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March 18, 2025

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e& enterprise partners with RAIN Technology to revolutionise Operating Room efficiency in hospitals across MEA

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in transforming Operating Room (OR) workflows in hospitals across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) through the introduction of Orva, the world’s first operating room voice assistant...

Morocco’s ANRT mandates telecom infrastructure sharing to boost competition

Morocco's ANRT mandated telecom operators to share fiber optic infrastructure, aiming to increase competition and foster a more dynamic market by requiring Infrastructure Operators to lease their networks and Commercial Operators to provide services using competitors' infrastructure...

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stc group is the third-strongest telecom brand worldwide

stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has been ranked as the third strongest telecommunications brand globally in the 2024 Brand Finance Telecom 150 Report...

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Ooredoo Kuwait launches largest marketing campaign for Eid Al-Fitr play "Zargoon and the Magic Lamp"

In celebration of Kuwait’s designation as the Capital of Culture and Media for 2025, Ooredoo Kuwait has unveiled its largest-ever marketing campaign to promote one of the most anticipated theatrical productions of the...

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Tech Mahindra expands partnership with Google Cloud to scale enterprise-wide AI adoption

The partnership will enable Tech Mahindra to help enterprises worldwide achieve agility, scalability, and sustainable growth through cutting-edge technologies...

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Nokia strengthens Worldstream’s hosting security with advanced DDoS Protection in the Netherlands

Nokia has announced that Worldstream, a leading cloud infrastructure provider, will use Nokia’s network security technology to protect businesses in the Netherlands and globally against large-scale DDoS attacks...

Policy and Regulation

•	Standards shaping the future of connected, automated and safe mobility ITU's WTSA Resolution 104 promotes global standards for vehicular communications, essential for automated driving and intelligent transport systems...

•	The field efforts of the teams from the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission continue in the Two Holy Mosques The field efforts of the teams from the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission continue in the Two Holy Mosques to ensure service quality and continuity, facilitate the visitor’s digital journey, and...

Middle East

•	Riyadh Air adds AI to its tech and consulting collaboration with IBM IBM's portfolio of AI products will serve as the foundation for Riyadh Air’s AI platform, driving mission-critical functions and fostering open innovation with multi-model AI...

•	Orange Jordan achieves global “Tier III Design” certification for Hashem Data Center Both the Hashem and Marj Al-Hamam data centers are designed with the latest cutting-edge technologies, meeting the highest international standards...

•	Myco secures exclusive rights to stream Pakistan Super League 10 in MENA Myco, a leading web3 digital streaming platform, has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 in the MENA region...

South Asia

•	Telenor Pakistan invests to enhance connectivity and technology in northern regions Telenor Pakistan has invested over $5 billion in the country, serving 44 million customers, and expanding 4G services in northern areas...

•	BSCL meets with Starlink to fast-track entry into Bangladesh Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL), the country’s sole satellite company, reportedly met with Starlink officials to discuss partnership options for fast-tracking the LEO satellite operator’s entry into...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Telenet Play Sports secures Formula 1 streaming rights until 2027 FIA and Telenet extended Formula 1 rights until 2027, allowing Play Sports subscribers exclusive live access to all races, qualifications, and sprint races, with expert commentary and analysis...

•	Barb adds Disney+ to Advanced Campaign Hub Advanced Campaign Hub combines Barb panel and first-party insights data in combination with census-level impressions supplied by participating VOD services...

North Africa

•	Morocco’s ANRT mandates telecom infrastructure sharing to boost competition Morocco's ANRT mandated telecom operators to share fiber optic infrastructure, aiming to increase competition and foster a more dynamic market by requiring Infrastructure Operators to lease their networks and Commercial...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Tele2 Lithuania completes 3G switch off The carrier confirmed that the retirement of the legacy service will help it to modernize its mobile network with 4G and 5G...

•	Kyivstar bolsters network resilience while looking ahead to open RAN and 5G As Ukraine's biggest operator, Kyivstar continues to expand network resilience through its Starlink partnership and increasing power backup, while also testing open RAN and preparing for 5G...

Satellite & Internet

•	Orange and Telesat sign multi-year LEO satellite connectivity partnership French operator Orange has announced a multi-year partnership with satellite operator Telesat to offer non-terrestrial connectivity services via Telesat's fleet of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites through a strategic...

•	Nigeria to deploy 90 000km fiber in Q4 25 The project, which will expand the country’s fiber backbone from 35 000km to 125 000km, aims to increase internet penetration to over 70% of the population and connect millions of Nigerians currently excluded from the...

Global Telecom Update

•	SK Telecom enhances Adot with Google ‘Gemini 2.0 Flash’ LLM SK Telecom announced that it has significantly strengthened the functions of its AI agent 'A.' by adding 'Gemini 2.0 Flash', the latest model of Google's LLM 'Gemini'...

•	Orange to further invest in 5G connectivity for remote robotic surgeries Orange plans to invest further in 5G connectivity to facilitate remote robotic surgeries, having successfully completed a pilot project with Barco's imaging software...

•	WIOCC-iColo partnership aims to benefit Kenyan ISPs This collaboration is set to enhance digital infrastructure, improve interconnectivity and unlock new market opportunities for ISPs, ultimately contributing to Kenya’s digital economy...

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