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May 12, 2026

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Zain Group Q1’2026 revenue up 6% to USD 1.86 billion; Net profit soars 51% to USD 260 million, a 15-year high

Zain Group, a leading TechCo providing innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, with customer base reaching 51.2 million customers...

Member News

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e& money supports UAE businesses and employees with a smarter salary solution

As businesses across the UAE continue to focus on efficiency while supporting their workforce, e& money, part of e&’s fintech portfolio, has introduced a new salary solution designed to simplify payroll, reduce costs,...

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Nokia launches agentic AI for home and broadband networks

Nokia has announced new agentic AI capabilities for its fixed network product lines to help drive productivity and operational intelligence across home and broadband networks...

Policy and Regulation

•	H.E. AlOhali reviewed the preparations of digital infrastructure to serve pilgrims during 2026 Hajj season H.E. Eng. Haytham Abdulrahman AlOhali, the Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), reviewed the readiness of the Digital Infrastructure at King Abdulaziz International Airport, and the Haramain...

•	Syria pushes telecom infrastructure expansion in Idlib as modernization efforts continue Syria’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdul Salam Haykal visited Idlib governorate to review plans aimed at improving telecommunications services and expanding technical infrastructure across...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Mavenir selected by MagtiCom as small cell partner for nationwide 4G/ 5G deployment in Georgia Mavenir will be supplying its full range of 4G and 5G small cell technology, spanning hardware, software, management, and orchestration solutions...

•	EE rolls out expanded 5G+ network to 610 locations It has also resulted in a 54% increase in monthly customer usage on 5G+ during the last six months alone, and greater network capacity following reallocation of its 2.1GHz (2100MHz) spectrum across more than 4,000 mobile...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	wedotv and Amtecco team up for HbbTV, FAST and IP delivery Global FAST and AVOD network wedotv has joined forces with Belgian broadcast and IP delivery provider Amtecco for end-to-end delivery of HbbTV, FAST and IP distribution services to the broadcast and streaming industry...

•	Sharjah Digital Department launches specialised GIS programme to strengthen digital capabilities Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) has launched a specialised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programme aimed at enhancing digital skills, improving spatial data capabilities, and supporting smarter government planning...

Satellite & Internet

•	Indonesia boosts 3T internet access with new Nusantara Lima Satellite With the operation of the satellite, Indonesia’s total satellite capacity will exceed 400 Gbps, making it the largest in the Asia-Pacific region...

•	Vecima Networks powers TX Fiber’s 10-gigabit XGS-PON fiber network expansion across South Texas Vecima Networks announced that TX Fiber, a leading independent fiber broadband provider serving South Texas, has deployed a next-generation 10-gigabit fiber network powered by its Entra® XGS-PON Solution...

Middle East

•	Space42 partners with Skylo to enable direct-to-device satellite connectivity via Thuraya 4 The partnership aims to deliver seamless satellite connectivity directly to standard mobile devices using globally recognised telecommunications standards, helping extend coverage beyond traditional terrestrial network...

•	Enhancing efficiency during Hajj and strengthening safety through private and isolated networks specialized by stc confirmed its full readiness in support to the Hajj season for this year 1447H / 2026, as the company will be providing a mission‑critical communications infrastructure, in a step to ensure...

•	EBRD loan to boost data centre expansion in Jordan The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is strengthening Jordan’s position as a regional digital hub with a US$14.1 million loan to digital ecosystem Aqaba Digital Hub (ADH) in Aqaba, a...

•	Asiacell and 1001 partner to expand streaming services in Iraq’s digital economy push Iraqi telecom operator Asiacell has partnered with streaming platform 1001 to accelerate digital entertainment and streaming innovation as part of broader efforts to advance Iraq’s digital transformation ecosystem...

South Asia

•	Zong and Mashreq Bank partner to integrate telecom services into digital banking platforms Zong has partnered with Mashreq Bank to provide seamless access to telecom services through digital banking channels, reflecting the growing convergence between telecommunications and financial technology ecosystems...

•	Bangladesh prepares major broadband sector overhaul to modernize internet infrastructure Bangladesh is preparing one of the most significant broadband sector reforms in decades, with plans to simplify ISP licensing, introduce a reseller framework, and attract greater investment into the country’s digital...

Global Telecom Update

•	LG Uplus signs first AI software export deal with Malaysia's Maxis LG Uplus said that it has reached an agreement with Malaysian telecom operator Maxis to commercially launch its AI call assistant ixi-O in Malaysia, marking the first overseas rollout under the company’s global AI...

•	Sunrise, PHOENIQS partner to deliver sovereign Swiss AI infrastructure fully hosted in Switzerland Thanks to this partnership, Sunrise is the only Swiss telecom provider able to offer its business customers AI solutions that are developed, hosted and operated entirely within...

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