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June 9, 2026

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10th Huawei ICT Competition concludes with student winners from 49 Countries and regions and a record 220,000 participants

Shenzhen played host to the Closing & Awards Ceremony of the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, bringing a record-breaking edition of the talent showcase to an end...

Greece joins ITU spectrum monitoring network

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has expanded its global network of space radio monitoring stations through a cooperation agreement with Greece’s regulator, the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT)...

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Eutelsat and Voimatel partner to deliver LEO connectivity services in Finland

Eutelsat and Voimatel, a leading Finnish provider of telecommunications and critical digital infrastructure services, today announced a new partner agreement for Eutelsat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services...

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Cisco study reveals AI is reshaping data privacy and governance priorities

Cisco. the worldwide leader in networking and security, unveiled the results of its 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark Study, showing a striking shift in how organizations approach data privacy and governance...

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Nokia launches Deepfield Genome Shield security automation system to deliver proactive, network-wide DDoS protection for the AI era

Nokia has announced the launch of Nokia Deepfield Genome Shield, the industry’s first security automation system that delivers proactive, always-on DDoS protection for telecommunications providers, hosting companies,...

Policy and Regulation

•	Zoom expands digital infrastructure footprint in Saudi Arabia with launch of new data center The launch was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), attended by His Excellency Ahmed Alsuwaiyan, Governor of the Digital Government Authority (DGA), alongside...

•	Greece joins ITU spectrum monitoring network The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has expanded its global network of space radio monitoring stations through a cooperation agreement with Greece’s regulator, the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post...

South Asia

•	Pakistan expands AI skills development and digital employment initiatives Pakistan is accelerating efforts to develop artificial intelligence capabilities and expand digital employment opportunities as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country’s participation in the global digital...

•	Mo Marketplace introduces AI-Powered commerce capabilities to support Sri Lanka’s digital retail growth Mo Marketplace is bringing artificial intelligence-driven capabilities to Sri Lanka’s commerce sector, reflecting the growing adoption of AI technologies by retailers, merchants, and digital platforms seeking to...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Zamtel to expand 4G/5G network The initiative aims to meet the growing demand from Zambian businesses as part of their digital transformation...

•	Indonesia eyes AI to accelerate 5G network adoption Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to become the definitive "killer application" driving the widespread adoption of 5G networks across Indonesia, according to Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry...

Global Telecom Update

•	DayOne signs major renewables deal for its data centres in Malaysia DayOne Data Centers Limited has signed late last week what it calls landmark renewable energy supply agreements in the Malaysian market with local companies TNB Renewables and TNB Power Generation...

•	Telecom Namibia launches network modernization programme to improve connectivity and counter infrastructure vandalism Telecom Namibia has launched a major network modernization initiative aimed at strengthening connectivity services, improving network resilience, and addressing the growing challenge of infrastructure vandalism that...

•	NVIDIA, Doosan Group expand collaboration to advance physical AI and robotics NVIDIA and Doosan Group are expanding their collaboration to advance new opportunities across physical AI, robotics and AI factory infrastructure, spanning Doosan Robotics, Doosan Bobcat, Doosan Enerbility and Doosan...

Middle East

•	Zain KSA and Dammam Airports sign agreement to advance airport digital infrastructure Zain KSA and Dammam Airports Company have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing digital infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies across airport operations and passenger...

•	10th Huawei ICT Competition concludes with student winners from 49 Countries and regions and a record 220,000 participants Shenzhen played host to the Closing & Awards Ceremony of the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, bringing a record-breaking edition of the talent showcase to an end...

•	Hub71 startups surpass US$2.7 billion in funding The figures, published in Hub71’s annual 2025 Impact Report, point to a maturing startup base with growing access to capital, customers and international markets...

•	Vertiv signs framework deal to build AI data centre infrastructure in GCC Digital infrastructure provider Vertiv announced that it has signed a framework agreement to develop AI-ready data centre infrastructure across the GCC region, starting with the UAE and Saudi Arabia...

•	INJAZ Bahrain and Noqta equip youth with digital content creation skills through new bootcamp INJAZ Bahrain and Noqta have concluded a digital content creation bootcamp aimed at equipping young people with practical skills for the creator economy, digital entrepreneurship, and the evolving demands of the digital...

North Africa

•	Tunisia activates Medusa subsea cable connection to strengthen international digital connectivity Tunisia has officially connected to the Medusa subsea cable system, a development that strengthens the country’s international telecommunications infrastructure and enhances its position within the...

Satellite & Internet

•	Rwanda Space Agency joins satellite navigation initiative The RSA was established in 2020 with the mission of developing Rwanda's space sector towards social-economic development...

•	Uniti Wholesale and Beanfield partner to expand Canada–US cross-border connectivity Uniti Wholesale announced a strategic collaboration with Beanfield to expand cross-border connectivity options between Canada and the United States...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Disney scales interactive advertising on Disney+ Disney has expanded its suite of interactive advertising formats on Disney+, as the media giant looks to create new revenue opportunities while maintaining what it describes as a viewer-first streaming experience...

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