
Huawei and e& UAE have launched the Optical Innovation Center to accelerate AI‑ready connectivity in the UAE, unveiling five high‑value use cases across a 10 Gbps intelligent access network and AI‑driven smart home solutions. The network upgrades include a 50G PON Pro that pushes per‑port capacity to 56 Gbps, a dedicated NERG pipeline that keeps gaming latency under 20 ms, and an APP‑Flow engine that prioritises critical applications. On the smart‑home side, the partnership introduces ultra‑fast Home Storage and a 3D‑sensing Elderly Care service that monitors falls and inactivity. The initiative reinforces e& UAE’s strategic pillars of network excellence, superior customer experience, and a sustainable digital ecosystem.

Mobile World Congress 2026 kicked off in Barcelona on March 2, under the GSMA‑driven theme “The IQ Era.” The three‑day launch gathered thousands of telecom executives, AI innovators, and policy makers to showcase next‑generation wireless, intelligent connectivity, and IoT solutions....

Asiacell CEO Amer Al Sunna outlines the operator’s deliberate approach to AI integration and a 2026 5G rollout in Iraq, emphasizing readiness, intelligence, and trust. The company says AI is already embedded in its network to anticipate issues and optimize...

Huawei announced at MWC 2026 the launch of an open‑source project for its A2A‑T (Agent‑to‑Agent for Telecom) protocol software, including an SDK, Registry Center, and low‑code Orchestration Center. The A2A‑T protocol, built on the IG1453 beta and IG1453A meta‑model, aims...

At MWC 2026, MobiMind announced a strategic pivot from pure aggregation to an AI‑powered intelligent monetization engine that emphasizes recurring, value‑based revenue. The company is investing in AI‑driven revenue orchestration, API‑first infrastructure, and advanced behavioral intelligence to boost yield per...

At Mobile World Congress 2026, Enea unveiled a three‑pillar portfolio—Optimize, Secure, Monetize—to help telecom operators and CPaaS providers cut costs, defend against AI‑driven threats, and generate new revenue streams. The strategy addresses shrinking margins, rising regulation, and sophisticated attackers by...

Freedom Telecom International (FTI) CEO Johannes Hummer says telecom operators are uniquely positioned to dominate the next wave of fintech by exploiting their massive customer bases, rich data intelligence, and existing billing infrastructure. He outlines three high‑impact focus areas: embedded...

The UAE‑IX exchange, operated by DE‑CIX and du’s datamena platform, is now technically ready for 800 gigabit Ethernet and offers 400 GE ports, making it the first Middle Eastern IX with such capacity. The upgrade pushes peak traffic beyond 1 terabit per second,...

Mobile operators are entering a new growth phase where 5G‑Advanced, defined by 3GPP Release 18, provides deterministic performance, advanced slicing, and AI‑native operations. The real value, however, lies in coupling this network evolution with agentic AI that can interpret business goals...
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) convened a workshop to accelerate a unified digital payment ecosystem across UAE federal entities. Participants outlined a vision that blends digital identity, multiple payment channels, and secure settlement to simplify government transactions....
Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) received State Audit Bureau approval for a KWD 19.928 million contract to revamp the country's fixed‑line telecommunications infrastructure. The public‑private partnership with the Ministry of Communications will design, fund, build, operate and maintain active and...
du concluded its Youth Council Retreat 2026, bringing together the telecom’s youth representatives, senior executives and the Federal Youth Authority. A fireside chat between CEO Fahad Al Hassawi and Chief People & Impact Officer Fatema Al Afeefi gave emerging talent...
Telecom Review announced a strategic presence at Mobile World Congress 2026, exhibiting in Hall 3, Stand 3O52MR, and delivering daily digital coverage of the event’s technology rollouts. The editorial team will produce on‑site reporting, executive interviews, and exclusive insights from keynotes and...
Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority urged private operators to broaden revenue beyond voice and data by investing in digital services such as IoT, cloud, and automation. The briefing highlighted a 358% jump in IoT subscriptions to 1.63 million and a rise in...
Singapore has launched its National Space Agency and warned that cyber‑vulnerabilities permeate every stage of the space value chain, from satellites to ground networks. The February 2022 KA‑SAT attack, which knocked out communications and energy services across Europe, underscored the systemic...