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October 3, 2025

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stc Bahrain launches the second ‘jeel ICT’ program in partnership with Ministry of Labour & Tamkeen

This 100% nationalized talent development initiative is strategically delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Tamkeen, and with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) as the strategic development partner...

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Kuwait sets Guinness World Records title with the farthest intercontinental remote robotic surgery over 12,000 km

In a joint press statement, the Ministry of Health (MOH), Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, Zain Kuwait-the country’s leading telecom operator, and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) announced that...

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Notice on Rotating Chair tenure

In accordance with Huawei's Rotating Chair system, Ms. Sabrina Meng will assume the position of Rotating and Acting Chair of Huawei from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. During her term, Ms. Meng will head the Board of...

Policy and Regulation

•	Morocco mandates fiber optic sharing to boost competition and internet expansion Morocco’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has introduced a new regulatory framework requiring telecom operators to share fiber optic infrastructure, a landmark reform aimed at strengthening...

•	Three Indonesian players cleared to bid for 1.4 GHz spectrum Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) has reportedly announced that it will kick off its auction for 80 MHz of spectrum in the 1.4 GHz band (1432–1512 MHz) on October 13...

South Asia

•	Pakistan and Kuwait host first joint tech conference to boost digital collaboration The Embassy of Pakistan in Kuwait, in collaboration with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), hosted the First Pakistan–Kuwait Tech Conference 2025, marking a new milestone in bilateral relations between the two...

North Africa

•	Egypt launches National Smart Cities Strategy to tackle urban growth and climate pressures Egypt has unveiled a National Smart Cities Strategy designed to modernize existing urban centers and build new smart cities, aiming to address rapid urbanization, climate pressures, and the need for inclusive economic...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Deutsche Telekom nears total 5G coverage Deutsche Telekom hit 99 per cent population coverage with its domestic 5G network ahead of schedule, advancing moves to offer an ultra-high-capacity network which will ultimately employ a mix of low- and mid-band...

•	EE aims for 99% 5G SA coverage across UK by 2030 The operator has announced its ambition to deliver 5G standalone to 99% of the UK population by the end of FY30 – four years ahead of any other UK mobile operator’s projections...

Global Telecom Update

•	Big data centre win for Elea in Brazil Data centre infrastructure platform Elea Data Centres has won what it describes as the largest IT infrastructure contract of its kind ever awarded in Latin America...

•	Dell unveils world’s first single-server for edge and telecom The move underscores Dell’s growing commitment to bridging the gap between enterprise IT and communication networks as global demand for faster, more efficient connectivity continues to rise...

Middle East

•	UAE launches first AI Centre of Excellence to drive sovereignty and global leadership The Centre is designed as a strategic enabler of AI sovereignty, focusing on building the UAE’s end-to-end AI value chain — from data infrastructure and Arabic LLMs to automation across critical sectors like...

•	Ooredoo launches Doha IX, Qatar’s first commercial internet exchange point Doha IX establishes a secure interconnection hub, allowing seamless traffic exchanges between regional and global hyperscalers, cloud providers, content networks and ISPs...

•	Workday to bring its enterprise AI platform for people & finance to the Middle East With a dedicated sales team and local leadership, Workday’s new presence in Dubai will bring the company closer to customers across the UAE and the wider Middle East, helping build stronger relationships and new...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Channel 4 sets new streaming record Channel 4 achieved its biggest-ever streaming day on 30 September with 6.9 million views, surpassing its previous record of 6.4 million in October 2024...

•	Vuzix and BUNDLAR partner to deliver no-code XR content across Vuzix smart glasses Vuzix partnered with BUNDLAR to deliver no-code XR solutions on smart glasses, streamlining training, field service, and defense operations for enterprises and governments...

Satellite & Internet

•	Karrier One-Iridium partnership aims to extend global IoT connectivity Karrier One has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global satellite communications company Iridium to integrate Iridium NTN Direct IoT capabilities into the Karrier One ecosystem...

•	Fidium launches Fidium Fiber Pro Fidium announced the launch of Fidium Fiber Pro, a new internet product built specifically to support small businesses across the company’s fiber-eligible markets...

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