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
Orange Tunisie has launched a satellite broadband service using Eutelsat’s KONNECT satellite, delivering speeds of up to 100 Mbps and targeting remote areas with limited connectivity. The launch is part of Orange’s broader satellite strategy across Africa and the Middle East through partnerships with Eutelsat and OneWeb.
Orange plans to grow its Max It super app user base from 25 million to 75 million by 2028 as part of its digital services strategy across Africa and the Middle East. The move is supported by strong growth in mobile financial services, AI-driven platforms, and expanding 5G connectivity across the region.
Northstar Telecom in Bahrain has standardized its Wi-Fi access point and switching infrastructure across business, residential, and enterprise broadband services using HFCL’s IO platform. The move introduces a unified, carrier-grade architecture with AI-powered network management through IO Canvas to improve performance, scalability, and centralized control.
Pakistan’s largest telecom operator Jazz invested Rs58.7 billion in FY25 to strengthen network capacity, expand digital platforms, and accelerate its evolution into an integrated digital service company under the JazzWorld ecosystem.
Alfa has activated a free 20GB e-Learning data plan for all subscribers in Lebanon to support remote education during the ongoing conflict. The plan provides access to platforms like Microsoft Teams and Madrasati on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and renews automatically each billing cycle.
Orange Tunisie has launched satellite broadband services using Eutelsat’s KONNECT satellite, offering speeds of up to 100 Mbps and nationwide coverage. The service is aimed at connecting remote areas lacking telecom infrastructure and forms part of Orange’s broader satellite connectivity strategy across Africa and the Middle East.
Ooredoo Qatar has launched the Eid Device Festival 2026, a two-week promotional campaign offering special pricing on iPhone 17 models and savings of up to 80% on selected devices. Customers also receive 1,000 additional Nojoom Points, with offers available across Ooredoo stores, Starlink outlets and the Ooredoo eShop.
PTML has acquired additional spectrum to strengthen its network capacity and prepare for future 5G services in Pakistan. The move is expected to enhance mobile connectivity, improve data speeds and support the country’s broader digital transformation and digital economy growth.
Oman’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has launched a Digital Innovation Award to encourage libraries to adopt advanced technologies and improve digital services. The initiative aims to modernize library operations, promote innovative digital solutions and strengthen access to knowledge as part of the country’s broader digital transformation efforts.
Morocco saw a sharp decline in traditional mobile communication in 2025, with voice calls falling 12.55% and SMS dropping 16.46% as users shifted to messaging apps. Meanwhile, mobile subscriptions, internet users and 5G adoption continued to grow, reflecting increasing demand for data services.