Ooredoo Qatar launches new family mobile plans
QATAR 13:06

Ooredoo Qatar launches new family mobile plans

Ooredoo Qatar has launched new mobile plans designed to bring the entire family's connectivity under a single, managed account. It combines several mobile lines, shared benefits and lifestyle services under one account with a single monthly bill. Ooredoo will offer unlimited local calls between family members, and customers can select a specific region or country to call back home and benefit from more call minutes. The international minutes can be shared between family lines.

E& Money offers gold trading in UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13:01

E& Money offers gold trading in UAE

E& Money has begun a new digital gold investment service in partnership with SafeGold, letting customers in the UAE buy and sell 24-karat (24K) gold with the highest purity of 99.99 percent through the E& Money app. They can start investing with as little as AED 10 and consistently build their investments, with instant in-app buying and selling of 24K gold. Their holdings are stored in secure vaults and protected with institutional-grade security.

Vodafone Oman adopts Red Hat's cloud-native platform
OMAN 12:22

Vodafone Oman adopts Red Hat's cloud-native platform

Vodafone Oman is accelerating its digital transformation by standardising its IT infrastructure on Red Hat's cloud-native platform. Since its 2021 launch, Vodafone Oman has surpassed 1 million subscribers on its 5G network and to sustain this momentum while maintaining an asset-light operating model, the operator is transitioning its virtualised workloads to a high-performance, cloud-native architecture. By unifying its disparate layers into a consistent open source platform from Red Hat OpenShift, Vodafone

STC Bahrain provides frontline workers with 100 GB data
BAHRAIN 12:11

STC Bahrain provides frontline workers with 100 GB data

STC Bahrain has announced a national initiative to support frontline personnel by providing a 100 GB data allowance, in recognition of their work and dedication under current circumstances. It said the scheme reflects its commitment to standing alongside the country's frontline entities including the Bahrain Defence Force, the Ministry of Interior, the National Guard and the Ministry of Health. By enhancing connectivity access, STC Bahrain aims to support seamless communication and enable greater efficiency

Turk Telekom to retain nearly TRY 23 billion in profit as extraordinary reserves
TURKEY 09:28

Turk Telekom to retain nearly TRY 23 billion in profit as extraordinary reserves

Turk Telekom's board of directors has confirmed that the company earned a total net profit of TRY 22.98 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, as verified by independent auditors. This amount will be the base amount for dividend distribution, the operator added.

Turk Telekom appoints Tecirli as assistant GM for corporate sales
TURKEY 09:11

Turk Telekom appoints Tecirli as assistant GM for corporate sales

Turk Telekom has appointed Feyzullah Tecirli as its assistant general manager for corporate sales. Tecirli previously served as a parliamentary advisor at the Turkish Grand National Assembly. He also served at the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTUK), focusing on new media, digital platforms, and disinformation. He initially worked as an advisor to the President of the Council and was later appointed VP.

OpenMind eases 5G standalone messaging upgrades with launch of 5G SMS module
MIDDLE EAST 10 APR

OpenMind eases 5G standalone messaging upgrades with launch of 5G SMS module

Messaging solutions specialist OpenMind Networks announced general availability of its 5G SMS Function (SMSF) module,  designed to streamline upgrades to 5G Standalone signalling protocols. The module is designed to dovetail natively with OpenMind's existing OpenCore Short Message Service Centre (SMSC), a mobile network node responsible for handling SMS signalling operations deployed from OpenMind's Traffic Control 6000 messaging platform. Co-location within the OpenCore SMSC creates a unified architecture

NTRA runs spectrum monitoring course via Egyptian African Telecom Regulatory Training Centre
EGYPT 10 APR

NTRA runs spectrum monitoring course via Egyptian African Telecom Regulatory Training Centre

Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) said it has organised training in frequency spectrum monitoring techniques and methods through the Egyptian African Telecom Regulatory Training Centre (EG-ATRC). The five-day training brought together 46 participants from different countries and ended on 02 April. It reflects NTRA's role in providing support and guidance in telecom regulation, and building the capacities of regulators at both regional and international levels.

Egypt plans SIM cards with child protection by June
EGYPT 9 APR

Egypt plans SIM cards with child protection by June

The Egyptian National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) says it will bring out SIM cards with child protection within 60 days, Egypt Today reported. These SIMs will be available from Vodafone, Orange, WE and Etisalat, enabling parents to block adult or violent content and bypass-prevention tools. Mohamed Shamroukh, NTRA executive chairman, told a House of Representatives committee meeting on 05 April that the service will be rolled out commercially at all four of the country's mobile operators.

Zain Group AGM elects new board
MIDDLE EAST 9 APR

Zain Group AGM elects new board

Zain Group shareholders at the 07 April Annual General Meeting have elected a new board of directors for the next three years. The ten board members met immediately after the AGM and voted in Nour Nael Ahmed Al-Jassim as chairperson and Bader Al-Kharafi as vice-chairperson and group CEO. The group said it plans USD 1.5 billion in targeted investments in network expansion, technology upgrades, fibre deployment, subsea cables and AI and emerging technologies.

Zain Bahrain confirms Al-Ketbi as CEO
BAHRAIN 8 APR

Zain Bahrain confirms Al-Ketbi as CEO

Zain Bahrain announced the appointment of Ammar Al-Ketbi as its CEO, making the position permanent after he held the title of acting CEO since March 2025. Al-Ketbi has over 22 years of experience in the telecommunications sector and consumer segment, having joined Zain Bahrain in 2003. He has held several leadership roles across the organization, including retail area manager, manager of indirect sales channels, director of consumer sales, and finally chief consumer marketing and sales officer, a role he he

Vodafone Oman market share rises to 17% as customer base grows 46% in 2025
OMAN 8 APR

Vodafone Oman market share rises to 17% as customer base grows 46% in 2025

Vodafone Oman said it has captured approximately 17 percent market share after four years of operations in the country. This follows strong growth in 2025, when its customer base increased by 46 percent and net revenues rose 66 percent compared to 2024. The company's growth was supported by the migration of more than 450,000 customers from Friendi Mobile to Vodafone Oman's network during the year, bringing the total number of customers to approximately 1.5 million. 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 8 APR

UAE launches plan for commercial network in upper 6 GHz band

The UAE has kicked off plans for a commercial wireless network in the upper 6 GHz band, claiming a world first in the presentation at the Samena Council Leaders Summit in Dubai. According to the Saif Bin Ghelaita, head of the UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, the country firmly supports the development of the U6GHz range for the IMT industry and plans to build the world's first commercial network in the band in 2026. The TDRA also called on industry stakeholders, includin

EGYPT 8 APR

Egyptian Supply Ministry discusses modernisation plans with Microsoft

Egyptian Minister for Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk has held talks with Microsoft officials concerning upgrades to the ministry's technological infrastructure and improving its subsidised service systems for citizens, Arab Finance reported. They discussed opportunities to deploy the latest digital services, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics, to support decision-making and improve the efficiency of Egypt's subsidy and food commodity systems. The talks also covered

QATAR 8 APR

Qatar launches cloud privacy assessment tool to strengthen data protection

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) of Qatar announced the launch of a new Cloud Computing Privacy Assessment Tool aimed at helping organisations strengthen data protection as the country accelerates its digital transformation. The agency said the tool provides a practical framework enabling entities to assess their current privacy practices, identify gaps, and take corrective action to ensure compliance with national regulations.

BAHRAIN 8 APR

GBM Bahrain appoints new general manager

Gulf Business Machines (GBM) appointed Ashesh Mukhopadhyay as the General Manager for its Bahrain operations. A 30-year industry veteran, Mukhopadhyay has been at GBM Bahrain for over two decades. His promotion from Director of Sales and Technology follows a successful tenure where he was instrumental in driving sustained revenue growth, the company said.

EGYPT 8 APR

Jordan's Orange Money waives commission on transfers to Egypt

Jordan's Orange Money is enabling its customers to send money transfers to Orange Cash in Egypt without any transfer commission. Under the offer's terms, the recipient also receives EGP 500 cashback upon receiving a minimum amount of EGP 5,000 and EGP 700 cashback after receiving at least EGP 10,000. In addition, they get a chance to win flight tickets from Cairo to Amman or from Amman to Cairo for customers who receive the most transfers throughout the initiative. The free transfers offer runs until 30 Jun

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 8 APR

Missile strike targets Thuraya facility in UAE's Sharjah

Authorities in the UAE's Sharjah said they responded to an incident on 7 April involving a ballistic missile from Iran targeting Thuraya Telecom's administrative building in the central region, Emirates News Agency reported. Two individuals of Pakistani nationality sustained moderate injuries and were transported to the hospital for medical care. The ministry of defence had on 6 April successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats launched from Iran.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 7 APR

Du Pay teams up with GCash to reach Filipino community in UAE

Du Pay, the digital financial services arm of UAE telecom operator Du, has signed a MoU with GCash, the Philippines' finance app, to enhance cross-border payments for Filipinos based in the United Arab Emirates. Under the MoU, both fintech wallets aim to increase awareness and adoption of seamless money transfer services between the UAE and the Philippines. Transfers from Du Pay to GCash are completed within minutes, so recipients can benefit from access to the GCash ecosystem for bill payments, education f

QATAR 7 APR

Vodafone Qatar introduces new business mobile and fixed plans

Vodafone Qatar has launched a new portfolio of business mobile and fixed plans, designed to support organisations across Qatar with reliable connectivity, greater flexibility, and affordable, simplified choices.  The new portfolio introduces Business Postpaid, Business Unlimited, and Business Broadband plans, tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses of all sizes.

KUWAIT 7 APR

Ooredoo Kuwait and National Fund forge partnership to support entrepreneurs

Ooredoo Kuwait and the National Fund for SME Development announced a media partnership, aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs. The Fund is actively pursuing strategic partnerships with the private sector to broaden the scope of services available to entrepreneurs and create high-quality growth opportunities. The collaboration with Ooredoo Kuwait offers digital solutions and marketing platforms designed to enhance business visibility, improve operational efficiency, and expand market reach.

QATAR 7 APR

Ooredoo reinforces connectivity for businesses with Starlink

Ooredoo Qatar said it has strengthened its ability to support uninterrupted business operations with always-on connectivity based on Starlink satellite capabilities. This comes amid growing demand for reliability and resilience. As an authorised Starlink reseller the company can provide satellite internet for enterprises to maintain seamless operations in remote, offshore, and hard-to-reach locations, as well as during unexpected network disruptions.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 7 APR

Du tests FWA mmWave extended range with Ericsson radio

UAE operator Du and Ericsson have completed a proof of concept deploying 5G standalone using millimeter wave (mmWave) extended range technology in residential areas across the UAE. The trial leveraged Ericsson's latest mmWave radio, AIR 5343, alongside advanced software features to achieve gigabit speeds across coverage areas, extended capacity for high-demand applications, better coverage in residential neighbourhoods, and faster rollout of fixed-wireless access (FWA) services. It will enable more househol

OMAN 7 APR

Oman TRA starts 6G preparations

Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has initiated a study to prepare for the roll out of the 6G technology, Muscat Daily reported. The study focuses on identifying suitable spectrum bands, core infrastructure needs, and potential 6G applications for key sectors like healthcare and transportation.

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