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April 15, 2025

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stc group pioneers Saudi Arabia’s workforce transformation as Vision Partner of Human Capabilities Initiative 2025

stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, proudly participates in the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) 2025 as the Vision Partner, joining global experts in meaningful dialogues on human capability development under the theme “Beyond Readiness”...

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Kuwait Airways and Ooredoo Kuwait partner to redefine in-flight entertainment with the integration of the “51” Platform on Kuwait Airways flights

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in national efforts to digitalize and modernize both the media and aviation sectors. It also reflects Kuwait Airways’ broader ambitions to deepen private sector...

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Huawei launches five solutions to accelerate aviation intelligence

During the Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 in Madrid, Huawei launched five aviation solutions, notably including the Smart Airport Intelligent Operation Center (IOC) to advance intelligent industry upgrades...

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Nokia, Digita and CoreGo collaborate to enhance the customer experience at large events

Nokia and Digita have announced that they are expanding their partnership with CoreGo, a company specializing in payment and access control solutions for events, to provide secure and reliable data transmission for large...

Policy and Regulation

•	OmanSat to establish and operate satellite system in Oman TRA The TRA stated that this decree is expected to enhance market competitiveness, as OmanSat, the newly licensed company, will be responsible for developing and operating satellite communication systems to provide fixed public...

•	Zimbabwe's regulator calls for handset registration Zimbabwe’s telecoms regulator is urging the government to introduce mandatory handset registration in a bid to tackle rising cybercrime and improve the safety of mobile money transactions...

South Asia

•	Dialog Axiata makes VoNR call on live 5G SA network Sri Lankan telco Dialog Axiata announced that it has brought Voice over New Radio (VoNR) out of the lab and into the real world after conducting what it claims is the country’s first successful VoNR trial on a live...

North Africa

•	e& Egypt launches instant cross-border remittance service in partnership with Banque du Caire e& Egypt has launched a new cross-border remittance feature within its digital wallet, enabling users in Egypt to receive instant payments from the UAE and Saudi Arabia...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Orange launches two new eco-designed Liveboxes; expands TV offer Orange introduces new Livebox 7 and S models featuring faster speeds, eco-friendly designs, and a new TV decoder with expanded channel options and streaming discounts...

•	SkyShowtime joins Polsat Plus Group’s streaming line-up SkyShowtime and Polsat Plus Group have announced a partnership thanks to which new and existing Plus and Polsat Box customers as well as Polsat Box Go users will be able to enjoy access to an extensive collection of...

Global Telecom Update

•	Globe Telecom deepens Netcracker partnership for efficiency boost Philippines-based operator Globe Telecom expanded its partnership with telecom IT solutions provider Netcracker Technology, in a bid to expand operational efficiency...

•	Thai-German Institute, AIS to establish 5G Innovation Center in Thailand This 5G Digital Innovation Design and Development Center will be an important mechanism that responds to the needs of the Thai business and industrial sectors, especially in the EEC area...

•	Fincantieri partners With Accenture to boost AI & IoT adoption in maritime sectors Fincantieri Ingenium has been created to accelerate digital transformation across the cruise, defense, and port infrastructure sectors...

Middle East

•	Trend Micro opens new office in Qatar to strengthen cybersecurity and support digital transformation This expansion underscores Trend Micro’s commitment to bolstering cybersecurity resilience and supporting the digital transformation efforts aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the region’s broader...

•	Dubai AI week to draw 10,000 experts, participants Dubai AI Week marks a pivotal moment in the UAE’s mission to shape the global AI landscape – one that will be brought to life through a series of flagship initiatives, immersive experiences, and high-impact...

•	SalamAir launches WhatsApp service for streamlined travel experience This initiative is part of SalamAir’s broader digital transformation strategy, aligning with the airline’s commitment to delivering seamless and personalized service...

•	Iraq’s Global Digital Corridor: Alternative Low-Latency Access to Europe from the Middle East Featured Capitalizing on its strategic location and growing digital infrastructure, Iraq is emerging as a crucial and resilient transit hub connecting Europe and the Middle East, offering vital alternatives to existing, congested...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Ethio Telecom expands 4G LTE Advanced network to 114 additional cities Ethio Telecom has announced the expansion of its high-speed 4G LTE Advanced mobile network to 114 additional cities across the Bale Zone, Arsi Zone, East Bale Zone, West Arsi Zone, and East Shewa Zone...

•	Vodafone Idea to expand 5G service to Delhi and Bengaluru Vodafone Idea plans to expand its next-generation telecom offerings to Delhi, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, and Patna in April...

Satellite & Internet

•	NetOne partners with US satellite giant to launch 5G services Zimbabwean mobile network operator NetOne has struck a groundbreaking partnership with United States-based satellite telecommunications company AST SpaceMobile, paving the way for the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) mobile...

•	Lyte Fiber lands multi-million, multi-gigabit network in Texas' Uvalde Lyte Fiber has announced plans to launch a next-generation, multi-gigabit regional fiber network anchored by an initial buildout in Uvalde, Texas...

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