IN THE SPOTLIGHT
As data sovereignty, infrastructure resilience, and trusted communications become increasingly more important in the Middle East, Rivada Space Networks is offering a bold proposition: a space-based networking mesh designed to keep critical traffic sovereign and secure.
Is the connected world ready for a future where satellites power smartphones, farms, and even factories?
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced the launch of its GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) for government entities and large enterprises in the UAE, enabling artificial intelligence (AI) computing power to drive greater efficiencies and accelerate growth and innovation. It will provide public and private entities with the required digital infrastructure for their advanced computing and AI needs.
In an exclusive joint interview with Telecom Review, Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) representatives, Ayesha Mohammad Al Marzouqi, Manager of Cybersecurity Licenses and Permits, and Dr. Bushra AlBlooshi, Director of Cybersecurity Governance Risk Management, shared how the DESC is advancing digital trust across the emirate and the world. They also reflected on the powerful culture of gender inclusion that is shaping the next generation of cybersecurity leaders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In 2025, Es’hailSat is focusing on leveraging advanced satellite technology to drive innovation and meet the evolving connectivity needs of various sectors. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Hamad Al-Mannai, Vice President Commercial at Es'hailSat, elaborated on the company’s strategy to achieve market success.
In line with efforts to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate digital transformation, a milestone event in regional digital collaboration and sustainable development was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals Forum (STI Forum).
The International Cooperation Office at OGERO, in collaboration with ITU-ARO, organized an event consisting of an open day at OGERO on May 7. During the event, secondary classes’ girls from local schools were invited for a fun and instructive day at OGERO where they visited the Technical Directorate, Data Center, and Super Computer.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Goran Novkovic, Director of Industrial Cybersecurity at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), highlighted the foundational gaps hindering the protection of critical infrastructure and public transportation systems, and the urgent need for innovative best practices.
A concluding panel at GISEC 2025, titled ‘Connectivity Panel: Securing the Expanded Attack Surface of 5G Networks,’ explored the unique cybersecurity challenges posed by 5G and edge computing. The discussion addressed key issues such as expanding attack surfaces, data privacy and security, supply chain security, and strategies for building a secure 5G ecosystem.
Zain KSA, a telecommunications and digital services leader in Saudi Arabia, reported a remarkable 39.5% increase in net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reaching SAR 93 million. The company’s revenue also grew by 6.1% year-over-year (YoY) to SAR 2.7 billion, while the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose by 5.2% to SAR 813 million.
Latest News
As data sovereignty, infrastructure resilience, and trusted communications become increasingly more important in the Middle East, Rivada Space Networks is offering a bold proposition: a space-based networking mesh designed to keep critical traffic sovereign and secure.
In 2025, Es’hailSat is focusing on leveraging advanced satellite technology to drive innovation and meet the evolving connectivity needs of various sectors. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Hamad Al-Mannai, Vice President Commercial at Es'hailSat, elaborated on the company’s strategy to achieve market success.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Goran Novkovic, Director of Industrial Cybersecurity at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), highlighted the foundational gaps hindering the protection of critical infrastructure and public transportation systems, and the urgent need for innovative best practices.
