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Jordan and Qatar Discuss Strengthening Cooperation in Telecom Sectors

Bassam Sarhan, Head of Jordan’s Telecommunications Regulatory
Commission (TRC), met with Ahmed Al Muslimani, Chairman of
Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), during the
2nd Arab Postal Leaders’ Forum 2025. The discussions focused
on ways to strengthen joint cooperation in postal and telecom
sectors, enhance infrastructure development, and share regulatory
expertise. The two leaders emphasized the need for coordination
to keep up with rapid technological advancements and to foster
regional integration in the telecom and postal industries. They also
highlighted their shared goals of supporting digital transformation
and sustainable development within these sectors. The meeting is
part of ongoing efforts to enhance pan-Arab cooperation in telecom
and postal services, enabling the exchange of successful expertise
and experiences. Both parties aim to implement initiatives and
projects that will drive the development of their countries’ telecom
and postal infrastructure, contributing to the digital economy and
broader regional goals.

Cybernet and Nokia Redefine Pakistan’s Network Landscape with 1.2T-per-

Lambda Backbone

Nokia announced that Cybernet, Pakistan’s leading fiber broadband with the expertise and innovation to support our modernization
provider, has chosen Nokia’s cutting-edge optical transport goals. The 1830 GX-based solution will form the foundation for
solution for its new long-haul Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) network. high-capacity services connecting Pakistan—and the region—to the
Designed to deliver 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength, global digital economy,” said Maroof Ali Shahani, Chief Operating
this next-generation infrastructure will power Cybernet’s national Officer of Cybernet. “Deploying state-of-the-art optical solutions
backbone. The network will connect over 25 cities in its initial ensures networks are not just keeping pace with, but even staying
phase and deliver more than 50 Tbps of long-haul capacity. This ahead in the race to meet surging bandwidth demands. As Cybernet
deployment will support data center interconnect, enterprise prepares to modernize its network infrastructure, Nokia is proud
and carrier networks, as well as Cybernet’s flagship consumer to be helping transform Pakistan’s connectivity landscape with a
broadband service, StormFiber. Cybernet provides comprehensive 1.2T backbone, seamlessly interconnecting data centers, powering
connectivity solutions across Pakistan, serving enterprise, government networks, and delivering direct-to-home services,” said
corporate, and residential customers, in addition to offering carrier James Watt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Optical
and transit services to international telecom operators. To support Networks at Nokia.
its growing data demands and build a terabit-scale infrastructure,
Cybernet is deploying Nokia’s 1830 GX platform, integrated with
1.2T ICE7 coherent optics. The new network will expand capacity
along resilient, diverse routes and enable a high-speed, low-latency
terrestrial backbone that spans the entire country. In addition to
connecting cities and communities through Cybernet’s digital
highways, the new backbone will also support cross-border transit
services for carriers and internet service providers in Central Asia. By
delivering scalable, high-capacity services at globally competitive
rates, this initiative will ultimately accelerate Pakistan’s digital
transformation and foster regional connectivity. “By enhancing our
network with cutting-edge technology, we’re able to keep pace with
our customers’ rapidly evolving connectivity needs and deliver a
superior end-user experience. Nokia is a trusted technology leader

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