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April 28, 2025

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stc Group net profit for the first quarter of 2025 as compared to the comparable quarter of last year increased 11.05%, and it distributes SAR 0.55 per share dividends for the 1st quarter of 2025

stc announced the company’s preliminary financial results for the period ending at 31 March 2025, with revenues for 1st quarter reached SAR 19,210m with an increase of 1.60% as compared to the comparable quarter last year...

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Omantel Innovation Labs unveils seven startups for Cohort 5 of the Omantel Accelerator

Omantel Innovation Labs proudly unveils the seven Omani startups chosen to join the fifth cohort of its prestigious Omantel Accelerator program...

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Tech Mahindra unveils ‘AI Delivered Right’: A comprehensive strategy to help enterprises scale AI with purpose and precision

Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced the launch of its new AI strategy, 'AI Delivered Right', to drive responsible,...

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Nokia sets benchmark as the first Finnish company with BCR approval

By achieving this gold standard of privacy compliance, Nokia is recognized by data regulators for its excellence in safely managing customer and employee data, as well as upholding the data protection rights of individuals...

Policy and Regulation

•	TRA issues new billing regulations to standardize telecom practices in Oman These regulations aim to improve accuracy, transparency, and ensure compliance with international standards in telecom billing...

•	WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 to shape the future of digital technology for development Representatives from across the digital-for-development global community will meet to assess progress and establish a joint vision for using tech for the good of all at the WSIS+20...

•	Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online The regulator has published the final version of its Children’s Codes under the Online Safety Act, setting out what sites must do to follow the law and protect children online...

South Asia

•	Starlink set to launch satellite internet services in Bangladesh Bangladesh’s internet regulator has given the green light for Starlink to obtain a satellite internet licence, with the telecom ministry’s final approval pending...

•	Pakistan aims to expand space cooperation with China Pakistan is keen to enhance cooperation with China in the fields of space technology, satellite communications, and internet services...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	O2 UK powers up playtime with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Game Pass Ultimate is one of many subscriptions O2 customers can enjoy through O2 Extras, as well as the likes of Disney+ and Prime...

•	Curiosity Stream launched on Prime Video in key European Markets Curiosity Stream is launching its flagship streaming service, Curiosity Stream, on Prime Video as an add-on subscription channel in Finland, The Netherlands, and Sweden...

Global Telecom Update

•	MVNO Smartcom lands in Indonesia, joins Telkomsel in push-to-talk campaign Smartcom, a Mobile Virtual Network Operator in Singapore, is expanding its reach beyond the city-state into Indonesia...

•	Viettel breaks ground on Vietnam’s biggest data centre yet Vietnamese telco Viettel says it has broken ground on its 16th data centre, which it claims will also be the biggest data centre in Vietnam upon completion and one of the ten biggest in Southeast Asia...

•	Veeam unveils inaugural ESG Report on Earth Day This landmark report showcases Veeam’s commitment to inclusively creating a sustainable future while maintaining the highest standards of trust and governance...

Middle East

•	Dubai and Google Cloud partner to upskill AI Leaders and drive innovation Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Google Cloud have launched a powerful new upskilling initiative designed to enhance the expertise of artificial intelligence (AI) leaders in the emirate and fast-track Dubai’s AI...

•	Oman Data Park in deal with tech partners for AI solutions deployment The agreement also focuses on the development of practical, vertical-specific AI use cases by combining technical innovation with ODP’s end-to-end managed services...

•	Saudi Arabia hosts first-ever Instagram Creators Summit in MENA region The event underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to becoming a global hub for innovation and culture, offering creators a platform to engage with cutting-edge trends while promoting the country’s heritage...

•	Lebanon advances digital learning with high-level roundtable discussion The event, which gathered key stakeholders, focused on enhancing Lebanon’s digital education landscape through collaboration and innovation...

North Africa

•	Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom partner to drive digital services in Morocco Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom, majority-owned by e&, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver advanced connectivity and digital services to enterprises in Morocco...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Vodafone Idea to boost 4G, 5G services Vodafone Idea has announced its partnership with Cisco to improve its network infrastructure in a bid to elevate the user experience for customers across India...

•	U Mobile offloads GoBiz to NTT Data Cardpay as both eye 5G SME play Malaysian telco U Mobile announced on Monday it has sold its merchant acquiring business GoBiz to NTT Data Cardpay in order to better focus on developing 5G-powered digital services for enterprises, particularly SMEs...

Satellite & Internet

•	SK Telecom, SK Telink launch world-first auto-roaming in-flight Wi-Fi SK Telecom continues its innovation in roaming services by launching the ‘T In-Flight Wi-Fi Automatic Roaming’ service together with SK Telink...

•	YTL wins contract to deploy railway fiber as Fiberail monopoly ends Malaysia’s Railway Assets Corp (RAC) announced that it has contracted telco YTL Communications to build out fiber optic infrastructure along 1,600 km of railway track, putting an end to the railway fibre monopoly held...

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