Samsung starts selling Galaxy S26 smartphones and Galaxy Buds4 series in UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:38

Samsung starts selling Galaxy S26 smartphones and Galaxy Buds4 series in UAE

Samsung Gulf has announced that the Galaxy S26 Series and Galaxy Buds4 Series have become available in the UAE online at Samsung.com/ae, Samsung stores, carriers and selected retail partners. The Galaxy S26 Ultra (1 TB) will retail at AED 7,099 with the 512 GB version costing AED 5,899 and the 256 GB model priced at AED 5,099. The Galaxy S26 Plus 512 GB will likewise cost AED 5,099 while the 256 GB version will be offered ​for AED 4,299. The standard Galaxy S26 will cost AED 4,399 for the 512 GB variant wit

Tencent Cloud to power iyzico's cloud-based production platform launch
TURKEY 09:26

Tencent Cloud to power iyzico's cloud-based production platform launch

Tencent Cloud has signed a partnership agreement with Turkish fintech company iyzico, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. Under the terms of the deal, Tencent Cloud will support iyzico's European expansion and the launch of its first cloud-based production platform in the region.

Orange Money Jordan offers 10% Visa cashback and free transfers to Egypt during Ramadan
JORDAN 11 MRT

Orange Money Jordan offers 10% Visa cashback and free transfers to Egypt during Ramadan

Orange Money, the electronic wallet owned by Orange Jordan, announced the launch of exclusive offers to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan.

Omantel FY revenue rises 11%
OMAN 11 MRT

Omantel FY revenue rises 11%

Omantel said its revenue increased  by11.4 percent year-on-year to OMR 3.41 billion in 2025 from OMR 3.06 billion in 2024, buoyed by a broad-based performance across the group's operating markets. There was continued momentum in core telecom revenues, and strong demand in the enterprise and digital service segments. EBITDA rose by 10.6 percent to OMR 1.16 billion from OMR 1.04 billion, primarily driven by strong performance from Zain group.

Yes selects Synamedia Iris to deliver addressable advertising
ISRAEL 11 MRT

Yes selects Synamedia Iris to deliver addressable advertising

Video software provider Synamedia announced that Yes, the pay-TV subsidiary of Bezeq Israel, has selected Synamedia Iris to deliver advanced advertising capabilities. This deployment will enable Yes to expand its services with addressable advertising, further monetising its content.

Turkcell, ZTE bring 5G, Wi-Fi 7 capabilities to Superbox
TURKEY 10 MRT

Turkcell, ZTE bring 5G, Wi-Fi 7 capabilities to Superbox

Turkcell has signed a fixed wireless access (FWA) agreement with ZTE and Netas to integrate 5G and Wi-Fi 7 access into the Turkcell 5G Superbox. This collaboration replaces traditional fixed-line infrastructure with a wireless 5G network to provide high-speed internet access for residential and commercial use.

Bezeq Group revenue falls 2% in 2025
ISRAEL 9 MRT

Bezeq Group revenue falls 2% in 2025

Israeli operator Bezeq said its revenue decreased by 2 percent in 2025 to ILS 8.70 billion, while adjusted EBITDA improved by 7.8 percent to ILS 4.00 billion. As a result the EBITDA margin grew to 43.0 percent from 41.5 percent. Net profit increased 32 percent to ILS 1.42 billion. The total number of subscribers rose to 2.68 million, and the number of fibre customers grew to over 118,000.

Ooredoo Kuwait approves record cash dividend
KUWAIT 9 MRT

Ooredoo Kuwait approves record cash dividend

Ooredoo Kuwait shareholders have approved a record cash dividend of KWD 1.50 per share at its Ordinary General Assembly meeting on 04 March for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2025. Shareholder attendance was 93 percent and those of record on 24 March will be entitled to the dividend. The assembly also approved the appointment of KPMG Al-Qenaei & Partners as the company's external auditor for the 2026 financial year, with the board authorised to determine its fees.

Turk Telekom taps Nokia for L4S deployment on 5G network
TURKEY 9 MRT

Turk Telekom taps Nokia for L4S deployment on 5G network

Turk Telekom and Nokia have singed a partnership agreement at the GSMA Mobile World Congress to integrate L4S technology into the Turkish operator's 5G network. The L4S technology, recently validated at the Turk Telekom R&D and Innovation Center, uses intelligent traffic management to minimize data packet delays and maintain stable throughput during periods of network congestion.

Turkcell revenues jump nearly 11%, adds record 2.4 million postpaid subscribers in 2025
TURKEY 9 MRT

Turkcell revenues jump nearly 11%, adds record 2.4 million postpaid subscribers in 2025

Turkcell posted group revenues of TRY 220.3 billion for 2025, which represents an increase of 10.7 percent year-on-year. Turkcell Turkiye was the main contributor, accounting for over 91 percent of group revenues. This growth was mainly boosted by increasing ARPU through segmented pricing and upselling, alongside record postpaid net additions, the company said. Data centre and cloud operations also surpassed 2025 guidance posting a notable 45 percent year-on-year growth, the company added.

Infobip opens new Saudi Arabia Data Centre to support AI and digital sovereignty
SAUDI ARABIA 6 MRT

Infobip opens new Saudi Arabia Data Centre to support AI and digital sovereignty

Infobip has announced the opening of its new data centre in Saudi Arabia to enable enterprise and public sector customers to deploy AI workloads and run them within the kingdom, ensuring data remains hosted and processed locally. Amsal Kapetanovic, head of KSA at Infobip, said the company's Saudi investment signals its long-term ambitions in the region. The facility will support more reliable AI-driven responses on conversational channels and customer engagement services.

STC Group runs commercial 'New Calling' translation pilot in Riyadh
SAUDI ARABIA 6 MRT

STC Group runs commercial 'New Calling' translation pilot in Riyadh

STC Group has begun phase two of the 'New Calling' initiative with a pilot that enables instant Arabic-English translation during voice calls. It uses Large Language Models (LLMs) capability to let callers speak naturally in their native tongue, while hearing an instant, high-accuracy translation of the recipient's speech that can adapt to the context and nature of the call. The pilot is live for selected customers in Riyadh, building on a development announced in 2024.

TURKEY 6 MRT

Turkcell, Ericsson partner on 6G research in Turkiye

Turkcell and Ericsson have signed an agreement at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, to launch a dedicated 6G research and development programme in Turkiye. The partnership will focus on Agentic AI, Autonomous Network Enablers, and Digital Twins technologies for network operations.

TURKEY 6 MRT

Turkcell taps Ericsson for RAN development and 5G Advanced capabilities

Turkcell has selected Ericsson to jointly develop, integrate, and deploy Radio Access Network (RAN) services. This RAN partnership, and an additional memorandum of understanding covering a broad range of additional advanced capabilities, was announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The collaboration will support Turkcell's evolution toward 5G Advanced capabilities, leveraging the recent commercial launch of 5G services in Turkiye.

MIDDLE EAST 5 MRT

Arabsat joins Seraphim's SpaceTech fund to accelerate innovation

Arabsat announced a strategic investment of USD 5 million into Seraphim's new early-stage SpaceTech fund, alongside participation from Aljazira Capital. This investment reflects a shared commitment to strengthening regional participation in the rapidly evolving global space economy, while enabling early engagement with emerging technologies shaping the future of satellite communications, data intelligence, and space infrastructure.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 5 MRT

Synamedia and Asport deliver live streaming for Games of the Future in UAE

Video software provider Synamedia announced that it  partnered with Swiss sports technology specialist Asport to deliver global live streaming for the Games of the Future in Abu Dhabi, UAE, a hybrid 'phygital' sports event combining physical competitions, eSports, and digital games featuring 850 athletes from 60 countries, held in December 2025. To support the live distribution, Asport deployed the Synamedia Quortex SaaS platform, using Quortex Link for the distribution of video streams to multiple platform

QATAR 5 MRT

Meeza net profit rises 10% in 2025

Qatari IT services provider Meeza said its net profit increased by 10.1 percent in 2025 to QAR 66.5 million. Revenue rose by 7.8 percent to QAR 403.3 million due to a growth in data centre managed services and solution services revenue. Despite a one-off data centre electricity adjustment in 2024, gross profit improved by 5.4 percent, and EBITDA improved by 3.8 percent to QAR 127.9 million.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 5 MRT

Du named strategic partner of Edge of Life campaign

UAE operator Du has joined as a strategic partner of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VP and prime minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The campaign aims to raise a minimum AED 1 billion to invest in fighting childhood hunger around the world. Du will be offering technical and logistical support and promoting the campaign by changing its network name to EdgeOfLife. The operator will help encourage particip

JORDAN 5 MRT

Jordan imports fewer tablets in 2025

Jordan's total imports of tablets reached about 389,000 units in 2025 with a total value of JOD 58 million, Petra news agency reported citing a statement by the Association for Mobile Devices and Accessories Investors (Vision). That compares to 464,000 units and a total value of JOD 45 million in 2024. The average price per device increased in 2025 to JOD 149 from JOD 97 the previous year. Association President Ahmed Alloush said there was an increase in import value, despite a decrease in the number of dev

TURKEY 5 MRT

Mavenir to power Turkcell's deployment of voice, messaging AI applications

Mavenir has signed a partnership deal with Turkcell to support the Turkish operator's deployment of voice and messaging AI applications. The partnership will focus on supporting Turkcell's launch of AI-powered services for customers on the local market.

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC 4 MRT

Syria starts international tender for 20-year mobile network licence

Syria's ICT ministry announced the launch of an international tender for a new mobile network operator licence valid for 20 years, as part of a broader reform programme aimed at modernizing the telecommunications sector and strengthening regional digital connectivity, SANA reported. The ICT minister Abdul Salam Haykal made the announcement during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The licensing process will remain open until 15 June, with full application documents available from the ministry in Damascus.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 4 MRT

UAE's Spark to work with Nokia in training and innovation

Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (Spark) signed a MoU with Nokia Solutions and Networks to expand collaboration in knowledge exchange and develop capacity-building programs that empower talent and strengthen the region's innovation ecosystem. The partnership targets advanced training programmes and specialised master classes, alongside the development of the Tech Matchmaker concept at the UAE park.

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC 4 MRT

MTN plans Syria exit with minister meeting at MWC

MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has met with Syrian ICT minister Abdulsalam Haykal on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona where the two parties formalised an agreement to regularise MTN's exit from Syria, with the intention that both sides implement the agreement imminently. In August 2021, MTN announced its decision to leave the country, saying regulatory actions and other conditions made operating in the country untenable.

KUWAIT 4 MRT

Ooredoo Kuwait reaffirms commitment to uninterrupted services amid crisis in Middle East

Ooredoo Kuwait has reaffirmed its continued commitment to operating around the clock to ensure uninterrupted telecommunications services, enhance operational readiness, and support national efforts amid the airstrikes in the Middle East. Ooredoo Kuwait said it's providing free internet and calls to and from Kuwait for its customers while they are abroad, effective 2 March. This initiative aims to enable customers to check on their families and loved ones without any additional financial burden.

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