Tata Communications launched the TGN-Gulf subsea cable system that will connect the Gulf region to India and to the rest of the Tata Global Network (TGN).

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has selected Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) to upgrade its nationwide GSM and 3G networks, and expand its commercial 4G network.

Qatar Telecom (Qtel) was awarded a contract to provide telecom services at the new US$11 billion Doha airport, scheduled to open in December.

Qatar Telecom (Qtel) will continue to expand via acquisitions while also growing organically in countries like Tunisia, Algeria, and Iraq where its existing mobile and fixed networks need major investment, Nasser Marafih, its chief executive said.

The Qtel Group has signed an partnership agreement with ZTE which will see its network solutions available across Qtel operations in the MENA and Asia region.