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 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.
Egypt’s National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has been awarded the highest ranking in the ITU’s G5 Benchmark for regulatory performance, highlighting its success in collaborative regulation for digital transformation.
Bahrain’s iGA met with Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority during the GCC eGovernment Ministerial Committee meeting, discussing collaborative digital transformation initiatives.
Bahrain’s Crown Prince has issued Edict (102) of 2023, which approves the Sixth National Telecommunications Plan. The plan, set for a three-year term, aims to advance the Kingdom’s telecommunications framework, ensuring progressive development in line with modern technologies and services.
Somalia’s Ministry of Communication has inked a deal with the ITU to expand digital connectivity, enhance ICT, and modernize technology infrastructure, aligning with global digital advancements.
Internet use in Tanzania soars by 45% due to more Kiswahili content, despite new regulations on VPN usage stirring public debate.
Saudi Arabia has climbed to the top of the ITU’s Digital Regulatory Maturity Index, outstripping other G20 countries, in alignment with its Vision 2030 goals. This places the Kingdom at the forefront of digital governance, reflecting its investment in regulatory innovation and advanced digital infrastructure.