January 2023
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
In line with efforts to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate digital transformation, a milestone event in regional digital collaboration and sustainable development was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals Forum (STI Forum).
The International Cooperation Office at OGERO, in collaboration with ITU-ARO, organized an event consisting of an open day at OGERO on May 7. During the event, secondary classes’ girls from local schools were invited for a fun and instructive day at OGERO where they visited the Technical Directorate, Data Center, and Super Computer.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Goran Novkovic, Director of Industrial Cybersecurity at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), highlighted the foundational gaps hindering the protection of critical infrastructure and public transportation systems, and the urgent need for innovative best practices.
A concluding panel at GISEC 2025, titled ‘Connectivity Panel: Securing the Expanded Attack Surface of 5G Networks,’ explored the unique cybersecurity challenges posed by 5G and edge computing. The discussion addressed key issues such as expanding attack surfaces, data privacy and security, supply chain security, and strategies for building a secure 5G ecosystem.
Zain KSA, a telecommunications and digital services leader in Saudi Arabia, reported a remarkable 39.5% increase in net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reaching SAR 93 million. The company’s revenue also grew by 6.1% year-over-year (YoY) to SAR 2.7 billion, while the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose by 5.2% to SAR 813 million.
As the world becomes increasingly connected and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, governments are facing unprecedented cybersecurity challenges. During a high-level panel at GISEC 2025, moderated by Craig Jones, Immediate Past Director of Cybercrime at INTERPOL, senior government leaders from across the globe gathered to discuss their strategies for securing digital ecosystems over the next 12 months.
The opening day of GISEC 2025 concluded with a compelling session titled ‘Strengthening National Cybersecurity Governance: Enhancing Coordination and Managing Complexities.’ This high-level panel brought together cybersecurity leaders from five nations, with Adel Darwish, Regional Director for the Arab States at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) serving as the moderator, to discuss strategies for building resilient digital infrastructures through collaborative governance, cross-sector integration, and capacity building.
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating Syria’s
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, AWTG CEO, Abbey Alidoosti, delved into the company’s visionary approach and operational strategy as a leader in engineering services and technology solutions.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) reported robust growth in both revenues and profitability in its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.
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In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Goran Novkovic, Director of Industrial Cybersecurity at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), highlighted the foundational gaps hindering the protection of critical infrastructure and public transportation systems, and the urgent need for innovative best practices.
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, AWTG CEO, Abbey Alidoosti, delved into the company’s visionary approach and operational strategy as a leader in engineering services and technology solutions.
By David Erlich, Consulting Director, Sofrecom
Satellite and Broadcasting
