Ooredoo Qatar signs up Al Abdulghani Motors to provide transport for Doha Marathon
QATAR 10:19

Ooredoo Qatar signs up Al Abdulghani Motors to provide transport for Doha Marathon

Ooredoo Qatar has announced an agreement with Al Abdulghani Motors to become the exclusive mobility partner of the Doha Marathon for three years. Al Abdulghani Motors will provide two raffle draw vehicles during the running race, too. The company will also support the event by providing the necessary workforce to ensure smooth and efficient operations during it.

Cerillion wins GBP 42 mln five-year BSS/OSS contract from Omantel
OMAN 09:00

Cerillion wins GBP 42 mln five-year BSS/OSS contract from Omantel

Cerillion said it has secured a GBP 42.5 million new contract from Omantel to supply and install its BSS/OSS suite. It will provide ongoing support and maintenance, as well as hosting and managed services over the five-year subscription term, following an initial implementation period. This agreement is Cerillion's largest contract win to date and helps to underpin existing market forecasts for FY 2026 and beyond.

Oman Data Park partners ZainTech to offer cybersecurity services
OMAN 08:54

Oman Data Park partners ZainTech to offer cybersecurity services

Oman Data Park (ODP) has begun a partnership with ZainTech to strengthen cybersecurity services in Oman and selected regional markets. They will combine ODP's in-country infrastructure and its understanding of national regulatory and data residency requirements with the Zain Group subsidiary's integrated cybersecurity portfolio and regional expertise. Together, they aim to support government and enterprise customers in protecting critical data, systems and digital operations in what they call an increasingl

Aramco Digital prepares to offer industrial communications services on 450 MHz band
SAUDI ARABIA 08:23

Aramco Digital prepares to offer industrial communications services on 450 MHz band

Aramco Digital says it will launch a national industrial communications network operating in the 450 MHz band. It will deliver secure and reliable industrial connectivity across Saudi Arabia to support sectors that require continuous operations and dependable communications for critical assets and facilities. Its portfolio will include tailored connectivity packages and a new generation of radios for demanding industrial environments combining rugged, industrial-grade design with AI capabilities, enhanced s

Argela takes part in Turkey-hosted 5G Technologies Promotion event
TURKEY 8 JAN

Argela takes part in Turkey-hosted 5G Technologies Promotion event

Argela has shared details of its recent participation in the 5G Technologies Promotion Event, a digital transformation-focused meeting hosted in Ankara by Turkey's ICT authority BTK. Argela's showing included state-of-the-art innovations in 5G and beyond communication technologies. The company detailed its vision for building smarter, more agile and sustainable network infrastructures, including AI-powered network management, cloud-based system integrations, and end-to-end orchestration platforms. Visitors

Omantel unit Future Cities signs MoU with national statistics office
OMAN 8 JAN

Omantel unit Future Cities signs MoU with national statistics office

Oman's National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Future Cities, a subsidiary of Omantel Group, to support digital transformation projects. Areas of cooperation include cleaning and processing data to ensure high quality, and developing services based on Artificial Intelligence. Khalifa Abdullah Al Barwani, CEO of the NCSI, said the MoU will apply to developing and analysing statistical data, thereby enhancing the centre's ability to provide acc

Saudi CST seeks comments on space sector regulations and guidelines by 24 March
SAUDI ARABIA 8 JAN

Saudi CST seeks comments on space sector regulations and guidelines by 24 March

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has invited the public to give feedback on the Space Sector Regulations and Guidelines Document by 24 March. It aims to stimulate activities in the sector and ensure their efficient implementation, promote transparency in procedures for granting licences and permits to conduct them, foster an attractive investment environment in the country, and encourage research and innovation.

Orange and Jordan Payments and Clearing Company provide opportunities for Coding Academy graduates
JORDAN 8 JAN

Orange and Jordan Payments and Clearing Company provide opportunities for Coding Academy graduates

Orange Jordan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC) aimed at providing graduates of the Coding Academy at the Orange Digital Centre with practical experience and applied opportunities that meet the requirements of the labour market. CEO of Orange Jordan Philippe Mansour said the MoU reinforces its commitment to supporting Coding Academy students, while underscoring JoPACC's support via the Join Fincubator for eligible graduates and BIG by Orang

Honor steps up expansion of UAE retail footprint
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 8 JAN

Honor steps up expansion of UAE retail footprint

Honor announced the upcoming opening of its new Honor Experience Store at BurJuman Mall Dubai, UAE further strengthening the brand's retail presence in Dubai. The new store will officially open its doors on 9 January, offering customers an interactive space to explore Honor's latest smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables and IoT devices. 

Beyon Money Business added to EazyPay POS network
BAHRAIN 7 JAN

Beyon Money Business added to EazyPay POS network

Beyon Money Business, part of the Beyon Group, and Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay), a Bahraini payment services provider have integrated Beyon Money Business with EazyPay's POS devices across Bahrain.  The new solution enables merchants to accept contactless digital payments through Beyon Money Business. It is supported by real-time sales insights, reconciliation tools, and analytics designed to help businesses of all sizes, especially SMEs, to operate more efficiently.

Zain Bahrain launches One CX AI customer service platform
BAHRAIN 7 JAN

Zain Bahrain launches One CX AI customer service platform

Zain Bahrain announced the launch of One CX, a new AI-powered customer service that enables organisations to design, manage, and enhance customer interactions across digital and assisted channels. One CX brings together omni-channel customer engagement platforms with real-time analytics and performance monitoring. These capabilities enable organizations to manage customer interactions more efficiently, gain deeper insight into customer behavior, and continuously improve service quality across all touchpoint

Qatar consults on revised radio spectrum fees
QATAR 7 JAN

Qatar consults on revised radio spectrum fees

Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) launched a public consultation on the proposed update of fees for the use of radio spectrum. This review reflects ongoing advancements in wireless services, the release of new bands following recent World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC-19 and WRC-23), and the increasing demand for radio frequencies. The proposed framework maintains CRA's existing formula-based methodology, which ties fees to key parameters such as bandwidth, frequency band, coverage are

JORDAN 7 JAN

Orange Jordan names HR director and chief legal/supply chain officer

Orange Jordan announced the appointment of Fareez Barakat as chief human resources officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience in HR across the Middle East and Africa. Prior to joining Orange Jordan, Barakat held senior leadership positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as at IBM across the Middle East and Africa, where he led regional HR strategies, large-scale transformation programs, and employee experience initiatives. Orange Jordan also announced the appoin

MIDDLE EAST 6 JAN

STC Group plans issue of Islamic bonds

STC Group announced its intention to issue US dollar-denominated Islamic bonds under a USD 5 billion international Trust Certificate (sukuk) issuance programme established on 6 January. The issuance will be through an offshore special purpose vehicle established outside Saudi Arabia for this purpose. The sukuk may be issued in one or more tranches or series by way of an offer to eligible investors in Saudi Arabia and foreign countries.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 6 JAN

E& to connect 42,000 residents at Abu Dhabi camps with managed wireless network

E& UAE has inked an agreement with Al Rayan Investments to deliver high-speed managed Wi-Fi services connecting more than 42,000 residents across the Construction Workers Residential City (CWRC) Labour Camp and the Moon Flower Humanitarian City, both in Abu Dhabi. Under the agreement, E& UAE will design, deploy, and operate a high-speed, fully managed Wi-Fi network that provides high-quality internet, reliable coverage, secure access, and centralised performance management across both communities. The servi

MIDDLE EAST 6 JAN

Lenovo appoints Alangari as president for META region

Lenovo announced the appointment of Tareq Alangari as senior vice president and president of its Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) business. He officially joined Lenovo on 5 January, leading its META business from Lenovo's regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia. Alangari brings 25 years of experience across technology, telecom, cloud and digital industries, and most recently served as CEO of E& enterprise Saudi Arabia, where he launched the business.

KUWAIT 6 JAN

Kuwait updates mobile number portability rules

The Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) in Kuwait has introduced a new regulatory framework for mobile number portability (MNP) aimed at strengthening competition among telecom operators and enhancing consumer choice. the Times Kuwait reports. The regulation sets out detailed technical, procedural and regulatory requirements for number portability, clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of licensed operators and intermediaries. It also includes safeguards to prote

OMAN 6 JAN

Oman Broadband fibre network reaches 926,884 homes in November with 326,406 active subscribers

Oman Broadband Company plans to cover 1 million residential units over the next three years, Oman News Agency reported. CEO Sultan Ahmed al Wahibi said that by the end of November 2025, its fibre-optic network had reached 926,884 units nationwide, comprising 415,792 in Muscat Governorate and 511,092 in other governorates. Wahibi said the total number of active subscribers reached 326,406, surpassing the 320,000 mark for the first time since the company's establishment.

JORDAN 5 JAN

Orange Jordan brings out Braille guide

Orange Jordan has announced the launch of the 'Digital Inclusion Guide' in Braille in all its stores for the benefit of customers with visual impairments. The scheme coincides with World Braille Day, which fell on 04 January. The guide will be available by the end of January 2026 at Orange branches to enable visually impaired customers to identify devices, applications, services and stores.

TURKEY 5 JAN

Turk Telekom expands fibre network to over 34 million homes passed in 2025

Turk Telekom expanded its fibre network to 34.3 million homes passed at the end of 2025, up from 33.9 million at the end of Q3 and 33.1 million at the start of 2025. That includes a combination of fibre to the home, building or cabinet. In addition, the operator is working on connecting more base station sites to fibre, to support the expansion of 5G services. Already 58 percent of LTE sites are connected to fibre as of end-2025.

SAUDI ARABIA 2 JAN

SDAIA lays foundation stone for Hexagon data centre in Riyadh

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) said that it has laid the foundation stone for the 'Hexagon' Data Centre on a 30 million square foot area in Riyadh. The facility will be the largest tier IV-rated government data centre in the world, and will have the highest classification level, according to the Uptime Institute. Its total capacity will be 480 MW.

QATAR 2 JAN

Vodafone Qatar supports 1,600 TB data consumption during FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 matches

Vodafone Qatar said it successfully fulfilled its role as the Official Technology Sponsor at the recent FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. Its network infrastructure supported more than 2 million subscribers, delivering nationwide 5G coverage, high-speed fibre connectivity, and secure communication links at tournament venues. During match periods, users made over 17 million minutes of voice calls and consumed more than 1,600 TB of data. Despite this high traffic, the network achieved a 99.9 percent call set-up succe

EGYPT 2 JAN

Orange Egypt signs pact with ICT ministry to expand telemedicine services

Orange Egypt and the ICT ministry have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand telemedicine services across villages, remote areas and underserved communities. The agreement falls under the DT4SDE project, implemented by the ministry in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It aims to promote equitable and sustainable access to advanced digital healthcare services by expanding and developing telemedicine solutions. 

SAUDI ARABIA 31 DEC 2025

Saudi CST seeks comments on National Frequency Plan by 25 January

Saudi Arabia's Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) has announced a public consultation on the National Frequency Plan (NFP). This plan sets out details of spectrum allocation for radio services in Saudi Arabia, the principles CST uses in allocations, access mechanisms to frequency bands, relevant regulations and international requirements. It aims to enable new and emerging wireless technologies and stimulate investment and innovation in wireless technologies across sectors by providing an a

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