1. Egypt’s Khazna secures $16m for expansion
Egyptian fintech Khazna raises $16 million to expand its financial super-app into Saudi Arabia, enhancing digital financial services across the Middle East. TechCrunch
2. Stripe appoints new head of startup partnerships
Stripe hires a new leader to strengthen its startup and VC partnerships, aiming to accelerate fintech innovation and global expansion. TechCrunch
3. Travala partners with Trivago for crypto hotel bookings
Travala integrates Trivago’s hotel listings, allowing cryptocurrency users to book accommodations globally, further bridging blockchain and the travel industry. Bitcoin.com
4. AT&T extends voice core partnership with Nokia
AT&T expands its collaboration with Nokia to accelerate service deployment, improve network efficiencies, and strengthen voice core infrastructure. Nokia
5. Ontario may cancel Starlink deal over US tariffs
The Canadian province of Ontario threatens to revoke its Starlink agreement amid rising trade tensions with the US over tariffs. Capacity Media
6. CapitaLand invests $700m in Osaka data centre
CapitaLand secures a prime Osaka site for a $700 million data centre project, strengthening its presence in Japan’s digital infrastructure sector. Mingtiandi
7. Ooredoo announces new submarine cable for Gulf region
Ooredoo is set to build a submarine cable linking seven Gulf nations, boosting regional connectivity and internet speeds. The Tech Capital
8. Ofcom to auction 1.4 GHz spectrum for 4G, 5G
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom plans to auction the upper 1.4 GHz spectrum band to expand 4G and 5G network capacity. TelecomLead
9. e& expands global reach with new regional hubs
UAE-based telecom giant e& announces new international hubs to strengthen its global presence and service capabilities. TI Sparkle
10. Vodafone revenue rises despite German market struggles
Vodafone reports revenue growth, but ongoing challenges in the German market continue to impact its overall performance. Capacity Media
11. Samsung to help UScellular strengthen 5G network
Samsung joins forces with UScellular to improve and expand its 5G network infrastructure across the United States. Telecoms.com
12. Vodafone’s German woes weigh on overall performance
Vodafone faces continued setbacks in Germany, impacting its financial results despite growth in other regions. TelecomTV
13. UK funds £16m in satellite innovation projects
The UK Space Agency awards £16 million to boost satellite projects aimed at improving connectivity and space-based technologies. Telecom Tech News
14. TRAI proposes more mmWave spectrum for 5G expansion
India’s telecom regulator TRAI considers allocating additional mmWave spectrum bands to enhance 5G network deployment. Economic Times
