Middle East
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Veon has taken a step closer to relocating its group headquarters from Amsterdam to the United Arab Emirates after it received a commercial licence for its new office. -
stc inaugurated two digital infrastructure projects in Bahrain to expand connectivity in the region.
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Mobily and Telecom Egypt have partnered to launch a submarine cable linking Saudi Arabia and Egypt via the Red Sea to expand connectivity in the region.
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A recent joint cybersecurity advisory issued by the FBI, CISA, NSA, and other U.S. agencies highlights a growing threat posed by Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors.
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Dutch telecom operator Veon is moving its group headquarters out of its native home of Amsterdam to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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In this exclusive interview, Thamer Alfadda, SVP Mobily Wholesale shares how Mobily Wholesale is leading the telecom wholesale market with innovative solutions for hyperscalers, carriers, and OTTs.
Forthcoming events
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The i3forum has expanded its networking expertise with the addition of Netaxis Solutions as a new member.
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Akamai has set a new high for peak web traffic on its global content delivery network (CDN).
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We are delighted to welcome delegates to Atlanta for ITW 2019. Since the swell of interest in the city in the mid-90s, Atlanta has gone from strength-to-strength; it now stands as a totem of a New South, and is one of America’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
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All around the world the provision of robust connectivity to rural areas presents a significant challenge, requiring substantial investment in infrastructure and effective planning.
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Telecom Egypt is partnering with a new company, Fiber Misr, for subsea services in Egypt and the region.
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The London Internet Exchange (LINX) and Saudi Telecom Company have announced a strategic partnership that will see the launch of a new internet exchange in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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UK financial development firm CDC Group has announced an equity investment of $180million in Liquid Telecom as it continues its expansion across Africa.
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Hurricane Electric has become the first internet backbone in the world to connect to over 200 unique internet exchanges.
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The GSMA has challenged governments worldwide to release more 5G spectrum, saying the mobile industry could generate an additional $565 billion in additional global GDP between 2024-34 if they do.
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Mobile operator Veon has appointed former Xerox leader Ursula Burns as CEO as well as chairman.
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Total sales of equipment for the data centre interconnect (DCI) market is set to grow by 85% over the next five years, according to a report from the Dell'Oro Group.
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China Mobile International Limited (CMI) has established a point of presence (PoP) at Etisalat’s SmartHub data centre in UAE.
