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 UAE’s Digital School has partnered with Starlink to deliver satellite-enabled digital education to underserved communities worldwide, combining connectivity and accredited learning platforms to expand access to education and digital skills globally.
Es’hailSat and Telesat have formed a strategic partnership to explore LEO satellite connectivity services, aiming to deliver low-latency, high-performance broadband solutions while strengthening Qatar’s position in next-generation satellite communications.
Starlink’s launch in Tajikistan aims to extend broadband access to remote regions through low-Earth orbit satellite connectivity, addressing infrastructure gaps while raising questions around affordability and state-controlled internet governance.
Comarch, Hatif Libya, and Makman have expanded their autonomous networks partnership to develop a standards-based automation roadmap, aiming to create a reference model for telecom network autonomy and operational transformation across Africa.
stc Group will deploy a 4,500 km fibre network and data centre infrastructure in Syria through the SAR 3 billion Silklink project, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting cloud, IoT, and digital infrastructure development.
stc has secured a SAR 3 billion Silklink project in Syria to deploy fiber infrastructure, data centers, and submarine cable landing stations, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting advanced digital services while expanding its cross-border infrastructure strategy.
Telenor Pakistan has completed a full migration of its prepaid and postpaid subscriber base to a cloud-native charging and billing system, improving resilience, scalability, and digital service capabilities while strengthening its core infrastructure to support faster innovation and future network evolution across its nationwide operations.
Starlink’s entry into Senegal introduces satellite broadband as a tool to expand connectivity in underserved regions, supporting national digital inclusion goals while raising challenges around affordability, regulation and ecosystem balance as the country works to integrate satellite internet alongside existing fiber and mobile networks.
Starlink has launched satellite internet services in Senegal, expanding SpaceX’s low Earth orbit connectivity across Africa to improve internet access in underserved and remote areas, as the company continues its rapid regional rollout aimed at supporting digital inclusion and expanding broadband availability across the continent.
Telenor Pakistan has completed migration of its entire customer base of 90 million subscribers to a next-generation charging and billing…