Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 has been recognised by the United Nations as a global best practice in digital transformation. The strategy aligns technology with national development, emphasises inclusion and sustainability, and positions Qatar as a benchmark for digital government and long-term digital planning worldwide.
The February spectrum auction will release 600 MHz of capacity, giving Pakistan a chance to fix chronic network constraints. Aamir Ibrahim says success depends on prioritizing affordable, reliable internet over 5G hype, strengthening 4G nationwide, enabling handset financing, and treating connectivity as national infrastructure powering education, health, and economic inclusion.
Pakistan’s telecom operators have warned that PTA’s 5G Information Memorandum imposes rollout obligations requiring $150–200 million in annual infrastructure investment per operator, excluding spectrum costs. In a low-ARPU market, executives say the framework is commercially unviable and must be revised to enable sustainable 5G deployment.
Oman’s transport and digital sectors recorded strong gains under Vision 2040, with RO 2.3bn invested since 2021, over 1,700 government services digitised, rising Omanisation, and sharp growth in port volumes. The update reflects accelerating infrastructure delivery and nationwide digital transformation.
Cerillion has secured a £42.5m, five-year deal with Omantel to deliver BSS and OSS platforms supporting billing, CRM, and network operations. The agreement underpins Oman’s Vision 2040 digital agenda and positions Cerillion as a core partner in Omantel’s transformation into a regional technology powerhouse.
Nepal Telecom’s 18th AGM approved a NPR 30 dividend and outlined major expansion plans, including nationwide fiber growth and upcoming 5G rollout. Despite fierce competition, NTC reported strong revenues and reaffirmed its focus on remote connectivity, digital inclusion, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Morocco has launched the JAZARI ROOT Institute as the national hub for artificial intelligence under its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. The initiative establishes a sovereign, regionally distributed AI network to modernize public services, align research with real-world needs, and build national skills and technological independence.
Morocco is launching a national digital platform to centralize and secure healthcare protocols for prevention, diagnosis, and patient care. The mobile-first system standardizes medical references, enables real-time updates, supports collaboration among professionals, and strengthens consistency across primary and specialized health services nationwide.
Nigeria’s telecom regulator has engaged PwC to conduct its first industry-wide competition review since 2013, amid concerns over market dominance and sustainability. The study will assess structural shifts, new technologies, and barriers to entry, as the sector faces ARPU decline, MVNO fragility, and intensifying digital competition.
Morocco is launching a secure national protocol app to standardize medical care across the country. The platform will give healthcare workers real-time access to approved treatment guidelines, reducing regional disparities, improving patient safety, and laying the groundwork for a more integrated, digital-first public health system.