Nokia has named Kristen A. Pressner as its new Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective 1 May 2026. With more than 30 years of global HR and transformation experience, Pressner joins from Roche Holding Group, where she most recently served as Global Head of People & Culture for Roche Diagnostics. She previously held... read more

AT&T, in partnership with Boldyn Networks, has activated 5G cellular service along key segments of the MTA’s Crosstown G train line, giving riders seamless connectivity between Court Square (Queens) and Bedford–Nostrand Avenue (Brooklyn). The launch marks another step forward in the effort to bring high-speed wireless coverage to the entire... read more

e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS) has opened a new office in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking a major step in the group’s global expansion and reinforcing its role as a provider of intelligent, seamless connectivity across regions. The inauguration in Cape Town, attended by Fatima Al Suwaidi from the UAE Embassy and leaders from across... read more

China Mobile hosted a landmark event in Nairobi, Kenya, celebrating the activation of the 2Africa submarine cable’s eastern segments — spanning South Africa–Kenya–Djibouti and Marseille–Egypt — while unveiling its AI+ Cloud-network Convergence Industry Solutions. Under the theme “Connect, Innovate, Ignite: Empowering Africa’s... read more

Speaking at the MBB Summit during AfricaCom 2025, Samuel Chen, Vice President of Huawei's Wireless Network Business Marketing, unveiled five scenario-based innovations designed to unlock the next decade of high-quality growth for Africa’s mobile industry. His keynote, “Inspiring the African Mobile Industry for the Next Golden Decade,”... read more

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has published the UAE results of its third annual AI Readiness Index, revealing strong national momentum as organizations rapidly scale AI across operations. The study shows that 92% of UAE organizations plan to deploy AI agents, and 41% expect these agents to work alongside employees within the next year — signaling a... read more

Eutelsat has announced the appointment of Sebastien Rouge its next Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Committee, reporting to CEO Jean-François Fallacher. His role will take effect on 1 February 2026, marking a significant addition to the Group’s leadership as it continues its strategic transformation. Bringing over 30 years of... read more

The AI Hackathon 2025, organized by Omantel Innovation Labs and The Rising Omani Startups Programme, concluded successfully at Omantel Headquarters after a four-day showcase of Oman’s emerging AI talent. The event brought together 20 early-stage startups developing cutting-edge AI solutions across diverse industries — marking another milestone... read more