Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia’s CST has issued guidelines for organizations to adopt the (.sa) national domain, offering technical instructions for websites, email, and other services. The move aims to boost digital identity, strengthen service reliability, and encourage reliance on national digital resources as part of the Kingdom’s transformation strategy.
Pakistan has established the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) under the Digital Nation Bill, appointing Dr. Sohail Munir as chairperson and Dr. Muhammad J. Sear as member. The authority will oversee the national digital master plan, data governance, and digital transformation projects to advance Pakistan’s digital economy.
Oman’s TRA has introduced strict new rules on telecom pricing and promotions to prevent price wars, protect consumers, and maintain fair competition. Measures include limits on offers, intervention triggers on steep price drops, and stricter oversight of dominant operators, with the framework set for ongoing review.
Jazz has rejected allegations of irregularities flagged in the AGP audit, reaffirming that all tariffs and services are PTA-approved. The Senate Standing Committee will review the audit on August 25, as scrutiny of the telecom sector’s transparency and compliance practices intensifies.
Jordan’s Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission has issued its first commercial drone operator license to Elements TV Production. The move paves the way for wider drone adoption in media, tourism, agriculture, and infrastructure, boosting innovation, investment, and employment opportunities in Jordan’s digital economy.
Nepal Telecom has warned customers about fraudulent SMS messages claiming Connect IPS accounts are locked, urging users not to click on malicious links. The phishing scheme seeks to steal sensitive data, raising risks of financial and identity fraud. Ntc advises relying only on verified channels for updates.
Jordan’s TRC has restated its commitment to public health by enforcing strict approval and inspection measures on telecom towers to ensure compliance with international electromagnetic radiation standards. Citizens are encouraged to report concerns via online, email, hotline, or social media platforms.
Egypt’s NTRA will begin disconnecting mobile devices making unregistered promotional calls from 24 August 2025. Offenders face fines and possible imprisonment, while citizens can report nuisance calls through multiple channels. The move follows widespread complaints and aims to better protect user privacy.
Iraq’s Ministry of Communications denied reports of a contract with Vodafone, clarifying that the mobile license project remains in its initial phase. The ministry rejected the claims as election-driven misinformation, affirming transparency in its work and reserving the right to counter efforts to discredit its national projects.
The NCC will roll out a cybersecurity framework next month to curb hacking, ransomware, and spam in Nigeria’s telecoms sector. CEO Aminu Maida also addressed data depletion concerns, noting it stems from consumer habits. NCC is pushing fibre expansion and fair backbone pricing to ensure affordable nationwide broadband access.