Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has announced that its subsidiary Tunisiana has won licences to operate 3G and fixed-line networks in Tunisia

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.