Bayanat and Yahsat have successfully launched their first LEO SAR satellite, developed in collaboration with ICEYE. This satellite, part of a larger SAR constellation, will enhance geospatial monitoring across the Middle East, offering near real-time imaging for disaster management, maritime surveillance, and smart mobility, underpinning the upcoming merger into Space42.
Omantel has inaugurated the second-largest data center in the region in Salalah, Oman, enhancing the nation’s digital infrastructure. This strategic development, announced at the Oman IT Forum, connects Salalah with global networks and supports major tech companies, boosting Oman’s position as a key digital hub.
Ooredoo Kuwait has launched “Home Internet,” a new service providing tailored home networking solutions with enhanced speed, coverage, and stability. Featuring packages like MESH, FIBER+, and ProPing for gamers, the service leverages 5G technology to meet diverse household needs, ensuring seamless connectivity for work, learning, and entertainment.
The United Nations in Jordan is advancing digital literacy among youth to tackle the high unemployment rates and prepare them for the digital economy. Through programs like “Digital Skills for a Better Future” and “Me and My Mobile,” young Jordanians are gaining crucial skills for employment and personal development.
Zain Bahrain has partnered with AlSalam Gas Electronics to offer exclusive benefits to AlSalam’s customers, including free rental on selected fiber plans and valuable vouchers. This collaboration, marked by a signing ceremony at Zain Bahrain Tower, aims to enhance customer satisfaction and service innovation.
Egypt ranks fifth globally for affordable internet, with an average cost of $8.31 per month, enhancing its technological accessibility. The country’s advancements in broadband speed and increases in mobile and fixed internet subscriptions highlight its growing digital connectivity, crucial for supporting its youthful population’s potential for innovation.
Bahrain’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau has partnered with Aetosky and Planet to introduce an AI-enhanced urban planning system using high-resolution satellite imagery. This system improves urban management by monitoring changes and streamlining building permit processes, advancing Bahrain’s commitment to smart, sustainable urban development.
Corero Network Security has partnered with stc Bahrain to enhance telecom security with advanced DDoS protection services. This collaboration strengthens stc Bahrain’s commitment to service quality and innovation, providing robust protection against both external and internal DDoS threats. The partnership sets a new standard for telecom security in the region.
WorldLink has launched its FTTH fiber internet service in Taplejung, Koshi Province, enhancing connectivity for residents, businesses, and government bodies. This expansion supports digital inclusion and provides high-speed internet access, IPTV, and improved opportunities in education, healthcare, and business in remote Nepal. WorldLink plans to extend services nationwide.
Telenor Pakistan has launched 4G services in Hunza and upgraded its network in Gilgit and Skardu, enhancing connectivity and driving digital transformation in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. This initiative aims to boost local tourism, expand e-commerce, and support economic growth, positioning the region as a digital hub in Pakistan.
