Connectivity

IT & Telecommunications

UAE launches world’s first commercial U6GHz network

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).

IT & Telecommunications

AWS units in Bahrain, UAE face connectivity issues says report

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

Amazon cloud unit's data centres in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were facing connectivity issues on Monday, a Reuters report said quoting the company.

IT & Telecommunications

Ericsson and specialized by stc sign MoU to advance mission critical connectivity

Fri, 13 Feb 2026

Ericsson and specialized by stc have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the development of advanced mission critical communication capabilities that support Saudi Arabia’s national public safety ecosystem.

IT & Telecommunications

Batelco by Beyon, GCCIA extend partnership to strengthen regional connectivity

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Batelco by Beyon has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) during Capacity Middle East.

IT & Telecommunications

UAE’s etisalat to hike connectivity to over 500 Tbps by 2030

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

UAE's etisalat has launched a strategic project to develop and expand digital infrastructure capacity within the UAE and abroad to over 500 terabits per second (Tbps) by 2030.

IT & Telecommunications

ST Engineering, MBSat to build next-gen connectivity

Sun, 25 Oct 2026

ST Engineering iDirect has tied up with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat) to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the Middle East.

IT & Telecommunications

New Aramco Digital network to boost industrial connectivity in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Aramco Digital, the technology subsidiary of Saudi oil giant Aramco, is set to launch the kingdom’s national industrial communications network operating in the 450 MHz band. It will support sectors that need continuous operations and dependable communications for critical assets and facilities.

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Dubai FinTech Summit 2026

Dubai FinTech Summit 2026

Start Date 02 Nov 2026
End Date 03 Nov 2026
DUBAI , United Arab Emirates
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