News from 2025

Smart Cities Ops and Apps December 2025 Newsletter

K&A’s ICT & Digital Infrastructure Sub-Sector Enabling Fiber-Based Cognitive Cities Across the MENA Region

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 and Bawariq Nizwa Partner to Deliver Fiber in Nizwa

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 […]

Fibre Councils Global Alliance In-Home Connectivity Whitepaper

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, […]

Fiber Connect Council MENA News – NOVEMBER 2025

Source: Fiber Connect Council Mena View Online

Smart Cities Ops and Apps November 2025 Newsletter

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 […]

Alncom and the Corning Evolv® Solution – Rural FTTH Networks Built to Last

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” […]

Closing Europe’s Connectivity Gap: Building Future-Proof and Affordable Last-Mile Fibre Networks

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 Expands Leadership in Optical Fiber Innovation

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

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, […]

FCGA Summit 2025 – Duba

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 […]

Fiber Connect Council MENA News – OCTOBER 2025

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Smart Cities Ops and Apps October 2025 Newsletter

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 […]

A Historic Milestone in the Syrian Market!

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 […]

Project Award Announcement — MEFC Leading with G.654.E ULL Fiber

We are proud to announce that Middle East Fiber Cable Manufacturing Co. (MEFC) has been awarded strategic projects utilizing the new Ultra Low Loss (ULL) G.654.E optical fiber — marking a major milestone in our journey toward next-generation network solutions. These ULL G.654.E fibers, engineered for exceptional performance over long distances and high-capacity transport, represent […]

Why install fiber with air – not by pulling

When building a modern fiber network, efficiency, precision, and long-term reliability are key. Yet, more than 85% of projects in the U.S. still rely on traditional cable pulling — often using heavy legacy equipment or even manual labor. Pulling works, but it is slow, labor-intensive, and places unnecessary strain on the cable. Professional installers worldwide […]

LC-QR™ Drop Cable – The Smart Upgrade from FTTH to FTTR and FTTD

As demand for ultra-fast, high-performance broadband continues to rise, delivering fiber all the way to the room (FTTR) or even to the desk (FTTD) is quickly becoming the new standard. To support this shift, Emtelle proudly introduces the LC-QR™ Drop Cable, a simple yet powerful innovation designed to make the transition from FTTH seamless, safe, […]

Al Nabaa Company – Precision & Excellence in Fiber Optics

Al Nabaa Company proudly stands as a leading provider in Iraq and the region, offering premium fiber-optic solutions and demonstrating its commitment to delivering the highest standards of quality and precision — through advanced laboratories, modern testing technology, and global-level expertise. 1. Japanese Precision in the Heart of Baghdad: OTDR Calibration Lab by Yokogawa At […]

STL deepens partnership with Netomnia to accelerate the UK’s future-ready full-fibre rollout

STL, a leading optical and digital solutions company, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Netomnia, the UK’s second-largest alternative network provider (Alt-Net). Together, the companies co-develop advanced optical solutions that underpin Netomnia’s capital-efficient, future-ready full-fibre network across the UK. Netomnia is deploying a native 10 Gbps XGS-PON full-fibre network engineered for scale and efficiency. […]

STL and QNu announce collaboration to advance research in leveraging quantum communications over optical fibre

STL, an advanced connectivity solutions company for digital infrastructure, today signed an MoU with QuNu Labs Pvt. Ltd., to strengthen R&D capabilities in Quantum Communications over Optical Fibre transmission. QNu Labs, incubated at IIT Madras Research Park in 2016 and backed by the National Quantum Mission (DST, Govt. of India), is India’s pioneering end-to-end […]

Celebrating Half a Decade of Evolv® with Pushlok® Technology

Bob Whitman Five years ago, Corning introduced our award-winning Evolv® Terminal with Pushlok® technology to continue simplifying fiber deployment and accelerating connectivity — and it has been transforming networks ever since. As we mark the 5th anniversary of the Pushlok connector, the enabling technology behind the Evolv terminals, we’re reflecting on the journey, how fiber […]

Oman Broadband Wins International Award for Data Security and Privacy Protection

In a new milestone that adds to its record of technological achievements, Oman Broadband Company, represented by its Information Technology Department, has won the “Data Security and Privacy Protection Award”, presented by LinkShadow, a global leader in cybersecurity and threat intelligence. The recognition was announced during the official ceremony organized by LinkShadow, where the IT […]

Fiber Connect Council MENA News – SEPTEMBER 2025

Source: Fiber Connect Council Mena View Online

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 […]