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February 25, 2026

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e& delivers record revenue and net profit in FY 2025 growing consolidated revenue 23% to AED 72.9bln

e& has delivered record financial performance in 2025, reporting consolidated revenues of AED 72.9 billion, an increase of 23.1 per cent year-over-year (YoY)...

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AT&T to release first-quarter 2026 earnings on April 22

AT&T will release its first-quarter 2026 results before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Wednesday, April 22, 2026...

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Splunk Report: Agentic AI takes center Stage in CISOs’ path to digital resilience

Cisco has announced the release of Splunk’s annual report,The CISO Report: From Risk to Resilience in the AI Era, surveying 650 global Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), which highlights CISOs’ rapidly...

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Nokia, Numana and partners validate quantum-safe network Blueprint 7 to secure Canada's critical infrastructure

At Canada’s only quantum-safe testbed, Kirq, Numana and Nokia have had a breakthrough, successfully testing a blueprint that can be used to strengthen Canada’s long-term digital security and critical...

Recent Developments

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Cisco unveils new AgenticOps innovations to simplify and scale AI-driven IT operations

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Zain Group holds ‘AI in Action: Smarter Network Operations’ workshop to maintain technology market leadership

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e& and Aster Pharmacy team up to launch ‘Pharmacy in a Box’ initiative

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stc Bahrain provides IoT solutions to NBH Loop

Policy and Regulation

•	CRC-CRT alliance deepens Mexico-Colombia telecom cooperation Mexico and Colombia are moving to formalize deeper regulatory coordination in telecommunications, linking a new bilateral cooperation agenda with Mexico’s ongoing push to redesign spectrum policy for industrial...

•	Bahrain’s Transportation Minister receives Qatari Ambassador to strengthen bilateral ties The minister emphasized the longstanding ties between Bahrain and Qatar and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to further developing cooperation, particularly in transportation, telecommunications, and digital...

South Asia

•	Pakistan’s 5G auction gathers pace as US$30 million deposits signal strong competition With Ufone and Zong already confirmed participants and Jazz likely to join, the competitive landscape of Pakistan’s 5G rollout is rapidly taking shape, positioning the auction as a pivotal moment for the...

•	Nepal Police launches AI and advanced analytics cell to tackle digital threats Nepal Police has established a new AI and Advanced Analytics Cell, known as the AI Cell, as part of efforts to counter security threats arising from the misuse of digital technologies...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	MTN Ghana to invest S$1.1 billion in network and AI infrastructure According to MTN, the planned investment will focus on expanding 4G and 5G coverage, strengthening network resilience, developing large-scale data centres, and improving customer experience...

•	Telstra sets uplink record with Ericsson 5G-A gear Australian operator Telstra boosted the uplink speed on its commercial standalone (SA) 5G network in Queensland by 32 per cent to 682Mb/s, as part of ongoing optimisation efforts using Ericsson’s 5G-Advanced...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Stingray launches FAST Channels on Whale TV+ Canadian media company Stingray has expanded its global presence with the launch of a suite of FAST Channels on Whale TV+, the free streaming service from independent TV operating system maker Whale TV...

•	Apollo Group TV strengthens its position in the expanding global IPTV market The global streaming industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and Apollo Group TV is emerging as a recognized name within the internet-delivered television sector...

Global Telecom Update

•	Tune Talk advances MNO transition with Mavenir cloud network deal Malaysian operator Tune Talk has taken a major step in its evolution from mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to fully fledged mobile network operator (MNO), partnering with Mavenir to run its own end-to-end network...

•	Hayo expands Francophone West Africa footprint with on-the-ground presence in Senegal Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has expanded its footprint in Francophone Africa with on-the-ground presence in Senegal...

•	NVIDIA and Meta expand collaboration on AI, cloud, and confidential computing NVIDIA announced a multiyear, multigenerational strategic partnership with Meta spanning on-premises, cloud and AI infrastructure...

Middle East

•	Orange Jordan launches “Tahweesheh” savings sub-account via Orange Money Orange Jordan has introduced a new digital savings feature, “Tahweesheh,” through its Orange Money platform, reinforcing its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and expanding customer-centric financial...

•	G42 and Publicis Sapient to explore AI-first services joint venture for the UAE and global south G42, the UAE-based global technology group, and Publicis Sapient, a global technology company providing enterprise AI platforms and services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the creation of a joint...

•	Khazna awarded uptime Tier III certification of design documents for Ajman, UAE facility Representing the largest facility in Khazna’s portfolio, this state-of-the-art development features 20 data halls, each delivering 5 MW of IT capacity, purpose-built to meet the demands of next-generation artificial...

•	Beyon Connect signs partnership deal with Mubasher for EKEY Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, has signed an agreement with Mubasher Capital, one of the region’s leading investment brokerage firms, to adopt EKEY for Business (EKEY-B) Bahrain’s national digital...

North Africa

•	Egypt: Al-Sisi pushes AI integration, expansion of technical schools Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reviewed a comprehensive plan to modernise the country’s education system, placing artificial intelligence and programming at the centre of curriculum reform...

Satellite & Internet

•	Microsoft and SpaceX’s Starlink partner on global community internet effort Microsoft has announced a collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service to expand connectivity across the world...

•	Ezee Fiber expands multi-gig 100% fiber network across Metro Detroit The buildout will deliver Ezee Fiber's award-winning multi-gig fiber internet to residential and business customers across the Detroit area, beginning with communities in Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Genesee, St....

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