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
The UAE’s TDRA is consulting on new “category B” licences that could allow Starlink resellers to operate locally, expanding satellite internet access to sectors from maritime to aviation.
Bahrain’s MyGov app now offers 24 new services across multiple sectors, integrates more apps, and enhances ID card issuance features, reinforcing its role as the country’s unified platform for digital government services.
PTA is set to launch satellite internet services with a single national license, replacing multiple permits. Licenses could be issued in 1–2 weeks, attracting firms like Starlink and Chinese operators to expand Pakistan’s connectivity.
Oman’s TRA will suspend mobile number portability from August 18 to upgrade to a new central system, aiming to improve service quality, support digital transformation, and boost competition.
Qatar’s Digital Business Award 2025 opens for nominations, promoting innovation across diverse digital sectors aligned with the country’s Digital Agenda 2030.
Oman’s TRA unifies royalty rate for telecoms, fostering investment, competition, and supporting Vision 2040’s digital transformation goals.
Congo and Angola finalize spectrum coordination draft to reduce cross-border interference, improve service quality, and protect spectral sovereignty along their shared border.
Pakistan updates advisory committee to speed up spectrum auction for 5G, amid GSMA warnings about urgent telecom reforms needed to sustain digital growth.
Oman’s MoTCIT seeks input from digital firms for its new public transport e-ticketing platform, part of broad regulatory reforms aligned with Vision 2040.
Liberia and Sierra Leone launch ECOWAS-style free roaming; Liberia edges closer to a similar deal with Côte d’Ivoire to boost cross-border communication and trade.