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Amid geopolitical instability, Gulf countries are engaging in a parallel infrastructure race driven by AI ambitions to secure data flow. Currently, over 90% of Europe–Asia data traffic passes through the Suez Canal region. To bypass chokepoints, UAE, Saudi, and Qatar are building alternative routes, such as Ooredoo Group's Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) system, which aims to link six GCC states and Iraq.

Ooredoo Group is developing Zankore, Indonesia’s first dedicated AI compute and neocloud platform through an alliance with Nvidia, Nokia, and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH). This platform aims to contract 1 gigawatt of AI capacity over the next three years, which is expected to generate around $13 billion in revenue. As a lead investor, Ooredoo Group is committing $800 million over five years to support Zankore’s development.

The US has formed a partnership with 24 countries, including Australia, Germany, Japan, and the UK, to coordinate 6G strategies and prevent Chinese dominance in telecommunications. The initiative, led by the Trump administration, involves companies like Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung and precedes a UN conference in Shanghai next year to set international standards for wireless networks.

The article highlights top space stocks and ETFs for 2026, emphasizing advancements like AI in satellites, reusable rockets, and lunar resource extraction. It notes SpaceX's public listing, Rocket Lab's revenue growth from satellite launches, and performance metrics for companies like Viasat and ETFs such as Procure Space ETF.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the Trump administration plans to remove Syria’s state sponsor of terrorism designation following a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The move aims to enable private investment in Syria and foster regional stability, citing executive actions and Syria’s counterterrorism efforts as justification.

President Donald Trump is expected to remove Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation ahead of a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara. The removal would facilitate private-sector investment in Syria and ease legal barriers for companies like Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Nokia.

President Donald Trump is expected to remove Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara. The move aims to facilitate private-sector investment in Syria and align with broader U.S. strategic goals in the Middle East, though the State Department notes several steps remain before the designation can be officially lifted.

Germany's Deutsche Bahn cancelled all train services after a failure in its GSM-R wireless network, which is used to connect drivers with signaling systems. The outage, resolved within an hour, led to the issuance of taxi and hotel vouchers for passengers, with the company attributing the issue to technical problems rather than a cyberattack or physical damage.

Nokia won a $23 million contract lawsuit. The ruling details are referenced in the article.

Europe's loss of Nokia has led Finland to focus on retaining AI leadership. A former Nokia executive warns of potential hostile digital shutdowns as the EU intensifies efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology.

The Keycard Shell is a hardware wallet that prioritizes security and self-sovereignty over aesthetics, featuring NFC chip card form factor, QR code based signing, and open-source design. It has a unique retro design reminiscent of a Game Boy and a 90s calculator. The device uses Nokia BL-4C batteries for fully air-gapped security.

The European Union has delayed enforcement of its AI Act rules by 16 months to December 2, 2027, after industry pressure. The delay affects high-risk AI areas such as biometrics and critical infrastructure. The move is seen as a win for tech firms and industry groups.