The Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture in Bahrain signed an MoU with Batelco to enhance digital infrastructure, including connectivity, voice communication, and smart security. The partnership will focus on providing technical expertise and innovative solutions to improve municipal services, with Batelco offering support in smart city infrastructure.
The Bangladesh government expects mobile operators to reduce internet prices soon after wholesale price cuts at key distribution layers. Policy support and infrastructure improvements, including access to Dark Fiber and DWDM, aim to lower costs for consumers. Mobile operators are urged to pass on these benefits to ease inflationary pressures.
Vodafone Qatar’s net profits for Q1 2025 increased by 8.1%, reaching QR 162.3 million compared to QR 150.1 million in Q1 2024. Earnings per share also rose to QR 0.038, up from QR 0.036 during the same period last year, as reflected in the company’s financial statements.
Zain Kuwait has earned the ISO 37301:2021 certification, marking a significant achievement as one of the first regional mobile operators to meet the standard for Compliance Management Systems. This reinforces Zain’s commitment to regulatory adherence, integrity, and its leadership in ISO certifications in the telecom sector.
PTCL reported impressive financial results for Q1 2025, with a 22% revenue growth, reaching Rs 61.8 billion. Flash Fiber, Ufone 4G, and U Microfinance Bank all showed strong performance, while PTCL continued its digital transformation with innovations like WhatsApp-based bill payments and a focus on social impact initiatives.
Khazna Data Centers is expanding its UAE footprint with two new facilities in Abu Dhabi—AUH4 in Mafraq and AUH8 in Masdar City. These facilities, alongside QAJ1 in Ajman, will serve the growing demand for AI and cloud services in the UAE. The centers, built to LEED Gold standards, will support cutting-edge AI workloads and digital transformation goals.
MTN has officially transferred its Afghanistan operations to M1 New Ventures, a Lebanon-based investment firm, which will now operate under the brand ATOMA. The transition, completed under the Taliban’s regulatory framework, includes an auction for 48 megahertz of spectrum, generating around $100 million in leasing agreements.
Syria’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdul Salam Haykal, met with Michalis Hadjikyrou, Cyprus’ Chargé d’Affaires, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in communications and information technology. The focus was on advancing Syria’s digital infrastructure, fostering collaboration between the two nations in this sector.
Africa has the lowest internet usage rate globally, with only 38% of the population online in 2024, far below the global average. High costs, limited digital skills, and poor infrastructure, especially in rural areas, hinder access. The ITU urges stronger policies and investment to address digital inequalities and improve connectivity.
Nepal Telecom has announced planned disruptions in areas including Thahiti, Asan, and Indrachowk due to internal maintenance and FTTH network upgrades. Services such as telephone, internet, and TV will be unavailable from 9 pm on Friday to 7 am on Saturday.
