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July 10, 2025

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From vision to value: stc Group’s 2024 sustainability report focuses on creating legacy impact

The achievements show the Group’s continued evolution as a future-focused, responsible business delivering on its sustainability goals across its operations, outlined in three distinct pillars: Environmental Performance & Climate; Development of Human Capital Through Digital Innovation; and Strong Governance & Ethical Excellence...

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AT&T Business Launches "Wake Up with CrAIg"

AT&T Business’s new campaign “Wake Up with CrAIg” uses a fictional AI alarm clock venture to spotlight real small business needs, showcasing how AT&T’s connectivity, security, and service offerings...

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ZTE and TUIT partner to develop ICT talent for Uzbekistan's digital future

ZTE deepens its partnership with the Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi (TUIT) to support Uzbekistan's "Digital Uzbekistan 2030" strategy through joint educational and...

Policy and Regulation

•	Oman’s TRA cracks down on unauthorised wireless networks to protect telecom infrastructure The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman has intensified field inspections in collaboration with relevant authorities targeting unauthorised wireless networks that redistribute internet services without...

•	Ofcom: use comms regulation to drive innovation Ofcom is prioritizing broadband, mobile, and space-based spectrum to make the UK a global leader in connectivity, emphasizing competition, innovation, and long-term investment while balancing growth with consumer...

North Africa

•	Egypt launches second edition of Cybersecurity Academy to train 5,000 youth and students The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), under Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, has launched the second edition of the Cybersecurity Academy for Emergence and Youth...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	South Korea reassigns all carrier spectrum, including for 3G The move ensures continuity of legacy networks for the time being and aims to avoid service disruption for remaining 3G subscribers...

•	Deutsche Telekom Launches 5G+ Gaming for iPhones Deutsche Telekom has become the first network operator to integrate these intelligent additional features into its 5G network and to offer them to its customers...

Satellite & Internet

•	Virgin Atlantic becomes first UK airline to adopt Starlink in-flight connectivity By leveraging the world's most advanced satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency internet access around the world, including the most isolated areas...

•	Zayo Europe deploys 3,000km optical network with Ciena Zayo Europe has deployed Ciena’s optical technology to launch a new German network covering 3,000km of fiber across 8 core domestic metros including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Berlin...

Global Telecom Update

•	IMBIL Telecom gets global certification, strengthens Nigeria’s ICT sector By the certification, IMBIL Telecom is now in pole position to attract enterprise clients, public sector agencies, and international partners seeking secure and standards-compliant telecom solutions...

•	Zscaler launches Zero Trust SIM for IoT devices This easy to install innovation enables Zero Trust communication for IoT and OT devices using only a cellular SIM card, eliminating the need for additional software or ineffective VPN connections...

•	Advantech and mimik join forces to simplify AI deployment across edge and cloud At the heart of this collaboration is mimik’s “agentix-native” platform, which allows devices to automatically discover each other and work together without manual setup...

Middle East

•	Kuwaiti AIoT Association and Saudi AI Governance Authority sign strategic cooperation agreement to advance AI and IoT in Gulf region This partnership aims to promote joint efforts in regulating and advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries...

•	Batelco by Beyon unveils first seamless data roaming eSIM The Voya eSIM service is a first of its kind for Batelco and Bahrain, and is available to users worldwide, from all telecommunication companies, not just to Batelco’s customers...

•	Oman ranks fourth globally among developing economies for ICT infrastructure FDI This notable ranking reflects the sultanate’s success in drawing significant digital-related investments, surpassing several advanced economies...

•	CINET launches a cybersecurity internship programme to empower future-ready workforce Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET) has launched its Internship Programme – designed to build student and graduate capabilities in cybersecurity and data science...

•	Syntys delivers mission-critical infrastructure for Ooredoo’s advanced sovereign AI cloud services Powered by the latest NVIDIA Hopper GPUs, the service is delivered by Ooredoo and fully hosted in secure, high-performance data centers designed and operated by Syntys...

South Asia

•	Pathfinder Group, PTCL Group sign strategic agreement to strengthen digital infrastructure Pathfinder Group has entered into a strategic Service Level Agreement (SLA) with PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) to elevate its operations through Smart Cloud Services and Smart IoT Solutions...

•	Futurity launches Sri Lanka’s first AI-native R&D Centre in Colombo Designed as both an innovation hub and client delivery node, the centre combines cutting-edge research with real-time project execution, enhancing impact across Futurity’s digital product portfolio...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Max makes transition to HBO Max Warner Bros. Discovery has officially reverted its streaming service back to the HBO Max brand, reinforcing its legacy identity with a new logo and global growth plans targeting 150 million subscribers by 2026...

•	Vizio CastOS and Amazon FireTV gain strong momentum in North American TV operating system Companies such as Amazon and Walmart view TV OS platforms as strategic tools to deliver targeted advertising directly into consumers’ living rooms, driving further ecommerce sales on their respective platforms...

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