30 November 2025
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Algeria and the International Energy Forum Strengthen Cooperation for Global Market Stability

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Algeria and the International Energy Forum strengthened their partnership during a meeting between Minister Mohamed Arkab and IEF Secretary-General Jassim Alshirawi in Riyadh. The two sides discussed global market volatility, energy security, and the need for sustained investment in hydrocarbons alongside clean technologies. They highlighted Algeria’s leadership role, including the historic 2016 Algiers Accord, and agreed to deepen cooperation, skills transfer, and technology integration to support global market stability.

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Aramco and Pasqal Deploy Saudi Arabia’s First Quantum Computer, Marking a Historic Regional Milestone

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Aramco and Pasqal have deployed Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer, a 200-qubit neutral-atom system installed at Aramco’s Dhahran data center. The milestone positions the Kingdom as a regional quantum leader, enabling new industrial applications, boosting innovation, and supporting the development of Saudi Arabia’s quantum talent through training and research programs.

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Ooredoo Showcases SME-Focused Digital Solutions at Rowad Qatar 2025

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Ooredoo Qatar wrapped up its participation as the Official Telecom Sponsor of Rowad Qatar 2025, showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of SME-focused digital solutions. From customer engagement tools to enterprise connectivity and productivity platforms, Ooredoo reaffirmed its role as a key enabler of innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting Qatar’s shift toward a diversified, knowledge-driven economy.

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Pakistan Unveils First Secure ‘Made in Pakistan’ Mobile Phone for Government Communications

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Pakistan has created a secure, locally made mobile phone designed specifically to protect government communication from hacking and interception. Built without internet capability and operating in a closed secure loop, the device was developed after WhatsApp failures during wartime exposed critical vulnerabilities. It marks a major step toward national digital sovereignty and cybersecurity independence.

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Azerbaijan and Iraq Sign Protocol to Coordinate FM Broadcasting

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Azerbaijan and Iraq have formalised a new protocol to coordinate FM broadcasting, agreeing on frequencies and technical parameters for current and future stations. Signed during the World Telecommunication Development Conference in Baku, the agreement builds on a 2023 MoU and strengthens bilateral cooperation to ensure efficient, interference-free FM radio services between the two countries.

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Egypt signs new nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia, including mobile reactors and technology transfer

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Egypt has signed a new nuclear cooperation agreement with Russia involving the production of mobile nuclear reactors, major technology-transfer initiatives and joint work on advanced engineering, 3D manufacturing and energy-storage systems. The partnership also supports localisation of nuclear components for the Dabaa plant, which will supply 12% of Egypt’s electricity and significantly cut gas use and emissions once operational.

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Bangladesh to host first CRM-led Growth Summit to tackle the tech sector’s “scale gap”

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Bangladesh’s first CRM-led Growth Summit will take place on December 9, hosted by HubXpert and HubSpot APAC. The event brings together 50 senior leaders to address the country’s “scale gap” by focusing on operational excellence, CRM-driven growth systems and data-centric leadership. With APAC insights, case studies and peer dialogues, the summit aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s next phase of digital and organisational maturity.

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Emirates launches free Starlink Wi-Fi on flights from the UAE to key Middle East destinations

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Emirates is rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi across flights from the UAE to major Middle Eastern destinations, starting November 23. The airline will equip its entire fleet of 232 wide-body aircraft with SpaceX’s satellite technology by 2027, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet for streaming, video calls and productivity. The $5 billion upgrade strengthens Emirates’ leadership in premium digital connectivity and marks one of the largest Starlink aviation deployments in the region.

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Algerie Telecom launches incentive referral program to boost FTTH subscriptions

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Algerie Telecom has introduced a referral program via the My Idoom app to encourage FTTH adoption. Existing customers earn 10 days of free high-speed internet per referral, while new subscribers receive boosted speeds for their first month. The program supports customer loyalty and aligns with the company’s broader push to expand fiber coverage and improve connection quality across Algeria.

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Tawazun, EDGE, Lockheed Martin and Khalifa University sign LOI to build national chiplet-based microelectronics ecosystem in Abu Dhabi

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The UAE has taken a major step toward sovereign semiconductor capability through an LOI signed by Tawazun, EDGE, Khalifa University and Lockheed Martin to develop a national chiplet-based microelectronics ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. The initiative includes a 16-month semiconductor training programme with ASU, a new national research centre, and collaboration on mission-critical electronics for aerospace and defence. It reinforces UAE–US tech cooperation and supports long-term goals in innovation, localisation and advanced industrial capacity.

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