30 November 2025
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ICT & Telecoms

PTCL Group Achieves 15% Revenue Growth Driven by Broadband and Mobile Data Expansion

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PTCL Group recorded a 15% year-on-year revenue increase for the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong broadband, mobile data, and enterprise growth. PTCL’s standalone revenue rose 13%, Ufone 4G achieved 15% growth, and Ubank reported 19%. Despite a Rs 1.2 billion net loss due to a pension liability adjustment, the Group’s operating profit surged 57% to Rs 12.9 billion, reflecting continued strength across all business units.

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Etihad Salam and AFR-IX Telecom Partner to Link Medusa Submarine Cable System to Saudi Arabia

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Etihad Salam has partnered with AFR-IX Telecom to connect Saudi Arabia to the Medusa Submarine Cable System via Aqaba, Jordan. The deal establishes Saudi Arabia as a key interconnection hub between Europe, Africa, and Asia, enhancing digital capacity and supporting Vision 2030 goals. The 8,760 km Medusa cable delivers up to 480 Tbps of bandwidth, enabling faster, more resilient data transfer across continents.

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du and DE-CIX Reach Record 1 Tbit/s Traffic Milestone on UAE-IX

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du and DE-CIX have achieved a record 1 Tbit/s traffic milestone on UAE-IX, the Middle East’s largest Internet Exchange. Hosted on du’s datamena platform, the IX connects over 110 networks and drives regional data efficiency by keeping traffic local. The achievement, announced at GITEX Global 2025, underscores UAE-IX’s growing role as a digital backbone for the UAE and wider Middle East, supporting innovation, cybersecurity, and cloud-driven transformation.

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Algerian Media Praises Vietnam’s Leadership in Global Cybersecurity Through Hanoi Convention

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Algerian media have commended Vietnam’s leadership in global cybersecurity as the country prepares to host the signing of the Hanoi Convention — the first global treaty against cybercrime. Co-led by Vietnam and Algeria, the convention unites nearly 100 nations under a framework that criminalizes cyberattacks and strengthens international judicial cooperation. The agreement underscores respect for sovereignty, human rights, and digital trust, positioning Hanoi as a new center for international digital diplomacy.

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Ethio Telecom Launches Cloud Smartphones to Boost 4G Adoption and Digital Inclusion

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Ethio Telecom has introduced low-cost cloud smartphones under the Znexus brand to make 4G access affordable and close Ethiopia’s digital divide. By moving processing to the cloud, the devices reduce costs and power needs while providing access to popular apps. The launch, alongside a new Cloud Workspace service, supports Ethio Telecom’s 2028 digital strategy to reach 99% 4.5G coverage and expand into cloud-driven business solutions.

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UAE Marks 25 Years Since Launch of Its First Satellite

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The UAE commemorates the 25th anniversary of Thuraya 1, its first satellite and the Middle East’s first telecom satellite. Launched in 2000, the mission catalyzed the UAE’s transformation into a global space leader. Over two decades, the nation has evolved from space technology importer to developer, investing Dh44 billion to build a thriving commercial ecosystem now spanning communications, Earth observation, Mars, lunar, and asteroid missions.

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