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Yusuf Zuhayr

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Al Nabaa acts as the official agent for Sumitomo and Yokogawa, leaders in fiber optic solutions

Al Nabaa acts as the official agent of Sumitomo Electric, the global leader in fiber optic innovation. Through this strategic partnership, Al Nabaa delivers Sumitomo’s field-proven fusion splicing technologies, advanced tools, and expert support to operators, ISPs, and integrators across Iraq and the wider MENA region. To further strengthen customer confidence, Al Nabaa established […]

MENA Smart Cities Newsletter

Smart Cities Ops and Apps September 2025 Newsletter

Proud to share our September 2025 update on how we’re translating strategy into city-scale impact across KSA & MENA. Below are the core highlights we’re executing with city authorities, utilities, and venue operators. Smart poles as multi-service platforms (5G, CCTV, Wi-Fi, sensors) Digital safety with sub-second alerts and ATMS/CCC integration Autonomous shuttle readiness with fibered edge (MEC) and […]

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STL launches the world’s slimmest IBR cable with 864F for hyperscalers in the United States

Lugoff, South Carolina, 04/September/2025: Sterlite Technologies Inc. (STI), a U.S. subsidiary of STL [NSE: STLTECH], today announced that it has become one of the few companies to develop the world’s slimmest optical fiber for data center operators, hyperscalers and telecom service providers in the United States. STL’s Celesta Intermittent Bonded Ribbon (IBR) Cable provides […]

Studies & White Papers

Fiber Infrastructure & The Hyperscaler Shift: Challenges & Opportunities For The Asia-Pacific

This August 2025 whitepaper from the Fiber Network Council Asia Pacific (FNCAP) explores how hyperscalers are reshaping the digital infrastructure landscape. It highlights five key structural trends—from infrastructure sovereignty to edge expansion and telco transformation—revealing both the challenges and opportunities for fiber operators in the Asia-Pacific region.

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The Truth About Fiber Connectivity & What Every Operator Needs to Know

Untested? Unrepairable? Too complicated? There are many persistent myths and outdated assumptions about pre-terminated fiber solutions. In reality, pre-terminated fiber is proven, effective, and field-tested—enabling faster deployments and lowering overall costs. Below are five common misconceptions—and the realities reshaping how operators approach fiber today. Myth #1: Pre-terminated fiber is untested technology. Reality: These connectivity solutions […]