Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Huawei hosted the Northern Africa OTF 2026 in Barcelona, launching the Digital Operation Transformation Pioneer Club 2.0 with African operators. The initiative focuses on AI-driven telecom transformation, improving networks, user experience, and digital services to accelerate growth across Africa.
The ITU has raised over $82 billion through its Partner2Connect initiative to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria and globally. The funds will enhance internet access, infrastructure, and digital literacy, ensuring equitable opportunities for communities worldwide.
The International Telecommunication Union announced it has raised over $82 billion through its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition to expand internet access in Nigeria and other regions. Doreen Bogdan-Martin highlighted that 2.2 billion people remain offline and the initiative aims to reach a $100 billion target by the end of 2026. Key contributions include Mobily pledging $1.715 billion for 5G, data centers, and submarine cables, and Ooredoo Group committing $500 million for fibre infrastructure to enhance global connectivity and digital inclusion.
Fakir Mahbub Anam visited the Telecom Staff College of Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited and the satellite ground station of Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited in Gazipur to review operations and future plans.
Bader Al-Kharafi, Vice-Chairman and Group CEO of Zain Group, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to maintaining uninterrupted telecommunications services during ongoing regional developments. During a visit by government officials, Zain showcased its Network Operations Center, emergency response plans, and coordination with the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority to ensure service stability.
Syria has launched an international tender for a 20-year mobile network operator license as part of efforts to modernize its telecommunications sector. The announcement was made in Barcelona by Communications Minister Abdul Salam Haykal during Mobile World Congress 2026.
Paratus Zambia has introduced Tarana Wireless’s next-generation fixed wireless access technology to deliver fibre-like speeds of up to 1.6 Gbps across the country. The move strengthens its network capabilities, improves performance in congested areas, and marks Tarana’s first customer deployment in Zambia.
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