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August 6, 2026

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sirar by stc recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape

sirar by stc, the national cybersecurity provider and a subsidiary of stc group, has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Middle East Managed Security Services 2026 Vendor Assessment, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of managed cybersecurity services across the region...

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FirstNet, Built with AT&T Launches First-Ever 5G Standalone Core Dedicated to Public Safety

The new FirstNet network core is the only 5G Standalone core dedicated to and purpose built for public safety to give first responders more reliability, security, and control over their network...

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Cisco schedules conference call for Q4FY26 financial results

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM (PT); 4:30 PM (ET) to announce its fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results for the period ending Saturday, July 25,...

Policy and Regulation

•	Poland's telecom regulator seeks upgrade of national online information portal Poland's Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) has launched a procurement process to upgrade its national online information portal, aiming to enhance digital public services and improve access to telecommunications...

•	UAE and Meta strengthen cooperation on online safety and digital governance The United Arab Emirates and Meta have discussed expanding their partnership on online safety and digital governance, reinforcing collaboration on protecting users, enhancing digital trust and promoting responsible use of...

Middle East

•	Dubai ranks second globally for AI and intelligent technology adoption Dubai has been ranked second globally for the adoption of artificial intelligence and intelligent technologies, reinforcing the emirate's position as one of the world's leading digital innovation hubs through...

•	Local retailers account for 95.3% of online purchases in Saudi Arabia Around 95.3 percent of online purchases in Saudi Arabia were made through local retailers, compared with 55.4 percent through international shopping websites...

•	Zain Jordan becomes country's first telecom operator to achieve ISO/IEC 27701 privacy certification Zain Jordan has become the first telecommunications operator in the Kingdom to achieve the ISO/IEC 27701 certification for its Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), reinforcing its leadership in data privacy,...

South Asia

•	Data Vault and Galaxy Tech partner to advance sovereign AI cloud infrastructure Data Vault has partnered with Galaxy Tech to accelerate the development of sovereign AI cloud infrastructure, combining secure cloud technologies with AI-ready computing capabilities to help governments and enterprises...

•	Pizza Hut joins the Dialog Pay merchant ecosystem The partnership extends digital payment convenience to Sri Lanka's #1 quick-service restaurant brand, with a network of over 126 restaurants across the country, while rewarding customers with complimentary Dialog data on...

Global Telecom Update

•	EAAIF pledges US$82.8 million in loans to Eastcastle DRC and Liquid Intelligent Technologies The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) is loaning a combined US$82.8 million to two Africa-focused telecom infrastructure firms...

•	Deutsche Telekom, AIT advance European quantum communication infrastructure development Deutsche Telekom and the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology announced that they have been awarded two new Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs) under the European Commission’s programme on quantum technologies...

North Africa

•	Telecom Egypt expands subsea connectivity with new Aqaba Digital Hub point of presence Telecom Egypt has expanded its international subsea cable infrastructure by launching a new point of presence (PoP) at the Aqaba Digital Hub in Jordan, strengthening regional connectivity and enhancing the resilience of data...

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

•	MegaFon Tajikistan modernizes network with 80 infrastructure initiatives in 2026 MegaFon Tajikistan has completed more than 80 network modernization initiatives across 2026, strengthening mobile connectivity, expanding network capacity and improving service quality as demand for digital services...

•	Valenciaport’s private 5G network is making progress with its technical implementation, with six masts now installed Valenciaport’s private 5G Standalone (SA) network, which will enable the development of technological solutions aligned with the growing operational complexity of Valencia’s port facilities, is currently in the...

•	Meta debuts first AI coding agent to take on Anthropic and OpenAI Meta is rolling out its first coding agent called Muse Code as the company ramps up its investment in AI models and services to try and take on Anthropic and OpenAI...

Satellite & Hybrid Networks

•	SpaceX launches three BlueBird satellites for communications SpaceX has launched three BlueBird satellites to enhance space-based communications in a mission conducted from Cape Canaveral, Florida, using a Falcon 9 rocket...

•	Kenya to add two new subsea fiber-optic cables to strengthen AI-ready digital infrastructure Kenya is set to receive two new undersea fiber-optic cables, significantly expanding international internet capacity and reinforcing the country's position as East Africa's digital hub as demand for artificial...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Disney and TikTok forge industry-first partnership to bring creator content to streaming audiences Disney has entered an industry-first partnership with TikTok that will integrate creator-generated videos into selected Disney experiences, marking a new phase in the convergence of social media, streaming and digital...

•	Hisense brings Xbox cloud gaming to VIDAA smart TVs Hisense has launched the Xbox app on its VIDAA smart TV platform in the UK, allowing compatible televisions to stream Xbox games without requiring a console...

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