Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Potraz, Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, is set to intensify its crackdown on online hate speech and cyberbullying. Announced by Director General Dr. Gift Machengete, the initiative will utilize the Data Protection Act to restrict harmful sites and target anonymous users involved in these offenses, enhancing online safety.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated Egypt’s Government Data and Cloud Computing Center, known as P1, along Ain El Sokhna Road. This center, focusing on big data analytics and AI, represents a pioneering initiative in Egypt and North Africa, enhancing the region’s technological infrastructure.
The UAE, via the TDRA, is hosting the ITU World Radio Conference 2023 in Dubai, focusing on revising radio-frequency regulations and satellite orbits. The conference brings together global authorities to discuss policies impacting diverse sectors and emphasizes the role of radio frequencies in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
The UAE’s TDRA advises the public to report lost or stolen mobile devices to telecom providers, who will blacklist the device within 24 hours to prevent network access. This initiative aims to enhance security and privacy, with TDRA encouraging the use of protective measures like passwords and device-tracking.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Oman reported a growth in 5G broadband, with 25,000 new connections in the first half of 2023. Mobile phone subscriptions increased by 4%, reaching a 142% penetration rate, while mobile broadband grew by 5%, achieving a 120% penetration rate.
Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has achieved a significant milestone by being elected as the Vice Chair of the International…
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is initiating a nationwide programme for citizens to verify their mobile SIM card registrations. Starting in Kandy from November 13-18, users can dial #132# to check their SIM’s registration status, helping prevent the misuse of mobile numbers for illegal activities.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has recently emphasized the importance of activating voice calling over 4G VoLTE (Voice over LTE)…
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in Qatar promotes the use of AI and facial recognition for digital SIM card registration, enhancing convenience and aligning with Qatar’s Vision 2030 objectives.
Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy aims to activate 1 million digital IDs by year-end, enhancing public services’ efficiency and modernizing the citizen experience as part of a broader digital transformation strategy.