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
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.
The Iraqi-UAE World Link project is a US$700 million hybrid subsea and terrestrial fiber network linking Asia and Europe through Iraq and Turkey. Designed for hyperscale traffic with sub-100ms latency, it supports AI workloads and cloud services, diversifies global data routes, and positions Iraq as a key Eurasian connectivity hub.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched Wa3i.net, an Arabic platform promoting digital citizenship and child online safety. The launch coincided with an MoU signing with NCCM to strengthen child protection, awareness, and training programs across the country, benefiting thousands of teachers, students, and parents.
Egypt’s telecom regulator has instructed mobile operators to grant five free international minutes to subscribers calling six Arab countries, helping families stay connected during regional tensions. The Foreign Ministry has also launched a WhatsApp hotline to assist Egyptians abroad.
Globe Telecom has rolled out a free roaming package for customers in several Middle Eastern countries, offering 1GB of data, 15 call minutes and 15 SMS for seven days. The initiative aims to support Filipinos abroad amid rising regional tensions.