Connectivity

IT & Telecommunications

UAE launches world’s first commercial U6GHz network

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The launch of the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network and ecosystem was announced at the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, marking the UAE’s leadership on the U6GHz front, led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).

IT & Telecommunications

AWS units in Bahrain, UAE face connectivity issues says report

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

Amazon cloud unit's data centres in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were facing connectivity issues on Monday, a Reuters report said quoting the company.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways discusses resumption of Kuwait–Colombo operations

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka held a high-level discussion with senior representatives of Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, regarding the potential resumption of air services between Kuwait City and Colombo, with possible onward connectivity to India.

IT & Telecommunications

Ericsson and specialized by stc sign MoU to advance mission critical connectivity

Fri, 13 Feb 2026

Ericsson and specialized by stc have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the development of advanced mission critical communication capabilities that support Saudi Arabia’s national public safety ecosystem.

IT & Telecommunications

Batelco by Beyon, GCCIA extend partnership to strengthen regional connectivity

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

Batelco by Beyon has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) during Capacity Middle East.

Construction & Real Estate

Connectivity: The new structural foundation for construction in Gulf

Wed, 29 Oct 2025

Construction across the Gulf continues to set global benchmarks for speed, scale, and ambition. And the region’s shift toward smart cities and data-centric infrastructure is introducing a new measure of success: how well a building communicates.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Connectivity: The new structural foundation for construction in Gulf

Wed, 29 Oct 2025

Construction across the Gulf continues to set global benchmarks for speed, scale, and ambition. And the region’s shift toward smart cities and data-centric infrastructure is introducing a new measure of success: how well a building communicates.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

New Aramco Digital network to boost industrial connectivity in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Aramco Digital, the technology subsidiary of Saudi oil giant Aramco, is set to launch the kingdom’s national industrial communications network operating in the 450 MHz band. It will support sectors that need continuous operations and dependable communications for critical assets and facilities.