Telecom companies are expanding into fintech, offering digital wallets, cross-border payments, and financial services. By leveraging customer data and payment infrastructures, they are enhancing financial inclusion and creating seamless, secure financial experiences. This collaboration between telecom and fintech sectors is transforming the digital economy and offering new growth opportunities.
Türk Telekom International (TTI) has integrated BroadForward’s signaling solutions, including STP, DRA, and advanced security features, to enhance its network for 5G readiness. This partnership, supported by Odine, enables TTI to streamline network management, increase operational efficiency, and adapt to evolving industry standards across multiple generations of network functions.
TAWAL and ZTE have signed a strategic agreement to foster digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, focusing on advanced tower, energy, and indoor coverage solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance TAWAL’s leadership and create innovative, future-ready solutions to meet market needs and accelerate digital innovation across multiple sectors.
Zain Bahrain has received the Corporate Ethical Procurement and Supply certification from CIPS, demonstrating its commitment to ethical procurement practices. The certification was achieved after rigorous training for the procurement division, enhancing the company’s transparency and ethical standards in its supply chain management.
Globitel announces the launch of its new division, Globitel Networks, in March 2025. This division aims to provide innovative telecom solutions, focusing on network security and revenue assurance. Globitel Networks will serve top telecom operators in the region, including Zain, Ooredoo, and STC, marking a key step in the company’s growth.
Turkcell becomes the first company from Türkiye to join the AI-RAN Alliance, a global platform focused on integrating AI with Radio Access Networks. Through its membership, Turkcell will collaborate with international telecom leaders to shape the future of AI-powered mobile networks, advancing R&D in 5G and 6G technologies.
Ooredoo has partnered with MobiBox to bring Blacknut Cloud Gaming to Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman through its Go Play Market platform. The partnership offers over 500 premium cloud-based games, accessible on smartphones, smart TVs, and tablets, with seamless subscription services and direct carrier billing, enhancing digital entertainment in the region.
Du has climbed to the 20th position in the latest Global Telco 150 ranking, increasing its brand value to $3 billion. The achievement is attributed to its strong customer service, excellent coverage, and commitment to digital transformation, supported by strategic growth initiatives and a stellar Brand Strength Index of 83.2.
Vodafone Oman’s 777 live number auction raised over OMR 580,000 for charity, with the sale of the first-ever single-digit number fetching a record OMR 429,500. The auction reinforced Vodafone’s commitment to innovation, community support, and exclusive customer experiences while shaping Oman’s digital future.
stc participated in the LEAP 2025 conference in Riyadh to further its goals of digital transformation and forming strategic partnerships. The company announced a collaboration with Astek to enhance IT services and cybersecurity, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and driving digital growth in Kuwait and the region.
