Zain Bahrain Q2 net profit rises 1% as revenue falls 4%
BAHRAIN 07:53

Zain Bahrain Q2 net profit rises 1% as revenue falls 4%

Zain Bahrain said its net profit increased by 1.4 percent to BHD 1.39 million for the three months ended 30 June from BHD 1.37 million in the same period in 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share remained unchanged at BHD 0.04. Revenue fell 3.9 percent to BHD 19.46 million from BHD 20.24 million, primarily due to ongoing regional macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. Despite top-line pressure, operational efficiency lifted quarterly EBITDA by 1.7 percent to BHD 5.81 million from BHD 5.71 million.

Du revenue rises 5% in Q2
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 07:49

Du revenue rises 5% in Q2

UAE-based operator Du said its revenues grew by 4.6 percent year-on-year to AED 4.1 billion in the second quarter ended June amid strong growth in core service revenues and targeted customer value propositions. EBITDA rose by 9.2 percent to AED 2.0 billion, with the EBITDA margin improving by 2.0 points year-on-year to 48.8 percent. The uplift was fuelled by a stronger gross margin, benefiting from the product mix.

Fastweb+Vodafone opens Milan Innovation Hub
SPAIN 07:46

Fastweb+Vodafone opens Milan Innovation Hub

Fastweb+Vodafone has inaugurated an Innovation Hub at SmartCityLab in Milan, becoming the telecommunications sector's sole partner in the facility managed by a PwC-led consortium. The move is part of the operator's strategy to invest in innovation and support Italian startups and businesses, complementing its NeXXt Ventures corporate venturing programme focused on strategic investment, incubation and collaboration.

Ethio Telecom FY revenue rises 33%
ETHIOPIA 07:34

Ethio Telecom FY revenue rises 33%

Ethio Telecom has reported a 33.2 percent year-over-year revenue increase for the fiscal year ending June to ETB 215.82 billion. The state-owned operator said EBITDA rose 51.9 percent to ETB 38.7 billion and operating profit climbed 47.5 percent to ETB 30 billion. Data and internet services accounted for 31.1 percent of revenue, officially mobile voice services, which contributed 23.5 percent.

Kenyan government invites feedback on draft AI policy by 04 August
KENYA 07:27

Kenyan government invites feedback on draft AI policy by 04 August

The Kenyan ICT ministry is inviting feedback by 04 August on the draft Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy. The National AI Strategy 2025–2030 seeks to establish Kenya as a leading digital hub while establishing ethical and adaptive regulatory safeguards. Stakeholders including academia, civil society, industry leaders, researchers, tech start-ups and government institutions are being asked for their input.

Proximus, Telenet win competition clearance for FTTH cooperation
BELGIUM 07:26

Proximus, Telenet win competition clearance for FTTH cooperation

Belgium's leading ISPs Proximus and Telenet have received clearance from the Belgian competition authority to proceed with their planned cooperation on rolling out FTTP in the north of the country. The deal between their respective network arms Fiberklaar and Wyre is expected to help accelerate the roll-out of gigabit internet services, at lower cost. The plan is expected to cover over 2 million premises with fibre, most by 2029 and the rest by 2037. 

Televisa sales fall 3% in Q3, posts net loss on higher taxes
MEXICO 07:24

Televisa sales fall 3% in Q3, posts net loss on higher taxes

Mexican broadcaster and telecommunications operator Grupo Televisa reported revenues of MXN 14.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026, down 3.0 percent year on year for the second straight quarter due to higher taxes coupled with subscriber losses at its Sky-branded satellite TV unit. The company also posted a net loss of MXN 497.4 million compared to a net profit of MXN 474.5 million a year earlier, reflecting a lower share of income from its Spanish-language media venture TelevisaUnivision.

TIM finalises first tranche of EUR 400 mln share buyback
ITALY 07:03

TIM finalises first tranche of EUR 400 mln share buyback

Telecom Italia (TIM) said it has completed the first tranche of a share buyback programme worth up to EUR 400 million. Since launching the scheme on 27 May, the company acquired a total of 14 million ordinary shares, equal to around 0.66 percent of the share capital for a total consideration of EUR 108.98 million. TIM previously said the shares will be used to service existing remuneration and incentive plans.

Furukawa Electric partners Vecima on FTTH products for Japan's cable operators
JAPAN 07:02

Furukawa Electric partners Vecima on FTTH products for Japan's cable operators

Furukawa Electric has partnered with Canadian broadband technology vendor Vecima Networks to supply next-generation fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) products to Japan's cable television market. Under the agreement, Furukawa Electric will become a preferred partner for Vecima's FTTH portfolio in Japan, initially supplying 10G-EPON access products with a roadmap extending to 50G-PON.

EU reinstates ePrivacy derogation to allow online checks for child sexual abuse material
EUROPE 07:01

EU reinstates ePrivacy derogation to allow online checks for child sexual abuse material

The EU has agreed to re-instate a system for voluntary screening of online messages to root out child sexual abuse material on major internet platforms. The temporary measure, which provides online platforms with an exemption from the ePrivacy directive protecting personal communications, aims to protect children while a more permanent law is negotiated. The derogation will be valid until 08 April 2028 under the decision approved by the Council of the EU, made up of representatives of the member states.

Google adds selfie video option for account log-in
GLOBAL 06:49

Google adds selfie video option for account log-in

Google is adding facial recognition to its accepted means of sign-in for a Google Account. That means people can use their phone, taking a selfie video to verify their identity and access their account. 

Ford selects Apple Maps for upcoming EV navigation system
GLOBAL 06:48

Ford selects Apple Maps for upcoming EV navigation system

Apple and Ford confirmed that Apple Maps will be integrated into the latter's upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform via Apple's new MapKit for Automotive software. The move will embed Apple's navigation system directly into in-car displays starting in 2027, offering turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, natural language guidance and enhanced search functions.

GLOBAL 06:47

Arrcus and UfiSpace integrate open Ethernet networking for AMD AI infrastructure

Hyperscale software developer Arrcus and open disaggregated networking hardware provider UfiSpace have integrated Arrcus's ArcOS network operating system with UfiSpace open networking switches to provide a pre-validated Ethernet networking platform for AI infrastructure based on AMD processors and accelerators. The companies said the solution combines UfiSpace switches using Broadcom Tomahawk and Trident silicon with Arrcus's ArcOS, and has been integrated with Giga Computing's GIGAPOD modular AI cluster ba

GLOBAL 06:44

Intel sales surge 25% in Q2, strongest growth in over 15 years

Intel reported second-quarter revenues up 25 percent year-on-year to USD 16.1 billion, its highest growth in over 15 years. The higher volumes pushed its gross margin to 40.4 percent from 27.5 percent a year ago, and the operating result was a positive margin of 11.1 percent. Intel said it was benefiting from the demand for AI compute products, while the restructuring of the past year drove improved production efficiency and yields. The company forecast further strong growth in Q3, with revenues of USD 15.8

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:55

Seoul High Court cancels SKT's KRW 16.8 bn fine over 5G advertising

A Seoul High Court has cancelled a KRW 16.8 billion fine imposed on SK Telecom (SKT) over misleading 5G advertising, while upholding findings that the advertising was exaggerated, according to Newsis, citing court proceedings. The court ruled that the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) had incorrectly calculated the period of the alleged violation when determining the fine. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:53

KT opens Galaxy Z series experience spaces across South Korea

Korea Telecom (KT) is operating dedicated experience spaces for Samsung's new Galaxy Z series at three flagship stores and six regional locations across South Korea, allowing customers to test selected features of the Galaxy Z Flip8 and Galaxy Z Fold8. The flagship experience spaces are located at KT Onmari in Gwanghwamun, KT Avenue and Hongdae Adshop Plus. Visitors can complete missions using features including the Galaxy Z Flip8's Flex Window and the Galaxy Z Fold8's Dual Recording and My Fancam functions

JAPAN 05:51

Motorola's moto g37 to launch through three Japanese mobile operators

Motorola's moto g37 smartphone series will be offered through three of Japan's major mobile operators, with SoftBank and NTT Docomo launching the moto g37 and Rakuten Mobile offering the related moto g37j. KDDI's au is not listed among the operators launching either model. SoftBank will launch the 5G-capable moto g37 on 31 July, while Rakuten Mobile will offer the moto g37j from the same date. NTT Docomo will launch its moto g37 M-51G variant from mid-October, with pre-orders opening on 24 July. 

NEW ZEALAND 05:48

Regulator proposes ending regulation of mobile tower colocation in New Zealand

The New Zealand Commerce Commission has provisionally concluded that regulation of mobile tower colocation is no longer necessary, recommending that the service be removed from Schedule 1 of the Telecommunications Act 2001 following changes in the country's mobile infrastructure market. The draft recommendation follows an investigation launched earlier this year and reflects the Commission's view that the conditions that originally justified regulation have materially changed. 

NEW ZEALAND 05:45

Chorus copper network nears end as fewer than 1,000 lines remain in fibre areas

Fewer than 1,000 copper connections remain across New Zealand wholesale operator Chorus's and other local fibre companies' fibre footprints in New Zealand, as the country's transition from copper to fibre nears completion. Chorus said 9,000 copper lines were disconnected during the fourth quarter of its 2026 financial year, leaving approximately 44,000 copper connections nationwide at the end of June. However, just 743 copper lines remained within Chorus' own fibre footprint and a further 254 in the fibre a

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

Nvidia and KAIST launch joint AI research lab in South Korea

Nvidia and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) are establishing a joint AI research laboratory in Seoul focused on developing agentic AI models and systems for South Korean industries and Korean-language applications. The lab will be based at the KAIST Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI and will combine Nvidia's AI technologies and computing resources with KAIST's research capabilities. Its work will include the use of Nvidia Nemotron open models and computing infrastructure provid

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:42

SK Telecom establishes AI data centre unit for planned 15 GW build-out

SK Telecom (SKT) has established a wholly owned subsidiary, SK Hyper, to lead the development of AI data centre infrastructure as part of a plan to build up to 15 GW of capacity in South Korea by 2035. The operator said its board had approved investment of KRW 750 billion in SK Hyper through 2030. The new company will focus on securing sites, developing and operating substations, building transmission and power distribution infrastructure, attracting customers and commercialising AI data centre projects.

AUSTRALIA 05:40

NTT Data launches Sydney innovation centre focused on AI adoption

NTT Data has launched the Innovation Centre Australia (ICA) in Sydney, establishing a local facility as part of its global research and development ecosystem for work with organisations across Australia and New Zealand. The centre is intended to support collaboration between NTT Data, clients, partners, public sector organisations, academic institutions and start-ups, with a focus on moving AI and other emerging technologies from proof-of-concept trials into enterprise deployment.

JAPAN 05:38

BBIX and TOHKnet add OCX cloud network connection site in Sendai

SoftBank's internet exchange subsidiary BBIX has partnered with Japanese operator TOHKnet to provide BBIX and BBSakura Networks' OCX cloud-based network service, with a new OCX connection site opened at TOHKnet's Sendai Chuo Data Center in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The connection site is intended to provide customers with connectivity to cloud services and data centres through OCX, which offers on-demand, secure, low-latency and scalable network connections.

GLOBAL 05:36

Cato Networks and CrowdStrike integrate network and endpoint security telemetry

Cato Networks and CrowdStrike have announced integrations between the Cato SASE Platform and CrowdStrike's Falcon platform aimed at combining network and endpoint telemetry for security operations. The integrations cover security operations, asset visibility and threat hunting. Cato XOps and CrowdStrike Falcon Discover can correlate endpoint detections with network telemetry to support investigations, while Cato Asset Security and Falcon Discover combine device intelligence with endpoint information to prov

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