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June 2, 2025

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stc Bahrain launches “stc Business Cyber Path” to empower businesses with world-class cybersecurity training

stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has announced the launch of “stc Business Cyber Path,” a dedicated online programme offering expert-led training in cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance...

Member News

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Cisco joins Stargate UAE initiative

The strategic MoU, signed by Cisco’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins together with other consortium partners, G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA and SoftBank Group, envisions the construction of an AI data...

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Nokia and Andorix partner to accelerate Private 5G and Edge Solutions in North American real estate market

Real estate owners are looking for a 5G private cellular platform to connect their Operational Technology (OT) use cases, including energy management and efficiency, building operations and optimization, as well as physical...

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Empowering the future: Huawei showcases comprehensive digital transformation solutions for education sector

Huawei hosted the "Think AI: Smart Education Forum" as part of the 2025 Tech Carnival & Partner Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Under the broader theme "Accelerating the Intelligent World," the forum showcased innovations to...

Policy and Regulation

•	CRA opens access to over 4,860 km of government telecom infrastructure across Qatar The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has opened access to more than 4,860 kilometers of government telecom duct infrastructure across Qatar...

•	TRA advances rural telecom services with fiber optic rollout The joint initiative, involving the government, TRA, and licensed operators, aims to improve service quality in regions with infrastructure challenges by shifting from satellite to fiber optic technology...

South Asia

•	Afghanistan commits to expanding telecommunication network with 46 new sites in Khost With the addition of these new sites, the province will have a total of 57 telecommunication towers, representing a significant step toward universal connectivity in Khost...

•	Sri Lanka explores AI collaboration with Singapore at Asia Tech x 2025 The delegation was received by Laurence Liew, Director of AI Innovation, who presented AI Singapore’s work in research, technology, innovation, governance, and products...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	TV Markíza to launch new online news service from Slovakia’s first hybrid studio TV Markíza is launching a new news platform that the Slovakian broadcaster says is a unique hybrid between television broadcasting and an online platform that combines the power and credibility of the most watched TV...

•	VISION+, Indosat collaborate to enhance access to high-quality digital content VISION+, an Indonesia-based over-the-top（OTT）platform, has announced a new collaboration with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, the country’s digital telecommunications provider, to enhance access to...

Global Telecom Update

•	Azercell and Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Center launch cyber education program for school children The program offers specialized training sessions where participants learn how to protect personal data, navigate social networks safely, and identify and combat online fraud and cyberbullying...

•	JV announces Poland’s largest data centre Real estate companies Greykite and White Star Real Estate say that their joint venture has successfully converted a former logistics facility in Warsaw into a state-of-the-art data centre, now known as Digital Ursus and...

•	Telkomsel offers Indonesia-first AI bundle with Perplexity Pro Telkomsel has officially established a strategic collaboration with Perplexity, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) answering machine company, to present Telkomsel's internet quota bundling with the premium Perplexity...

Middle East

•	Wahyd Logistics introduces AI-powered chatbot to redefine customer support in logistics Wahyd Logistics, a global leader in intelligent freight solutions, has launched its AI-powered chatbot, which is now live across the company’s mobile app and website...

•	Zain Bahrain unit seals partnership with Orchid Developers This partnership is part of Zain’s strategy to accelerate digital transformation for enterprises, developers, and customers to drive innovation and growth across the Kingdom...

•	GO Telecom partners with Syrian government to modernize digital infrastructure Riyadh-based GO Telecom is actively expanding into post-conflict markets by investing strategically in infrastructure projects, supporting Syria’s long road to recovery and digital modernization...

•	Diriyah Company partners with Kakao Mobility to develop cutting-edge mobility solutions The MoU sets the stage for developing and deploying cutting-edge mobility technologies within the first phase of Diriyah, a flagship sub-project under the broader Diriyah master plan...

North Africa

•	Algeria launches 5G technology tender to accelerate digital transformation and economic growth Algeria has taken a significant step toward becoming a leading technology hub in Africa and the Mediterranean with the official launch of its 5G technology tender...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	MTN South Africa to shut down 3G by 2027, focus shifts to 4G and 5G While 3G has played an essential role in mobile internet access, it is now deemed an inefficient and costly layer, with the potential for the spectrum to be reallocated for more modern technologies...

•	Turkcell pilots world-first 5G full duplex radio link with Huawei This next-generation technology represents a breakthrough in wireless transmission and marks a critical milestone for the evolution of 5G infrastructure...

Satellite & Internet

•	Iridium taps Syniverse to help MNOs integrate its D2D service LEO satellite operator Iridium Communications announced that it has signed a partnership deal with Syniverse to support the rollout of Iridium’s planned direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service that will offer...

•	Harmonic seeks to transform MDU broadband connectivity Offering support for next-gen fiber technologies, the SeaStar node is described as a powerful, scalable, fiber-forward solution...

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