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November 21, 2025

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AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN to form joint venture to deliver world-leading AI infrastructure

The companies also announced the first phase of the project as a buildout of 100 MW AI infrastructure, with the intent to include HUMAIN modern data center capacity, AMD Instinct™ MI450 Series GPUs and Cisco’s industry-leading critical infrastructure...

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Eutelsat and du renew collaboration to drive broadcast excellence across MENA region

The renewed multi-year agreement reinforces du’s position as a strategic partner of Eutelsat in the region, supporting a wide range of premium television channels that reach millions of viewers via the 7/8° West...

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Nokia and NestAI announce strategic partnership and NestAI raises €100 million to accelerate physical AI innovation

As one of Europe’s fastest-growing physical AI labs, NestAI is building next-generation AI for unmanned vehicles, autonomous operations, and command and control (C2) platforms across logistics, inspection,...

Policy and Regulation

•	Qatar announces candidacy for ITU Council 2027–2030 at WTDC 2025 WTDC brings together governments, regulators, and industry leaders to review global progress in telecommunication development and define strategic directions for the ITU Development Sector (ITU-D)...

•	Global number of Internet users increases, but disparities deepen key digital divides The world's online population grew by more than 240 million people in 2025, according to Facts and Figures 2025 released today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)...

South Asia

•	Sri Lanka integrates cybersecurity into its national digital blueprint Sri Lanka is strengthening its digital transformation strategy by embedding cybersecurity at the core of its national digital economy blueprint, reflecting growing threats posed by global scam networks and intensifying...

North Africa

•	Morocco deepens global ties to accelerate digital transformation and startup investment The partnership reinforces Morocco’s commitment to building a digital economy rooted in creativity, technological excellence, and global integration—solidifying its position as a key player in Africa’s...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	Spectrum expands 4K streaming to Apple TV and Roku devices Spectrum announced the expansion of 4K availability in the Spectrum TV App to compatible Apple TV 4K and Roku devices, joining the previous launch on the Xumo Stream Box...

•	MFE channels gain share as streaming usage climbs MFE-MediaForEurope has reported higher audience shares in Italy and growing OTT consumption, despite group revenues edging lower and a weakening in its Spanish ads business...

Global Telecom Update

•	NeutraDC and AMD team to boost AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia NeutraDC Singapore announced that it has signed an MoU with chipmaker AMD to implement proof-of-concepts using AMD’s Instinct accelerators and other initiatives to expand AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia...

•	IFS and Siemens forge strategic partnership to power the autonomous grid of the future Industrial AI leaders unite to transform energy, utilities, and infrastructure with integrated AI solutions for grid planning, asset management, and field service optimization...

•	NTT, Chunghwa Telecom & Edgecore join forces to advance cross-border AI data centers NTT, Chunghwa Telecom, and Accton/Edgecore are teaming up to build a more powerful, energy-efficient, cross-border AI data center network between Japan and Taiwan using NTT’s IOWN photonic technology to meet soaring AI...

Middle East

•	Oman leads region in digital transformation, AI and ICT development Oman has strengthened its position as a regional leader in digital transformation and emerging technologies, with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology reporting major progress across AI,...

•	TII and Space42 announce ambitious quantum communications plans The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced plans to collaborate with UAE-based satellite company Space42...

•	ZIGURAT hosts Riyadh local hub to advance digital and AI innovation in construction ZIGURAT Institute of Technology held its first Middle East Local Hub in Riyadh, bringing together nearly 100 professionals, students and alumni to explore how digital transformation and artificial intelligence are reshaping...

•	HUMAIN, Adobe to build AI models, applications to suit Middle East culture The partnership was announced at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington. The global partnership is set to redefine how cultural intelligence, creative tools, and AI infrastructure come together...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Virgin Media O2 boosts 4G and 5G coverage across 590 miles of UK roads Virgin Media O2 has optimised 4G and 5G coverage across almost 600 miles of major motorways and A roads including the M1, M4, M6 and M25, improving network reliability and helping support drivers with navigation, charging...

•	Ucom completes nationwide 5G rollout in Armenia Ucom has completed nationwide 5G deployment across Armenia, reaching 48 cities and hundreds of communities...

Satellite & Internet

•	Azerbaijan showcases its expanding space capabilities at Asia-Pacific Forum A delegation from Azercosmos, Azerbaijan’s Space Agency, highlighted the country’s expanding space capabilities and economic vision at the Southeast Asian Space Leaders’ Forum...

•	Ara Partners acquires majority stake in centric fiber to accelerate FTTH expansion Ara Partners has completed the acquisition of a majority-controlling stake in Centric Fiber, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure portfolio as the firm continues to target investments aligned with industrial...

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