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June 30, 2026

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UNHCR and Zain commemorate World Refugee Day and celebrate 10 years of partnership supporting forcibly displaced people

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in the State of Kuwait, and Zain Group, a leading TechCo providing innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications in the Middle East and Africa, organized an event to mark World Refugee Day and to celebrate a decade of partnership dedicated to supporting forcibly displaced communities around the world...

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stc Bahrain wins Gold at International CSR Excellence Awards 2026

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has been awarded the Gold Prize at the International CSR Excellence Awards 2026, in recognition of its commitment to empowering people, fostering innovation, and creating sustainable...

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Cisco: 81% of UAE organizations expect AI to push network capacity to its limits within three years

New research, released by Cisco in partnership with Foundry, reveals that organizations in the UAE have approximately three years before AI-driven network traffic increases significantly across key AI workloads, network...

Policy and Regulation

•	“Erteqa” strengthens the UAE’s digital leadership with advanced customer experience performance and enhanced telecommunications sector efficiency The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has announced the latest results of the “Erteqa” initiative, the leading national program that continues to enhance customer experience...

•	South Sudan adjusts mobile telecom tariffs South Sudan's National Communication Authority (NCA) has approved adjustments to mobile telecommunications tariffs in response to ongoing foreign exchange challenges, aiming to help operators sustain network operations...

Middle East

•	Ooredoo Business and Google Cloud advance sovereign AI adoption for Omani enterprises Ooredoo Business and Google Cloud have launched a joint initiative to accelerate the adoption of sovereign, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI) in Oman, addressing growing demand for secure, locally compliant AI...

•	e& and Aldar partner to bring exclusive home internet offers to Aldar residents e& UAE and Aldar have announced a strategic partnership to provide exclusive home connectivity offers for Aldar residents across Abu Dhabi and Dubai...

•	UAE’s National Center of Meteorology launches country’s first agentic AI assistants for weather services The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has launched the country’s first agentic AI assistants for the meteorological sector, marking a significant step in applying autonomous artificial intelligence to...

•	Panasonic reaffirms the Middle East and Africa as a cornerstone growth region Panasonic Middle East & Africa FZE reaffirmed the Middle East and Africa as one of its strategically important growth regions, underscoring a portfolio that reaches across professional imaging, security and surveillance,...

South Asia

•	VEON announces new investment in Bangladesh to accelerate digital growth VEON, the parent company of Banglalink, has announced plans to make new investments in Bangladesh, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of South Asia’s fastest-growing digital markets and supporting the...

•	Nepal Telecom’s NETTV secures OTT license, expanding Nepal’s digital streaming ecosystem Nepal Telecom’s NETTV has officially obtained an Over-the-Top (OTT) platform license, enabling the state-owned operator to expand its digital media offerings and strengthen its position in Nepal’s rapidly...

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

•	Telefónica Deutschland implemented 4,500 network expansion projects in the first half of the year More than 500 new mobile network sites, including 4G/5G, improve network coverage and enable digital applications...

•	Elea launches AI data center with renewable energy infrastructure in Amazon region The data center will be built near the Miramar high-voltage substation, operated by AXIA, ensuring high energy reliability, flexibility for future expansions, and greater operational efficiency...

•	Türkiye’s 5G rollout drives record telecom investments at US$5.6 billion in Q1 Rapid adoption of 5G and massive fiber-optic expansion drives whopping 1,300% year-on-year investment spike, says Turkish transport and infrastructure minister...

Global Telecom Update

•	Cambodia’s Cellcard in connected car partnership with ZDG and Lynk & Co Cambodian telco Cellcard (a.k.a. CamGSM) announced a strategic partnership on Saturday with auto manufacturer ZDG to launch a new connected electric vehicle from Chinese auto maker Lynk & Co...

•	OXIO launches advanced core routing to enable real-time telecom traffic control The launch comes as global enterprises face growing pressure to address spam, fraud and regulatory communication risks across the telecom ecosystem...

North Africa

•	Egypt and Rwanda deepen cooperation on digital transformation and ICT development The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in areas including digital government, ICT infrastructure, digital skills development and knowledge exchange, reflecting growing momentum for cross-border cooperation as...

Satellite & Hybrid Networks

•	Amazon, Iridium, Telesat and Globalstar launch SpaceConnect to represent NGSO satellite industry SpaceConnect will advocate globally for policies that support the growth, innovation and responsible deployment of NGSO satellite systems...

•	China’s fixed communications market to reach US$47.6 billion by 2030 Fiber will remain the leading broadband technology in terms of subscription share through the forecast period, driven by government support for expanding and improving fiber network infrastructure in the country...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	TDF expands 5G Broadcast trial across France French broadcast infrastructure operator TDF has launched the next phase of its large-scale 5G Broadcast trial, extending coverage across several major cities as it explores the future of free-to-air television on...

•	TikTok launches AI-powered marketing tools to help businesses improve advertising performance The new capabilities enable advertisers to automate creative development, campaign optimization and audience targeting, making it easier for businesses of all sizes to produce high-quality marketing content while improving...

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