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
Astranis and MB Group announced a strategic partnership to deploy Oman’s first dedicated MicroGEO satellite, supporting Oman Vision 2040 through sovereign satellite connectivity, expanded broadband capacity, and resilient digital infrastructure across government and enterprise sectors.
Iraq has suspended its national 5G project after a dispute between the CMC and the Ministry of Communications over implementation and exclusivity. The move follows a €6 million deal with Vodafone and pauses plans to launch a state-backed 5G operator backed by public institutions.
TechOman has launched as a national technology community platform aligned with Oman Vision 2040, uniting students, academia, startups, and industry. Founded by Tariq al Barwani, it focuses on youth empowerment, hands-on learning, and startup support, bridging education with market needs to drive a knowledge-based, innovation-led economy.
Oman will receive its first dedicated MicroGEO satellite by early 2027 under a $200 million partnership between MB Group and Astranis. Launched via SpaceX, the satellite will provide sovereign, secure connectivity supported by local ground stations, strengthening national digital infrastructure and advancing Oman Vision 2040’s goals for resilience, growth, and innovation.
Gulf Air will introduce complimentary Starlink-powered Wi-Fi across its fleet, giving passengers free, high-speed internet from boarding to arrival. The move aligns Bahrain’s national carrier with regional and global peers and signals a shift toward fast, free connectivity becoming a standard feature of modern air travel.
du becomes a signatory to TM Forum’s Autonomous Networks Manifesto, aligning with global standards for intelligent, self-managing networks. The move strengthens du’s leadership in next-generation telecom, enabling smarter automation, faster service delivery, and more reliable digital experiences for customers across the UAE.
Vodafone Qatar has become the first company to resell Starlink’s B2B satellite services in Qatar, bringing high-speed, low-latency connectivity to remote and hard-to-reach locations. The solution delivers up to 500 Mbps via low-earth orbit satellites, strengthening enterprise resilience and expanding national digital infrastructure.
Astranis has secured a nine-figure deal with Oman’s MB Group for a small GEO broadband satellite, part of a $200 million digital infrastructure push. The satellite will launch this summer alongside four others on a dedicated Falcon 9, supporting Oman’s economic diversification and expanding Astranis’ global footprint.
Vodafone Egypt says any price increases will be tied to rising fuel and electricity costs, pending regulator approval. All operators have submitted tariff requests as operating expenses climb. Despite pressures, Vodafone posted 46 percent revenue growth in 2025 and plans continued investment in networks, digital services, and local device manufacturing.
Qatar is advancing mission-critical connectivity through secure 5G, private networks, and satellite services, positioning digital infrastructure at the heart of national security. Vodafone Qatar’s DIMDEX showcase and Starlink partnership highlight how resilient connectivity is shaping defence, maritime, and public safety operations.