Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman has partnered with Airbus Space Systems to build and launch OmanSat-1, its first communications satellite. Based on the OneSat platform, the satellite will support regional communications and advance Oman’s National Space Policy. The project includes local workforce training, industry participation and long-term ambitions to develop a national space industry.
Ooredoo Oman has launched the beIN STREAM device exclusively with Manzili Home Internet, offering families a simple plug-and-play entertainment upgrade. With regional sports, Arabic content and family programming — plus front-row access to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ — the device delivers instant, high-quality streaming when paired with Ooredoo Fibre or 5G Home Internet.
Mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay are rapidly transforming Oman’s payments ecosystem following the rollout of card tokenization. With Apple Pay dominating usage and P2P transactions surging, businesses are shifting toward secure, cashless operations. Instant mobile payments, rising commercial adoption, and strong debit card usage are reshaping digital commerce across the country.
Nepal marked International Information Security Day with an urgent call to shift from awareness to sustained national cybersecurity action. Government, industry and academic leaders highlighted key vulnerabilities, advocated year-round planning, and emphasized Zero Trust, practical skills and stronger national coordination. The event set a unified mandate for protecting Nepal’s digital future.
Nepal Telecom is preparing to launch 5G in Kathmandu and Pokhara, pending spectrum approval from the NTA. The operator plans selective SA-5G deployment in high-demand zones, with equipment procurement beginning once frequencies are granted. A commercial rollout is expected by FY 2082/83, marking Nepal’s first public 5G service.
Morocco has signed an agreement to build the National School of Advanced Technologies in Dakhla, a MAD 100 million project supporting development in the southern provinces. The school will specialize in AI, robotics, and digital systems, expand regional engineering programs, strengthen research, and align with national efforts to boost education and economic growth.
Morocco’s cybersecurity market has reached $1.2 billion, driven by rising cyberattacks, government initiatives, and digital transformation. Demand for MDR and SOC services is growing across government, finance, telecom, and industry, though talent shortages and high deployment costs persist. Continued expansion is expected as cybersecurity becomes essential for national and enterprise resilience.
Zain Jordan has won the 2025 Global Economics Award for Best Digital Transformation Initiative for its Agentic AI program. The initiative improved efficiency, cut processing time by 80%, boosted satisfaction to 95%, and saved over 1,000 work hours. The award reinforces Zain’s leadership in AI-driven telecom innovation and Jordan’s growing digital ecosystem.
Umniah will invest JD300 million over five years to expand 5G, fiber, cloud, and data-center infrastructure in Jordan. CEO Faisal Al-Jalahma highlighted major upgrades, education-sector connectivity, and partnerships with global tech firms. The company’s initiatives support national digital transformation, sustainability goals, and social development across underserved communities.
Orange Jordan is renaming its mobile network to “Inclusion” for one week to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The initiative supports the company’s digital inclusion strategy, empowering persons with disabilities through accessibility, community partnerships, and awareness. It underscores Orange Jordan’s long-term commitment to inclusive digital leadership in the country.