PTA bars telecom companies from monthly mobile package price hikes
Officials said the measure is intended to ensure greater stability in telecom tariffs while addressing consumer concerns about frequent changes in mobile service pricing.
March 2026
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World Bank initiative aims to boost digital economy in three African countries
The broader WARDIP programme was launched in November 2023 to expand internet access and promote a single digital market in West Africa. Its first phase is currently supporting The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania.
2Africa Pearls deployment on hold as ASN cites force majeure
In November 2025, reports indicated that work on the Red Sea segment of the 2Africa system had already been temporarily halted due to permitting challenges and attacks on vessels by Iran-backed Houthi forces. The Google-backed Blue-Raman cable project was also reported to have paused work in the region under similar circumstances.
Qatar: MoL Offers 325 Digital Services, Records 250,000 Transactions in February
The ministry stated that the Integrated Digital Gateway reflects its broader commitment to supporting Qatar’s digital government initiatives by enhancing service efficiency, simplifying procedures, and enabling faster access to labour-related services.
TRC: Mobile Number Portability and 5G Deployment Top 2026 Priorities
5G adoption has grown rapidly in Jordan. The number of 5G subscriptions reached 287,000 in the third quarter of 2025, up from 241,000 in the second quarter, representing a quarterly increase of 19.1 percent. On a year-on-year basis, subscriptions surged by 307 percent compared with the 70,000 recorded in the third quarter of 2024.
Northstar Telecom partners with HFCL for broadband infrastructure upgrade
HFCL Senior Vice President Bhuvnesh Sachdeva noted that the decision demonstrates strong operator confidence in the IO platform, adding that real-world deployment within an operational network provides valuable validation for telecom operators and enterprise customers across the region.
CITRA Grants Starlink License to Provide Satellite Internet in Kuwait
CITRA noted that it will continue to develop the regulatory framework for the telecommunications and ICT sector to keep pace with global technological advancements and support connectivity in areas that are difficult to reach through traditional terrestrial networks.
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RusselSmith and Ghana Maritime Authority in Discussions to Deploy 3D Manufacturing Solutions Across Ghana’s Maritime Sector
The potential partnership, facilitated by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), validates RusselSmith’s strategic commitment to building advanced manufacturing…