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
Nigeria’s NCC has partnered with the NSCDC to curb escalating fibre optic damage largely caused by uncoordinated construction and roadworks. Despite CNII protections and reporting platforms, incidents remain high, with MTN reporting 25 cuts daily. Safeguarding fibre is critical as Nigeria advances its $2 billion, 90,000 km national connectivity rollout.
TDRA confirmed that importing telecom devices into the UAE requires a customs clearance permit to ensure legal and safe entry. The regulator urged businesses and individuals to review guidelines on its website or call 80012, as part of efforts to prevent unauthorized and potentially risky equipment from entering the country.
Pakistan will hold its 5G spectrum auction on March 10 to ease network congestion caused by limited spectrum. With 130 million broadband users operating on 274 MHz, the move aims to improve Internet speeds and support the country’s expanding digital economy and rising IT exports.
Egypt has blocked Roblox following concerns raised in parliament about child online safety. The Supreme Council for Media Regulation ordered the move, with the NTRA implementing the technical block. Authorities said the platform posed risks linked to children’s internet and social media use, prompting immediate regulatory action.
Bahrain has asked iOS users to update to version 26.2 to receive emergency alerts as it rolls out a phased wireless warning system to improve public safety. The move supports faster communication during crises, while Android and Huawei users require no action. Kuwait has also begun routine siren testing.
GO Telecom’s subsidiary GO Money received final approval from SAMA to offer micro-consumer financing in Saudi Arabia, operating with SAR 20 million capital and supporting Vision 2030 goals to expand the Kingdom’s digital financial services ecosystem.
Qatar’s CRA participated in the 48th GCC Telecommunications Bureau Technical Committee meeting in Bahrain, contributing technical papers on spectrum management, mobile device applications, and interference mitigation while reinforcing regional coordination and global ICT engagement.
Nigeria Police uncovered a N7.7 billion telecom fraud involving compromised internal systems, arrested six suspects, and seized properties, vehicles, devices, and funds linked to the cybercrime operation.
Egypt is emerging as a fast-growing market for Zoho and ManageEngine as government-led digital transformation accelerates technology adoption across public and private sectors, mirroring India’s earlier digitization journey and positioning Egypt as a key growth hub in MENA.
Kuwait will host the fifth Digital Cooperation Organization General Assembly, highlighting its growing global role in shaping digital economy policies, fostering international cooperation, and advancing inclusive and sustainable digital development.