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June 12, 2026

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Ajman Transport Authority signs agreement with e& to advance AI applications in transport

Ajman Transport Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e&, on the sidelines of the 3rd Annual Government Cybersecurity Summit 2026, to strengthen collaboration in digital innovation and artificial intelligence, supporting the continued development of the transport ecosystem and corporate services...

The High-Frequency Content Trap: Vodafone vs. Ooredoo Qatar Facebook Campaigns

Arab Advisors Group has released the latest version of its research report that examines Facebook campaign trends and customer engagement in Qatar's competitive telecom sector...

Member News

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Eutelsat and Voimatel partner to deliver LEO connectivity services in Finland

Voimatel will integrate Eutelsat’s LEO connectivity services into its network solutions, combining satellite and terrestrial connectivity to support critical network infrastructure...

Recent Developments

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Omantel in partnership with Port of Salalah launch first-of-its-kind 5G private network

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stc Bahrain opens applications for the 2026 inspireU program

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10th Huawei ICT Competition concludes with student winners from 49 Countries and regions and a record 220,000 participants

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Cyprus and Georgia Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation through New Bilateral Agreement

Policy and Regulation

•	Geneva, at the heart of digital resilience Today, Geneva is a major hub for digital technology, and it will host the global tech community next month for three major events...

Middle East

•	Vodafone Qatar launches Business WiFi Pro to support SME digital transformation Vodafone Qatar has launched Business WiFi Pro, a managed connectivity solution designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improve network performance, strengthen security, and support increasingly digital...

•	The High-Frequency Content Trap: Vodafone vs. Ooredoo Qatar Facebook Campaigns Arab Advisors Group has released the latest version of its research report that examines Facebook campaign trends and customer engagement in Qatar's competitive telecom sector...

•	Apptunix expands IoT development services across the GCC with new UAE-based delivery teams As digital transformation initiatives continue to expand, the role of IoT is expected to become increasingly central to both public-sector modernization and private-sector innovation strategies...

South Asia

•	Pakistan’s OTT platforms shift toward ecosystem advertising as competition intensifies The trend is expected to accelerate as digital video consumption continues to rise and advertisers seek more effective ways to engage consumers in an increasingly connected media environment...

•	Bangladesh unveils major digital economy push with startup fund, ICT investments and tech jobs target Bangladesh has announced a broad package of investments aimed at accelerating digital transformation, strengthening innovation ecosystems, and expanding technology-led economic growth, as part of the national budget for...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	BT launches prioritised 4G/5G access for mission-critical sectors BT Business has launched Mission Boost – a a new portfolio of enhanced services for mission‑critical communications. BT already underpins a range of the UK’s most critical operations, providing secure,...

•	Vertiv supports Paratus Namibia mobile network rollout Vertiv is supporting the rollout of Namibia’s first privately operated LTE and 5G mobile network for Paratus Namibia, marking a step in the country’s transition toward expanded mobile infrastructure and...

Global Telecom Update

•	IBM, ServiceNow advance enterprise AI with data governance solutions The collaboration aims to combine IBM’s AI, data and automation capabilities with the ServiceNow AI Platform to help enterprises break through outdated systems and put their data to work for AI...

•	STT GDC launches STT Jakarta 2, gets cracking on next two data centres STT Jakarta 2 has commenced operations in the Cikarang campus with 24MW of IT load capacity. STT Jakarta 3 is expected to add another 24MW of capacity once it goes live later this year...

North Africa

•	Egypt explores expanded digital payments and automation initiatives through talks with Fawry As digital adoption continues to increase across the country, partnerships between government institutions and fintech providers are expected to play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of public service...

Satellite & Internet

•	Kenyan schools report improved learning outcomes after Starlink rollout A pilot study assessing the early adoption of Starlink satellite internet in Kenyan schools has revealed significant improvements in teaching, learning, and digital engagement...

•	Conexon Connect nears completion of 1,600-mile rural fiber broadband network in Florida Conexon Connect, the internet service provider (ISP) formed by rural fiber broadband leader Conexon, has reached a major construction milestone as it nears completion of its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network project in...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Disney+ adds live sports channel in France through L’Équipe partnership Disney+ has added French sports broadcaster La chaîne L’Équipe to its platform, marking the first time subscribers in France have been able to access a live linear television channel as part of their Disney+...

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