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
Bangladesh’s e-commerce sector is growing rapidly, but the transition to digital payments remains slow due to the country’s strong reliance on cash. To foster growth, efforts are needed to educate consumers, improve infrastructure, and increase merchant adoption of electronic payments, ultimately driving the shift towards a cashless economy.
MTN Group has partnered with Meta to enhance voice and video call quality on WhatsApp and other real-time calling apps across 12 MTN markets. By optimizing networks and applications, the initiative improves user experience. Nigeria is the first market to benefit, showing a 50% improvement in performance indicators.
Visa has launched Visa+ in Bahrain, enabling seamless cross-border money transfers using only mobile numbers. Initially available through Bahrain Islamic Bank and Khaleeji Bank, the service enhances security, convenience, and speed for transfers within the GCC. This marks a significant step in Visa’s efforts to transform global money movement.
The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) and the Ministry of Labour have opened registration for the third batch of Bahrain’s Technical Development Programme (TTDP), aimed at training Bahraini IT graduates. The program will provide on-the-job training, enhancing skills for employment in the public and private sectors. Registration ends May 30.
MTN South Sudan has secured a 15-year operating license from the National Communication Authority, replacing an outdated Sudanese license. The new license includes commitments to expand coverage, improve service quality, and drive innovation. MTN aims to cover 90% of the population within ten years, despite affordability and infrastructure challenges.
Batelco by Beyon has been named the Strategic Partner for the 8th Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025. The event will explore advancements in smart city technologies with a focus on sustainable growth. Batelco will showcase its cutting-edge 5G and IoT solutions, highlighting their role in transforming urban living.
The first ITU Embedded AI Focus Group meeting, hosted by Turkcell in Istanbul, brought together global experts to discuss AI-native networks. The summit emphasized the integration of AI in telecom networks for smarter, more efficient infrastructures. Key industry leaders stressed the need for international standards in AI-based networks.
Orange Jordan has launched exclusive offers for social security retirees, providing discounts on home Internet, mobile devices, and post-paid plans. Retirees can access these deals with flexible payment options over 24 months, in collaboration with the General Organization for Social Security, enhancing digital access for all members.
OmanSat Technologies has been granted a first-class licence by Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to develop and operate a satellite communications system. This will enhance broadband internet services and satellite connectivity, especially in rural areas, boosting the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and market competitiveness.
Dialog Axiata successfully conducted Sri Lanka’s first VoNR trial on a live 5G network, using a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone. The trial showcased VoNR’s benefits, including better voice quality, faster connections, and improved network efficiency. However, 5G services remain in trial stages as spectrum allocation is still pending.