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May 14, 2026

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stc Group wins CST Awards for best user experience

stc Group, a leading digital enabler, has been honored by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) with the 2025 Best User Experience Awards for Mobile Telecommunications Services and Fixed Telecommunications Infrastructure Services...

Member News

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Nokia appoints Emma Falck as President of Mobile Infrastructure and member of the Group Leadership Team

Nokia has announced the appointment of Emma Falck as President of Mobile Infrastructure and member of the Nokia Group Leadership Team, effective 1 September 2026...

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10th Huawei ICT Competition APAC winners crowned at ASEAN Headquarters

This competition was organized by Huawei and co-hosted by ASEAN Foundation, attracting over 8,600 students from 14 countries and regions to participate in the Practice Competition (including the cloud track, network track,...

Policy and Regulation

•	UN Virtual Worlds Day calls for AI and emerging tech to support better city and community life As urbanization accelerates and cities face growing challenges, 20 United Nations organizations and a group of leading urban experts have called on governments, mayors, and the private sector to unlock the...

•	AlOhali chairs Saudi delegation at GSR26 symposium in Turkey H.E. Eng. Haytham Abdulrahman AlOhali, the Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), chaired the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR26), held in...

South Asia

•	Sri Lanka launches public sector digital transformation network Sri Lanka has launched a new public sector digital transformation network aimed at accelerating government modernisation and improving digital service delivery across state institutions...

North Africa

•	Egypt and Huawei discuss expanded ICT cooperation and digital infrastructure development Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology has met with Huawei executives to discuss expanding cooperation across ICT development, digital infrastructure, and technology innovation initiatives...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	V.tal to deploy 4G and 5G connectivity across São Paulo Metro Line 6 Brazilian infrastructure provider V.tal will deploy 4G and 5G connectivity across São Paulo’s new Metro Line 6, highlighting growing investment in next-generation connectivity infrastructure within large-scale...

•	Unitel expands 5G coverage in Angola’s Saurimo region Angolan telecom operator Unitel has enhanced 5G coverage in the city of Saurimo as operators across Africa continue expanding next-generation mobile infrastructure to support rising digital connectivity demand...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	FilmBox to rebrand linear channels and streaming service The refresh introduces new channel names, logos – with a nod to parent CANA+ – audiovisual identities and a clearer content strategy across the FilmBox portfolio...

•	BabyBillion reports 90% retention as repeat viewing surges in Kids’ short-form content BabyBillion, a digital-first kids’ content platform, has reported an average content retention rate of approximately 90%, underscoring a sharp rise in repeat viewing behaviour among young audiences and signalling a...

•	BabyBillion reports 90% retention as repeat viewing surges in Kids’ short-form content BabyBillion, a digital-first kids’ content platform, has reported an average content retention rate of approximately 90%, underscoring a sharp rise in repeat viewing behaviour among young audiences and signalling a...

Satellite & Internet

•	Sateliot and Turkcell bring IoT connectivity to Türkiye Sateliot and Turkcell have successfully completed a field demonstration of 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) IoT connectivity via satellite in both Barcelona and Istanbul, marking an important milestone in the expansion of...

•	Orange reveals plans for new subsea cable linking Europe to South Africa Orange Group announced that that it is part of a consortium of telcos and carriers that have signed an MoU to build a new subsea cable linking the UK and Europe to South Africa...

•	Orange reveals plans for new subsea cable linking Europe to South Africa Orange Group announced that that it is part of a consortium of telcos and carriers that have signed an MoU to build a new subsea cable linking the UK and Europe to South Africa...

Middle East

•	Orange Jordan launches ‘Champions’ campaign focused on customer experience and digital engagement Orange Jordan has launched its new “Champions” campaign featuring exclusive offers and enhanced customer engagement initiatives as telecom operators across the region intensify focus on customer experience and...

•	Oman’s digital payment transactions jump 76% in 2025 Oman recorded strong growth in the use of digital payment methods during 2025, reflecting a qualitative shift in consumer behaviour, rising commercial activity and increased purchasing power...

•	Abu Dhabi's Phoenix partners with DC Max to unlock US$8bn European AI data center opportunity Phoenix Group, an IHC portfolio company and global digital infrastructure operator, has announced a strategic partnership with DC Max to develop its first European AI data center, an 18MW facility in Lyon, France...

•	UAE approves AI-driven digital bank with nationwide expansion plans The UAE has approved a new AI-driven digital bank as the country continues to accelerate financial sector digitisation and expand its position as a regional hub for fintech innovation and digital banking services...

Global Telecom Update

•	Konecta partners with NiCE to deploy next-generation agentic AI for CX Konecta and NiCE have announced a strategic partnership with to accelerate the deployment of next-generation, AI-powered solutions across global markets...

•	Maxis taps LG Uplus AI calling platform in first overseas deal Malaysian operator Maxis has signed a deal to deploy LG Uplus’ AI voice calling assistant ixi-O, marking the Korean operator’s first international agreement for the platform...

•	Telenor splits ownership structure of IoT unit Connexion Norwegian telco Telenor has changed the ownership structure of its IoT unit Connexion after entering an agreement with Verdane to establish a joint ownership structure...

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