NILESAT and RASCOM have signed an MoU and Marketing Service Contract to enhance collaboration in satellite capacity sales, training, innovation, and research. The partnership aims to advance space technology in Africa and the Middle East by sharing resources, knowledge, and satellite infrastructure, fostering growth in the region.
solutions by stc has signed a SAR 142.4 million contract with stc to develop and expand internet and communications networks across five regions in Saudi Arabia. The project will increase internal network capacity and establish infrastructure at nine sites, with financial impact starting in Q3 2025.
Orange Jordan, in partnership with FutureTEC and NETSCOUT, hosted a conference focused on addressing cybersecurity challenges, especially DDoS attacks in the financial sector. The event highlighted the importance of adopting proactive technologies like Omnis AED to ensure business continuity and strengthen cybersecurity within critical sectors, particularly banking.
Vodafone Egypt hosted a roundtable in Cairo with the GSMA, focusing on regional mobile investment. The report highlighted outdated regulations and the need for better policies to boost infrastructure and bridge the digital gap. Collaborations between public and private sectors were emphasized to enable MENA’s digital transformation.
KAFD and Huawei have launched Saudi Arabia’s first Smart WiFi-7 service, enhancing connectivity across KAFD. This new service, part of the district’s Smart City Platform, improves digital infrastructure, providing faster, more reliable internet access and tailored experiences, supporting the country’s Vision 2030 and solidifying KAFD as a smart city leader.
A delegation from China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC), led by Chairman Yang Jie, met Pakistan’s Ministry of IT to discuss advancing digital infrastructure under CPEC. Key topics included AI-enabled data centers, 5G technology, and content hosting partnerships, aimed at enhancing connectivity and regional integration between China and Pakistan.
Morocco will launch 5G mobile technology in November, ahead of the African Cup of Nations. The government aims to provide 5G access to 25% of the population by 2025, expanding to 70% by 2030. The deployment will prioritize urban centers, economic zones, and industries, enhancing connectivity across key sectors.
LEAN has partnered with Lenovo to build a cutting-edge cloud infrastructure in Kuwait, enabling local businesses to benefit from reliable, locally hosted cloud services. The integration of Lenovo’s ThinkSystem servers and VMware solutions has led to zero downtime, cost savings, and SLA-backed performance guarantees for LEAN’s clients.
Orange Jordan has launched new “Ma’ak” mobile plans with all-free 5G services for subscribers, marking a milestone in digital innovation. The company also relaunched its loyalty program, now called “Max it Rewards,” offering exclusive benefits. These moves reinforce Orange Jordan’s commitment to enhancing customer experience and embracing digital transformation.
21 instructors from Egypt’s National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) received global certification through Tejas Networks’ “Train the Trainers” program. This initiative strengthens Egypt-India telecom cooperation and knowledge transfer, and paves the way for the establishment of the first Tejas Academy in Egypt, enhancing technical skills in networking and fiber optics.
