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
Oman Broadband expanded fiber-optic coverage to nearly 927,000 homes by November 2025 and surpassed 326,000 active subscribers, with plans to reach one million homes within three years. The expansion supports smart cities, SME participation, and Oman’s broader digital economy goals.
Huawei Cloud gathered over 150 partners in Saudi Arabia to share its ecosystem strategy and reinforce long-term collaboration. The event highlighted partner success stories, recognised top performers, and underscored Huawei Cloud’s role in supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
Bahrain has approved Satellite Direct-to-Device services, becoming the first GCC country to allow smartphones to connect directly to LEO satellites. The move aims to eliminate coverage gaps across land and sea, strengthen digital resilience, and reinforce Bahrain’s position as a regional connectivity leader.
PTCL’s merged Ufone-Telenor entity plans to participate in Pakistan’s 5G auction, focusing on spectrum optimisation and network expansion. The integration aims to strengthen digital services while assuring workforce continuity during the transition period.
Pakistan’s Supernet has rebranded as SupernetGlobal and established Dubai as its first regional hub to expand into Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia markets. The strategy aims to export Pakistani ICT expertise while supporting IT exports and long-term foreign exchange growth.
Nayatel’s SIP Trunk enables Pakistani businesses to manage high call volumes through scalable, internet-based voice channels. Integrated with cloud PBX, it improves reliability, reduces costs, and supports multi-branch and remote teams across sectors like banking, healthcare, and customer service.
Oman Broadband plans to connect one million homes to its fiber-optic network over three years, expanding national coverage, supporting smart cities, and strengthening Oman’s digital economy through sustained infrastructure investment and local partnerships.
Vodafone Qatar successfully delivered nationwide 5G and fibre connectivity during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, supporting millions of users with high network reliability and performance while reinforcing Qatar’s vision for world-class sporting events and digital innovation.
PTCL has confirmed its participation in Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction following its acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, positioning the merged entity as the country’s second-largest telecom operator amid strong revenue growth and persistent cost pressures across the sector.
du has partnered with Huawei to deploy the UAE’s first customized multi-band indoor 5G base station, integrating 3G, 4G, and 5G into a single unit. The solution enhances indoor coverage, improves efficiency, and supports du’s 5G-Advanced and sustainability goals.