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Europe AND Middle East
Europe AND Middle East regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.
Regional ISP
Middle East-Europe fibre corridor via Iraq
Zain Omantel, Horizon Scope, and ITPC partner to build fibre corridor connecting Middle East and Europe via Iraq.
Case File
Orange Bank discusses selling fintech Anytime to Crédit Coopératif
What happened: Orange Bank negotiates sale of Anytime to Crédit Coopératif Orange Bank is currently in discussions to sell its fintech subsidiary, Anytime, to Crédit Coopératif. This move comes as part of Orange Bank’s strategy to streamline its operations and focus on core…
National Telecom
Top tech news today: May 29, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Crédit Coopératif in talks to acquire Anytime Crédit Coopératif is negotiating to acquire Anytime from Orange Bank, aiming to enhance its offerings for associations and nonprofits. Source 2. Dojo secures $210M funding boost UK paytech Dojo has raised £190…
Case File
EE and Ontix deploy 80 small cells to boost 5G in central London
What happened: EE and Ontix boost 5G with small cells in central London EE, in partnership with infrastructure provider Ontix, has deployed 80 small cells across Westminster, central London, to enhance 4G and 5G mobile coverage and capacity. These small cells are installed on…
Case File
UAE Start-Up Gainz bets on bridge SME credit divide
Dubai-based fintech Gainz raised a significant pre-seed round Gainz, a UAE-based fintech startup founded in December 2024 by Egyptian entrepreneurs Shehab Mokhtar and Sherif Abdelaty, has secured a seven-figure USD pre-seed funding round, combining equity and debt. The round was…
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Capital on Tap secures $882M to expand SME credit
Capital on Tap boosts SME lending UK-based FinTech Capital on Tap has secured an additional $882 million in funding, expanding its Master Trust facility to $ 1.63 billion. This follows a previous $747 million facility arranged with global banking giants BNP Paribas and Citi, as…
Regional ISP
Thürringer Netkom completes Thuringia fibre rollout under state broadband plan
Thürringer Netkom completes $205 million fibre rollout, covering 110,000 homes and 5,000 firms across Thuringia since 2017.
Case File
HPE outlines AI sustainability strategy
HPE’s chief technologist John Frey introduces a five point plan to reduce emissions from AI infrastructure.
Datacenter
OpenAI and G42 to build 1GW AI data centre in Abu Dhabi
What happened: OpenAI partners with G42 to build world’s largest AI data centre in Abu Dhabi OpenAI has partnered with G42, a UAE technology firm, to develop a massive AI data centre in Abu Dhabi. Named “Stargate UAE,” the facility will have a capacity of 1 gigawatt, making it…
Case File
Nokia collaborates with Three Sweden for FWA deployment
Nokia’s FWA technology to enhance broadband connectivity Nokia has signed a new agreement with Three Sweden to enhance its broadband services for Business-to-Business (B2B) customers. The partnership will see Three Sweden deploy Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology to…
Case File
MasOrange secures $11B in financing to fund FiberCo
What happened: MasOrange and Vodafone Establish FiberCo MasOrange, the joint venture between Orange Spain and MásMóvil, has announced the creation of FiberCo, a new company dedicated to deploying fiber optic networks across Spain. The venture aims to accelerate the rollout of…
Case File
Vodafone’s recovery in Germany signals cautious optimism for future growth
What happened: Vodafone’s German recovery Vodafone has reported an anticipated return to growth in Germany, the company’s largest European market. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, Vodafone expects a recovery in its German operations, reversing the decline that plagued its…
Institutional
Spain makes big strides in 6G research with key breakthroughs
What happened: Spain advances 6G research, leading next-gen connectivity development Spain has made significant strides in 6G research, with the EU’s Enable-6G project wrapping up after producing key advancements. The project, which launched in 2022, has delivered over 20…
Case File
Cisco opens global AI hub in Paris
What happened: Cisco establishes global AI hub in Paris to support France’s AI strategy At the Choose France Summit in Paris, Cisco revealed plans to establish a Global AI Hub in the city. This initiative is part of Cisco’s broader strategy to bolster France’s position as a…
Case File
Wi-Fi coalition urges EU to open 6GHz band for unlicensed use
What happened: Wi-Fi coalition urges EU to open full upper 6GHz band to unlicensed use A coalition of Wi-Fi advocates has urged EU policymakers to open the entire upper 6GHz band to license-exempt use, warning that failure to do so could undermine Europe’s digital competitiveness…
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Telia announces job cuts in Norway as part of restructuring
What happened: Telia to cut jobs in Norway amid ongoing restructuring Telia Norway has confirmed plans to cut 90 jobs, accounting for more than 6% of its workforce, as part of a broader restructuring initiative. This move is intended to streamline operations and improve…
Case File
e& UAE launches first commercial 5G slicing in region
What happened: e& UAE debuts custom 5G slicing for enterprises e& UAE has officially launched the region’s first commercial 5G network slicing solution, offering tailored connectivity for enterprises. This milestone puts the UAE at the forefront of digital network innovation in…
Cloud Service
Microsoft confirms providing AI and cloud services to Israeli military
What happened: Microsoft confirms providing AI and cloud services to Israeli military amid Gaza conflict Microsoft has confirmed that it sold AI and cloud computing services, including its Azure platform, to the Israeli military during the ongoing war in Gaza. The company stated…
Case File
Top tech news today: May 21, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Spain’s telecom network recovers from crash Telecom services in Spain have largely returned after a nationwide outage affected mobile and fixed internet, with emergency services temporarily disrupted. Source 2. MGX and Nvidia to build AI campus MGX and…
Institutional
Raoul du Plessis appointed SVP at AtlasEdge
AtlasEdge appoints Raoul du Plessis as SVP of business operations to drive innovation, growth, and market expansion.