Adobe and Humain provide over USD 4 bln in free AI creative tools to Saudi public and start-ups
SAUDI ARABIA 13:07

Adobe and Humain provide over USD 4 bln in free AI creative tools to Saudi public and start-ups

Adobe has announced an expanded partnership with Saudi Arabia's ICT ministry and PIF-backed Humain to offer over 27 million eligible Saudi citizens and residents aged thirteen and older twelve months of free access to Adobe Express Premium features and Adobe Firefly Standard. The programme includes a new image generation model tuned to Saudi culture, bringing Adobe's commitment to an estimated value of over USD 4 billion.

Spain completes EUR 180 mln AI business and health call
SPAIN 13:03

Spain completes EUR 180 mln AI business and health call

Spain's Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration has finalised a tender launched last year that made available a total of EUR 180 million in subsidies to AI-backed business and health projects. The RedIA and RedIA Salud calls distributed the funds to 372 projects out of well over 1,000 proposals, allowing the winners to develop smart assistants, digital twins, advanced robotics, artificial vision, cybersecurity and predictive systems. Some 70 percent of the selected RedIA projects will

AMD, Cisco and Humain say Saudi AI infrastructure goes live
SAUDI ARABIA 12:59

AMD, Cisco and Humain say Saudi AI infrastructure goes live

AMD, Cisco and PIF-backed Humain said that advanced AI infrastructure powered by AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs and Cisco Silicon One AI networking is now live in Saudi Arabia. It serves Humain customers in Saudi Arabia and globally. The production deployment integrates AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs, AMD EPYC CPUs and Cisco's critical networking stack.

Gilat accepts commitments for USD 100 mln in five-year convertible notes
GLOBAL 12:48

Gilat accepts commitments for USD 100 mln in five-year convertible notes

Gilat Satellite Networks said it has accepted commitments for a USD 100 million private placement of convertible notes from Israeli institutional investors under Israel's Securities Law, 5728-1968. The notes will be convertible into Gilat ordinary shares (par value ILS 0.20 per share). The gross proceeds should be about USD 100 million before fees and expenses and Gilat plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, focusing on accelerating investments in next-generation satellite and space t

MTS experts participate in training programme at Bauman Moscow State Technical University
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:37

MTS experts participate in training programme at Bauman Moscow State Technical University

Russian operator MTS has announced that its experts participated in developing an educational programme for secondary vocational education (SVE) instructors at Baumantech, a unit of Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU). This educational initiative, implemented as part of the Ministry of Education's federal project, brought together over 200 college and technical school instructors from various Russian regions. MTS experts conducted lectures and practical sessions for the participants.

TNM trains managers to drive internal AI readiness
MALAWI 12:30

TNM trains managers to drive internal AI readiness

Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has launched targeted artificial intelligence training for its management team to build internal capabilities and prepare operations for AI-driven transformation.

MTN Uganda graduates 503 youths from ACE digital skills training scheme
UGANDA 12:23

MTN Uganda graduates 503 youths from ACE digital skills training scheme

MTN Uganda has graduated 503 young people from its ACE digital-skilling programme, advancing national efforts to build a tech-capable workforce to drive economic growth and job creation.

ChatGPT, Roblox, Reddit designated under EU's Digital Services Act
EUROPE 12:17

ChatGPT, Roblox, Reddit designated under EU's Digital Services Act

The European Commission (EC) has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). It has also designated Roblox and Reddit as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs). They have reached the designation threshold after reaching at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU. The platforms now have until end-December 2026 to comply with additional DSO obligations for VLOSEs and VLOPs. 

Telecel Ghana works with Whalebone and AntCellular to launch SecureNet
GHANA 12:10

Telecel Ghana works with Whalebone and AntCellular to launch SecureNet

Telecel Ghana has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Whalebone and local partners AntCelluar to launch SecureNet, a network-level security service to protect mobile subscribers from malicious content and phishing attempts. SecureNet is available to Telecel Ghana subscribers through daily options at GHS 0.33, weekly plans at GHS 2, and monthly subscriptions at GHS 7. Aneth Muga, director of consumer business at Telecel Ghana, said that SecureNet provides background protection to help customers navigate

Child smartphone use falls to 2.5 hours a day in Chile - study
CHILE 12:07

Child smartphone use falls to 2.5 hours a day in Chile - study

Children and adolescents in Chile spent an average of 2.5 hours a day online during the week in 2026, down from 3.4 hours in 2025, according to the IX Digital Snapshot of Children and Adolescents carried out by Claro Chile with Criteria Research and backed by telecom regulator Subtel. The study also recorded a decline in key online risks, including a drop in reported cyberbullying among teenagers.

Optimum signs new multi-year 5G connectivity agreement with T-Mobile
UNITED STATES 12:07

Optimum signs new multi-year 5G connectivity agreement with T-Mobile

Optimum Communications signed an extended multi-year agreement with T-Mobile to provide customers with advanced 5G capabilities, improved connectivity and enhanced device compatibility. The new agreement comes after Optimum passed the milestone of 700,000 mobile lines. It allows Optimum to provide connectivity on the T-Mobile network, and expands its ability to support a wider range of devices - including smartphones, tablets, wearables and other connected devices.

Plume details SuperBox malware threat in follow-up study
GLOBAL 12:00

Plume details SuperBox malware threat in follow-up study

Plume said its cybersecurity research team has published a follow-up to its study that showed users of SuperBox streaming devices risk being infected with malware and enrolled in residential proxy networks. The update from Plume's Security Lab indicates SuperBox infections create a vector for delivering additional malware to already-compromised devices, bringing these Android TV-based set-top boxes into contact with entirely new threats while remaining pretty much invisible to the device owners.

UNITED KINGDOM 12:00

Lava launches new AGNI 4N premium smartphone in UK

Indian smartphone maker Lava International has officially launched the Lava AGNI 4N smartphone in the UK, available on Amazon from 04 September for GBP 499. The premium smartphone has a 6.67-in 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP OSI camera and 50MP selfie camera. The launch is supported by marketing campaign, created by SW Network. This is led by by a film set inside a fictional 'SAM Survivors Group' for those let down by underwhelming smartphones with low battery, limited storage, blurry photos and failed rec

IRAQ 11:52

Zain Iraq provides AI training to CMC senior staff

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) and Zain Iraq have partnered to build national artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The six-month training course for senior CMC personnel will be delivered alongside the Irada Foundation and Kapita Research. Zain Iraq will support the curriculum by providing domain experts, real-world case studies, and practical technical expertise.

FINLAND 11:45

Telia Finland brings in two-stage authentication for mobile certificate activation

Telia Finland said it is strengthening security during mobile authentication certificate (mobiilivarmenne) activation and deployment. From September, activating a mobiilivarmenne will require a second form of identification, such as a passport or ID card, in addition to bank credentials. Head of fraud prevention Anttti Turunen said criminal misuse is invariably related to the introduction of eSIM subscriptions and identification.

LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 11:31

IFX Networks to invest over USD 400 mln in LatAm by 2027

IFX Networks plans to invest more than USD 400 million in Latin America in 2026 and 2027 to expand its connectivity and data centre infrastructure, Chilean daily La Tercera reported, citing global vice president of sales Jack Haime. Around USD 51 million of the total will be directed to Chile to strengthen the company's infrastructure and technological capabilities in the country.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11:21

Sharjah launches 2026-2031 cyber resilience strategy

The Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) in the UAE has launched the Sharjah Cyber Security Strategy (SCSS) 2026-2031 following approval by the Sharjah Executive Council. It is designed to complement the Sharjah Digital Transformation Strategy 2026-2028. The SCSS is the northern emirate's first dedicated cybersecurity roadmap and aims to establish a resilient digital environment that fosters innovation, protects critical infrastructure and reinforces public trust in emerging technologies.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:10

Russia begins mass production of Starlink jammers - report

Russia has begun mass production of electronic countermeasures to disrupt the operation of satellites in Elon Musk's Starlink global communications system, which he provides to guide Ukrainian military forces, reports Russian news agency Tass. The 'Volna Dome Garant' system is capable of jamming signals from the Starlink satellite network, Tass reports, citing a source in the military-industrial complex.

UKRAINE 10:59

Lifecell disconnects 3G in several sites to transfer frequencies to 4G

Ukrainian operator Lifecell said that it will terminate the operation of the 3G network in a number of settlements in seventeen regions of Ukraine from 03 September and completely transfer the 2,100 MHz frequencies for 4G use instead. This will allow greater network bandwidth and faster mobile internet, ensuring a more stable connection during peak loads.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:50

Beeline Russia acts as infrastructure partner for Yandex SIM MVNO

Russian operator Beeline said it is providing the network infrastructure for Yandex SIM, the next-generation MVNO  integrating artificial intelligence capabilities into its service. According to a ComNews Research study on the Russian MVNO market in 2025, Beeline leads the field by the number of MVNOs hosted on its network, including the Smart MVNO model. It is the preferred host operator in Russia, with at least 40 MVNOs currently operating on its infrastructure. ComNews Research analysts say the Russian M

SWEDEN 10:43

Swedish academic start-up Solinide Photonics introduces turnkey comb generator tailored to silicon photonics research

Solinide Photonics, a Swedish academic spin-out specialising in silicon nitride-based photonic integrated circuits (PICs), has released its first commercial product backed by a EUR 4 million seed funding round that was signed off a couple of weeks ago. The Chalmers University of Technology spin-out is launching a turnkey optical frequency comb generator tailored to photonics and systems R&D teams, including RF labs. The Solinide LumiComb is now available for order. It comes in a 2RU (rack unit) form factor

GLOBAL 10:22

F-Secure overhauls loan portfolio via EUR 147 million refinancing agreement

F-Secure said it has signed a EUR 137 million term loan facility and a EUR 10 million revolving credit facility with Danske Bank and OP Corporate Bank. They replace a EUR 102 million existing term loan, a EUR 35 million bilateral loan with Nordic Investment Bank and EUR 20 million revolving credit facility, consolidating three separate facilities into a single arrangement. The term loan will be drawn in two instalments.

SPAIN 10:11

Vodafone Spain offers a month's free access to new crime channel

Vodafone Spain said it has partnered with AMC Global Media to launch a new temporary channel dubbed 'Crimes in Spain by AMC Crime'. The channel offers a more detailed look at some of the most well-known criminal cases in recent Spanish history.

ICELAND 10:11

Syn discontinues TV news as audience habits change

Icelandic operator Syn said it is discontinuing television news production and broadcasting on 01 September, with the last TV bulletin airing on 31 August. The public increasingly uses digital media to find out news and current affairs so Syn wil now concentrate its news coverage efforts on the Visir online portal and Bylgjan audio broadcasting channels. It says Visir is one of the most popular domestic online media, and around 170,000 people aged 12 to 80 years old listen to Bylgjan radio stations every we

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