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July 31, 2026

Featured Member News

stc Bahrain launches third edition of 'emerge' Summer Internship program to empower next-generation Bahraini talent

Running under the company’s corporate social responsibility umbrella, stc Jusoor, the initiative is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world corporate experience, equipping 21 young Bahrainis with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy...

Member News

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Eutelsat and Poland sign strategic Memorandum of Understanding supporting Poland's participation in IRIS²

The Memorandum of Understanding complements the agreement signed on the same occasion between the European Commission and the Republic of Poland on Poland's additional investment in the IRIS² programme...

Recent Developments

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Cohesity and ZainTECH enter MSP partnership to deliver AI-Powered Cyber Resilience across the Middle East

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AT&T Closes Acquisition of Spectrum Licenses from EchoStar

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stc Group Brings Grassroots and Last-Chance Competition Together on the stc Contenders Stage at EWC 2026

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Eutelsat welcomes FCC’s order establishing the framework for the upper C-band transition in the United States

Policy and Regulation

•	Public Digital Learning: ITU reinforces UN Gateways initiative The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has joined the Gateways to Public Digital Learning Initiative as a core partner, strengthening a global effort by United Nations agencies to help governments build high-quality...

Middle East

•	stc pay Bahrain and PayPal partner to simplify cross-border money transfers stc pay Bahrain has partnered with PayPal to launch cross-border fund transfer services, enabling customers to send money internationally through a more seamless and secure digital payment experience while expanding access...

•	Bahrain's Beyon posts higher Q2 profit on operational efficiencies Beyon, a leading telecommunication company and digital enabler in Bahrain has reported a 7% increase in the second-quarter net profit attributable to shareholders, supported by higher revenue and operational efficiencies,...

•	UAE and TikTok strengthen cooperation on digital safety and responsible online platforms The United Arab Emirates has held discussions with TikTok to enhance cooperation on digital safety, online content governance and the responsible use of digital platforms, reinforcing the country's commitment to building...

South Asia

•	Bangladesh Bank clears path for PayPal-style cross-border payment services Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new regulatory framework that paves the way for international payment service providers similar to PayPal and Payoneer to operate in the country, a move expected to simplify cross-border...

•	Pakistan's COLABS expands into Saudi Arabia with localized growth strategy Pakistani coworking and flexible workspace provider COLABS is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia through a localized expansion strategy, aiming to support the Kingdom's rapidly growing startup ecosystem,...

Satellite & Hybrid Networks

•	Starlink in talks to start D2D satellite trial in Malaysia LEO satellite operator Starlink is reportedly in talks with Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications to conduct a trial of its direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service, potentially as a solution to improve broadband...

•	Lightpath IP backbone traffic grows 32% as enterprises adopt AI across networks Lightpath, an all-fiber, infrastructure-based connectivity provider, announced that IP traffic across its network has grown at an annualized rate of 32% over the most recent 18 months, as enterprises increasingly leverage...

Global Telecom Update

•	Enea, FoxIO partner to strengthen cybersecurity threat detection Enea, a global provider of telecom and cybersecurity software, and FoxIO, the innovator behind the JA4™ and JA4+™ network fingerprinting standards, announced a partnership to help security teams identify threats...

•	M-Pesa Ethiopia boosts services; Ethio Telecom announces growth M-Pesa Ethiopia, the mobile money service of operator Safaricom Ethiopia, has introduced a new prepaid electricity payment service that enables customers with Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) smart meter devices to purchase...

North Africa

•	Ooredoo Algeria grows subscriber base to 15.9 million as first-half revenue rises 14.5% Ooredoo Algeria reported strong first-half 2026 growth, with revenue increasing 14.5% year on year and its subscriber base expanding to 15.9 million, reflecting rising demand for mobile data services and continued investment...

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

•	Honduras auctions AWS spectrum to strengthen 4G en route to 5G Honduras has launched an auction for AWS (Advanced Wireless Services) spectrum to expand 4G mobile broadband coverage while laying the groundwork for the future deployment of 5G services, marking another step in the...

•	Orange Slovakia expands 5G coverage to reach 92% of the population Orange Slovakia has expanded its 5G network to cover 92% of the country's population, marking another milestone in the operator's nationwide rollout as demand for high-speed mobile connectivity and digital services...

•	Telecom bets on AI-RAN to win global 6G standards race Telecom operators are racing to develop artificial intelligence-powered radio access networks (AI-RAN), betting the technology will emerge as the defining infrastructure layer of the 6G era as AI data centers, industrial...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	5 expands Freely presence with 11 new streaming channels 5 has strengthened its partnership with Freely by launching 11 new streamed channels on the free streaming television platform, broadening the broadcaster’s digital distribution strategy as viewing continues to shift...

•	Carolina launches new version of GoHeels mobile app With new content modules and an updated design, the refreshed GoHeels app will elevate the engagement between Tar Heel fans and their favorite Carolina teams and players through a modern, flexible and streamlined user...

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