Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
CG Mobile, a subsidiary of Chaudhary Group, is now the sole authorized partner of Motorola in Nepal. The collaboration will see the launch of Motorola phones, from entry-level to flagship models, before Dashain. This partnership aims to revitalize Motorola’s presence in Nepal, with operations managed from India.
Eight Pakistani IT students will compete in the regional finals of Huawei’s Seeds for the Future 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The program, part of Huawei’s global CSR initiative, aims to foster innovation and develop IT talent. Participants will receive training in digital skills, cross-cultural exchanges, and hands-on experience with advanced technologies.
Jordan’s telecommunications sector is booming with nearly 798,800 fixed broadband subscriptions and a 69% market share for fiber internet. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s report highlights robust high-speed internet demand, mobile broadband growth, and 5G adoption, reflecting the nation’s rapid digital transformation and technological advancements.
Telecom Egypt has signed a multi-year agreement with Mada Communications to be its preferred strategic international SMS service provider. This partnership will leverage Mada®’s expertise to enhance Telecom Egypt’s A2P messaging services, improve customer experience, and maximize messaging revenues through secure and innovative communication solutions.
Oracle has opened its second public cloud region in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh, as part of a $1.5 billion investment. This expansion aims to meet growing demand for AI and cloud services, enabling organizations to modernize applications and innovate with data, analytics, and AI, enhancing the kingdom’s digital economy.
stc Group has partnered with Nexthink to implement digital employee experience (DEX) management solutions, improving service delivery and maintaining its leadership. The collaboration has led to a 50% improvement in DEX scores, faster issue resolution, and enhanced employee productivity, positioning stc Group for continued digital-driven success.
Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s largest telecom provider, partners with Mobileum to implement an AI-powered Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management solution. This collaboration aims to prevent revenue leakage, enhance fraud detection, and improve customer experience, supporting Grameenphone’s commitment to innovation and secure service delivery.
Vodafone Egypt has been ranked first in Umlaut’s latest network performance reports, covering November 2023 to April 2024. The company achieved top scores for mobile and fixed broadband performance. This recognition aligns with Vodafone Egypt’s commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous investment in network infrastructure to ensure reliable, high-quality connectivity.
Telenor Asia, parent of Grameenphone, has urged the Bangladesh government to fully restore mobile internet services. Major telecom operators reported a shutdown of 3G and 4G networks ordered by local authorities, leaving only 2G services available. Previous internet blackouts and social media restrictions have raised concerns about safety and connectivity.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reports a rise in cellular subscribers from 192.32 million in May 2024 to 192.53 million in June 2024. The number of 3G and 4G users also increased, while NGMS penetration grew from 55.07% to 55.61%. Jazz, Zong, Telenor, and Ufone all saw varied changes in 3G and 4G user bases.