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July 23, 2026

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stc tv launches dedicated channel for Esports World Cup 2026

stc Group, a leading digital enabler, has reaffirmed its commitment as a Founding and Elite partner of the Esports World Cup in Paris by delivering an exceptional digital broadcasting experience on its stc tv platform...

Saudi Arabia embeds AI literacy into national strategy to power future economic growth

Saudi Arabia is placing artificial intelligence (AI) literacy at the centre of its national development agenda, recognising digital skills and AI education as essential pillars for achieving the Kingdom's long-term economic diversification goals under Vision 2030...

Member News

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Zain contributes US$10 million to the Kuwait Emergency Response Fund

Zain Group has confirmed its support for the strategic national initiative launched by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to establish the Kuwait Emergency Response Fund, which aims to strengthen national...

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Nokia provides recast comparative financial information reflecting the presentation of Fixed Wireless Access CPE and Enterprise Campus Edge businesses as discontinued operations

Nokia provides recast comparative financial information for Nokia Group and its reportable segments for Q1 2026 and Q1-Q4 2025 reflecting the presentation of Fixed Wireless Access CPE and Enterprise Campus Edge businesses as...

Recent Developments

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ZainTECH and Nile partner to deliver transformational Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions for the AI-era

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Mobily posts rise in H1 2026 profit, supported by revenue growth and improved profitability

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AT&T connects fans to the moments defining sports culture at Fanatics Fest NYC

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AT&T and Palo Alto Networks: Delivering Quantum-Resilient SASE Fabric

Policy and Regulation

•	TDRA approves regulatory updates to radio spectrum frameworks The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has announced the approval of updates to two regulatory frameworks governing radio spectrum, marking a significant step in enhancing the UAE’s...

•	NCC calls for stronger African telecom collaboration to boost global influence Nigeria's Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for deeper collaboration among African telecommunications regulators and industry stakeholders to strengthen the continent's voice in global...

Middle East

•	Zain Bahrain Q2 profit rises 1.4% Zain Group, a leading TechCo providing innovative ICT and digital communications in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has reported a 1.4% rise in second-quarter net profit attributable to shareholders, as...

•	Sharjah restructures digital department to advance government digital transformation The organisational structure takes into account the expansion of the Department’s competencies and its growing responsibilities in leading and enabling digital transformation at the emirate level...

•	Cyber resilience critical to safeguarding Qatar’s digital future As Qatar continues investing in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, smart cities and digital government initiatives, the country's expanding digital footprint is creating new opportunities while increasing exposure...

•	Saudi Arabia embeds AI literacy into national strategy to power future economic growth Saudi Arabia is placing artificial intelligence (AI) literacy at the centre of its national development agenda, recognising digital skills and AI education as essential pillars for achieving the Kingdom's long-term...

South Asia

•	Jazz virtualises subscriber data management platform with Nokia to strengthen cloud-native telecom infrastructure Jazz has partnered with Nokia to virtualise its Subscriber Data Management (SDM) platform, marking another step in Pakistan's transition towards cloud-native telecommunications infrastructure and enabling greater network...

•	Bangladesh accelerates cashless economy with nationwide rollout of Bangla QR Bangladesh has taken a major step towards a cashless economy with the nationwide rollout of Bangla QR, a unified QR code payment standard designed to simplify digital transactions and improve interoperability across banks,...

3G, 4G, 5G/5G-A, Cloud, AI, Energy

•	Vodafone trials robotic antenna technology to improve 4G and 5G network performance Vodafone is trialling a robotic antenna adjustment system that enables engineers to remotely reposition antennas on 4G and 5G mobile towers, a move that could significantly improve network optimisation, reduce maintenance...

•	Ukraine 5G reaches Kyiv Ukraine's three dominant mobile operators — Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine, and lifecell — simultaneously activated a 5G pilot network across Kyiv on Wednesday, making the capital the country's fourth and...

•	South Korea, ASEAN seek to deepen partnership, expand cooperation in AI, culture sectors South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the implementation of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership vision and introduced new cooperation initiatives in...

Global Telecom Update

•	Vietnam to complete 2G network shutdown in September Vietnam will permanently switch off its 2G mobile network in September, ending more than 30 years of service and requiring all users to have VoLTE-compatible devices to continue making voice calls...

•	Zimbabwe's Econet InfraCo focuses on solar power and AI fuel management Zimbabwean infrastructure development and management firm Econet InfraCo revealed that it has been deploying solar-power systems and AI-powered fuel management solutions as well as new towers in its first quarter as a listed...

North Africa

•	World Bank approves US$250 million to accelerate Morocco’s digital transformation The World Bank has approved a US$250 million financing package to support Morocco's digital transformation, strengthening the country's efforts to modernise public services, expand digital inclusion and accelerate...

Satellite & Hybrid Networks

•	Starlink launches services in Seychelles, expanding satellite broadband across the Indian Ocean SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has officially launched in Seychelles, bringing high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to the island nation and strengthening digital inclusion across one of...

•	America Movil agrees to acquire Peru broadband provider Wow America Movil has agreed to acquire Peruvian fixed broadband provider Wow from Liberty Latin America and its partners, strengthening the operator's position in Peru's growing fibre broadband market...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Titan OS adds Stingray FAST channels The channels are available on Philips, AOC, JVC and Sharp smart TVs powered by Titan OS, as well as selected Sony Android devices carrying Titan Channels...

•	Merzigo and Banijay Rights scale up digital content partnership with 17,000-hour catalogue Merzigo has expanded its existing partnership with Banijay Rights adding more than 9,000 hours of premium content to its digital portfolio...

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