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Prysmian Group to acquire EHC Global

The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Established in 1977, EHC Global is a leading manufacturer and supplier of escalator handrails, rollers, elevator belts, strategic components and integrated solutions for the vertical transportation industry. EHC Global also provides a comprehensive range of maintenance and installation services for escalators and moving walkways. The business is headquartered in […]

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FTTH Council MENA Interview series: Ms. Fatima Saleh

The governmental authorities might have restricted our physical and social interactions, but we remain constantly connected through technology. Ms. Fatimah Saleh agreed to share her experience through our newsletter and give us insight into her life and work at this one in a lifetime experience in living ONLINE. Biography of Ms. Fatima Saleh Ms. Fatima […]

Bendbright-XS: Powering Digital Transformation with Bend-Insensitive Fibre Optic Cables

Introduction: Excellence in optical infrastructure is crucial i- What is bend-Insensitivity? ii- Why is bend-insensitive fibre? Future-proofing today’s networks Download Full Publication

MENA FIBRE NEWS: June 20 2020

FOLAN comes to the aid of its industry

In February, Ludovic Robert, CEO of Groupe R&D, experienced lockdown in Wuhan, where he runs one of the group’s plants. He got a firsthand view of China’s strict protection procedures and the equipment suppliers on site. When he returned to France in mid-March, he didn’t understand and, especially, couldn’t bear the fact that some of […]

How aerial cable deployment can drive broadband expansion

The reason for the increasing demand for fiber optic connections among the general public is the growing need for bandwidth as more and more devices are connected to the internet. Consumers expect high quality when streaming movies and music. IoT appliances in households and production facilities are gaining importance and further boosting the growing demand […]

Convergence of FTTH & 5G Networks

Bend Insensitive Fibres Improve Network Installation, Performance and Maintenance

Connector Cleaning: Practical Considerations

R&M launches a new series of informative cabling blogs

As the role of network changes due to the increased use of mobile devices, 5G, WiFi 6, Edge computing, and new application, the role of structured cabling is also changing. Making smart, future-proof decisions has become more complicated than ever. R&M would like to share its long-standing experience and know-how and offer advice and support […]

Video Interview Series: Mr. Bader Al Zaidi, acting CEO of Oman Broadband

This pandemic with all pain and sorrow is infecting also is bringing the best of humanity; how we work together and how we help each other and how we, the people, are always innovative and capable on taking on such new challenges. We the FTTH Council MENA, with the objective of learning from each other […]

Prysmian Group has secured an €80m contract to supply inter-array cables for the 496MW Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France

The turnkey agreement with project developer Ailes Marines comprises design, supply, installation and commissioning of 90km of three core 66kV high-voltage alternate current (HVAC) insulated submarine cables. Delivery and commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2022. Iberdrola international offshore business director and Ailes Marines president Javier Garcia Perez said: “The contract with Prysmian for […]

Etisalat selects Roambee to deliver IoT solutions for goods, assets and workers

Etisalat has chosen Silicon Valley based Roambee Corporation to deliver IoT solutions for monitoring goods (such as containers, pallets, packages), assets (such as field equipment), and workers (in construction, at warehouses, and ports) in the region. This solution enables these companies in construction, logistics, manufacturing, public transportation, and other industries are looking to digitally transform their operations with […]

Foundation Walls of a Smart City: Fiber Optic Cables

In its specialist magazine, R&M explains why fiber optic networks are increasingly becoming the foundation walls of smart cities. In many places, the existing communication networks are not sufficient to handle the data streams that arise in a digitalized city. Even the forthcoming 5G services intended to accelerate data traffic in conurbations will have to […]

It’s Early in the Game for 5G and the Future Looks Bright

It’s arriving at an opportune time and will be the underlying fuel to propel technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and edge computing, all of which will help drive transformational change for individuals, communities, and industries. It’s still early, yet initial indications are strong. Billions of dollars are currently being invested […]

IDATE Digi World now offer 20% discount for FTTH Council MENA Members

Knowledge and Information is very critical and one of our key pillars to enable resources to our members, and as you know we have had a great working relationship with IDATE Digi World who executed the FTTH Panorama which was shown last year in Cairo as well as other White Papers I am glad to […]

Fiber Misr Pourdly Join’s FTTH Council MENA as Platinum Member

Fiber Misr is managed and operated by a team of highly skilled, widely experienced and multinational exposed intellectuals in diverse areas of Information Technology. The main objective of the Fiber Misr team is to fulfil the technical and IT needs of major mega governmental, industrial and commercial projects in Egypt and Africa. FIBER MISR provides […]

Etisalat CloudTalk Meeting now allows up to 50 participants

Etisalat is expanding its CloudTalk Meeting by enabling 50 concurrent participants to join an online meeting and discussion, in response to the high volume of requests and growing demand for the service. Etisalat’s CloudTalk Meeting will now allow up to 50 concurrent participants to join meetings and discussions simultaneously, with an added feature of a moderator to personalise […]

Prysmian Group announces world’s first 180µm fibre cable for FTTx and 5G networks

Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, launches the world’s first commercially available 180µm fibre cable. Further to previous announcements for BendBrightXS 180µm fibre and Sirocco HD cables, Prysmian combines the two technologies to launch its Sirocco Extreme microduct cable with 288 fibres in a diameter of 6.5mm, providing world record diameter and fibre density for a blown microduct cable of […]

Coronavirus: Etisalat offers free internet voice and video calling facility to UAE subscribers

Dubai: UAE’s telecommunication service provider Etisalat has announced to offer free internet voice and video facility to its customers for two months – April and May – to help them stay in touch with loved ones locally and back home. The offer is valid both for the existing customers and the new customers. However, the […]

Check out expert insight on 5G in the video from Corning

5G networks have the immense potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, but a lesser known fact is the crucial role of fiber optic infrastructure in 5G deployments. Join us as we explore Corning’s role in supporting the transition to 5G, the relationship between FTTP and 5G, and much more.

The Use of AI in the Fight against the Coronavirus Pandemic

Ogero’s Chairman to “awalan”: Our network is strong and ready for all possibilities