13 July 2025
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2025

Pakistan’s Federal IT Minister Calls for 5G Spectrum Auction Committee Meeting

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Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja has urged the Auction Advisory Committee to meet and progress the 5G spectrum auction. The meeting is expected to be chaired by the Finance Minister following the budget. The government also awaits the Competition Commission’s approval on a telecom merger. A finalized 5G report will guide auction decisions, supporting the PM’s goal of $25 billion IT exports and imminent 5G rollout.

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BBK, CrediMax, and Batelco Sign Strategic MoU to Enhance Integrated Digital Services in Bahrain

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BBK, CrediMax, and Batelco have signed a strategic MoU to collaborate on integrated digital services, including aligned loyalty programs and joint marketing efforts. The partnership will offer exclusive benefits and flexible purchasing options such as ‘Buy Now, Pay Later,’ enhancing customer experience across Bahrain’s financial and telecom sectors.

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Turkcell, Beko, and Ericsson Complete EU-Supported VERGE Project Using 5G and XR for Remote Industrial Design in Türkiye

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Turkcell, Beko, and Ericsson completed the EU-backed VERGE project, enabling remote real-time industrial design between Istanbul and Eskişehir using 5G and XR technologies. This innovation enhances Türkiye’s digital production ecosystem by leveraging 5G’s low latency, network slicing, and AI-driven management to boost efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness.

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Telecom Egypt and SubCom Complete Dual Landings for SEA-ME-WE-6 Subsea Cable on Egypt’s Coasts

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Telecom Egypt and SubCom have completed two strategic landings of the SEA-ME-WE-6 subsea cable on Egypt’s Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts, linked by resilient terrestrial routes. This cable, spanning over 21,700 km and designed for 126 Tbps capacity, will connect Southeast Asia to Europe with multiple landing points and is set to be ready in early 2026.

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Gamezop Establishes Regional Headquarters in Bahrain to Expand Middle East Presence

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Gamezop is setting up its regional headquarters in Bahrain, backed by a $4 million investment and support from Bahrain’s Economic Development Board. The India-based gamification platform plans to expand its footprint in the Middle East by onboarding new partners and doubling revenue within 18 months. Bahrain’s strategic location and supportive ecosystem position it as a key hub for digital innovation and growth in the region.

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Qatar and UAE Launch Sovereign AI Cloud Services to Boost Local Innovation and Data Sovereignty

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Qatar’s Ooredoo and the UAE’s du have launched sovereign AI cloud services hosted locally to provide secure, low-latency access to advanced AI computing power. Ooredoo’s platform, powered by Nvidia Hopper GPUs, and du’s “National Hypercloud,” built on Oracle Alloy infrastructure, aim to accelerate AI adoption in sectors like finance, healthcare, and smart cities. These sovereign clouds enable compliance with national data policies while fostering innovation among governments, startups, and enterprises.

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