CNN is expanding its Middle East operations with a new hub in Media City, Qatar, launching in late 2025. The new digital-first operation will complement existing regional hubs and strengthen coverage of the Middle East. The expansion includes new shows and offers journalism training to young professionals in Qatar.
VEON has officially moved its group headquarters from Amsterdam to Dubai, becoming the largest Nasdaq-listed company based in Dubai. The relocation aims to strengthen its position in global markets, offering new opportunities for investors and benefiting from enhanced access to talent and visibility with Gulf investors.
Nepal Telecom is expanding its Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Madhesh Province, with plans to install 106 Fiber Distribution Cabinets (FDC) and provide service to 7,226 customers in FY 2081/82. The company aims to extend fiber coverage to all municipalities in the province, contributing to growing demand for fiber internet across Nepal.
Pakistan’s Telecommunications Authority has introduced the WLAN 2024 Framework, allowing the use of unlicensed frequency bands to enhance internet connectivity. The policy aims to boost innovation, support smaller ISPs, and expand rural internet access, though challenges in interference management and equipment approval remain.
