Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Dialog recommits to Sri Lanka Rugby with renewed telecom partnership and full broadcast support, enhancing nationwide fan access to a highly competitive 2025/26 league season featuring nine elite clubs.
Ericsson and e& have launched the second cohort of the Excelerate& programme, a year-long initiative providing Emirati professionals with advanced training in 5G, cloud, AI-driven networks, and strategic leadership. The programme blends coursework, mentorship, and global exposure to build future telecom leaders aligned with the UAE’s Centennial 2071 vision and national digital transformation goals.
Orange Jordan is expanding its network across Irbid with wider fiber and 5G coverage, new mobile and home internet offers, and enhanced digital services. The operator is investing in infrastructure, customer experience, and youth development while reaffirming its leadership in driving Jordan’s digital transformation.
The ITU, GSMA, and UNHCR are expanding the Connectivity for Refugees initiative to connect 20 million displaced people and host communities by 2030. The program, active in Chad and five other African nations, integrates refugee needs into digital infrastructure plans and promotes inclusive, sustainable connectivity.
Zain Kuwait and the Environment Public Authority signed an MoU to enhance sustainability through awareness campaigns, e-waste initiatives, and data collaboration. The partnership promotes evidence-based environmental action and positions Zain as a key enabler of Kuwait’s green transformation.
Ooredoo is serving as the Official Telecom Sponsor of Qatar University’s ESI 2025, themed “Frontier Technologies for Resilient Economies.” The partnership underscores Ooredoo’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and Qatar National Vision 2030, while enabling global collaboration on AI, blockchain, IoT, and quantum computing.
Reon Energy hosted the “Powering Telecom Networks” forum in Islamabad, unveiling Pakistan’s first Battery-as-a-Service model and strengthening its alliance with Telenor Pakistan to promote sustainable energy solutions for the telecom sector.
Orange Jordan’s Fabrication Lab concluded robotics and innovation programs to equip youth with practical skills in AI, drones, and digital fabrication. The initiatives empower students to develop market-ready tech solutions and strengthen Jordan’s innovation ecosystem.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator has approved a new SIM-lock framework allowing mobile operators to sell smartphones on installment, expanding digital access for low-income users. The initiative aims to bridge the rural digital divide while ensuring fair pricing, transparency, and consumer protection.
Manama, November 3, 2025 — The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support for Havelock One, one of Bahrain’s leading interior design and manufacturing firms, to adopt advanced Industry 4.0 technologies, reinforcing the Kingdom’s industrial transformation goals. The announcement was made during the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, underscoring Bahrain’s push toward smart manufacturing and digital innovation.