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June 24, 2026

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stc Bahrain hosts Smarter Cloud, Stronger Defenses executive event in partnership with AWS, Fortinet, and StrikeReady

Held in partnership with global technology leaders Amazon Web Services (AWS), Fortinet, and StrikeReady, the event brought together international innovation and local expertise on a single platform to explore the future of cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity...

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Nokia, Databricks demonstrate unified data platform for autonomous networks

Nokia and Databricks announced the successful completion of a joint proof of concept (PoC) demonstrating a unified, substrate-agnostic data platform designed to support AI-driven autonomous networks...

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China Mobile Hubei and Huawei complete China's first carrier industry validation of AI inference acceleration solution

At MWC Shanghai 2026, China Mobile Communications Group Hubei Co., Ltd (China Mobile Hubei for short) and Huawei announced the successful live-network validation of Huawei's AI Inference Acceleration Solution, a first...

Policy and Regulation

•	CST launches 2nd capacity building program for Yemen’s MTIT staff The program aims to develop and qualify specialists, enhance their technical and professional capabilities, and transfer CST’s experience in digital regulatory maturity and the Kingdom’s leadership in...

•	Ofcom sets out media literacy roadmap for broadcasters, streamers and online platforms Ofcom has published a new set of recommendations aimed at improving media literacy across the UK, calling on online platforms, broadcasters and streaming services to help users better understand, assess and manage the...

Middle East

•	Oman launches enhanced Washaq System to strengthen environmental monitoring and digital governance Industry experts note that environmental technology is becoming an increasingly important component of smart government and digital transformation strategies...

•	Lenovo in deal to boost AI, digital infrastructure in Saudi housing sector Lenovo has signed a MoU with Saudi Arabia's National Housing Company Innovation to establish a framework for collaboration supporting the kingdom’s evolving housing and digital infrastructure landscape...

•	e& brings 5.5G connectivity to world’s tallest hotel e& UAE has announced a new milestone with the successful deployment of 5G-Advanced (5.5G) connectivity at the world's tallest hotel, Ciel Dubai Marina, in the heart of Dubai Marina...

•	Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Authority and Huawei deepen partnership to accelerate smart tourism growth The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Huawei Mobile Services have expanded their strategic partnership, reinforcing the growing role of digital platforms, mobile ecosystems and data-driven engagement...

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

•	MTN plans 3G network shutdown as Nigeria accelerates shift to 4G and 5G MTN Group is preparing to phase out parts of its 3G network infrastructure before 2030, signalling a major transition in Africa’s telecommunications landscape as operators increasingly prioritise faster 4G and 5G...

•	MTS launches 5G roaming The Belarusian mobile operator MTS has announced the launch of its 5G roaming service, which allows users to access fifth-generation internet abroad...

•	Amdocs, 1Finity and Supermicro complete live AI-RAN field validation blueprint AI-RAN is becoming a strategic priority for communications service providers (CSPs) seeking to improve network efficiency, performance, and operational agility as they prepare for more autonomous network operations...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Spectrum app store expands streaming services with Netflix integration The Spectrum App Store gives customers one place to discover, activate, upgrade and purchase streaming services...

•	Channel 4 moves into smart TV home screen advertising through VIDAA partnership Channel 4 has expanded its connected TV advertising portfolio through a new partnership with smart TV advertising specialist V, enabling the broadcaster to sell home screen advertising inventory across the VIDAA operating...

Satellite & Hybrid Networks

•	CP is testing Starlink satellite internet on Alfa Pendular trains Comboios de Portugal is testing a satellite connectivity solution based on Starlink technology aboard an Alfa Pendular train...

•	Aviat Networks expands Nextlink partnership for BEAD-funded rural broadband expansion Nextlink will deploy Aviat's high-performance microwave, E-Band and multi-band systems to extend connectivity to thousands of unserved and underserved locations across its 12-state footprint...

South Asia

•	Bridging Bangladesh’s digital divide requires a shift from access to meaningful connectivity Bangladesh’s digital transformation journey is entering a new phase, with policymakers and industry stakeholders increasingly focusing on “meaningful connectivity” rather than basic internet access as the...

North Africa

•	Vodafone Egypt earns ISO/IEC 27701 certification for privacy information management The certification recognizes the operator’s implementation of a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) aligned with globally recognized standards for privacy protection and data management...

Global Telecom Update

•	Lebara Switzerland launches flexible roaming data mobile subscriptions These subscriptions include roaming in up to 110 destinations worldwide – including 42 countries in Europe, as well as the USA, Canada, and Turkey, and 68 other destinations around the globe...

•	Omdia forecasts cellular IoT connections to reach 5.9 billion by 2035 The cellular Internet of Things (IoT) market is set for strong growth over the next decade, with connectivity projected to reach 5.9 billion connections by 2035, as revealed by new research from Omdia...

•	Airtel Madagascar launches new prefix to support growth African operator Airtel Madagascar has announced the introduction of the new 035 mobile prefix, suggesting that this marks a significant milestone in the operator’s expansion strategy as it continues to grow its...

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