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 expansion of 5G infrastructure is expected to strengthen Algeria’s digital economy by improving connectivity, enabling business digitalisation, and supporting the development of advanced digital services.
MTN Uganda reported strong financial growth in 2025, with total revenue rising 13.6% to UGX 3.6 trillion and service revenue increasing 13.4%. Data and fintech services drove performance, with data revenue up 28.8% and fintech revenue up 17.3%. The operator also expanded 4G and 5G coverage while continuing investments in network infrastructure and digital financial services.
Officials said the measure is intended to ensure greater stability in telecom tariffs while addressing consumer concerns about frequent changes in mobile service pricing.
The broader WARDIP programme was launched in November 2023 to expand internet access and promote a single digital market in West Africa. Its first phase is currently supporting The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania.
In November 2025, reports indicated that work on the Red Sea segment of the 2Africa system had already been temporarily halted due to permitting challenges and attacks on vessels by Iran-backed Houthi forces. The Google-backed Blue-Raman cable project was also reported to have paused work in the region under similar circumstances.
The ministry stated that the Integrated Digital Gateway reflects its broader commitment to supporting Qatar’s digital government initiatives by enhancing service efficiency, simplifying procedures, and enabling faster access to labour-related services.
5G adoption has grown rapidly in Jordan. The number of 5G subscriptions reached 287,000 in the third quarter of 2025, up from 241,000 in the second quarter, representing a quarterly increase of 19.1 percent. On a year-on-year basis, subscriptions surged by 307 percent compared with the 70,000 recorded in the third quarter of 2024.
HFCL Senior Vice President Bhuvnesh Sachdeva noted that the decision demonstrates strong operator confidence in the IO platform, adding that real-world deployment within an operational network provides valuable validation for telecom operators and enterprise customers across the region.
CITRA noted that it will continue to develop the regulatory framework for the telecommunications and ICT sector to keep pace with global technological advancements and support connectivity in areas that are difficult to reach through traditional terrestrial networks.
MoHRE’s 2025 performance marks a shift toward “invisible” government, where AI handles 11 million transactions without human intervention. With a customer satisfaction rate exceeding 91%, the Tawasul system has redefined the UAE labor market’s resilience, offering 24/7 self-service and proactive digital alerts that support business continuity and investor confidence.