Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
AST SpaceMobile and stc Group have signed a $175M, 10-year partnership to deploy direct-to-device satellite broadband across MENA, integrating space-based and terrestrial networks to expand 4G/5G coverage and drive digital inclusion.
Bridge Alliance has added du as its first UAE member, expanding IoT and 5G collaboration across the Middle East and Asia Pacific through shared innovation, cross-border connectivity, and enterprise-driven digital transformation.
Ooredoo and Aduna have joined forces to globalize access to telecom APIs, enabling secure, cross-border innovation and advancing the GSMA CAMARA initiative for open, interoperable digital ecosystems.
Ncell has activated 20 new 4G towers across Nepal within 10 days, expanding coverage in Madhesh, Koshi, and Bagmati Provinces. Supported by NTA, the initiative enhances digital connectivity for millions and marks a step toward the company’s goal of 170 new sites in two months.
Ooredoo Group has partnered with Aduna to deliver standardized telecom APIs globally, enabling secure digital transactions across industries. Building on GSMA’s CAMARA framework, the partnership simplifies API integration for fintechs and enterprises while expanding Ooredoo’s role in the global API economy.
The partnership between Rakuten Symphony and SLT-Mobitel marks one of South Asia’s earliest Open RAN pilots, integrating 4G and 5G infrastructure to improve network agility and efficiency in Sri Lanka. Supported by Japan’s Open RAN initiative, it positions the nation at the forefront of next-generation telecom innovation.
Meeza signed a QAR 750 million ($205.5 million) agreement with a leading global hyperscaler to build a 6MW data centre in Qatar, expanding to 44MW in later phases. The deal positions Qatar as a regional digital infrastructure hub supporting AI and cloud innovation.
PTCL Group showcased Pakistan’s digital innovation and social impact at GITEX Global 2025, unveiling partnerships in IoT, CPaaS, and device services while spotlighting women’s empowerment, digital inclusion, and accessibility initiatives. The Group also won global recognition for its solar-powered water campaign in Thar.
Meta and Safaricom are partnering on a $2.9 billion undersea cable linking Oman and Kenya, known as the Daraja Project. The 4,108 km system will expand 4G, 5G, and broadband capacity, strengthen Kenya’s role as a regional tech hub, and enhance internet access and digital services across East Africa.
Zain Jordan has extended its 5G network to Irbid, covering 60% of the governorate, including Irbid city, Bani Ubaid, and Ramtha. The rollout enhances high-speed connectivity for households and businesses, supports digital innovation across sectors, and reinforces Zain’s role in driving Jordan’s digital transformation.