Telecom Egypt secured a US$200mn financing facility with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), which it will use to buy a cross-border marine cable and boost internet services in the country
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Etisalat launches first commercial 5G network for MENA
Telecom company Etisalat has launched its first commercial 5G wireless network in the UAE, the first by any operator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
Eaton?s updated Tofino security solution adds fibre optic capabilities, simplifies set up
Power management company Eaton has released updated versions of its Tofino industrial Ethernet security solution
Dubai Judicial Institute holds workshop to tackle virtual currency use in terror financing
The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI), along with In cooperation with the US Department of Justice, held a workshop to tackle the use of virtual currencies in terror financing and money laundering
Misk Foundation, General Assembly launch pilot phase of skills training programme
The Misk Foundation has launched a pilot technology skills training programme for Saudi youth in partnership with education company General Assembly, which saw majority participation from women