Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodafone Qatar has become the country’s first B2B reseller of Starlink satellite services, bringing high-speed, low-latency connectivity to remote and mission-critical business environments. The partnership strengthens enterprise resilience, expands national ICT infrastructure, and supports Qatar’s National Vision 2030 through next-generation satellite connectivity.
Kenya is accelerating its digital economy through fiber expansion, public Wi-Fi, and youth programs in Kirinyaga County. Over 102km of fiber now links all sub-counties to government networks, while digital skills initiatives and the Ajira program are preparing thousands of young people for global online work.
Zain Kuwait has achieved a regional first by reaching 31 Gbps in a real-world 5G-Advanced test. Using advanced spectrum and carrier aggregation, the milestone demonstrates readiness for ultra-high capacity, low latency, and next-generation digital services, positioning Kuwait at the forefront of future connectivity.
Orange Jordan topped Jordan’s 2025 DSBO network performance test, achieving the highest scores in both mobile voice and data. The nationwide drive test covered nearly 8,000km using advanced Rohde & Schwarz equipment, validating Orange’s investments in network quality, reliability, and real-world user experience across cities and highways.
Algeria has launched its third Earth observation satellite, Alsat-3A, enhancing national mapping and resource management, while Senegal plans a second satellite in 2026. Together, the moves highlight Africa’s accelerating space ambitions, with over 21 countries now running space programmes and more than 120 satellites in development.
stc Bahrain has partnered with CFI to deliver secure, resilient ICT infrastructure for financial operations. The agreement introduces high-availability networks, next-generation security, and smart resilience systems, strengthening regulatory compliance, service continuity, and data protection while supporting Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and ambitions as a regional financial hub.
Zong has partnered with ZTE to introduce affordable 5G smartphones in Pakistan ahead of the February spectrum auction. The initiative includes entry-level and gaming devices, bundled plans, and BNPL schemes, aiming to boost readiness for 5G adoption as operators prepare for heavy investment and rollout obligations.
BSNL and Viasat are upgrading the Indian Navy’s satellite communications using a hybrid L-band and Ka-band architecture. The project enables a multi-band, multi-constellation strategy, delivering higher throughput, expanded coverage, and resilient, mission-critical connectivity for naval platforms, with installation beginning this month.
Omantel has completed Oman’s transition to a full 5G Standalone network, enabling ultra-low latency, network slicing, and advanced IoT services. The seamless upgrade unlocks new enterprise and consumer use cases, from private networks to smarter industry, positioning Oman to compete as a regional digital hub.
Pakistan’s upcoming spectrum auction could release 600 MHz of new capacity, addressing structural limits that hinder internet quality. Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim calls it a once-in-a-decade opportunity to deliver faster, affordable connectivity, bridge the digital divide, and enable a digitally driven economy across education, healthcare, and enterprise.