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September 2, 2025

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GSR25 Experts: Saudi Arabia Key to Digital Diplomacy, Data Centralization for Development

Speakers at a panel discussion titled “Digital Diplomacy”, held on the sidelines of the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR25) exhibition, affirmed that Saudi Arabia is a pivotal partner in promoting international cooperation in digital policy, highlighting that the Kingdom’s initiatives have strengthened regional and global collaboration through the exchange of expertise and the investment of shared capabilities.

Huawei 5G Core named "Leader" for the seventh consecutive year and awarded top scores in all dimensions by GlobalData

GlobalData, a leading consulting organization, released the 5G Mobile Core: Competitive Landscape Assessment report. In the report, GlobalData rated Huawei 5G Core as a "leader" for the seventh consecutive year and awarded it top scores in all dimensions of performance for two consecutive years, highlighting Huawei's position as an industry frontrunner...

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Etihad Salam Telecom Company announced as Gold Sponsor of the Side Event Exhibition at the Global Symposium for Regulators

Etihad Salam Telecom Company (“Salam”), the national leader in telecommunications and information technology in the Kingdom, announced its participation as the Gold Sponsor of the Side Event Exhibition organised...

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TII, VentureOne, and e& introduce QuantumConnect: next-generation secure connectivity solution

Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and VentureOne, ATRC's venture builder, in collaboration with e& has launched QuantumConnect in the UAE...

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Cisco delivers critical AI infrastructure for top NFL franchises

Cisco has announced the addition of six new NFL franchise and venue partnerships this season, further expanding its growing portfolio of clubs and properties leveraging Cisco’s industry-leading enterprise networking...

Recent Developments

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stc Group launches ‘sccc by stc’ as new identity for its cloud subsidiary

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ZTE reports 14.5% YoY revenue growth in H1 2025

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AT&T and Cisco deliver comprehensive Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) eolution

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AT&T to acquire spectrum licenses from EchoStar

Policy and Regulation

•	Qatar enhances regional cooperation ahead of hosting ITU Plenipotentiary 2026 at the Second Arab Preparatory Meeting The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), participated in the Second Meeting of the Arab Working Group tasked with preparing for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)...

•	Egypt’s National Media Authority launches multilingual broadcasting initiative To internationalise Egyptian media and foster cultural connections, Egypt’s National Media Authority has unveiled plans to produce new television programs in 23 languages, marking a significant initiative within the...

South Asia

•	Pakistan waives ROW charges to boost fiber deployment and digital access The Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP) has welcomed the government’s decision to waive Right of Way (ROW) charges on IT and telecom infrastructure projects, including nationwide...

•	SLT-Mobitel gains strategic momentum following 1H turnaround performance SLT-Mobitel is set to play a central role in accelerating Sri Lanka’s adoption of AI and digital technologies, following a strong financial recovery in the first half of 2025...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Amazon, NBCUniversal expand partnership with Peacock on Prime Video Prime Video customers can now access Peacock Premium Plus, NBCUniversal’s ad-free streaming service, directly through the Prime Video app as part of an expanded partnership...

•	Roku UK expands with 40 FAST channels launch Rolling out in October this year, 40 FAST channels will offer UK viewers a wide variety of 24/7 streaming – available at no cost on all new and existing Roku devices...

Global Telecom Update

•	Deutsche Telekom expands network slicing uses Deutsche Telekom advanced a network slicing push beyond recent consumer-oriented plays, employing the approach along with technology from Motorola Solutions to offer priority communications to emergency services in Germany...

•	Cloudflare and Microsoft collaborate to make websites conversational for people and agents with NLWeb and AutoRAG Publishers and content creators have historically relied on traditional keyword-based search to help users navigate their website’s content...

•	Teleste launches Virtual Device Manager (VDM) for distributed access networks Teleste announced the general availability of its Virtual Device Manager (VDM), following successful deployments with leading cable operators...

Middle East

•	Saudi Arabia and Syria explore investment cooperation in ICT sector The meeting reflects growing momentum for regional collaboration in technology and investment, positioning the ICT sector as a cornerstone for future economic cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia...

•	The eSIM surge: 36 more MENA operators offering the service since 2019 Arab Advisors Group has released its latest research report, The eSIM Landscape across Arab Cellular Markets, offering the most comprehensive dissection to date of eSIM availability, accessibility, and adoption across 19...

•	Oman Data Park issues tender for Takamul installation The project will leverage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services available through ODP, in addition to Oracle licences in technology and applications...

•	du launches first Arabic telecom Large Language Model with global partners The collaboration positions du’s Arabic Telecom LLM as a benchmark for localized, responsible AI applications in the global telecom industry, while reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in next-generation digital...

North Africa

•	EgyptAir and Huawei forge strategic partnership to modernize aviation and drive digital transformatio The collaboration aims to modernize operations, enhance passenger experiences, and strengthen bilateral economic ties between Egypt and China...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	VIL to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout The telco, in an investor presentation, also revealed plans to deploy its 4G network on the sub-GHz 900 MHz band across 16 circles, aiming to improve coverage and enhance the user experience...

•	Vodacom sets new 5G benchmark in Africa Vodacom South Africa has marked the start of the next wave of network modernisation with the successful deployment of a Dual-Band Massive Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) Radio in Cape Town, a first on African soil...

Satellite & Internet

•	KDDI first to launch data satellite communication on au Starlink Direct KDDI has announced a groundbreaking advancement in mobile connectivity with the launch of data support for au Starlink Direct, its direct satellite-to-smartphone service...

•	Djibouti Telecom to extend DARE1 subsea cable from East to Southern Africa Djibouti Telecom has unveiled plans to extend its Djibouti Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE1) subsea cable system further along Africa’s east coast, aiming to strengthen regional and international digital connectivity...

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