Honor offers free Special Service Days monthly in UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 29 JAN

Honor offers free Special Service Days monthly in UAE

Honor is introducing Special Service Days during the first week of every month across all Honor Experience Stores in UAE. The next one will take place from 01-05 February. During this period, Honor users can benefit from complimentary services to enhance device maintenance, performance and personalisation. They include free clean-up services, free screen film, no labour charges on qualifying services, free art back film, and free laser engraving.

Du Youth Council and Cisco Networking Academy launch AI and data science certification scheme
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 29 JAN

Du Youth Council and Cisco Networking Academy launch AI and data science certification scheme

Du has announced a collaboration with Cisco Networking Academy to launch a 42-hour programme specialising in AI and Data Science certification training. It targets university students and young professionals who are interested in technology and innovation. The Du Youth Council will apply Cisco's global technology expertise to provide a curriculum that integrates hands-on learning with modern generative AI tools including ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, alongside real-world analytics projects using Excel, SQL an

Oppo expands retail network in Egypt
EGYPT 29 JAN

Oppo expands retail network in Egypt

Oppo Egypt announced the opening of its newest Experience and Service Store in Tanta on Taha Al Hakim Street. This milestone forms part of Oppo's broader retail expansion strategy across Alexandria, the Delta region, and Upper Egypt, introducing additional stores to strengthen its presence and customer service in Egypt.

Zain Jordan renews partnership with Children's Museum
JORDAN 29 JAN

Zain Jordan renews partnership with Children's Museum

Zain Jordan has renewed a partnership with the Children's Museum for the 18th consecutive year. Zain says the move aligns with a sustainability strategy that prioritises investment in education and childhood, while supporting initiatives that help build informed, skilled future-ready generations. Zain continues support for educational and awareness programmes, interactive activities and exhibitions offered by the museum. About 62,500 children and visitors benefited during the past year alone. 

STC Kuwait revenue rises 2% in 2025
KUWAIT 29 JAN

STC Kuwait revenue rises 2% in 2025

STC Kuwait said its revenue increased by 1.8 percent to KWD 342.5 million in 2025 compared with KWD 336.5 million in 2024. The growth was driven primarily by higher revenues from the consumer segment, which accounted for 77.8 percent of total revenues. EBITDA rose by 9.6 percent to KWD 93.5 million, marking the highest level achieved in several years. The increase was supported by higher revenues and enhanced operational efficiency.

Oman signs deal with Astranis for dedicated MicroGEO satellite
OMAN 29 JAN

Oman signs deal with Astranis for dedicated MicroGEO satellite

Oman's MB Group has signed a strategic agreement with US satellite company Astranis Space Technologies to build and operate the MBsat MicroGEO satellite for broadband coverage. This marks the first dedicated MicroGEO communications satellite contracted under Astranis' Block 3 launch with SpaceX later 2026, with service expected to commence by early 2027.

Ooredoo Palestine and Qvantel extend contract for revenue management upgrade
PALESTINIAN TERRITORY, OCCUPIED 28 JAN

Ooredoo Palestine and Qvantel extend contract for revenue management upgrade

Ooredoo Palestine has extended its contract with Qvantel, a global provider of digital BSS and telecom monetization solutions. The multi-year services renewal follows the successful completion of a full-stack revenue management upgrade and transformation, which included real-time charging and billing from Optiva, which is now part of Qvantel.

Orange Egypt and GIZ open digital training centre in Aswan
EGYPT 28 JAN

Orange Egypt and GIZ open digital training centre in Aswan

Orange Egypt, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Aswan University, has inaugurated its first digital training centre in Upper Egypt. The centre aims to equip young people in Aswan with digital skills, enabling them to integrate effectively into the labour market. The centre is part of Orange Egypt's CSR strategy, supported by the German government.

Egyptian lawmakers to look at restricting children's social media use
EGYPT 28 JAN

Egyptian lawmakers to look at restricting children's social media use

Egypt's Parliament is looking into ways to regulate children's use of social media platforms to combat what lawmakers called "digital chaos," Associated Press reported. The House of Representatives said in a statement that it will work on a legislation to regulate children's use of social media and put an end to the digital chaos the children are facing, and which negatively impacts their future. Legislators will consult with the government and expert bodies to draft a law to protect Egyptian children from

Vodafone Egypt achieves record EGP 55 bln revenue in 2025
EGYPT 28 JAN

Vodafone Egypt achieves record EGP 55 bln revenue in 2025

Vodafone Egypt announced it achieved record revenues of approximately EGP 55 billion in 2025 reflecting 46.1 percent growth compared to the previous fiscal year. The performance highlights the success of the company's expansion strategy, it said. The customer base reached approximately 53 million subscribers across mobile and internet services, maintaining its position as the leading telecom provider in the Egyptian market by subscriber count. 

Iranian businesses could regain internet access by 28 January
IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) 27 JAN

Iranian businesses could regain internet access by 28 January

A senior Iranian official said that he hoped internet access would be restored for businesses by 28 January, after authorities imposed a blackout during anti-government protests, Mehr news agency reported. Hossein Rafieian, a senior official on digital economy matters, said he hoped that companies' access to the international internet would be restored. He noted that the final decision was outside his office's "direct authority", but said the issue is being followed up continuously through consultations wit

Egyptian president reviews telecom sector plans
EGYPT 27 JAN

Egyptian president reviews telecom sector plans

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has met senior officials to review strategic priorities for advancing Egypt's telecoms sector and strengthening the knowledge-based economy. Mohamed El Shinawy, spokesperson for the presidency, said they discussed recent developments and future plans win the communications and information technology sector. At the meeting, ICT minister Amr Talaat presented a package of newly launched services, including 5G mobile services, Wi-Fi Calling and the inauguration of the Nat

SAUDI ARABIA 27 JAN

Zain KSA starts in-app doctor consultations with Altibbi

Altibbi, the Middle East digital health platform, has partnered with Zain Saudi Arabia to launch Zain Clinic, an in-app telehealth service providing Zain subscribers with direct access to licensed doctors who can diagnose conditions and issue prescriptions. Through the partnership, Altibbi's network of more than 240 accredited physicians is fully integrated into the Zain mobile app, allowing users to consult doctors by chat, voice or video without downloading a separate application. The service delivers med

EGYPT 27 JAN

Vodafone Egypt enters agriculture sector with IoT solutions

Vodafone Business announced it has entered the agriculture sector in Egypt to provide new infrastructure, operational efficiency and sustainability tools. Through its collaboration with Rakhaa for Agriculture Investments, Vodafone Business's focus is to deliver practical, end-to-end smart agriculture solutions that can operate at scale. The project integrates connectivity, sensors, automated irrigation systems and data-driven decision-making tools delivered over Vodafone managed networks and data services.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 27 JAN

Du signs TM Forum Autonomous Networks Manifesto

UAE operator Du signed the TM Forum Autonomous Networks (AN) Manifesto, strengthening its commitment to autonomous network development in line with the industry group's standards, frameworks and best practices. Through the TM Forum Autonomous Networks initiative, Du gains access to a comprehensive framework for autonomous network development, supported by industry collaboration platforms that facilitate the advancement of intelligent, automated network solutions. It enables Du to leverage global best practi

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 27 JAN

Careem Pay expands wallet transfers to Egypt and cash pickups in Lebanon and Philippines

Careem Pay, the digital payments platform within the Careem app, has expanded its remittance service with three major launches: mobile wallet transfers to Egypt, cash pickup in Lebanon, and enhanced wallet and cash pickup services for the Philippines. Careem Pay facilitates money transfers to over 35 countries from the UAE, including some of the largest remittance corridors like India, Pakistan, Egypt, the Philippines, Canada, Europe, and the UK. Careem Plus members also enjoy exclusive rates on Careem Pay.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 JAN

E& achieves 'Running on ODA' accreditation from TM Forum

UAE operator E& said it has achieved "Running on ODA" status from TM Forum. It is the first organisation in the UAE to achieve Open Digital Architecture (ODA) accreditation, which is the de facto industry standard for a cloud-native, component-based architecture. It enables E& to operate on a common, open digital foundation, helping improve speed of delivery, simplifying integration, and supporting scalable innovation across its businesses and partner ecosystem.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 JAN

Du signs MoU with Emirati Human Resources Development Council

The Emirati Human Resources Development Council (EHRDC) in Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with operator Du to promote Emiratisation and nurture qualified UAE nationals able to lead digital transformation in different sectors. The MoU aims to facilitate sharing of knowledge and expertise between both parties by establishing new frameworks for institutional collaboration. It further seeks to align educational outcomes with the evolving needs of the labour market.

IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) 26 JAN

Iran removes MTN Irancell CEO over shutdown - report

Iranian authorities have ousted MTN Irancell's chief executive officer Alireza Rafiei for failing to promptly enforce authorities' orders to shut down communications as demonstrations spread, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. It said they removed him without informing MTN Group, which owns 49 percent of the mobile network. MTN is writing to the Irancell board to dispute the decision, according to the sources, who declined to be identified. The MTN board has not made contact with Rafiei, they added

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 26 JAN

DEWA approves second phase of solar-power data centre in Dubai

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) approved the awarding of the second phase of the solar-powered data centre of Data Hub Integrated Solutions (Moro Hub), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of DEWA. The first phase of the data centre, which was inaugurated in 2023 holds the Guinness world record as the world's largest solar-powered data centre. Covering 66,000 m2, the facility will have a planned capacity of more than 100 megawatts. The solar park covers 100,000 m2 and is designed to re

JORDAN 26 JAN

Zain Jordan donates JOD 3 mln to expand Wi-Fi in 1,500 public schools

Zain Jordan has donated JOD 3 million to establish Wi-Fi networks in 1,500 public schools as part of a national effort to modernize classrooms and support digital learning. Zain Jordan CEO Fahad Al Jassim met with minister for education Azmi Mahafzah to discuss boosting cooperation on digital transformation in education and said the move will deliver wireless internet to classrooms and support use of digital learning tools. The meeting focused on strengthening public-private cooperation to enhance digital i

ISRAEL 26 JAN

Bezeq signs collective agreement with labour union

Israeli operator Bezeq signed a  new collective agreement with its employee union, amending the previous 2006 agreement. The deal aims to maintain labour stability, improve salary conditions, and introduce updated retirement arrangements for employees. Under the amended deal, Bezeq is permitted to terminate the employment of up to 160 veteran and new tenured employees per year on average during the agreement's term, with an additional 60 in 2032.

QATAR 23 JAN

Es'hailSat and Qatar Armed Forces sign MoU for satellite communications

Qatari satellite company Es'hailSat and the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide QAF with satellite communication services, ground infrastructure and secure, flexible network services to support sovereign and operational requirements for government and military entities. They aim to strengthen frameworks for cooperation and the exchange of technical and technological expertise to serve their mutual national and strategic interests. Es'hailSat said satellite com

EGYPT 23 JAN

Egypt scraps duty-free exemptions for mobile phone imports after growth in local manufacturing

Egypt has ended the customs exemption for mobile phones imported from abroad, the Daily News reported, as the expansion of local handset manufacturing has reduced the need for temporary exemptions. The decision was announced by the Egyptian Customs Authority and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. They said fifteen international phone manufacturers have established local production facilities in Egypt over the past year, with a combined annual production capacity of 20 million devices, exc

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