Saudi Cabinet approves regulatory frameworks for 4 SEZs
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has approved the regulatory frameworks for four Special Economic Zones located in Jazan, the Cloud Computing Zone,…
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MCIT and Orange Egypt partner to expand distance diagnosis services in remote areas
Egypt’s MCIT and Orange Egypt have partnered to expand distance diagnosis services in remote and underserved areas through mobile digital medical units, improving access to healthcare, supporting health equity, and advancing the country’s digital transformation and sustainable development goals.
Telecom Egypt Announces Organizational Transformation and Key Leadership Appointments
Telecom Egypt has launched a major organizational transformation, restructuring its commercial operations into Consumer and Enterprise sectors and appointing new executives to accelerate growth, strengthen customer focus, and advance digital transformation in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and long-term shareholder value objectives.
Poland urges EU to probe TikTok over AI-generated disinformation
Poland has called on the European Commission to investigate TikTok over alleged AI-generated disinformation linked to Russian influence, arguing the platform may have breached EU Digital Services Act obligations designed to protect democratic processes and information security.
Bahrain begins construction of 100MW Al Dur solar PV project
Bahrain has started construction of a 100MW solar power plant at Al Dur, expanding renewable capacity as part of its energy transition strategy. The grid-connected project supports national goals to diversify energy sources and raise renewables to 20 per cent of the power mix by 2035.
Algerian government reviews social map and national digital services portal
Algeria’s government reviewed progress on its national social map and the Dzair Digital Services portal, focusing on accelerating digitisation, improving public service delivery, and strengthening data-driven governance as part of broader efforts to modernise state administration and expand citizen access to digital services.
Telecom subscribers in Pakistan reach 200m: PTA
Pakistan’s telecom subscriber base has reached 200 million, with broadband users crossing 150 million as sector revenues exceed Rs1 trillion. Strong investment, rising data usage, local handset manufacturing, and improved cybersecurity rankings highlight continued digital growth.
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain expand 5G partnership
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have expanded their 5G partnership by deploying Edge User Plane technology, enabling ultra-low latency connectivity to support Industry 4.0 applications, AI-driven operations, and large-scale digital transformation across Bahrain’s industrial and enterprise sectors.
Vodafone Qatar delivers seamless connectivity at FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025
Vodafone Qatar successfully delivered nationwide 5G and fibre connectivity during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, supporting millions of users with high network reliability and performance while reinforcing Qatar’s vision for world-class sporting events and digital innovation.
Telecom sector set for expansion as Nigeria eyes strong growth in 2026
Nigeria’s telecom industry is expected to enter a strong expansion phase in 2026 after a year of consolidation, driven by rising data demand, regulatory stability, and new government-led digital infrastructure initiatives, according to ATCON.