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January 23, 2026

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e& enterprise and Emergence bring data-sovereign agentic AI to regulated industries in MENAT

e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e& and Emergence, the US–based leading agentic frontier company, announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of next-generation AI solutions across enterprises throughout the MENAT region...

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Kabelio extends HOTBIRD capacity agreement with Eutelsat through 2031

Eutelsat announced that Swiss TV platform Kabelio has extended its satellite capacity agreement on the EUTELSAT HOTBIRD video neighbourhood at 13° East...

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Nokia and Hypertec Group to power breakthrough research across health, climate and AI with SHARCNET’s Nibi supercomputer at the University of Waterloo

This new system is designed to support more than 4,000 researchers annually, significantly expanding Canada’s capacity to advance breakthrough research in health, climate science, engineering and AI...

Policy and Regulation

•	Algeria launches online portal for postal and telecom complaints Algeria’s Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has launched a new digital platform, Insat, to receive public complaints, inquiries, and suggestions related to postal and telecommunications services...

•	Nigeria’s telecoms regulator licenses seven new ISPs in Nigeria The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has licensed seven new Internet Service Providers (ISPs), pushing the total number of authorised ISPs in the country from 224 in December 2025 to 231...

North Africa

•	Egypt launches first hackathon in New Valley to foster youth innovation and digital entrepreneurship Through “New Valley Innovates”, MCIT and the New Valley Governorate aim to cultivate a culture of digital entrepreneurship, identify technological talent early, and broaden youth participation in Egypt’s...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Magyar Telekom begins migration of 2G customers to Yettel's networks Magyar notes that the aim of the agreement is to "rationalize the use of available frequencies" so that the carriers can expand their respective 4G/5G capacity...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	DF1 joins Sky Stream in Germany DF1 is now available on Sky Stream, with the German free-to-air channel carried in HD at no additional cost to users...

•	YouTube unveils AI avatars and targets low-quality content The video platform YouTube is set to introduce new AI-based tools for creators and intensify its efforts against low-quality content...

Satellite & Internet

•	Blue Origin unveils global satellite internet network to rival Starlink Unlike Starlink, which primarily provides internet and phone services to individual consumers, Blue Origin’s TeraWave network is designed to serve data centers, businesses, and government users...

•	Fiber internet provider GoNetspeed to expand Manchester coverage to 5,000 more locations Fiber internet service provider GoNetspeed has announced it will expand its availability to more than 5,000 more locations in Manchester...

Middle East

•	HUMAIN, Infra announce $1.2bn AI projects funding plan HUMAIN, a Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Company, and the National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) have announced a Strategic Financing Framework Agreement of up to US$1.2 billion to support the expansion of AI and digital...

•	National Council for Future Technology drives Jordan’s digital transformation The National Council for Future Technology, chaired by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, reflects Jordan’s firm belief in technology as a key driver of economic growth and improved quality of life, according to Haitham...

South Asia

•	USF and Jazz launch high-speed broadband projects for Punjab, KP The Universal Service Fund (USF) and Jazz have signed contracts for four major Next Generation-Broadband for Sustainable Development (NGBSD) projects, marking a significant step in expanding digital access across Pakistan...

•	Nepal Telecom to connect 1 Gbps FTTH in Omsatiya Rural Municipality Nepal Telecom (NTC) and Omsatiya Rural Municipality, Rupandehi, have reached an agreement for service expansion and business promotion...

Global Telecom Update

•	Nigeria is first port of call for technology-focused humanitarian impact investing fund The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has announced the launch of Airbel Ventures, a new humanitarian impact investing fund designed to accelerate the entry and scale of breakthrough technologies in crisis-affected...

•	VIVA Bolivia partners with VOX Solutions to monetize telco data via True Signal This partnership highlights the continued relevance of SMS, emphasizing innovation rather than replacement, as the key to revitalizing its role in today's messaging ecosystem...

•	Telenor sells stake in Thailand’s True Corporation Telenor said that it would sell its 30.3 percent stake in Thailand’s True Corporation for 39 billion Norwegian crowns (US$3.92 billion), its second divestment from Asia in recent months, lifting the Norwegian...

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