Iranians turn to Starlink to bypass Iran’s internet blackout
Amid Iran’s internet blackout, some citizens are using Elon Musk’s Starlink to access the web, despite government restrictions.
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Airbus lands Eutelsat contract to build 340 additional OneWeb LEO satellites
Airbus Defence and Space will build 340 more OneWeb LEO satellites for Eutelsat to expand and modernise global broadband coverage.
Iran internet blackout deepens unrest as economic protests spread across country
Iran cut internet access nationwide as economic protests spread, affecting communication and raising human rights concerns.
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Iranians turn to Starlink to bypass Iran’s internet blackout
Amid Iran’s internet blackout, some citizens are using Elon Musk’s Starlink to access the web, despite government restrictions.
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Airbus lands Eutelsat contract to build 340 additional OneWeb LEO satellites
Airbus Defence and Space will build 340 more OneWeb LEO satellites for Eutelsat to expand and modernise global broadband coverage.
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Iran internet blackout deepens unrest as economic protests spread across country
Iran cut internet access nationwide as economic protests spread, affecting communication and raising human rights concerns.
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Qatar and Gulf states pivot to secure tech supply chains
Qatar and the UAE are joining a U.S.-led push to secure global technology supply chains and strengthen ties around semiconductors and AI.
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Israeli cyber startup Torq raises tech funding at $1.2B valuation
Israeli cyber security startup Torq secures $140 million at a $1.2 billion valuation to boost its AI-driven security platform and expand.
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Nokia strengthens Middle East partnerships with expanded network agreements and infrastructure deals
Nokia expands network partnerships in the Middle East with major deals for 5G modernisation and high-capacity optical transmission.
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Eu digital overhaul leaves big tech largely unscathed
The EU is planning a digital rule overhaul that appears to spare Big Tech tougher obligations, raising questions about competition.
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XDS unveils immersive data centre concept for Middle East
XDS’s immersive data centre design offers modular scalability and ultra-low latency for cloud and enterprise customers in the Middle East.
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Zayo Europe expands Middle East footprint with eight new PoPs to boost connectivity
Zayo Europe has launched eight PoPs across the Middle East to improve connectivity between Gulf countries and Europe.
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Saudi Arabia breaks ground on 480 MW Hexagon government data centre in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA has launched construction of the 480 MW Hexagon data centre in Riyadh to support government data and AI systems.
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Finland probes damage to undersea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn amid critical infrastructure concerns
Finland investigates damage to critical undersea telecom cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn after vessel seizure and crew arrests.
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Nvidia in advanced talks to buy Israel’s AI21 Labs
Nvidia is in advanced talks to acquire Israel’s AI21 Labs in a deal up to $3 billion to strengthen its AI software and talent base.
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Rising relocation requests in Israel’s tech sector raise questions about long-term stability
Over 50% of multinationals in Israel see increased employee relocation interest, raising questions about the future of its tech leadership.
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Spain’s CESGA chooses IQM and Telefónica to deploy quantum computing infrastructure
CESGA partners with IQM and Telefónica to install two quantum computers in Spain by June 2026, boosting research and hybrid computing access.
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Zain Bahrain and Ericsson push 5G into industry
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain are pushing 5G beyond consumers, targeting Industry 4.0 with secure, low-latency enterprise connectivity.
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Bahrain becomes first GCC state to launch direct-to-device satellite services
Bahrain launches satellite direct-to-device services, enabling mobile phones to connect directly to satellites beyond terrestrial coverage.
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Saudi Telecom Company and Humain target 1GW data centre build-out amid Kingdom’s digital push
STC signs MoU with Humain to explore up to 1GW of data centre capacity as Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital infrastructure ambitions.
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Ericsson and stc group sign five-year agreement to upgrade 5G infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
stc Group and Ericsson sign a five-year agreement to expand Saudi Arabia’s 5G network with cloud-native and advanced services.
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New report highlights rising data centre emissions across Europe
Europe’s data centre emissions are increasing amid rapid growth, according to a new environmental analysis from Arbonics.
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Pure DC lands Europe’s largest hyperscale lease
Pure DC has signed Europe’s largest standalone hyperscale data centre lease of 2025, highlighting strong demand for large-scale capacity.