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October 9, 2025

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e& champions impact-driven tech at GITEX 2025 with 90+ showcases and live demos

Global technology group e& returns to GITEX GLOBAL 2025, with an ambitious lineup of over 90 technologies and live demos, and major reveals set to be announced during the five-day event at Dubai World Trade Centre...

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Critical networks face stealthy intrusions, record-breaking DDoS attacks and rising cryptographic demands, according to Nokia study

Cyber attackers are increasingly penetrating core telecom infrastructure undetected; DDoS attacks have surged to new extremes, powered by compromised home internet connections; and crypto agility is moving from roadmap to...

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e& unveils Mini 5G Core with Huawei, bringing private 5G to the factory floor

e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, in strategic partnership with Huawei, today announced a significant milestone in its commitment to empowering the enterprise sector: the successful testing and...

Policy and Regulation

•	Bahrain reaffirms commitment to regional digital cooperation at GCC Ministerial and DCO meetings in Kuwait Bahrain’s participation in these meetings reflects its continued dedication to regional digital integration, technological advancement, and the creation of a future-ready Gulf digital ecosystem...

•	Glo endorses NCC drive for secure broadband expansion Nigeria’s drive towards digital transformation received a fresh boost as telecommunications company, Globacom, pledged its full support for the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) business roundtable on...

North Africa

•	Egypt, HP partner to launch nationwide Digital Education Academy across WE Applied Technology Schools Egypt has taken a major step in advancing digital learning with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and HP Egypt LLC to implement the HP...

Satellite & Internet

•	Orange Business integrates OneWeb satellite services into SafetyCase for emergency communications Orange Business announced the integration of Eutelsat’s OneWeb satellite services into its SafetyCase solution, an emergency telecommunications unit...

•	Verizon accelerates fixed wireless broadband expansion with acquisition of Starry This strategic acquisition advances Verizon's differentiated ability to deliver high-speed internet to multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and urban communities, leveraging Starry’s innovative millimeter wave technology...

Global Telecom Update

•	IHS Brazil signs deal with TIM to build up to 3,000 sites According to IHS Brazil, the partnership aims to build up to 3,000 sites with an initial minimum deployment of 500 sites...

•	UiPath integrates Microsoft Azure AI Foundry capabilities to agentic platform The integration will allow for the orchestration of business-critical workflows with enterprise-grade governance...

•	Zenture Partners, Aryaka join forces to simplify global network procurement with Unified SASE The partnership enables Zenture’s enterprise customers to rapidly reduce costs, eliminate overbilling, accelerate sourcing cycles, while strengthening resiliency with Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service...

Middle East

•	Nemetschek, WakeCap to collaborate on construction digital tech in GCC This agreement sets the stage for a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) construction ecosystem, the companies said...

•	Futurex teams up with Spire Solutions to deliver enterprise encryption across the Middle East and Africa Futurex has announced its partnership with Spire Solutions to accelerate enterprise access to advanced encryption, key management, and data protection solutions...

•	Ooredoo Fintech joins PayPal World to expand global digital payment access The partnership will enable nearly two billion users to send money, shop online, and transact across borders with ease...

•	UAE Space Agency: UAE invests AED44 billion in space sector as private contribution grows Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, affirmed that the UAE’s space sector is witnessing rapid growth, driven by sustained government support and the increasing...

South Asia

•	HUTCH to strengthen data security leadership in Sri Lanka’s telecom sector The certification was issued by Bureau Veritas Certification, accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), a globally recognized authority in compliance and certification...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	wedotv makes MENA debut with free sports and entertainment channels Free streaming network wedotv has expanded into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through a new distribution agreement with evision, the media and entertainment arm of e&...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	PLDT’s Smart launches ViLTE-powered video calls PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications announced that it has launched a new video calling service powered by Video Over LTE (ViLTE) technology that allows users to make video calls without using a third-party app...

•	Oracle and Druid Software to fortify NATO’s 5G networks These networks will facilitate “high-performance connectivity” for conducting cyber defence exercises aimed at safeguarding critical infrastructure from potential external threats...

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