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Type: Service ProviderMember since:Feb 2026Website: https://www.ooredoo.om/ About Ooredoo Founded in Oman in 2004, Ooredoo launched its services in 2005 under the name Nawras before rebranding to Ooredoo in 2014. Between 2009 and 2010, the company expanded its portfolio to include fixed services, broadband, and international gateway operations, establishing itself as a fully integrated telecommunications operator. […]
The 15th Edition of Fiber Connect Council MENA Conference and Exhibition concluded today, highlighting the MENA region’s rapid advancement in AI enabled fiber infrastructure. The event drew over 400 industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts, showcasing the latest innovations in fiber optics and AI integration.
Corning’s R&D scientists are constantly searching for new ways to improve wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) technology. Close collaboration with our customers and our proven expertise across fiber, cable, and connectivity ensure you’ll get solutions that are smarter, denser, faster, and easier to install. Corning also offers industry-leading support services, with national engineering contracts and a […]
Emtelle, a leading global manufacturer of Duct, Fibre Optic Cables and Pre-Connectorised solutions, is pleased to announce that it has concluded a strategic deal to produce Emtelle fibre optic core in Indonesia, strengthening its global manufacturing capacity and supply-chain resilience. The UK-headquartered company, which employs around 800 people worldwide, with manufacturing facilities in UK, USA, […]
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, […]
Type: Passive Fiber Optic Network Components ManufacturingMember since: Jan 2026Website: www.theinfraconnect.comEmail: omar.abdelhamid@theinfraconnect.com / info@theinfraconnect.comLinkedIn: Infra ConnectSales Contact: Omar AbdelhamidOffice: Maadi, Cairo, EgyptManufacturing Facility 1: Sadat Industrial City, EgyptManufacturing Facility 2: October Industrial City, Egypt About Infra Connect Infra Connect is a specialized manufacturer and supplier of passive fiber optic network components serving FTTH, FTTx, and […]
Type: Fiber Optic Cable & Accessories ManufacturingMember since: Jan 2026Website: https://ifcfiber.saPhone: 00966581733282Email: s.ahmed@ifcfiber.saLinkedIn: Integrated Fiber CablesSales Contact: Sami Ahmed Mohammed About Integrated Fiber CablesFounded in 2023, Integrated Fiber Cables has established a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. As one of the largest specialized manufacturers in the Middle East for fiber optic cables and accessories […]
Type:Telecommunications & Digital Infrastructure Member since: Jan 2026 Website: https://nahjtech.com/ Mobile : +97154 5800004 Email: sales@nahjtech.com City:United Arab Emirates Country: UAE Linkedin : Nahj Technology About NahjTech NahjTech is a global telecommunications and digital infrastructure company with over three decades of proven expertise in fiber optic networks, submarine cable systems, and mission-critical infrastructure. Founded […]
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CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) announced today the closing of the transaction to sell its Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) segment to Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH). The Company announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the transaction on August 4, 2025. After paying fees and expenses associated with the transaction, the proceeds from the sale will […]
Khatib & Alami (K&A) continues to expand its leadership in digital infrastructure and smart city enablement through its ICT & Digital Infrastructure Sub-Sector, established as an independent business line to address the accelerating demand for advanced, resilient, and data-driven urban ecosystems across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As governments and developers across […]
Oman Broadband has signed a cooperation agreement with Bawariq Nizwa Investment Company to implement a joint program for the provision of fiber optic services in Nizwa including Al-Aqur area. The agreement also includes exploring areas of collaboration in smart solutions, as part of efforts to enhance digital infrastructure and support the digital transformation objectives of […]
The Fibre Councils Global Alliance has published its new In-Home Connectivity Whitepaper, offering a global snapshot of how fibre and in-home networks are being deployed and managed inside residential buildings, particularly individual apartments within Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs). The Whitepaper gathers operator and industry input on in-unit pathways and cabling, Wi-Fi and in-home technologies, service bundles, […]
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Behind every smart solution, there is a fiber story. Whether it’s AI innovation labs, digital twins, autonomous and electric mobility, smart tourism, or net-zero buildings, the common denominator is always the same: reliable, high-capacity fiber networks that move data securely, quickly, and at scale. As Chair of the Smart City Committee, my focus for the […]
Connecting the most rural parts of the UK takes more than determination, it takes technology you can rely on. In this video, discover how Alncom, a leading alternative network provider in Northumberland, England, is delivering fast, reliable broadband to rural communities using Corning’s Evolv® terminals and round breakable drop cable assemblies. With Corning’s “fit-and-forget” […]
Europe is undergoing one of the largest digital infrastructure transformations in its history. Fibre deployment has accelerated dramatically, and billions are being invested to modernise networks across the continent. However, despite this progress, one critical bottleneck remains. The real test of digital inclusion lies not in how much fibre is deployed, but in how […]
Prysmian continues to drive digital innovation with the introduction of its BendBrightXS 160µm single-mode optical fibre—the world’s first of its kind. This breakthrough enables cables to be much smaller and pack more fibres together, which is essential for modern digital networks. Miniaturized, high-density cables allow network operators to fit more data-carrying fibres into limited spaces—such […]
Fibreray Group Ltd – Expanding the UK’s Full-Fibre Excellence into the UAE Founded in 2020 in the United Kingdom, Fibreray Group Ltd (FRG) has grown from a specialist network design consultancy into a multi-disciplinary full-fibre infrastructure provider operating across the entire lifecycle of broadband deployment — from consultation and network design through to survey, build, […]
Dubai, 5th November 2025. Hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by the Fiber Connect Council MENA, who holds this year’s presidency of the FTTH Councils Global Alliance (FCGA), the summit brought together over 25 senior leaders from the six regional councils forming the platform for two days of networking and discussions over the Smart Cities […]
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Proud to share the October 2025 Smart City Committee Newsletter from Fiber Connect Council MENA – a snapshot of how cities are turning connectivity into real impact. Highlights 🚁 Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi × Archer Aviation: The UAE’s first hospital-based eVTOL vertiport, blending advanced air mobility with critical healthcare access. 🌍 Smart City Expo Doha […]
Middle East Fiber Cable Manufacturing Co. (MEFC) is proud to be the first company to receive official approval from the Syrian Telecommunications & Post Regulatory Authority, after successfully passing all conformity and quality tests. This remarkable milestone represents the highest level of trust, certified performance, and strong leadership in delivering world-class fiber cable solutions that […]