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June 10, 2025

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With operational excellence, AI-driven intelligence, and full digital readiness, stc Group empowered an exceptional Hajj season — serving over 1.6 million pilgrims in alignment with Vision 2030

During the 1446 Hajj season, stc group, a leading digital enabler, supported over 1.6 million pilgrims with a robust digital ecosystem, ensuring seamless connectivity, secure communication, and an exceptional spiritual experience...

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e& UAE pioneers world’s first high-density XGS-PON technology

e& UAE has announced the successful deployment of the world’s first 32-ports high-density XGS-PON (10 Gigabit Symmetrical Passive Optical Network) solution, which offers the highest density in industry, marking a major...

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Cisco unveils UAE findings from its Cybersecurity Readiness Index for 2025

According to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, a total of 30% of organizations in UAE have achieved the 'Mature' or ‘Progressive’ levels of readiness required to effectively withstand...

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Nokia and Leonardo partner to deliver worldwide mission-critical private wireless networks for public safety and critical infrastructures

The solid collaboration strengthens Nokia’s leadership in secure and scalable private wireless connectivity for essential services like public safety and industrial segments such as energy and railways that demand the...

Policy and Regulation

•	Ofcom unveils AI strategy with focus on telecoms and digital safety Ofcom has unveiled its updated strategic approach to AI, with a focus on fostering safe innovation across the telecoms and digital sectors...

•	Morocco’s Ministry of National Education and Fondation Al Mada expand digital learning to rural schools This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that children in remote areas have equal opportunities to benefit from 21st-century education technologies...

Middle East

•	UAE achieves top global rankings in digital transformation and infrastructure The United Arab Emirates has cemented its position as a global leader in digital transformation, achieving top international rankings in several key indices related to digital infrastructure and governance...

•	Wipro boosts Mideast presence with new Riyadh HQ This partnership aims to upskill local talent by providing academic training in advanced technologies, hands-on experience, and access to Wipro's resourcesm, said the statement...

•	Zain Business partners with Orchid Developers to deliver ultra-high-speed internet to Bahrain’s Orchid Towers This partnership underscores Zain Business’s ongoing efforts to expand next-generation digital infrastructure, offering scalable solutions such as IoT and cloud services to support businesses and communities across...

North Africa

•	Technopark Morocco and Plug and Play Africa partner to boost Morocco’s startup ecosystem The collaboration aims to foster a vibrant, competitive entrepreneurial ecosystem in line with Morocco’s strategic vision for digital innovation and economic resilience...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	ITV launches brand new channel ITV Quiz The channel takes the place of ITV Be and will feature a launch month of hit shows including Lingo, Tipping Point, Wheel of Fortune, Tenable, Deal or No Deal and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire...

•	Disney to pay Comcast US$438.7 million to take full control of Hulu Disney has agreed to pay Comcast US$438.7 million for its stake in the streaming service Hulu, concluding a years-long appraisal process.

South Asia

•	Banglalink partners with ICC Communication to deliver advanced digital solutions for enterprises Bangladesh’s leading digital operator, Banglalink, has signed a strategic agreement with nationwide Internet Service Provider ICC Communication Limited to strengthen enterprise digital empowerment across the country...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Streetwave to map 4G and 5G mobile coverage across North Scotland The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has announced that they’ve appointed network analyst firm Streetwave to harness fleets of bin lorries to help accurately map 4G and 5G mobile broadband coverage and performance...

•	Zoodlabs and CrossBoundary Energy launch Sierra Leone’s first renewable energy-powered 5G network Because it is extremely fast and has very low delays, the network makes it possible for remote classes, online healthcare, smart cities, and new IoT ideas..

Satellite & Internet

•	Kyivstar links up with Starlink for direct-to-cell connectivity in Ukraine The largest Ukrainian electronic communications operator has successfully connected its core network to the Starlink satellite infrastructure...

•	Telecom Fiji and Google announce plans for fiber optic link in Fiji The link will connect the international cable landing station of Fiji’s international telecoms provider Fintel in Vatuwaqa in the southeast of the island to Google’s ICT facility in Natadola, further west...

Global Telecom Update

•	Seceon, Aquion partner to advance AI-powered cybersecurity in ANZ and Japan This alliance aims to bring Seceon's award-winning aiXDR360 platform to enterprises, government agencies, MSSPs, and critical infrastructure operators across Australia, New Zealand, and Japan...

•	MWC Shanghai explores fusion of AI and 5G AI is on the brink of a new era, poised to redefine the future of technology, while 5G is driving smarter, more sustainable services for businesses, governments and communities...

•	Soracom’s IoT connectivity powers livestock feed solutions The tech solution comes as workers at feed mills, vertical processing plants and livestock barns currently climb tall ladders multiple times each day and bend over the side of a silo to look deeply into it to assess the...

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