Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ericsson and Zain Jordan are transforming Zain’s BSS into a cloud-native architecture to improve digital services, customer experience, and operational efficiency. The upgrade enhances 5G monetization potential and accelerates Jordan’s telecom digitalization, reinforcing the nation’s role as a regional telecom leader.
Orange Jordan pioneers satellite broadband services, extending high-speed internet to remote areas and spearheading regional digital inclusion through its partnership with Eutelsat.
Omantel’s transformation into a digital technology leader underpins Oman’s Vision 2040, with strong growth in AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and sustainability, supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional connectivity.
Telecommunications services at Libya’s Abu Salim station were restored after sabotage caused power outages and operational disruptions, highlighting ongoing risks to critical infrastructure.
Singer Sri Lanka and Hutch’s partnership expands mobile connectivity through Singer’s retail network, offering instant SIM access, smartphone upgrades, and enhanced digital services to promote digital inclusion nationwide.
Starlink’s satellite internet service has launched in Bahrain, expanding high-speed, low-latency connectivity to support the Kingdom’s development goals and serve critical sectors like aviation and maritime.
Arabsat and Telesat have agreed to lease multi-gigabit LEO satellite capacity, integrating Telesat’s Lightspeed services into Arabsat’s satellite ecosystem to provide seamless broadband connectivity across key sectors. The collaboration will help enhance digital transformation and offer flexible, cost-effective solutions.
Jazz has partnered with DynaSys Networks to accelerate IoT adoption across key sectors in Pakistan, including agriculture, energy, and mobility. The collaboration will enable real-time data collection, automation, and scalable solutions, laying the foundation for smarter, more efficient systems nationwide and positioning Pakistan for a digital transformation.
G42 has signed an MoU with Cisco to collaborate on advancing AI innovation and infrastructure. This strategic partnership will focus on AI-powered cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and expanding AI adoption globally, aligning with the UAE’s AI leadership ambitions.
stc Group successfully completed a PoC for network slicing over GPON infrastructure using Nokia’s Altiplano Access Controller. The solution allows dynamic resource allocation, improving service deployment, user experience, and infrastructure efficiency. It is set to accelerate the delivery of digital services, offering scalability and unlocking new revenue opportunities for stc.