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Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has joined the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), aiming to enhance the Kingdom’s digital transformation and logistics integration. The membership will support Bahrain’s efforts in improving trade facilitation, maritime operations, and its ranking in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index.
Ooredoo has renewed its 25-year partnership with the Qatar Football Association for the Amir Cup, securing a four-year sponsorship agreement. The deal reinforces Ooredoo’s ongoing support for national sports and commitment to enhancing Qatar’s football community. The partnership will run until 2028, continuing their long-standing collaboration.
Rakuten Mobile and AST SpaceMobile have successfully completed the first-ever broadband video call between unmodified smartphones in Japan using a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite. This achievement paves the way for expanded mobile coverage in remote and disaster-affected areas, with plans for broader satellite-to-mobile broadband services in Japan by late 2026.
The Law Association of Zambia has raised concerns over the newly enacted Cyber Security Act, arguing that it infringes on privacy, press freedom, and democracy. The law, signed into effect in April 2025, grants broad surveillance powers and raises fears of political control under the guise of national security.
Orange Group’s Middle East and Africa division continues its growth streak, achieving its eighth consecutive quarter of expansion. The company credits investment in 4G and 5G networks, with data services driving 60% of the revenue increase. MEA’s revenue rose by 12.8%, solidifying its role as the group’s largest contributor.
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in collaboration with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), has launched a cross-border AI trade & investment hub. This initiative will enhance AI startups’ access to global capital, markets, and networks across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, fostering innovation and development.
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