More than 50% of Bangladesh’s IGW operators seek expanded licensing to route SMS and calls amid regulatory reforms. BTRC uncovered significant financial mismanagement and revoked key agreements. The moves aim to increase transparency, curb cartel dominance, and modernize the telecom infrastructure for improved service delivery.
Northstar Technology and HFCL have partnered to upgrade fiber infrastructure in Bahrain and the Middle East. Combining HFCL’s advanced telecom products with Northstar’s regional expertise, the collaboration targets enhanced high-speed, low-latency connectivity critical for AI-driven networks, reflecting a shared vision to accelerate digital transformation across the region.
The Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final in Shenzhen brought together 210,000 participants from 100+ countries, awarding 18 top teams across Innovation, Practice, and Programming tracks. Special recognitions celebrated women and sustainability efforts. The event supports Huawei’s vision for Intelligent World 2030 and advances AI-enabled digital education.
Chad launches digital infrastructure reforms including local IXPs and new international links to reduce dependence on Cameroon and boost internet resilience.
Zain Bahrain partners with Lumofy to offer AI-driven personalized employee training across 100,000+ courses, fostering continuous growth and digital readiness.
BNET completes comprehensive risk culture assessment with Deloitte to enhance risk management and foster open risk dialogue across the organization, supporting Bahrain’s broadband security.
Benefit spotlights Bahrain’s fintech sector as a cornerstone of Economic Vision 2030 at Kuwait PR conference. Emphasizes digital innovation, financial inclusion, and the kingdom’s attractiveness for foreign investment.
G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Cisco partner to build Stargate UAE, a 1-gigawatt AI cluster in Abu Dhabi’s 5-gigawatt UAE–U.S. AI Campus. The facility offers cutting-edge AI infrastructure, low-latency computing, and sustainability, representing a milestone in global AI collaboration.
Qatar ranks first globally for mobile broadband speeds in April 2025, achieving a median download speed of 521.52 Mbps. Vodafone Qatar credits the country’s strategic 5G infrastructure expansion under National Vision 2030 for this digital milestone.
VEON and Engro have secured all regulatory approvals for their strategic telecom infrastructure partnership in Pakistan, aiming to optimize infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation. Jazz will continue service delivery on leased infrastructure, marking a milestone in Jazz’s asset-light evolution.
