Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
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.