Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
India’s telecom ARPU is projected to rise 10-12% in FY 2025-26, fueled by increased rural data consumption. Telecom companies are enhancing rural connectivity to expand their subscriber base. Rural areas are expected to contribute significantly to ARPU growth through higher data consumption and migration to data plans.
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has established a national AI committee to guide the country’s AI integration across key sectors. The committee will focus on policy development, ethical AI guidelines, education, and fostering public-private partnerships to drive digital transformation aligned with Oman Vision 2040.
Jazz has partnered with DynaSys Networks to accelerate IoT adoption across key sectors in Pakistan, including agriculture, energy, and mobility. The collaboration will enable real-time data collection, automation, and scalable solutions, laying the foundation for smarter, more efficient systems nationwide and positioning Pakistan for a digital transformation.
G42 has signed an MoU with Cisco to collaborate on advancing AI innovation and infrastructure. This strategic partnership will focus on AI-powered cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and expanding AI adoption globally, aligning with the UAE’s AI leadership ambitions.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Dhofar Insurance in Oman to implement TCS BaNCSTM for Insurance, accelerating the company’s digital transformation. The solution will modernize DIC’s insurance platform, enhancing customer experiences and operational agility while supporting new product rollouts, contributing to the company’s long-term growth strategy.
du has launched GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) to help enterprises and government entities access high-powered GPU compute capabilities for cost-effective AI adoption. The solution improves processing speeds, scalability, and cost efficiency, enabling quicker deployment of AI solutions without significant infrastructure investment. It targets businesses with high-intensity computing needs.
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Group reported a significant profit growth in Q1 2025, with a profit after tax of Rs. 2.00 billion. The company saw a 3.4% revenue increase driven by Mobitel’s strong performance, alongside successful cost-reduction initiatives. SLT aims to continue its digital transformation to drive future growth.
Gulf Business Solutions (GBS) has partnered with Huawei Cloud to offer secure, scalable cloud services in Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030’s digital transformation. The collaboration will expand GBS’s cloud portfolio, helping public and private sector clients modernize IT infrastructure and drive digital change across various industries.
Saudi Arabia and UNCTAD have signed an agreement to enhance the Kingdom’s e-commerce and digital economy policies. The collaboration includes a survey to assess the current situation and align data with international standards. Saudi Arabia is investing $1.4 million to support e-commerce measurement and drive global competitiveness.
stc Group successfully completed a PoC for network slicing over GPON infrastructure using Nokia’s Altiplano Access Controller. The solution allows dynamic resource allocation, improving service deployment, user experience, and infrastructure efficiency. It is set to accelerate the delivery of digital services, offering scalability and unlocking new revenue opportunities for stc.