Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
In 2012, BTRC planned a $1.5 billion 3G spectrum auction for five operators, marking a major telecom sector milestone in Bangladesh. The move aimed to boost internet speeds and support emerging mobile technologies like 4G and LTE.
Qatar ranks second globally for median mobile download speed in June 2025 at 517.44 Mbps, behind the UAE. Kuwait and Bahrain follow in third and fourth places.
Ufone and Jazz rank first in PTA’s Q2 2025 mobile coverage survey across 19 Pakistani cities, demonstrating the most reliable 4G/3G signal compliance. Zong follows closely, while Telenor lags with the highest non-compliance.
Ooredoo is expanding its digital footprint through AI-ready data centres, a subsea fibre network, and fintech growth, with Q1 2025 net profit up 5%. The strategic focus on Syntys, TowerCo, and Fintech positions it as a leading digital infrastructure provider in MENA.
DE-CIX Istanbul launched the region’s first AWS Cloud On-Ramp, enabling low-latency, secure, and cost-effective AWS access for enterprises in Türkiye. The exchange recently set a data throughput record and continues to expand its network, strengthening its role as a key digital hub between Europe and the Middle East.
Xtelify launched Airtel Cloud, a sovereign cloud platform for massive telco transaction handling, and AI-powered software platforms that improve telco operations worldwide. Partnerships include Singtel, Globe Telecom, and Airtel Africa to enhance field operations, customer engagement, and fraud protection.
MENA’s IT spending will rise 8.9% to $169 billion in 2026, driven by AI investments and data center expansion. Software and IT services growth reflect deep integration of generative AI, with CIOs urged to embed AI strategically to maintain competitive advantage.
Ooredoo Kuwait and FASTtelco have expanded their partnership with Kuwait Airways by launching Phase Two of Platform 51 on the airline’s in-flight system. This initiative promotes Kuwaiti culture through curated digital content, empowering local youth talents and enhancing Kuwait’s cultural visibility globally.
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Unlocking new growth pathways for Africa’s FinTech founders ACCRA, Ghana, August 4, 2025/ — The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology…