Algerie Telecom Surpasses One Million FTTH Subscriptions
Algerie Telecom has reached a milestone of one million fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) subscriptions, growing from 50,000 in 2020, in line with Algeria’s ICT strategic goals.
Algerie Telecom has reached a milestone of one million fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) subscriptions, growing from 50,000 in 2020, in line with Algeria’s ICT strategic goals.
Zain Bahrain has partnered with AlSalam Gas Electronics to offer exclusive benefits to AlSalam’s customers, including free rental on selected fiber plans and valuable vouchers. This collaboration, marked by a signing ceremony at Zain Bahrain Tower, aims to enhance customer satisfaction and service innovation.
du concluded Envision 2025 in Dubai, themed “AI progress begins when leaders and technology align.” The event spotlighted AI’s role in sectors from healthcare to smart cities, unveiled five digital pillars, and featured global tech leaders, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leader in AI-driven digital transformation.
Oman’s TRA has begun pilot trials for its Central Number Portability System, allowing users to switch between mobile and landline operators within minutes while retaining their numbers. The system, now in its testing phase, aims to simplify switching, enhance competition, and support Oman’s telecom digital transformation. Full rollout will follow the temporary suspension of the old portability service announced in August.
MTN Group has partnered with Meta to enhance voice and video call quality on WhatsApp and other real-time calling apps across 12 MTN markets. By optimizing networks and applications, the initiative improves user experience. Nigeria is the first market to benefit, showing a 50% improvement in performance indicators.
Kuwait City, October 29, 2025 — Zain Group, a leading telecommunications and digital services provider operating across eight markets in the Middle East and Africa, has announced a 16-year high consolidated revenue of KD 1.7 billion ($5.4 billion) for the first nine months of 2025, marking a 15% year-on-year (YoY) increase.
e& reported AED 8.8 billion net profit in H1 2025, up 60.7% year-on-year, with strong 5G, AI, and cloud ecosystem expansion. The company launched the UAE Sovereign Cloud Launchpad, partnered with Qualcomm and AWS, and continued driving digital transformation across global markets.
Zain Kuwait and the Environment Public Authority signed an MoU to enhance sustainability through awareness campaigns, e-waste initiatives, and data collaboration. The partnership promotes evidence-based environmental action and positions Zain as a key enabler of Kuwait’s green transformation.
Vodafone Oman has introduced the Sultanate’s first PKI-enabled eSIMs, ensuring secure authentication for government, banking, and healthcare services on eSIM-only devices. The launch bridges a critical security gap, combining innovation with trusted national PKI standards and advancing Oman’s digital transformation agenda.
Al Baraka Islamic Bank has successfully implemented SafeNet, an AI-driven fraud prevention solution, in collaboration with Global Payment Services (GPS). The solution enhances the security of digital payment channels, ensuring real-time transaction analysis and compliance with Central Bank of Bahrain regulations, while boosting customer trust in the bank’s services.