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Internet of Things (IoT)

• January 12, 2026 12 Jan'26

  Eutelsat extends Airbus contract for further low Earth orbit OneWeb satellites

  Satcoms constellation provider orders further 340 craft from space technology manufacturer to offer global connectivity services from LEO locations

• January 12, 2026 12 Jan'26

  Intersec Dubai highlights why AI has become critical in the race against cyber attackers

  Cigna Healthcare’s Jean Wiles warns that healthcare security teams must act faster without sacrificing accuracy or compliance as threats driven by artificial intelligence scale

• January 11, 2026 11 Jan'26

  UAE’s VentureOne to deploy secure autonomy technologies in Europe through Unikie and Solita partners

  Partnerships with Finland’s Unikie and Solita will bring UAE-developed secure autonomy technologies to critical infrastructure, public safety and AI-enabled operations across Northern Europe

• January 09, 2026 09 Jan'26

  Hutchison Ports completes private 5G network at UK hub

  Hutchison Ports taps into global mobile network to support autonomous trucks and future digital innovation

• January 09, 2026 09 Jan'26

  Volkswagen looks to deliver advanced infotainment and connectivity capabilities

  Global auto manufacturer unveils primary tech provider for the launch of its zonal software-defined vehicle architecture, providing high-performance system-on-chips for infotainment capabilities starting in 2027

• January 08, 2026 08 Jan'26

  CES 2026: Qualcomm expands IE‑IoT portfolio

  Edge AI technology made available for developers, enterprises and OEMs, integrating chipsets, software distribution and tools to scales across verticals

• January 08, 2026 08 Jan'26

  CES 2026: NXP looks to unlock potential of AI-powered vehicles

  Semiconductor firm launches chip to transform vehicles into intelligent edge devices by centralising software and data across all vehicle domains, solving complexity and unlocking AI-powered vehicle capabilities

• January 08, 2026 08 Jan'26

  CES 2026: Toyota enhances SUV range with added infotainment

  New version of RAV4 now available with Snapdragon Digital Chassis for personalisation and immersive infotainment, as well as advanced safety, convenience and real-time connected features

• January 07, 2026 07 Jan'26

  CES 2026: Sony Honda Mobility drives out Afeela SDV prototype

  Japanese joint venture mobility tech company advances vision of mobility as a creative entertainment space

• January 07, 2026 07 Jan'26

  CES 2026: Rubber hits the road for Qualcomm automotive

  Mobile tech leader uses CES to outline advances in automotive through key collaborations with Chinese startup technology company, IT behemoth and manufacturing group to boost, ADAS, IVI and AI compute

• January 05, 2026 05 Jan'26

  How Bahrain is building a region-leading digital economy

  From hyperscale cloud and fintech regulation to AI skills and smart manufacturing, Bahrain is positioning technology at the heart of its economic diversification strategy, says Bahrain EDB’s Musab Abdullah

• January 05, 2026 05 Jan'26

  Singtel trials 50Gbps fibre to support future AI and cloud workloads

  Singtel kicks off technical pilot for ultra-high-speed broadband, targeting the bandwidth requirements of immersive media, remote enterprise workflows and AI-driven systems

• December 28, 2025 28 Dec'25

  Middle East tech trends 2026: AI, cyber security and sovereign infrastructure take centre stage

  As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to production and cyber threats escalate, the Middle East is entering a decisive phase of digital transformation, says Omdia chief analyst Trevor Clarke

• December 23, 2025 23 Dec'25

  Aftermarket car telematics arena drives past 90 million subscriptions

  Study of aftermarket car telematics finds growing value in technology for application areas including stolen vehicle tracking and recovery, vehicle diagnostics, Wi-Fi hotspots, convenience applications and usage-based insurance

• December 23, 2025 23 Dec'25

  Sama X to commence operations in Jordan with Starlink services

  Regional tech venture aims to bridge connectivity gaps in industry, education, enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors in the Middle East and North Africa with regional roll-out

• December 19, 2025 19 Dec'25

  Kodiak AI looks to transform trucking with autonomous tech, IoT connectivity

  5G telematics and ThingSpace IoT management services enable autonomous vehicle technology operating model and manage massive amounts of data generated from its driverless trucks

• December 16, 2025 16 Dec'25

  Port of Tyne charts successful course with private 5G

  One of the UK’s most dynamic and key deep-sea gateways reports strong operational gains after several years using private 5G across its 620-acre estate using sensor-driven processes

• December 12, 2025 12 Dec'25

  US nears universal adoption as North America leads 5G

  Study finds over 99% 5G penetration in US, almost three times more than global average, with global 5G connections reaching 2.8 billion and global cellular IoT subscriptions surpassing four billion

• December 12, 2025 12 Dec'25

  ESA promises smarter flights for ITA Airways through sat comms

  Italian airline deploys comms system designed to enable digital, real-time connectivity and offload current ground systems for air traffic management, showing how satellites can complement terrestrial infrastructure

• December 09, 2025 09 Dec'25

  How Oracle Red Bull Racing is driving Formula 1 into the future with cloud, AI and data

  Access to the F1 team’s garage in Abu Dhabi reveals how Monte Carlo simulations, artificial intelligence and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure power split-second decisions, strategy and championship-winning performance

• December 03, 2025 03 Dec'25

  General availability for IoT-focused Myriota HyperPulse 5G NTN

  Internet of things connectivity specialist announces general availability of what it calls the world’s first commercial 5G non-terrestrial network engineered for IoT

• December 03, 2025 03 Dec'25

  British space comms tech heads into orbit

  Successful launch of constellation seen as increasing the availability of advanced information from space, to help meet the fast-growing global demand from civil, national security and defence customers

• December 03, 2025 03 Dec'25

  Black Hat MEA: Saudi Vision 2030 fuels surge in cyber security innovation

  Global cyber firms are racing to support the Kingdom’s mega-projects, but building trusted partnerships remains key, says Exabeam CEO Pete Harteveld

• December 02, 2025 02 Dec'25

  Spacecoin claims pivotal moment with decentralised satellite

  Decentralised physical infrastructure network provider goes live with mission to deliver three satellites aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9, claiming major step in goal of reaching 2.6 billion people globally without affordable connectivity

• November 28, 2025 28 Nov'25

  Asia-Pacific 5G subscriptions set to reach 4.6 billion by 2030

  APAC becomes centre of the technological race for 5G supremacy, with leaders going beyond the deployment of ‘standard’ networks to the development of a wider 5G ecosystem, driving IoT/M2M

• November 24, 2025 24 Nov'25

  UAE’s e& enterprise drives growth with AI and sovereign cloud

  Acting chief revenue officer Majd Coussa outlines how the digital transformation company is turning innovation into measurable business outcomes for 2025

• November 24, 2025 24 Nov'25

  MWC25 Doha debut marks a new chapter for MENA mobile innovation

  GSMA’s Jawad Jalal Abbassi outlines how Qatar’s first Mobile World Congress will accelerate digital transformation, 5G adoption and AI integration across the region

• November 20, 2025 20 Nov'25

  VMO2 upgrades 4G, 5G coverage on UK motorways, A-roads

  Leading UK operator announces mobile coverage upgrades on more than 40 main highways to provide the connectivity it says is critical for future electric vehicle infrastructure and adoption

• November 20, 2025 20 Nov'25

  Orange claims Euro first with satellite direct-to-device SMS service

  Telco’s customers in France, England and 35 other countries will be able to use core mobile network to send messages even if they have no mobile or Wi-Fi coverage using direct-to-device satellite technology

• November 19, 2025 19 Nov'25

  Emirates preps for world’s largest Starlink-enabled wide-body fleet

  Leading MENA region-based airline to debut the world’s first Starlink-equipped A380 aircraft and attempt to lead the industry as part of aircraft retrofit programme

• November 19, 2025 19 Nov'25

  Inside the Middle East tech ambition: How A2RL is shaping the future of AI-driven mobility

  Driverless cars push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, real-time decision-making and data-driven mobility at Yas Marina Circuit

• November 18, 2025 18 Nov'25

  Global on-device AI market tops $10bn in 2024

  Research displays the strength of the on-device artificial intelligence device arena as industrial, and embedded AI – as well as micro-power Wi-Fi silicon on chip platforms – enable intelligent computing everywhere

• November 13, 2025 13 Nov'25

  Abu Dhabi hits accelerator on autonomous mobility commercialisation

  Investment arm of Emirates development agency reveals 29 strategic partnerships to drive development of autonomous mobility in increasingly important region for smart mobility

• November 11, 2025 11 Nov'25

  North American fleet management systems to show double-digit growth to 2029

  Research from IoT analyst reveals installed base of fleet management systems in North America to reach 33 million units over the next three years, dominated by a handful of providers with installed bases in the millions

• November 10, 2025 10 Nov'25

  Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile form base for EU satellite constellation

  Looking to further strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, European operator and space comms leader advance partnership and select Germany for satellite operations centre

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Vodafone IoT teams with Iridium for NTN NB-IoT connectivity

  Global voice, data and PNT satellite services firm forges a partnership with comms operator’s IoT division to deliver narrow band internet of things connectivity to devices even in the most remote locations

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  IAG aircraft to take off with Wi-Fi Starlink connectivity

  Leading airline group announces strategic investment in satellite-based Wi-Fi connectivity for its aircraft starting from early 2026, with speeds claimed to enable fast downloads, smooth streaming and cloud-based work

• November 07, 2025 07 Nov'25

  Broadband Forum: 5G FWA offers broadband fix for multi-dwelling units

  Trade association publishes report highlighting simplification of delivering 5G broadband to apartment buildings through new specification that allows a single 5G fixed wireless access modem to deliver high speed connectivity to multiple tenants

• November 05, 2025 05 Nov'25

  From ambition to action: How the Gulf is turning responsible AI into a global reality

  The Middle East is rapidly advancing in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, driven by strong government strategies. Success in the region requires trust, cultural awareness and alignment with local regulations

• November 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  Nokia, Rohde & Schwarz collaborate on AI-powered 6G receiver

  As development of technology to support the next generation of mobile accelerates, global comms tech provider and test and measurement company look to deploy AI and machine learning to take mobile to next level

• November 04, 2025 04 Nov'25

  Ionx, Virgin Media O2 claim UK 5G standalone first

  Neutral host small cell platform integrates offer with live 5G SA network to show how neutral host models are not just viable, but essential to delivering high-performance 5G where customers actually need it

• October 27, 2025 27 Oct'25

  Requtech retrofit programme sees creation of Satcom hub

  Long-standing antenna design company that boasts deployments of parabolic, phased array and troposcatter antennas expands portfolio into the infrastructure side of the Satcom industry

• October 23, 2025 23 Oct'25

  Abu Dhabi bets on autonomous racing to accelerate AI and mobility innovation

  Through the Autonomous Racing League, Aspire and the Advanced Technology Research Council are using high-speed competition to test and advance real-world AI and robotics systems

• October 21, 2025 21 Oct'25

  US healthcare providers tap Verizon for neutral host, private 5G combo nets

  Leading comms provider shows continued momentum in the healthcare space for neutral host network and private 5G network products

• October 21, 2025 21 Oct'25

  Scottish university claims mobile net breakthrough for remote medicine

  Scottish university engineers use off-the-shelf hardware to build haptic controller for robot arm

• October 21, 2025 21 Oct'25

  T‑Mobile unveils Edge Control, T-Platform business networks

  5G Advanced network to support networks designed to cut latency, costs and security risk, controlled by ‘first-of-its-kind’ unified management platform for business solutions.

• October 20, 2025 20 Oct'25

  Open Cosmos to build Spanish Atlantic satellite constellation

  Spanish space technology company wins right to construct eight satellites in largest Earth observation constellation to boost European climate resilience, security and sovereignty

• October 16, 2025 16 Oct'25

  UK networks commit to pay £39m to secure mmWave 5G spectrum

  UK comms regulator reveals conclusion of principal bidding stage for latest wireless spectrum auction, which will see boost for mobile services in crowded areas like sports stadiums and train stations

• October 15, 2025 15 Oct'25

  Real-time analytics tops priorities for 82% of IoT enterprise

  Research finds IoT is evolving from simple data collection to process automation, with enterprises starting to layer additional services like AI and machine learning to process data from IoT deployment

• October 15, 2025 15 Oct'25

  AI becomes major accelerator for IoT

  Survey reveals ‘soaring’ enthusiasm for IoT, with multiple emerging technologies acting as catalysts, and efficiency and productivity gains demonstrating return on investment