By 2026, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is entering a golden era of digital transformation. Driven by national strategies such as Saudi Arabia’s “Vision 2030”, UAE’s “We the UAE 2031”, Egypt’s “Egypt Vision 2030”, and Algeria’s “Digital Algeria 2030″, the region has seen a surge in large-scale digital infrastructure, smart city projects, […]
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.
Freelancing in Business Tech is growing fast, with companies turning to independent experts for innovation and complex projects. But what does this mean for freelancers and businesses? Outvise surveyed 483 Business Tech freelancers worldwide to explore the latest trends, challenges and opportunities. Inside this report: Key trends shaping Business Tech freelancing in 2025 The most in demand skills in IT and Business […]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of urban development, Smart Cities are emerging as the future of sustainable and connected living, aiming to improve the quality of life for citizens while enhancing the efficiency of urban services. Central to the success of these Smart Cities is robust digital infrastructure, with fiber optic networks providing a foundational […]
As part of its ongoing monitoring of the MENA telecom sector, Arab Advisors Group has released 4 comprehensive research reports for MENA region that analyze and compare residential FTTH trends and pricing across three key Arab regions: the GCC, the Levant, and the Maghreb region, including Egypt. This comprehensive series tracks data from May 2018, March 2020, and October 2024, and covers: ✅ Major ISPs in each country ✅ Monthly subscription fees ✅ Connection and installation charges ✅ Download speeds ✅ Timeframe ✅ FTTH affordability relative to […]
Explore HFCL’s groundbreaking 96F ULW Aerial Cable, our patented innovation that has reshaped network capabilities by doubling fibre capacity for one of the UK’s largest network operator. Recognized as the “Best Indian IPR in Telecom of the Year” at India Mobile Congress 2024, this technology is setting new standards in the industry. Delve into the […]
Summary: HFCL’s whitepaper presents the revolutionary 288F microcable, which offers a solution to traditional fiber deployment challenges by utilizing advanced 200µm fiber technology. This innovation allows for up to 29% faster jetting speeds, significantly improving network expansion efficiency and reducing environmental impact. The microcables’ compact design is ideal for dense urban areas, supporting high fiber […]
Market Trends Shaping the Fiber Optics Industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region: Explore our comprehensive collection of reports and research papers that delve into the latest advancements, market trends, and regulatory insights shaping the fiber optics industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Stay informed with our detailed analyses […]
Comprehensive Annual Industry Report: This report provides a detailed analysis of the fiber optics industry across the Middle East and North Africa. Discover key market trends, regional developments, and future forecasts. Key Highlights: – Market size and growth projections – Regional fiber optic deployment statistics – Technological advancements and innovations – Policy and regulatory […]
In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various sectors, and customer service is no exception. From chatbots providing instant responses to predictive analytics enhancing customer experiences, AI technologies are transforming how businesses interact with their clients. This article delves into more than 40 fascinating facts about AI in customer service, showcasing its impact, […]
Climate change is affecting all of us. It is a worldwide challenge that requires an exceptional and urgent mobilization. The environmental objectives set by the Paris Agreement must be met. We must therefore rethink our economic models and our consumption patterns. We also need to leverage our innovation to improve economic and social progress, while […]
The Fiber-to-the-Home Council Global Alliance (FCGA) conducted a sustainability survey of the fiber industry to understand the commitment of service providers (and vendors to sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies, where they are in terms of reaching their overall goals and milestones, and how these differ at the […]
Networks are built to last for decades, and they need to support, without interruption or failure, increasingly heavy traffic at higher bandwidths. To cope with this, a completely open spectral transmission window from 1260 nm to 1625 nm for data transmission and up to 1650 nm for network monitoring is necessary in all portions of […]
Urban cities in the Middle East are facing challenges of increasing population, and scarce of resources that make these cities suffer from high rate of pollution, limited supply of water and energy, traffic congestion, lack of enough communication facilities, not enough space of residential and commercial areas, high rate of sickness and illness, and increase […]
With ultra-high speeds, super-low latency and the potential to connect a vast number of devices, 5G is the lynchpin that will make the smart city a reality. When combined with next-generation technologies like cloud computing, AI and IoT, the 5G network can flexibly meet the needs of differentiated network services. This presents telecommunications companies with an invaluable opportunity […]
In the past twenty years, digital technology has transformed our lifestyles and uses to become utterly unavoidable. Clearly, the global health crisis has hastened this digital transition. The proliferation and convergence of disruptive innovations (AI, IoT, big data, blockchain, API) are set to further multiply its uses at a time of global economic recovery. […]
New priorities – new objectives The term sustainability is often used as an excuse not to implement measures. «That’s not sustainable,» I hear time and time again. But sustainability quickly becomes tangible when we define specific goals. Even though the goals of the UN are rather general, concrete and individual guidelines for sustainable action can be derived […]
First the values … Technology topics such as digitalization and 5G dominate many debates today. They are often mentioned in connection with ecological issues. Many things are quickly placed under the same umbrella and the conclusion is that new technologies are going to have to save the climate. A flippant conclusion. Technology can be a […]
Urban cities in the Middle East are facing challenges of urban congestion, traffic safety and air pollution. Rather than just investing in roads and public transport systems, Smart Cities applications (Smart Mobility) are able to provide efficient, sustainable and data driven urban transportation networks that can be used by governments to mitigate traffic collisions […]
A White Paper from Prysmian Group outlines how fibre can provide the sustainable digital infrastructure underpinning the EU’s digital ecosystem. According to Prysmian, ultra-high-capacity networks are vital to powering a more green, digital, resilient Europe. This requires high-quality, reliable fibre infrastructure that is energy efficient, uses eco-friendly materials, and cuts emissions throughout the supply chain. COVID-19 and […]
Transition to the cloud, smart city development, spreading deployment of the internet of things and the advent of 5G are converging on service providers and multiservice operators (MSOs) in a perfect storm. According to recent research, the world spent a combined 1.25 billion years online in 2020 alone. With 40 percent of the global […]
Network connectivity has often been referred to as the 4th utility of the 21st century. But even in many developed countries, affordability and access to this critical part of the national infrastructure is still lacking. In the U.S., for example, when the coronavirus pandemic forced millions to stay home, an estimated one in five […]