Uptime Institute Announces Five Data Center Predictions Report for 2026
As corporate AI moves beyond pilots and experimentation, infrastructure designers and operators face a series of big challenges spanning power,…
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Hayo Enhances National Mobile Registry Platformto Tackle Surging SIM Swap Fraud and Mobile Theft
The expanded capabilities strengthen identity protection, disrupt device-related crime, and help governments secure their mobile ecosystems Nairobi, Kenya, 13 January…
BTCL reduces .bd domain price
BTCL has reduced registration and renewal fees for .bd second- and third-level domains by 36 percent, making national web addresses more affordable. The revised pricing lowers costs for startups, businesses, and individuals seeking an online presence, while continuing to operate under existing BTRC regulations.
Elon Musk made Starlink satellite internet free for Iranian residents
Starlink has made its satellite internet service free for users in Iran amid protests and state-imposed internet blackouts. The move allows terminals to operate without payment, bypassing censorship and reinforcing Starlink’s growing role as a geopolitical tool enabling uncensored connectivity in authoritarian environments.
UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan Al Jaber opens ADSW 2026
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber opened ADSW 2026 by framing AI as a transformative force dependent on energy. He warned of surging data centre demand, urged pragmatic growth, and positioned the UAE as a long-term leader balancing hydrocarbons with renewables, anchored by Masdar’s global clean energy legacy.
UAE’s Islamic digital bank Mal raises $230 million
UAE-based fintech Mal has raised $230 million to build a mobile-first, AI-native Islamic digital bank. Founded in 2025, the Abu Dhabi-based platform targets underbanked communities and plans a 2026 launch, starting in the UAE before expanding across the Middle East and Asia.
Saudi Arabia: STC Bank announces collaboration deal with Mastercard
Saudi Arabia’s STC Bank has partnered with Mastercard to expand cross-border payment services using Mastercard Move. The collaboration enables fast, secure transfers from the Kingdom to over 120 countries, supporting Vision 2030 by enhancing digital financial services, improving payment transparency, and offering flexible payout options for consumers and businesses.
Qatar opens consultation on spectrum fees, signalling shift in satellite pricing
Qatar has opened a public consultation on revising spectrum fees, introducing new pricing for emerging services such as direct-to-device satellite connectivity and extending fee frameworks above 40 GHz. The move signals a shift toward benchmarking satellite pricing against mobile spectrum, positioning Qatar as a forward-looking regulator shaping future satellite and 6G markets.
Pakistan at important stage in shaping its digital asset ecosystem: Aurangzeb
Pakistan’s finance minister says the country is at a critical early stage in building a regulated digital asset ecosystem. With plans for a Crypto Council and Virtual Assets Authority, Pakistan aims to balance innovation with risk, align with global standards, and channel growing crypto activity into a secure, bank-integrated framework.
Swedish company shows interest in Pak telecom sector
Pakistan’s Prime Minister met Ericsson leadership to explore deeper collaboration in next-generation connectivity, including 5G, digital skills, and financial inclusion. The engagement reinforces Pakistan’s openness to foreign technology partners and highlights Ericsson’s long-standing role in strengthening the country’s telecom infrastructure.