Nepal’s 4G user base has surpassed 20 million, with mobile broadband holding a 66.28% market share, per the NTA’s latest report. Despite a minor decline of 204,548 users from Falgun to Chaitra 2080, Nepal Telecom and Ncell continue to dominate the 4G landscape, driving digital transformation and connectivity.
Algeria’s government is launching a five-year digital transformation strategy aimed at shifting from paper-based to digital management, enhancing transparency, and boosting economic performance. The plan includes a new digitization law and strengthened cybersecurity measures, positioning Algeria to overcome bureaucratic hurdles and accelerate ICT development by 2029.
Orange Jordan and the Public Security Directorate conducted a session on AI’s role in transforming public security operations. The session aimed to enhance knowledge on AI applications, including crime prediction and cyber threat detection, promoting digital culture and improving security strategies and responses across various departments.
Grid Telecom and Dawiyat Integrated have partnered to build a subsea cable system connecting Greece to Saudi Arabia. The project aims to enhance network resiliency and expand reach, leveraging Crete’s strategic position. Details and timelines are yet to be announced, with potential synergies for additional projects like hyperscale-ready data centers.
Ericsson, in partnership with e& UAE, has successfully verified the Reduced Capability (RedCap) software solution on e& UAE’s 5G Standalone (5G SA) network. This marks the first implementation of Ericsson’s RedCap solution in a commercial network in the Middle East and Africa region, enabling new types of 5G IoT devices and offering new monetization opportunities in both consumer and industrial spaces.
China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak), operating under the Zong 4G brand, expanded its network and completed a significant modernization project in the first half of 2024. Zong 4G deployed over 400 new 4G sites and upgraded its base stations with 8T8R technology to enhance customer experience along the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor. Additionally, Zong upgraded over 1,400 battery banks to Li-Ion solutions for improved efficiency.
Saudi Arabia’s Emerging Technology Adoption Readiness Index improved from 60.35% to 70.70% in one year. The increase in participating agencies, along with advancements in AI, drones, digital twinning, and other technologies, highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to modernizing its digital infrastructure and aligns with Vision 2030 goals.
Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in partnership with Blockexe, has launched the Modee Dlt blockchain network to enhance trust in government services. This initiative, part of the Digital Transformation Strategy (2021-2025), aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness in e-government services.
Oman is set to become a regional telecommunications hub with its advanced network and rural connectivity initiatives. Significant progress in digital infrastructure and the space industry supports this development, with extensive fibreoptic and 5G network deployments enhancing connectivity nationwide.
ITIDA and DXC Technology Egypt have signed an MoU to enhance Egypt’s software industry by leveraging ITIDA’s SECC for training and certifications. The partnership aims to boost software exports and elevate Egypt’s position as a global IT services hub.
