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June 15, 2026

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Zain Esports powers one of MENA’s biggest PUBG MOBILE championship platforms across 7 countries

Zain Esports, the esports brand of Zain Group, powered the 2026 PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) MENA Spring Series across seven countries, marking a major milestone in its growing role as a regional force in the gaming and esports industry...

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AT&T and Tribeca select ”Minnesota Goodbye” as the 2026 AT&T Untold Stories winner

The filmmaker behind Minnesota Goodbye receives a $1.2 million production award and year-round mentorship through the AT&T Untold Stories program, with the film set to premiere at the 2027 Tribeca Festival...

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Huawei Cloud strengthens Egypt’s fintech ecosystem with secure cloud and AI innovations

Through collaborative partner models, the company aims to help emerging fintech firms overcome technical barriers, enter the market faster, and scale their operations more effectively...

Policy and Regulation

•	Somalia upgrades digital infrastructure Somalia is accelerating its national migration to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) to expand its digital infrastructure capacity and support economic growth...

•	Ofcom raises the bar on crisis management for online platforms Ofcom now requires online platforms to implement formal crisis response protocols to rapidly manage viral illegal and harmful content during threats to UK public safety...

Middle East

•	UAE establishes new federal authority to lead AI and digital government strategy The authority is expected to contribute to ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening the UAE’s digital economy while supporting the adoption of emerging technologies across both public and private sectors...

•	Saudi establishments near full digital connectivity as internet penetration hits 98% and AI adoption surges 20% in 2025 Saudi Arabia has been witnessing comprehensive breathtaking digital transformation, according to the latest report of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)...

•	Oman and Kuwait sign cybersecurity and digital standards cooperation agreement The initiative demonstrates how cybersecurity is evolving from a technical issue into a strategic area of national and regional cooperation, supporting the long-term resilience of digital economies...

•	Kuwait fund joins NVIDIA, KKR and Vistra to launch US$10 billion AI infrastructure firm The new company, Helix has been designed to deliver integrated infrastructure at the speed and scale required for hyperscalers to meet accelerating AI demand...

South Asia

•	JazzWorld launches IoT-enabled weather monitoring station to support climate resilience in Pakistan As IoT adoption continues to expand, connected monitoring systems are expected to play an increasingly important role in helping communities and organizations build resilience against climate-related risks...

•	Grameenphone becomes first Bangladeshi operator to deploy 700 MHz spectrum nationwide As connectivity requirements continue to evolve, spectrum deployment strategies are expected to remain central to the country’s efforts to expand digital access and support long-term technology growth...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	London Underground 4G and 5G rollout on track for network-wide completion by end of 2026 Transport for London (TfL) and telecommunications partner Boldyn Networks have confirmed that the rollout of 4G and 5G connectivity across the London Underground remains on course for completion by the end of 2026, with...

•	Vodafone Idea expands 5G network Telecom operator to extend 5G services to Amritsar by June 2026; strengthens network coverage along the Grand Trunk Road corridor from Amritsar to Delhi...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Disney+ and NPO partner on Dutch adaptation of reality format Wolven The deal represents a notable move for the Dutch public broadcaster and continues Disney+’s growing strategy of partnering with free-to-air broadcasters across Europe to expand the reach of local productions...

•	Rugs enables new app with augmented reality Now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, the Rugs.com app provides shoppers more than 100,000 design options, AR-supported visualization tools, and deals sent directly to user smartphones...

Global Telecom Update

•	NTT Data expands Salesforce offering in Kenya NTT Data announced that it’s expanding its Salesforce services in Kenya, which it says will strengthen local access to global Salesforce expertise and in-region delivery capability...

•	ETSI launches first EU digital identity wallet standards to enhance security and privacy ETSI announced the release of the first standards supporting the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW), marking a major transformation in Europe’s digital identity infrastructure...

•	KT rolls out AI store assistant to break language barriers for int'l customers The initiative is part of a broader push by Korean conglomerates to apply AI in customer-facing operations, a trend the industry terms AI...

North Africa

•	World Bank launches two new programs to support Morocco’s digital transformation and climate resilience Together, the two programs underscore the increasingly interconnected nature of digital and sustainability strategies in national development planning...

Satellite & Internet

•	SK Telink, KEPCO, Starlink Korea launch satellite network initiative for power grid emergencies The partners said LEO satellite systems provide a physically independent communications path that remains available even when ground-based infrastructure is damaged...

•	Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable systems land in Bermuda, boosting digital connectivity The Nuvem and Sol cable systems will strengthen international connectivity, enhance network resilience, and support the growing demand for secure, reliable digital infrastructure worldwide...

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