Telecom Egypt and SubCom have completed two cable landing stations in Egypt for the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) subsea cable system. The stations at Zafarana2 and Sidi Kerir enhance connectivity between Mumbai and Milan, supporting Egypt’s role as a key hub linking Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Pakistan is enhancing its digital infrastructure with 26.5 Tbps of international connectivity through five submarine cable projects. Additionally, proposals are underway to expand satellite-based internet services, and the government is working on improving network security to optimize internet performance and reduce slowdowns caused by VPNs and DDoS attacks.
stc Kuwait has been ranked as the 3rd strongest telecom brand globally and the most valuable in the Middle East, according to Brand Finance’s “Telecoms 150” Report. The company’s 16% growth in brand value to $16.1 billion is attributed to its Masterbrand strategy and significant achievements in digital transformation.
Positive Technologies has partnered with Mideast Communication Systems (MCS) to enhance cybersecurity across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Africa. The partnership focuses on addressing the growing cyber threat landscape and promoting advanced cybersecurity solutions. The collaboration will also emphasize sectors like industrial safety, DevSecOps, and ATM security.
Inwi has launched enhanced fiber optic internet packages in Morocco, offering faster speeds and lower prices. Existing customers will automatically receive speed upgrades at no additional cost. The company also introduced new high-speed plans, expanded its fiber network, and rolled out WiFi 7 technology for improved home connectivity.
Mobile phone manufacturers in Pakistan are calling for a localisation policy, price reduction, and control of cellphone smuggling to boost the local industry. With 36 assembly units meeting 95% of market demand, they emphasize the importance of duty adjustments on raw materials and finished products to enhance local manufacturing and exports.
APM Terminals has signed a Letter of Intent with Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation to boost Khalifa Bin Salman Port’s capacity by 2030, enhance trade with Saudi Arabia, and contribute to Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. The agreement also includes creating new growth sectors and leveraging strategic regional positioning for economic development.
Tunisia is poised to enhance its digital infrastructure with the introduction of 5G technology, expected by year-end. This initiative, part of a broader digital transformation strategy, involves major telecom providers like Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo Tunisie, and Orange Tunisie, who have recently applied for 5G licenses.
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) and UTAS Muscat inaugurated the Hadatha Centre to support Oman’s cybersecurity industry. The centre aims to enhance research, innovation, and development in cybersecurity while fostering collaboration between government, private sectors, and academic institutions, positioning Oman as a regional leader in cybersecurity.
Huawei has successfully completed the DigiSchool 2024 project, providing Moroccan students and teachers with essential digital skills in AI, VR, coding, and more. The initiative, part of Huawei’s TECH4ALL program, involved teacher training, hackathons, and bootcamps, contributing to Morocco’s education reform and digital inclusion efforts.
