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April 14, 2026

Featured Member News

Cisco secure AI Factory with NVIDIA makes AI easier to deploy and secure, anywhere organizations need it

Cisco expands its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to work not just in large data centers, but at local edge sites where real-time decisions can't wait, from hospitals and warehouses to moving vehicles...

Member News

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Huawei releases 2025 Annual Report: Performance in line with forecast

Huawei maintained steady growth in 2025, generating CNY880.9 billion in revenue while reinvesting a significant 21.8% into R&D to strengthen its competitive edge in AI, connectivity, and the HarmonyOS ecosystem...

Recent Developments

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Zain Kuwait clinches triple titles from Ookla® Speedtest®

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UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity

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SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 Advances Industry Coordination, Reinforces Infrastructure Continuity, and Aligns Public and Private Sector Priorities

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e& and Khalifa University launch white paper for AI-native 6G networks, contributing to global standardisation

Policy and Regulation

•	Thailand's NBTC to regulate OTT platforms in broadcasting rules revamp Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will reportedly start regulating over-the-top (OTT) platforms and content as part of a coming revamp of broadcasting regulations...

•	CRTC requires companies to notify customers when contracts, discounts near end Canada’s telecommunications regulator is mandating that service providers notify customers before their contracts, discounts or promotions end...

South Asia

•	MoITT, Telenor, Innovista announce launch of AI Seekho 2026 Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT), Telenor Pakistan, and Innovista have announced the launch of AI Seekho 2026, a national initiative aimed at building artificial intelligence skills and expanding...

•	Bangladesh expands digital connectivity push with new infrastructure focus Bangladesh is accelerating efforts to strengthen its digital connectivity landscape, with renewed focus on expanding infrastructure and improving access to high-speed internet services across the country...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Cirpack Software and Summa Networks join forces to deploy VoLTE services for Vodafone Polynésie European specialists CIRPACK and Summa Networks have partnered to deploy a carrier-grade VoLTE solution for Vodafone Polynésie, enabling high-definition voice and simultaneous data services over their 4G network across...

•	Smart Axiata lands US$50m loan from Maybank to expand 5G network Cambodian telco Smart Axiata says it has secured a US$50 million financing facility from Maybank Cambodia to accelerate development of its digital and telecoms infrastructure, particularly its ongoing rollout of 5G...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	FOX Latin America, Tigo partner to expand sports content across Central America With this move, Tigo Central America reaffirms its commitment to delivering more content, more live events, and a superior sports experience, bringing world-class sports closer to millions of households across the region...

•	Comcast expands StreamSaver with Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max The announcement underlines Comcast’s continued efforts to position Xfinity as a central aggregation platform for both direct-to-consumer streaming services and pay-TV...

Global Telecom Update

•	Kazakhstan's telecom sector grows to ₸379 billion in Q1 2026 According to the National Statistics Bureau, in January–March 2026, telecom services reached KZT 379.1 billion, increasing 3.9% year over year...

•	Seseko and Microsoft South Africa deliver nationwide digital skills programme The partnership reflects a growing trend of public-private collaboration in building digital capacity across African markets, where talent shortages remain a constraint on technology adoption...

•	TM Nxera tops out its first AI data centre in Johor The Tier-III data centre, located in Iskandar Puteri in Johor, will initially support 64MW of capacity, and is designed to scale up to 200MW as demand increases, supporting large computing and AI capabilities required by...

Middle East

•	Ooredoo launches new family mobile plans redefining household connectivity in Qatar Ooredoo has introduced a new suite of family mobile plans in Qatar, aimed at simplifying connectivity for households while offering greater flexibility and shared value across multiple users...

•	Lenovo opens regional headquarters for Middle East, Türkiye, Africa in Riyadh Lenovo opened its regional headquarters for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa in Riyadh on Sunday, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen its position as a regional hub for global...

•	Foo partners with OMPay to advance Oman’s digital payments ecosystem Foo has partnered with OMPay to support the expansion of digital payments infrastructure in Oman, as the country continues to accelerate its transition toward a cashless economy...

•	Aramco Digital partners with Cumulocity to jointly deliver industrial AIoT solutions across the GCC The collaboration combines Cumulocity’s advanced, scalable technology with Aramco Digital’s localized solution design, integration, and execution capabilities...

North Africa

•	Oracle opens first public cloud region in Morocco Oracle has launched its first public cloud region in Morocco, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure footprint in North Africa and strengthening the country’s position as an emerging digital hub...

Satellite & Internet

•	ESA’s Celeste broadcasts first navigation signal from low Earth orbit The European Space Agency has achieved a European first with Celeste, successfully transmitting a navigation signal from low Earth orbit, following the launch of the mission’s first satellites...

•	Rohde & Schwarz showcases end-to-end subsea communications innovation The technology delivers interoperable connectivity not only between fleet assets but also with shore-based command centers, allied platforms and uncrewed underwater vehicles, ensuring that commanders retain a real-time...

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