Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Alipay+ and Kaspi.kz have enabled international cross-border QR payments in Kazakhstan, making it the first country in Central Asia to adopt Alipay+. Covering nationwide merchants, the move supports tourism growth, builds on regional expansion efforts, and connects global travelers to local businesses.
Ethio Telecom and Huawei have deployed North Africa’s first GigaAAU FDD tri-band Massive MIMO site, boosting 4G traffic by 70% and user speeds by 68%. The solution integrates three bands into one unit, offers dynamic beamforming, and ensures energy savings, advancing Ethiopia’s digital transformation.
PTA is coordinating with authorities and operators to restore telecom services disrupted by floods in KP and other regions. Damage to cellular and fixed-line sites has impacted connectivity, but recovery efforts are underway to reestablish vital communication lines for rescue and relief operations.
Egypt’s NTRA plays a vital role in digital transformation, introducing 5G, eSIM, and WiFi calling, while enforcing consumer rights through tools like My NTRA. By balancing regulation, innovation, and inclusion, it positions Egypt as a leading digital hub in the region.
Toffee will stream all 380 English Premier League matches for the 2025–26 season, delivering high-quality, real-time coverage across Bangladesh. The platform highlights local innovation, supports digital transformation, and strengthens Toffee’s position as the country’s leading destination for sports and entertainment.
Oman’s TRA has introduced new retail tariff regulations to protect consumers, requiring clear pricing, explicit consent, transparent contracts, and secure verification. The rules ban misleading claims and hidden charges, improve roaming transparency, and align with Oman Vision 2040 to ensure fair, competitive telecom services.
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OSN has partnered with The Trade Desk to offer advertisers direct programmatic access to its connected TV and on-demand inventory, including HBO and OSN originals, enabling data-driven targeting of premium audiences across MENA in brand-safe environments.
The UAE now has 100% internet coverage, with many residents adopting two-phone setups for work-life separation. Mobile subscriptions have reached 203 per 100 residents, while high-speed fixed internet usage continues to rise, reflecting growing digital connectivity and changing lifestyle habits.