenor Pakistan in December leaving it with holdings in Bangladesh and Malaysia...

•	VEON strengthens Uzbekistan’s digital ecosystem with new NOC & software development hub Beeline Uzbekistan’s Network Operations Center (NOC) in Tashkent serves as a digital command hub, providing around-the-clock oversight of more than 5,850 base stations and ensuring connectivity for 7.7 million Beeline...

•	2degrees turns to HPE for private AI platform New Zealand telco 2degrees has turned to HPE for the development of a private AI platform that “modernises and simplifies” the operator’s IT operations and provides it with a secure, sovereign data...

Middle East

•	Careem Pay makes international money transfers faster and easier for UAE residents Careem Pay, the digital payments platform within the Careem app, has expanded its international remittance services, making it easier for UAE residents to send money abroad...

•	Oman to get dedicated MicroGEO satellite by 2027 Oman’s MB Group has signed a strategic agreement with US satellite company Astranis to deliver the Sultanate of Oman’s first dedicated MicroGEO communications satellite, contracted under Astranis’ Block 3...

•	EY launches Studio+ in Mena to boost AI-powered customer-first transformation EY launched Studio+ in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), a globally integrated offering designed to help organisations reimagine experiences and unlock growth in an AI-driven economy...

•	Orange Jordan announced being the telecom sponsor for the Model United Nations (MUN) conference The company said the sponsorship supports its strategy of equipping young people with the tools and expertise needed to drive innovation and excellence, reinforcing its belief in developing the skills of the next...

North Africa

•	Morocco launches pilot phase for “E-Gov Wallet” to modernize public services The agreement initiates a controlled pilot in the Rabat–Salé–Kénitra region, enabling authorities to evaluate the platform’s technical performance, security standards, regulatory compliance, and...

Satellite & Internet

•	Telesat, Hanwha Systems partner on next-generation LEO satellite connectivity Telesat and Hanwha Systems have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly collaborate on next-generation, sovereign satellite connectivity solutions, as well as user terminals that will be...

•	Brazil taps China for major fiber shipment to connect the Amazon Brazil is set to receive its largest delivery of fiber optic cable to date from trade partner China, bolstering efforts to connect remote communities in the north of the country with high-speed internet...

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