Satellite operator Arabsat has contracted Airbus to build BADR-8 telecommunications satellite to deliver broadcast, broadband and telecommunications services over Europe, the Middle East, Africa and central Asia
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TAWAL selects Ericsson energy infrastructure to reduce carbon footprint in Saudi Arabia

TAWAL aims to support Saudi Arabia?s Vision 2030 by establishing infrastructure for telecommunications operators to ensure connectivity for all residents.(Image source: Ahmad Ardity/Pixabay)
TAWAL, one of the leading telecom tower companies in the region, has signed a managed services agreement with Ericsson
Siemon unveils OptiFuse splice-on connectors for faster fibre deployments

The OptiFuse holders are compatible with industry-leading third-party fusion splicers for terminating to 250?m coated fibre, 900?m tight buffered fibre and 900?m breakout kits to meet a wide range of applications. (Image source: Siemon)
Siemon, one of the leading global network infrastructure specialists, has expanded its line of LightHouse advanced fibre cabling solutions in the Middle East with OptiFuse pre-polished splice-on connectors
Netskope expands NewEdge network in the Middle East

Latest data centre extends carrier-grade private cloud network to deliver high-performance cloud, web and private application security across region. (Image source: Sean Ellis/Flickr)
Netskope, global security cloud provider, has expanded the Netskope NewEdge network to a new data centre in the UAE, serving customers across the Middle East
Zain KSA showcases how 5G apps enable healthcare, education and remote working

The 5G workshops highlighted the substantial transformation of the telecommunications industry and various opportunities across the sectors. (Image source: mohamed_hassan/Pixabay)
To further strengthen its leading position in bringing innovative solutions to the Kingdom, Zain KSA has hosted an online 5G summit and a series of professional workshops in collaboration with Huawei, aligning its 5G strategy and roadmap for 2020 during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic