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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with China in space technology and telecommunications. During a meeting with Galaxy Space, the Chinese delegation expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s space sector and collaborating on joint projects with local space institutions and telecom companies.
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is rolling out new initiatives to improve telecom transparency. Key updates include a regulation to ensure accurate billing systems and the launch of the “Commercial Caller ID” project, requiring corporate call centers to identify themselves and their purpose, aiming to protect consumers.
Vodafone Qatar has launched the iPoints loyalty program, offering rewards based on customer spending. With a tiered system and benefits such as bill payments, recharges, and exclusive partner offers, iPoints is available to all Postpaid, Prepaid, and Home subscribers. Registration is easy via the My Vodafone App.
Oman’s telecommunications sector saw significant growth in 2024, marked by a surge in IoT subscriptions, expanded fiber broadband, and increased investments. Revenues grew, and broadband coverage expanded rapidly, supporting the country’s Vision 2040 digital goals. The government’s push for digital equity and national talent development further bolstered the sector.
du has secured a $544 million deal with Microsoft to build a hyperscale data centre in the UAE, aimed at enhancing digital infrastructure and supporting enterprise cloud computing. This move aligns with du’s strategic push to position the UAE as a global hub for AI and digital innovation.
Ncell has become the first Nepali company to be officially certified as both a Data Centre and Cloud Service Provider in Nepal. This milestone follows Ncell’s successful enrollment under the newly introduced Data Centre and Cloud Services (Operation and Management) Directives 2025, marking a significant step in Nepal’s ICT development.
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