Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Engro Holdings finalizes its acquisition of Jazz’s 10,500-tower infrastructure subsidiary, Deodar, following regulatory and court approvals. The deal, effective June 3, 2025, marks a pivotal development in Pakistan’s telecom sector, strengthening digital connectivity and network infrastructure under Engro Connect’s management.
Nigeria’s telecom sector faced over 30 network disruptions in May 2025 due to fibre cuts, power outages, vandalism, and equipment theft. Major operators like MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9Mobile experienced widespread service interruptions, highlighting urgent infrastructure security needs and the importance of collaboration with civil agencies.
GO Telecom signs a strategic agreement with Syria to upgrade its digital infrastructure, marking a key private sector step after Western sanctions ease. The partnership aims to rejuvenate Syria’s communications network and boost recovery through targeted infrastructure investments.
Algeria has launched its official 5G technology tender, marking a major step toward digital transformation and economic growth. The phased rollout will focus on urban and industrial areas, with service expected to launch in Q3 2025. The initiative aims to position Algeria as a regional technology leader.
Nokia is advancing network automation and simplification in partnership with Vodafone Qatar to enable autonomous networks that improve reliability and manage complexity. By integrating AI, cloud automation, and 5G slicing, Nokia supports scalable, high-performance networks designed to meet future digital demands while augmenting human expertise.
Turkcell and Huawei successfully completed the world’s first Full Duplex Radio Link trial on the 80 GHz E-band, achieving 50 Gbps speeds. This breakthrough technology enables simultaneous data transmission and reception, boosting 5G network performance and supporting Türkiye’s digital transformation and future-ready connectivity goals.
GNEXT opens its first Apple Authorized Service Center in Lahore, offering certified repairs and launches Shield+ protection plan, with plans to expand service locations and improve accessibility across Pakistan.
Lebanon negotiates with Starlink to launch satellite internet, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce high costs, benefiting multiple sectors amid longstanding telecom challenges.
Orange Jordan launches flexible, discounted Saudi Passenger Roaming bundles with unlimited internet and voice minutes for Hajj pilgrims, ensuring seamless 5G connectivity on Saudi networks from May 22 to June 11, 2025.
SMS usage in Jordan grew 27% in 2024, driven by business communication needs in banking, e-commerce, and healthcare. Despite messaging apps’ popularity, SMS maintains high open rates, supporting Jordan’s advancing digital economy.