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July 9, 2025

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Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology partners with e& to empower ICV-certified SMEs

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e& in UAE to strengthen support for ICV-certified small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program, an initiative launched by MoIAT as part of the UAE’s Projects of the 50...

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stc Bahrain launches its 2025 Summer Internship Program, 'EMERGE' to empower future talents

The EMERGE programme exemplifies stc Bahrain's dedication to cultivating the next generation of talent, paving the way for a bright future for Bahrain's dynamic workforce...

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AT&T supporting customers impacted by Texas flooding

AT&T is supporting Central Texas flood recovery with a US$200K donation, deployment of its Network Disaster Recovery team and FirstNet Response Operations Group to ensure reliable emergency connectivity, and additional...

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Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

The transfer is based on the resolution of the Board of Directors to issue shares held by the company to settle its commitments to participants of the plans as announced on 22 November 2024...

Policy and Regulation

•	TRA Oman cracks down on unauthorized wireless networks The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman has carried out a series of coordinated field inspections targeting unauthorized wireless networks that redistribute internet services without official licenses...

•	NCC releases licensing framework to regulate A2P messaging The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released a new regulatory framework for Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging services, marking a significant move to sanitize the country’s fast-growing automated...

South Asia

•	Futurity unveils AI R&D centre in Colombo to accelerate innovation and growth The centre, which houses the company’s research, development, and project implementation teams, was inaugurated at a private event attended by clients, strategic partners, and company founders recently...

North Africa

•	Morocco launches Graduate School of Engineering focused on digital transition and AI This initiative aims to align academic offerings with regional realities and national priorities, focusing on economic and technological development needs...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	SK Telecom adds Tving to T Universe, completing OTT lineup The T Universe Tving subscription service that SKT is introducing this time consists of three individual products: advertising-based standard, standard and premium...

•	Wurl supports Prime Video linear channel in Germany Amazon is to launch a new linear-style TV channel in the German market, powered by the streaming TV specialist Wurl...

Global Telecom Update

•	Mindware adds defense-grade cybersecurity to its portfolio Mindware has signed a distribution agreement with Everfox strengthening its cybersecurity offering with a portfolio of high-assurance solutions trusted by government and critical infrastructure sectors worldwide...

•	VADnet Europe, Teltonika Networks sign strategic IoT partnership VADnet Europe announced a significant step forward in itd mission to strengthen the IoT technology ecosystem across Europe...

•	Omnix launches AI-first managed services These next-generation IT support offerings embed artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven intelligence at the core of service delivery—redefining how enterprises manage IT operations...

Middle East

•	Saudi Arabia leads global cybersecurity rankings Saudi Arabia has retained its position as the highest-ranked country in global cybersecurity, according to the latest International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Yearbook...

•	Starlink internet service now operational in Qatar Starlink, the satellite internet service engineered by SpaceX, is now operational throughout Qatar, marking a significant milestone for connectivity in the region...

•	Oman ranks fourth globally among developing economies in attracting digital infrastructure investment Additionally, Oman plans to establish a national research centre dedicated to AI to advance academic and scientific research, along with an AI studio offering sector-specific solutions to professionals and institutions...

•	Al-Futtaim, Johnson Controls to launch smart building platform in UAE The platform will enable businesses to achieve real-time operational insights, predictive maintenance, and improved occupant experiences – all while advancing sustainability goals...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	TIM, Usina Santa Terezinha deploy 4G to more than 700,000 hectares in Paraná Usina Santa Terezinha has entered into a partnership with TIM to bring connectivity to more than 700,000 hectares in Paraná, including 300,000 hectares of productive area...

•	Virgin Media O2 boosts Scotland’s 4G & 5G network upgrades This move includes upgrades at popular tourist spots, with Edinburgh alone seeing advancements in 782 postcodes, and the Highlands experiencing notably better coverage...

Satellite & Internet

•	Starlink and Paratus bring satellite internet to remote schools in Africa The service is now active in seven countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Zambia...

•	Telenor expands FTTP base with US$600 million GlobalConnect deal According to an announcement issued recently, the operator has agreed to buy its smaller competitor’s consumer operations for 6bn Norwegian kroner (NOK) (US$595 million), subject to approval from the Norwegian...

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