Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
TF1+ is set to launch in 22 French-speaking African countries with an ad-supported and micro-payment model, positioning itself against Canal+ and expanding TF1’s advertising reach, including via Netflix in France.
Rack Centre and TelCables Nigeria collaborate to enhance West Africa’s cloud and network infrastructure by integrating major subsea cables, offering scalable cloud services, and enabling direct low-latency routes to Latin America, Europe, and the USA.
STC Bahrain and Huawei partner to develop 5G-Advanced and AI-powered digital services, enhancing network performance and industry solutions to drive Bahrain’s digital transformation and regional leadership.
Kacific, PTCL, and Telco Integrators partner to expand satellite broadband in Pakistan, leveraging combined infrastructure and expertise to bridge the digital divide in remote areas and empower communities.
Algeria introduced 40 new digital vocational training programs to address the skills gap and support the country’s digital transformation. Developed with educators and tech partners, the programs aim to enhance employability and innovation among Algerian youth.
Algiers hosted the 4th Arab Forum for Equality, focusing on advancing gender equality, social inclusion, and human rights across Arab nations. The event emphasized regional cooperation, legal reform, and civil society’s role in achieving inclusive development aligned with SDG 5.
Omantel and FiberHome have launched a joint R&D centre to advance next-generation fibre networks, successfully trialing 50GPON technology at 50 Gbps speeds. The initiative supports Oman’s digital economy through innovations in smart cities, AI, and Industry 4.0.
Morocco’s telecom regulator has approved joint ventures between Maroc Telecom and Inwi for fiber optic and tower infrastructure sharing. The move aims to boost FTTH coverage and rationalize network deployment while enforcing strict competition safeguards.
Robi Axiata’s Axentec launched Bangladesh’s first Tier-IV cloud platform, offering local enterprises data sovereignty, robust AI-ready infrastructure, and BDT-based pricing. The service is hosted in Jashore and Bhulta, designed to support key sectors and national data compliance.
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