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 Mobile World Congress Africa 2025 spotlighted how mobile connectivity and AI are driving Africa’s digital and economic transformation, with a renewed focus on inclusivity, local innovation, and technological sovereignty.
Pakistan underscored its strategic role as a regional trade bridge, calling connectivity the cornerstone of shared prosperity and sustainable development across Asia.
Mobily’s Red Sea Cable partnership with Power Sub Link marks Saudi Arabia’s first fully owned subsea system, linking Duba and Sharm El-Sheikh to enhance regional data connectivity. The project supports Vision 2030 and strengthens the Kingdom’s position as a global digital hub.
Algeria has launched the Medusa submarine fiber-optic cable, a transformative project connecting Africa and Europe through a high-speed network spanning 8,700 km. With landing points in Algiers and Collo, the system will enhance 5G, cloud, and internet capacity, cementing Algeria’s role as a regional digital hub.
Orange Jordan and JETT signed a partnership to deliver enterprise connectivity and ICT solutions across Jordan. The collaboration, powered by Orange’s advanced MPLS network, supports JETT’s ongoing digital transformation, enhancing operational efficiency and improving passenger experiences through secure, smart communication services.
Bangladesh’s state-run submarine cable operator denied claims of bandwidth shortage, citing 7,200 Gbps of current capacity and plans to reach 30,000 Gbps by 2026. The statement comes as the country’s first private cable project faces delays, underscoring tensions between state control and market liberalization.
The GSMA has launched two transformative initiatives with leading African mobile operators — one to make 4G smartphones more affordable and another to strengthen Africa’s homegrown AI ecosystem through localized language models.
Gulf Bridge International (GBI) has partnered with Nokia to deploy a next-generation optical network across the Middle East, using a new terrestrial route through Iraq to link Europe, Asia, and the Gulf. The system will deliver 50Tbps capacity with 100G–400G services, improving regional resilience and supporting the region’s growing cloud and digital economy.
ZTE and e& signed two major MoUs at GITEX Global 2025 to co-develop 5G private networks for smart cities and advance renewable energy innovation. The partnership supports UAE’s sustainability vision through AI-driven telecom infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and next-generation connectivity across industries.
Jazz and DynaSys Networks have launched Pakistan’s first city-wide LoRaWAN network in Lahore, marking a major step toward smart city development. The network enables scalable IoT solutions across sectors like agriculture, industry, and urban planning. Fully compliant with PTA’s IoT framework and hosted locally, the system ensures secure, sustainable connectivity as part of Pakistan’s broader digital transformation.