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Djibouti Telecom will extend its DARE1 subsea cable to Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, and South Africa by 2028. The 3,200–3,500 km expansion will boost resilience, diversify routes, and unlock new opportunities for Africa’s digital economy and regional integration.
Oman Data Park has issued a tender to develop Takamul, a national platform to digitalize project and procurement management. Built on Oracle Cloud, the system will enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability while supporting Oman Vision 2040 through SME growth, job creation, and stronger local content.
Robi has launched Bangladesh’s first commercial 5G services in key Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet locations, with ambitious expansion plans. Hours later, Grameenphone surprised the market with its own 5G launch across all divisional cities, signaling fierce competition in shaping the country’s next-generation connectivity.
Acquisition to strengthen Vertiv’s comprehensive portfolio of digital infrastructure solutions with AI-based infrastructure monitoring, predictive services, and performance optimization Dubai,…
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Doha, August 31, 2025: The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), participated in the Second Meeting…
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has urged users to keep smartphones, laptops, routers, and smart devices updated, warning that outdated systems are prime targets for malware and data theft. Enabling automatic updates and timely patches is considered the most effective protection against evolving cyberattacks.
du has launched the first Arabic Telecom LLM with Microsoft, Nokia, Khalifa University, and ITU. The UAE-developed model enhances telecom operations with culturally fluent AI, supports sovereign AI ambitions, and sets the stage for customer-facing applications and multilingual expansion.
Saudi and Syrian officials met in Riyadh to explore joint ICT investments, reviewing opportunities to enhance digital infrastructure and sector integration. The talks underscore the role of telecom and IT cooperation in deepening bilateral ties and supporting regional economic modernization.
Saudi Arabia is investing $40B to become a global AI hub, with AI projected to contribute 12% of GDP by 2030. Backed by SDAIA and ranked 3rd globally in AI governance, the Kingdom is coupling bold adoption with ethical frameworks to drive growth across healthcare, energy, finance, and mobility.