Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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 partners said the initiative aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and serves as a blueprint for how data, automation, and AI can improve urban efficiency, safety, and quality of life in smart city environments.
Experts note that while other African markets can learn from the model, replicating it requires coordinated spectrum policy, device affordability, reliable power, and upfront capital. GSMA Intelligence projects that by 2030, 5G could account for more than 20% of Africa’s mobile connections, reaching nearly 390 million users.
Chad’s ARCEP signed an MoU with Azercosmos to collaborate on satellite services, spectrum management, earth observation, AI integration, and digital transformation, alongside joint commercial projects and education programs to build local skills and innovation capacity.
Algeria launches Alsat-3A from China, enhancing high-resolution Earth observation, geospatial intelligence, and mapping capabilities through continued collaboration between ASAL and CASC.
Almadar Aljadid launches 5G in Tripoli, completing North Africa’s Mediterranean-wide transition to 5G as phased expansion aims to improve connectivity and enable digital services across key sectors.
Coordination between Yemen’s Civil Service Ministry, the Public Telecommunications Corporation, and Yemen Mobile focused on updating employee data in the central database and improving institutional alignment to enhance service quality and support national development.
Arabsat selects ACTIA to deploy Q/V-Band gateways for ARABSAT-7A, strengthening its shift to software-defined satellite architecture and enabling resilient, high-capacity broadband services across enterprise, mobility, aviation, maritime, and government sectors through advanced ground segment infrastructure and flexible routing capabilities across its regional footprint.
Ooredoo Palestine renewed its partnership with Qvantel after completing a real-time charging and billing upgrade, strengthening data monetisation, digital service scalability, and network performance to support rising demand for high-speed mobile data.
Libya’s Almadar launched the country’s first 5G service in Tripoli, marking a major digital milestone, with nationwide expansion planned to support healthcare, education, innovation, and economic growth.
Iraq has suspended its national 5G rollout after regulatory disputes between the CMC and the Ministry of Communications, despite an earlier deal with Vodafone, highlighting governance challenges that could delay the country’s digital infrastructure ambitions.