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October 10, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ZTE accelerates global expansion by strategically focusing on gaming smartphones for youth markets
 
 
ZTE's 2C transformation deeply integrates with lifestyles of digital-first generation through a strategic focus on gaming smartphones, introducing nubia Neo 3 GT 5G Limited Edition and nubia Air to empower youth experiences...
 
 
 
Member News
 
•  e& enterprise to redefine CX excellence across public and private sectors across the UAE
Member Logo e& enterprise has reached an agreement to combine Salesforce's advanced CRM suite – including Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Tableau – with the comprehensive customer experience (CX) capabilities of...
 
•  Nokia to license technology from HPE to advance its AI-powered SMO and network automation assets
Member Logo The move will further strengthen Nokia’s industry-leading MantaRay SMO (Service Management and Orchestration) platform and expand its solutions in AI-driven RAN automation and autonomous networking...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Policy and Regulation
 
Saudi and Bahraini Ministers discuss AI and digital economy cooperation in Kuwait
Their discussions underscored the deepening partnership between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in shaping the GCC’s technological advancement, as both nations continue to play pivotal roles in regional innovation,...
 
TRA Bahrain launches consultation on direct-to-device satellite services to further enhance mobile coverage
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced the launch of a public consultation on a landmark proposal to authorize Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) services in the Kingdom of Bahrain...
 
North Africa
 
e& Egypt partners with Salam Properties to build smart infrastructure for the residence project in New Cairo
e& Egypt has signed a cooperation agreement with Salam Properties to provide advanced smart technology solutions and services for the Residence project in New Cairo, marking a significant milestone in Egypt’s drive...
 
Content & Immersive Technologies
 
Channel 4 to carry UKTV’s U service in landmark streaming partnership
Channel 4 and UKTV have announced a ground-breaking multi-year carriage deal that will bring UKTV’s U service to Channel 4 streaming from January 2026 – marking the first time Channel 4 has hosted a third-party...
 
Satellite & Internet
 
Low Earth Orbit services launched in Ghana
Comsys Ghana Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Eutelsat to deploy Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services in Ghana as it seeks to enhance access to state-of-art internet connectivity for sustained growth for...
 
AFR-IX Telecom announces Medusa cable’s first landing
Medusa, the submarine fiber optic cable system owned by AFR-IX Telecom, an infrastructure and licensed telecommunication operator that delivers internet and data services across Africa, has landed at a cable landing station...
 
Global Telecom Update
 
Poland's Polsteam choses Marlink to upgrade connectivity on its vessels
Polish dry bulk vessel operator Polsteam has chosen Marlink, which supplies managed services for business-critical ICT solutions, to upgrade connectivity and cybersecurity solutions on board 50 of the vessels it controls...
 
Nuvei partners with Volkswagen Brazil to enable seamless payments for connected vehicles
Nuvei announced its partnership with Volkswagen Brazil to launch a comprehensive payment solution for connected vehicles in Brazil...
 
Hytera to unveil future of mission-critical communications
Hytera will unveil a portfolio of next-generation, AI-powered solutions that unify voice, video, and data to enhance safety, efficiency, and real-time coordination across mission-critical industries...
 
 
Middle East
 
ZainTECH, Zain Kuwait, and ZOI launch Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute on Azure Marketplace
The initiative further underscores ZainTECH’s commitment to enabling next-generation infrastructure capabilities that enhance resilience, modernization, and cloud innovation across the region...
 
Lenovo begins build-out of MEA headquarters at Riyadh’s Majdoul Tower
The ceremonial event marks a major milestone in Lenovo’s regional growth strategy and further reinforces its commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the rapidly expanding MEA landscape, the company...
 
Synology unveils next-gen enterprise solutions to strengthen cyber resilience in the UAE
With its latest product lineups, Synology reinforces its commitment to helping enterprises navigate complex digital transformations while maintaining top-tier resilience, compliance, and operational continuity...
 
GCC places great importance on relationship with Digital Cooperation Organization
The program aims to enhance expertise and build knowledge to develop tools, mechanisms, and reports that contribute to raising the efficiency of work that strengthens the digital economy of the member states...
 
South Asia
 
Sony showcases Tapmad’s trailblazing journey in Pakistan’s digital entertainment revolution
Sony has spotlighted Tapmad’s extraordinary rise as Pakistan’s leading OTT streaming platform, celebrating its innovation-driven growth, fearless experimentation, and commitment to local creative empowerment...
 
Sysco LABS Dialogues demonstrates power of public–private collaboration to position Sri Lanka as global ICT hub
Sysco LABS Sri Lanka hosted the inaugural ‘Sysco LABS Dialogues – Academia, Policy & Industry in Information and Communications Technology’ recently, highlighting how committed public–private...
 
3G, 4G and 5G Networks
 
YTL first out of the gate in Malaysia with live 5G-A services
Malaysian telco YTL Communications launched 5G Advanced services on Thursday, starting in the Klang Valley, making it the first commercial operator in the country to offer live 5G-A...
 
Safaricom 5G coverage up 111.7 percent to 1,700 sites
Safaricom has more than doubled its 5G network coverage to 1,700 sites in the financial year 2025, up from 803 in the previous year, representing a 111.7 percent increase...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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