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Umniah has been awarded “Fastest Mobile Network in Jordan” and “Best Mobile Gaming Experience” for 2024, marking a significant achievement in the telecommunications sector. The company’s continued investment in infrastructure and technology has solidified its leadership in Jordan, enhancing mobile services and supporting the country’s digital transformation.
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has announced that the Neo Space Group has won the competition for obtaining a permit to provide Earth Observation (EO) Platform Service.
Saudi Arabia will host the Child Protection in Cyberspace Global Summit in Riyadh, aiming to secure a safer online environment for children. The summit, part of the Global Cybersecurity Forum, will unite global leaders to discuss child safety in the digital age.
Starting 1 February, Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) will block the activation of mobile phones that don’t meet international standards set by the GSM Association. This move follows new taxes on imported phones and aims to ensure high-quality telecommunication services, safeguard public health, and support local electronics manufacturing.
Egypt’s “Digital Pioneers” initiative, set to open after Eid Al-Fitr, will train 5,000 young professionals annually in AI, cybersecurity, and digital design. With an investment of EGP 4bn, the program aims to cultivate a skilled tech workforce, boost digital exports, and drive Egypt’s digital transformation.
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Sri Lanka will introduce mobile number portability in June 2025, allowing users to switch telecom operators while retaining their numbers. The decision, aimed at boosting competition in the sector, was announced during a Ministerial Consultative Committee meeting. This long-awaited move is expected to benefit consumers and enhance market dynamics.
A recent report by Kaspersky highlights a rising threat of cyber attacks, revealing that 30.8% of Internet users in Kuwait faced such risks over the past year. Turkey recorded the highest exposure at 41.8%, while Qatar and Bahrain followed. The report underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
nitially targeting government agencies, du aims to provide cost-effective solutions that will reduce the expenses linked with data transfer outside the region, according to the company’s CEO, Fahad Al Hassawi.
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.