Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka’s national telecom operators (Dialog Axiata, SLT-Mobitel, and Hutch), in coordination with the government and partners like Huawei, are working around the clock to restore vital communication networks across the country following severe damage from Cyclone Ditwah’s deadly flooding and landslides.
Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar completed a PoC for the Automated Energy Saver, achieving a 15% reduction in radio energy consumption while maintaining service quality. The feature uses real-time automation to optimize 5G resources and supports Qatar’s sustainability goals. The project strengthens ongoing collaboration between both organisations on next-generation, efficient network deployments.
Senegal’s ARTP and the International Telecommunication Union have signed a partnership to support young women in digital development. Launched during CMDT-25 in Baku, the initiative will build skills, strengthen digital trade participation, and create supportive commercial ecosystems. Detailed implementation plans will be released, reflecting Senegal’s push to expand its digital economy.
Libya’s telecom operator Hatif Libya will gradually shut down outdated exchanges as part of a nationwide modernization plan. The programme includes new fibre networks, expanded 4G/5G coverage, cloud infrastructure, and automated systems, with fixed-line services shifting to LTT. The initiative supports Libya’s long-term goal of building a modern, sustainable digital infrastructure.
Ooredoo and Vodafone Qatar have commercially released GSMA Open Gateway APIs, including Number Verification and SIM Swap, to provide standardized identity tools for developers and enterprises in Qatar to fight the rising tide of digital fraud.
NBB and Batelco by Beyon have signed an MoU to explore collaboration across their retail and loyalty ecosystems. The agreement focuses on aligning loyalty programmes, offering bundled services, and integrating digital platforms to deliver tailored customer experiences, supporting Bahrain’s wider goals for digital innovation and connected retail services.
Beyon Solutions and Bahrain FinTech Bay have signed an MoU to accelerate cloud adoption and strengthen digital transformation across Bahrain’s financial sector. The partnership focuses on supporting fintech startups and scale-ups with digital services, workshops, and ecosystem engagement, reinforcing Bahrain’s ambition to become a leading regional hub for innovation and technology growth.
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