Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan launches AI policy to train one million professionals by 2030, boost innovation, and enhance public services with inclusive digital initiatives and strong cybersecurity measures, reflecting a commitment to economic modernization and youth empowerment.
Bangladesh’s four licensed tower companies launched the Bangladesh TowerCo Association to drive policy reform and collaboration. Industry and regulators emphasized regulatory clarity, faster permitting, and infrastructure sharing as keys to unlocking 5G and digital growth.
Pakistan’s Ministry of IT held a meeting with the Commonwealth Secretariat and British Esports Federation to create a National Esports Policy and form a federation. The goal is to boost youth engagement, digital skills, and game commercialization, helping Pakistani developers break into global markets.
Huawei and Saudi MCIT’s Future Skills Center marks a significant step in building a digitally skilled workforce, accelerating innovation, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s transition to a knowledge-based economy.
PTA’s firm conditions highlight the regulatory emphasis on financial compliance and infrastructure commitments as prerequisites for license renewal in Pakistan’s telecom sector.
Egypt’s NTRA enforcement strengthens oversight on imported mobile devices, balancing traveler exemptions with measures against illegal imports to protect regulatory compliance and market integrity.
African ICT leadership’s unified stance aims to protect AFRINIC’s essential role in managing internet resources, reinforcing Africa’s digital sovereignty amid critical governance challenges.
Sudan’s WhatsApp call ban highlights ongoing tensions between state security measures and digital rights, with significant impacts on communication for vulnerable populations amid conflict and instability.
Oman’s TRA crackdown on illegal wireless networks is a decisive move to protect internet quality, telecom investments, and cybersecurity, reinforcing the nation’s digital transformation goals through enforcement, education, and infrastructure development.
Egypt’s NTRA maintains a strict but fair mobile device governance policy, balancing traveler exemptions with enforcement against abuse to secure telecom networks and ensure compliance with import regulations amid the pilot phase.