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Kalaam Carrier Solutions has renewed its three-year partnership with Riedel Networks to enhance mission-critical connectivity for motorsport events and enterprises across MENA. Anchored by Bahrain’s KNOT cable system, the partnership will expand infrastructure, interconnection points, and digital services for industries and broadcasters.
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have signed an agreement to expand mobile broadband capacity with advanced RAN products, boosting 4G and 5G performance. The partnership strengthens digital infrastructure in Bahrain, enhancing connectivity, spectrum use, and customer experience across the Kingdom.
Algeria’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has commissioned 17,000 new FTTH lines and activated three new Mobilis stations in Masila, with 28,000 more fiber lines and 10 additional stations underway. The rollout strengthens digital connectivity and supports Algeria’s wider digital transformation goals.
Space42 and Viasat have announced Equatys, a joint venture to provide global Direct-to-Device satellite services via a 3GPP NTN-compliant 5G platform. Using a shared multi-orbit infrastructure model, Equatys aims to deliver cost-efficient, universal connectivity to billions of smartphones and IoT devices within three years.
NextEra, a JV between LTIMindtree and Aramco Digital, has partnered with ServiceNow to drive digital transformation in Saudi Arabia and MENA. The collaboration will launch AI-powered platforms, localized Arabic solutions, and workforce training hubs, targeting energy, BFSI, public sector, and giga project sectors.
Oman’s Environment Authority has launched a national digital system to track radioactive sources, supported by two additional contracts for external services modernization and internal resource management. The initiatives enhance safety, transparency, and regulatory efficiency, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 and its environmental sustainability strategy.
Nepal Telecom has launched 4G and 2G in Sarkegad Rural Municipality, Humla, covering multiple villages and wards. The rollout brings high-speed internet, HD voice, and video calling to remote areas, reinforcing NTC’s commitment to rural connectivity and digital inclusion across Nepal.
Algérie Telecom has surpassed 2.5 million FTTH connections, offering speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. The milestone highlights its commitment to nationwide connectivity expansion and supports Algeria’s wider digital transformation and high-speed internet ambitions.
Es’hailSat has signed strategic agreements with Saudi Netlink and EgyptSat to expand satellite and VSAT services across MENA. The partnerships aim to deliver enhanced connectivity, enterprise solutions, and training, while reinforcing Es’hailSat’s role as a leading regional provider of advanced satellite communications.
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