Intel, FIT launch AI for Future Workforce programme in Ireland
IRELAND 15:11

Intel, FIT launch AI for Future Workforce programme in Ireland

Intel and Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) have partnered to launch the AI for Future Workforce Programme in Ireland, marking Intel's first Digital Resilience partnership in the country. The programme will include development of a dedicated AI Lab to deliver practical AI training. The physical training space will give learners access to infrastructure and technology such as computers and high-performance computing resources.

Vodafone, National Parks launch wildfire resilience project in the Cairngorms
UNITED KINGDOM 14:58

Vodafone, National Parks launch wildfire resilience project in the Cairngorms

VodafoneThree and National Parks UK are launching a new wildfire resilience programme in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. This will help boost long-term resilience and support wildlife recovery in the area, and was announced as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted the UK's first Wildfire Resilience Summit. The project will provide support for pond creation and management for environmental benefit, and to provide easily accessible water sources for firefighters. It will also help retain and expand

Indra and Nuek ink LatAm digital payment security deal
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 13:18

Indra and Nuek ink LatAm digital payment security deal

Spanish state-backed technology group Indra said its cybersecurity unit, IndraMind Cybersecurity, signed a contract with Latin American payment technology firm Nuek to improve the cyber resilience of financial and transactional environments in the region. The agreement will add IndraMind Cybersecurity's intelligent SOC, specifically designed for digital payments, to Nuek's services.

Czech nationwide commercial DAB+ networks cover up to 93% of population
CZECH REPUBLIC 13:01

Czech nationwide commercial DAB+ networks cover up to 93% of population

Czech national telecommunications regulator CTU has announced that the nationwide commercial DAB+ digital radio networks already cover more inhabitants than the regulator set out in the criteria for their operators after the frequency auction. According to the CTU's findings, the operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) already covers 92.82 percent of the Czech population and more than 98 percent of the length of motorways. The operator RTI cz covers 85.7 percent of the population and 89.1 percent of motorways.

MTC hands over early children development centre in Rehoboth
NAMIBIA 12:51

MTC hands over early children development centre in Rehoboth

MTC and Development Workshop Namibia (DWN) have  handed over the Northside Early Childhood Development (ECD) model centre at Northside Primary School in Rehoboth, built through a NAD 1.2 million investment. The facility provides a safe, stimulating environment where young children can learn through play, gain confidence, and build a strong foundation for their education. This marks the second model ECD centre delivered through the MTC-DWN partnership, following the opening of a similar facility in Oshakati

Zain Kuwait renews support for KAFO Forum
KUWAIT 12:45

Zain Kuwait renews support for KAFO Forum

Zain Kuwait said it is continuing its partnership with the KAFO platform and its support for the KAFO Forum 2026 on 26 October. The KAFO Forum is a platform connecting young innovators with leaders and experts to address pivotal issues shaping Kuwait's future. This year's agenda includes discussions on water, energy and food security, sports and health, empowering youths, women and disabled people, AI and cyber resilience, economic development and business continuity, and education, the arts and culture. Za

Zain Bahrain collects used toys for donation to people in need
BAHRAIN 12:38

Zain Bahrain collects used toys for donation to people in need

Zain Bahrain has joined The Re-Use Campaign, organised by the Rashid Alzayani Foundation, as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and community welfare. A dedicated donation box has been installed at Zain Tower, inviting staff and the general public to contribute second-hand toys. The aim is to give donated items a second life, support families in need, and foster a culture of mindful consumption and waste reduction. Beyond the used toy collection, the partnership will include empl

Liquid Intelligent donates RWF 130 mln to genocide memorial foundation
RWANDA 12:34

Liquid Intelligent donates RWF 130 mln to genocide memorial foundation

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has contributed RWF 130.79 million to Rwanda's Imbuto Foundation, commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The funding is part of a ten-year pledge established in 2022 in partnership with the Imbuto Foundation and Rwanda's ministry of national unity and civic engagement. The scheme supports education, digitisation and the preservation of national genocide memorials, ensuring that historical records, artifacts and evidence are safeguarded for future generations.

Maroc Telecom revenue rises 5% in Q3
MOROCCO 12:30

Maroc Telecom revenue rises 5% in Q3

Maroc Telecom said its revenue increased by 4.7 percent year-on-year to MAD 9.67 billion for the third quarter ended 30 September. EBITDA reached MAD 4.83 billion, maintaining a stable EBITDA margin of 50.0 percent. Net income declined by 1.9 percent to MAD 1.38 billion, while CAPEX decreased by 36.3 percent to MAD 2.44 billion. The group's total customer base expanded 2.4 percent to reach nearly 78 million, driven by a 4.5 percent increase in subsidiary subscribers.

Agcom asks FiberCop to update wholesale pricing proposal
ITALY 12:19

Agcom asks FiberCop to update wholesale pricing proposal

Italy's telecommunications market regulator Agcom has asked FiberCop to submit new wholesale access price proposals after concluding that the draft lists it published in April are insufficient to address the identified issues. While noting the progress made by the company, the watchdog said the proposals have yet to meet the fairness and reasonableness criteria required for network access prices.

Omani TRA runs telecom user satisfaction survey
OMAN 12:18

Omani TRA runs telecom user satisfaction survey

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is running a Beneficiary Satisfaction Survey for telecommunications services from 19 October through 30 November. It aims to measure overall user satisfaction, engage beneficiaries in the service evaluation process, and gauge public awareness of consumer rights.

Ofcom boosts satellite spectrum access for maritime, aeronautical sectors
UNITED KINGDOM 12:17

Ofcom boosts satellite spectrum access for maritime, aeronautical sectors

UK regulator Ofcom has announced changes to maritime radio licences to support faster and more reliable communications, and bring UK in line with international standards. The changes will support the upgrade of communications systems used by maritime authorities and ships to share vital navigation information - enabling more advanced digital messaging to exchange information on severe weather, accidents, lock/bridge closures and other safety-related information.

GHANA 12:14

Telecel Cash 'Ready Loan' surpasses GHS 1 bln in total disbursements

Ghana's Telecel Cash says it has exceeded GHS 1 billion (EUR 77 mln) in disbursements through its Ready Loan service, launched in partnership with the Central Bank of Ghana (CBG) and Simbrella Ghana. Ready Loan provides eligible Telecel Cash subscribers with instant access to short-term credit via their mobile money wallets. It lets users address urgent financial needs, bridge cash flow gaps and capitalise on personal or business opportunities.

UNITED STATES 12:05

Micron partners Indium to restore US supply of refined critical minerals

Micron said it will allocate a portion of US capital expenditure announced earlier to support an expanded production footprint at its partner Indium Corporation. The agreement is expected to help Indium revive domestic refining of critical minerals and production of high-purity materials essential to Micron's memory chip business. As a US company, Indium's expansion offers an opportunity to bolster Micron's domestic supply chain and reduces its reliance on foreign material processing.

CANADA 12:02

Rogers adds 17,000 mobile, 10,000 broadband subscribers in Q3

Rogers Communications has reported revenue of CAD 5.44 billion for Q3 2026, up 2 percent from CAD 5.35 billion a year earlier; with nine-month revenue up 6 percent to CAD 16.54 billion, from CAD 15.54 billion. Total service revenue was CAD 4.78 billion in Q3, up 1 percent from CAD 4.74 billion in Q3 2025; and CAD 14.75 billion for the nine months, up 6 percent from CAD 13.85 billion a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA  was up 1 percent year-on-year in Q3 to CAD 2.53 billion; and up 3 percent year-on-year over t

QATAR 12:01

Microsoft runs start-up programme with Qatar Science & Technology Park

Microsoft has teamed up with Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of the Qatar Foundation, to launch the Microsoft for Startups programme. It provides eligible founders with cloud and AI technologies, expert technical guidance and marketing support. QSTP has nominated 105 start-ups to the programme, with 47 currently active, up from 32 in August, highlighting rapid adoption by QSTP's innovation ecosystem.

OMAN 11:48

Omantel graduates 35 senior managers from leadership training scheme

Omantel says it recently celebrated the graduation of 35 senior managers from its Omantel Leadership Accelerators programme, which runs for nearly one year. It aims to cultivate strategic thinking and team empowerment, teaching leaders to transform organisational challenges into practical solutions amid rapid technological advancements and shifting customer expectations. It builds upon Omantel's comprehensive training for employees at every career level.

GLOBAL 11:43

MSSA formally becomes 3GPP market representation partner

The 3GPP partnership is strengthening its activity in the satellite-to-mobile space after approving a bid by the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) to become a market representation partner. The MSSA ecosystem focuses on promoting direct-to-mobile device and satellite IoT technology, with its remit already overlapping with 3GPP standards to ensure interoperability of its initiatives. Its activity includes a reference specification to guide non-terrestrial deployments as well as broader efforts to

GLOBAL 11:41

Xplora confirms new board chairman after EGM

Smart watch maker Xplora said every item on the agenda of its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) has been passed, and in accordance with the recommendation from the nomination committee, Tom Vidar Rygh, becomes chairman of its board. He succeeds Tore Engebretsen, who is stepping down after seven years. Rygh has previously served as chair of Telenor and as a board member of NetCom and Telia Overseas.

GLOBAL 11:40

Fremantle adopts Google Cloud for AI-enabled media production

London-based Fremantle, multi-national TV production and distribution group, has partnered with Google Cloud to support global media production with AI. Google Cloud will provide Fremantle's global workers with GenAI capabilities for content creation, management and distribution - developing a custom AI production platform built on Google Cloud and using Gemini Enterprise. Fremantle will also upgrade its enterprise data infrastructure by centralising in BigQuery. This migration to a single data foundation w

ITALY 11:38

Italy's Ops! Mobile debuts first 5G plans on TIM network

Italian MVNO Ops! Mobile has revealed its portfolio of plans on the Telecom Italia (TIM) network after migrating from that of Vodafone Italia. The new tariffs, offered in partnership with Noitel (Retelit) and technical aggregator Plintron, range from 2 GB data and 100 minutes of calls at 250 Mbps speeds for EUR 2 a month to unlimited calls and 350 GB at 2 Gbps speeds for EUR 14.99 a month.

IRELAND 11:30

Bechtle acquires Irish technology reseller ITQuotes

Bechtle, pan-European IT services provider, is expanding its presence in Ireland with the acquisition of Dublin-based Technology First, value-added reseller operating under the ITQuotes brand. Financial terms of the deal, Bechtle's first acquisition in Ireland, were not disclosed. ITQuotes provides IT procurement, software, hardware and deployment services to enterprise and public sector customers. It generates revenue of over EUR 30 million a year, and has around 20 employees. 

UNITED STATES 11:22

Etisalat Money partners with Visa to expand global cross-border payments

Etisalat Money, the fintech arm of Etisalat Group, has announced a partnership with Visa to expand international money transfer options for consumers and businesses in the UAE. Using Visa Direct, Visa's global money movement platform, the partnership will support cross-border payment services such as person-to-person (P2P) remittances and international business transactions. New capabilities will be integrated into the Etisalat Money app. The cooperation lets consumers and businesses to send funds internati

MIDDLE EAST 11:13

SAMENA Council and World WLAN Application Alliance deepen partnership

The SAMENA Telecommunications Council and the World WLAN Application Alliance (WAA) are deepening their cooperation through industry engagements in Oman and China. The scheme bridges global WLAN technology development with telecom infrastructure requirements, operator priorities and investment opportunities in the South Asia, Middle East and North Africa (SA-ME-NA) region. In Shenzhen, the SAMENA Council participated in the third meeting of the second council of WAA and the Global WLAN industry forum, hoste

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