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September 8, 2026

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‘AA’ MSCI ESG rating makes Zain one of the GCC’s highest-rated companies

Zain Group, a leading TechCo providing innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications across eight markets in the Middle East and Africa, has recently seen its Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating upgraded from ‘A’ to ‘AA’, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s ongoing commitment of sustainable growth, sound governance and responsible business leadership...

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King Salman Center for Disability Research and stc Group Sign Strategic Sponsorship Agreement for the 7th International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation

King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR) and stc Group, a digital transformation enabler and one of the Kingdom’s largest telecommunications and information technology companies, have signed a strategic...

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Nokia launches industry-first initiative to help operators accelerate network innovation in the AI era

Nokia has announced Mobile Core Early Access, a live hosted environment that provides an up-close look at the software driving advanced network connectivity in the AI era...

Policy and Regulation

•	Saudi Arabia participates in the G20 Innovation Working Group Ministerial Meeting held in USA Saudi Arabia, represented by the Communication, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Governor Eng. Haitham Alohali, participated in the G20 Innovation Working Group Ministerial Meeting held in USA, to discuss future trends...

•	CRA issues guidelines for escalating unresolved telecom, postal complaints The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) yesterday updated guidelines clarifying how consumers can seek official intervention for unresolved postal and telecommunications issues...

Middle East

•	Zain KSA plans new data centres with DataVolt and deploys cloud communications for National Water Company Zain KSA is expanding its digital infrastructure and enterprise technology capabilities through a planned data centre partnership with DataVolt and the deployment of a cloud-native communications platform for Saudi...

•	Space42 launches Future Spacers Program to build UAE space and AI talent UAE-based Space42 has launched the Future Spacers Program, a national talent development initiative designed to give Emirati students practical exposure to space technology, artificial intelligence, data management and other...

•	Awqaf launches upgraded version of Mushaf Qatar digital app The launch is part of the ministry’s efforts to advance digital transformation in line with its strategic plan and the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030...

•	Jordan launches Discover Digital Jordan 2026 to connect global investors with tech ecosystem Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship has launched Discover Digital Jordan 2026, bringing international technology executives and investors to the Kingdom to explore opportunities across artificial...

South Asia

•	Bangladesh raises direct operator billing limit to Tk 5,000, opens route for smartphone purchases The revised limits have been approved for six months and could expand access to smartphones and digital services among consumers without credit cards, bank accounts or other conventional payment channels...

North Africa

•	Oran enters global top 50 for mobile internet speed alongside Algiers Oran has entered the global top 50 cities for mobile internet speed for the first time, joining Algiers in the ranking, according to Algeria’s Ministry of Post and Telecommunications...

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

•	Ghana to upgrade all rural telephony networks to 4G capability Ghana says it will upgrade all Rural Telephony Project (RTP) sites across the country to a minimum of 4G capability to improve connectivity and enhance digital services in underserved communities...

•	KT demonstrates 5G network slicing KT announced on the 6th that it operated a real-time video surveillance and emergency response system using 5G standalone (SA)-based network slicing technology at the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, where massive...

•	China launches AI-powered app to combat telecom and online fraud China has launched an artificial intelligence-powered anti-fraud application to help the public identify and guard against telecom and online scams...

Global Telecom Update

•	Perle Systems launches PerleCLOUD to simplify remote infrastructure management Designed for data centers and distributed environments, PerleCLOUD simplifies remote infrastructure operations while improving visibility, responsiveness, and control...

•	Telxius launches landing gateway and data centre in Cancun for AMX3/Tikal Global connectivity provider Telxius says it has built a carrier-neutral, AI-ready landing gateway and edge data centre in Cancun, Mexico that will serve as a new landing point for the upcoming AMX3/Tikal subsea cable...

Satellite & Hybrid Networks

•	4iG Group, SpaceX launch Starlink mobile in Europe Starlink Mobile will strengthen 4iG Group’s telecommunications services in Hungary and the Western Balkans, while the Sovereign Solutions agreement will support the development of sovereign and secure satellite...

•	Major broadband boost for rural homes and businesses including in parts of Calderdale Residents in part of Calderdale join more than 60,000 homes and businesses across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire that have benefitted from faster broadband...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Accedo and MediaKind launch joint streaming platform for operators Accedo and MediaKind have launched a white-label, end-to-end streaming platform designed to help pay-TV operators launch and manage branded services across connected TVs, mobile, web and set-top boxes...

•	JioHotstar expands internationally with launches in UK, Canada and Singapore JioHotstar has launched in the UK, Canada and Singapore, beginning an international expansion strategy aimed at taking its large multilingual Indian entertainment catalogue beyond its domestic market and targeting both the...

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