Kingdom Holding acquires $68 million stake in Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures at 30% discount
Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) has finalized the acquisition of a stake in Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) from its Chairman, Prince…
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Telecom Egypt denies data centre monetisation reports as Helios deal for Regional Data Hub proceeds separately
Telecom Egypt has denied reports that it is moving to monetise its main data centre complex as a revenue-generating asset,…
SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2026 closes with spectrum decisions, sovereign AI and hybrid connectivity defining the industry’s next chapter
The SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2026, held on 1 April at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, brought together telecommunications regulators, operators, vendors…
Iranian drone strikes Thuraya Telecommunications facility in Sharjah as conflict targets regional telecoms infrastructure
An Iranian drone struck the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in Sharjah’s Central Region on Monday 30 March, according…
New Benchmarks Set for Gaming Connectivity and Provider Performance
A new regulatory report shows a massive 57% improvement in regional gaming connectivity over the past year, with leading telecom firms hitting perfect scores for download speeds on major platforms. The initiative aims to drive competition and transparency while providing consumers with the tools to monitor and enhance their own internet performance for high-demand applications.
The CHANGAN DEEPAL S05 Arrives in the UK—Engineered Globally, Tuned Locally
BIRMINGHAM, England — Changan UK has launched the all-electric CHANGAN DEEPAL S05, a compact C-SUV designed to combine premium styling,…
CRA and QRDI Council Sign Cooperation Agreement to Advance Digital Innovation
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening…
Libyan Telecoms Holding Co. signs MoU with US company KBR to develop infrastructure and 5G networks
This agreement brings US engineering expertise into Libya’s telecom sector, targeting infrastructure upgrades and 5G deployment. The partnership aims to modernize national networks, transfer technical know-how, and improve service quality, positioning Libya’s communications sector for future growth and digital resilience.
LALIGA drives the digital development of Iraqi football with a workshop held in Baghdad
LALIGA held a two-day digital strategy workshop in Baghdad for Iraqi clubs and the IFA, introducing its “Club Digital Office” programme. The initiative strengthens professionalisation, fan engagement, and digital maturity, forming part of a wider consultancy project that is already driving growth in audiences, youth development, and matchday attendance.
e& UAE Achieves Regional First With 4-Carrier Aggregation in Live 5.5G Network
e& UAE has become the first operator in the region to deploy 4-Carrier Aggregation on a live 5.5G network, combining FDD and TDD spectrum to deliver consistent multi-gigabit speeds. The milestone strengthens network capacity, improves real-world performance, and accelerates mass adoption of 5G-Advanced services across the UAE.