EDGE Group and MEXT Sign MoU to Foster Digital Transformation and Workforce Development in the UAE and GCC

EDGE Group’s Learning and Innovation Factory (LIF) and MEXT have signed an MoU to enhance workforce development and digital transformation across the UAE, Türkiye, and the GCC. The partnership focuses on upskilling programs, green transformation, and providing access to new markets, empowering industries with advanced knowledge and skills.

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Batelco Unveils Enhanced Fibre Speed Plans to Boost Internet Performance in Bahrain

Batelco has launched enhanced fibre speed plans in Bahrain, offering speeds from 300Mbps to 2Gbps. Existing customers will automatically benefit from speed upgrades, improving download speeds, streaming, and overall internet performance. This upgrade aligns with Batelco’s goal to boost Bahrain’s global speed rankings and improve national connectivity.

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WISPAP Calls for Reform of Local Loop Licensing to Boost Broadband Expansion in Pakistan

WISPAP has submitted recommendations to the PTA for modernizing Pakistan’s Local Loop Licensing Regime. The proposed changes include eliminating mandatory voice service requirements, introducing a broadband-only license, and promoting technology-neutral licensing to accelerate broadband expansion, innovation, and fair competition in the country’s telecom sector.

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Starlink Registration Process Begins in Pakistan to Enhance Broadband Access

The registration process for Starlink’s satellite internet service has begun in Pakistan, following discussions between the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Starlink at the Mobile World Congress 2025. The partnership aims to improve broadband access in underserved areas and bridge the digital divide, enhancing Pakistan’s digital infrastructure.

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Korek Telecom Faces $1.5 Billion Debt Crisis Amid Ongoing Service Disruptions

Korek Telecom is struggling with a debt of $1.5 billion owed to Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission, leading to service disruptions across Iraq and the Kurdistan region. Despite requests for installment payments, the CMC has escalated actions, including suspending Korek’s internet services, urging the company to settle its financial obligations.

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Seclore Opens Saudi Headquarters to Support Vision 2030 with Secure 2030 Initiative

Seclore has opened its new headquarters in Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, introducing the Secure 2030 initiative. This initiative will provide data protection, secure collaboration, and regulatory compliance solutions to Saudi enterprises, government agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors, aligning with the country’s digital transformation and cybersecurity priorities.

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