Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Alghanim Industries partners with SpaceX Starlink to become a global reseller, launching Sama X to deliver high-speed, low-latency satellite internet across MENA, India, and beyond. This collaboration aims to break connectivity barriers and drive digital inclusion in sectors like education, healthcare, maritime, and telecommunications.
Vodafone Qatar teams up with Nokia to modernize its nationwide network, enhancing 5G speed, security, and flexibility. This collaboration supports Qatar’s digital growth, enabling advanced services like 5G slicing and automation, aligning with the country’s vision for a smarter, more connected future.
PTCL Group upgrades IT core routing with Cisco solutions, enhancing network efficiency, customer experience, and operational agility through strategic collaboration with NETS International.
Bangladesh’s IGW Operators Forum criticizes the new telecom licensing framework, warning it favors foreign players and risks local firms’ survival. The forum calls for protecting local investments, restoring SMS routing rights to local operators, and resisting foreign oligopoly amid evolving market dynamics.
Vodafone Oman has surpassed one million 5G users, supported by the fastest network rollout in the country’s history with over 98% population coverage. The milestone reflects customer trust and Vodafone’s commitment to powering Oman’s digital future with reliable, advanced connectivity.
e& UAE’s new whitepaper outlines a visionary 6G roadmap emphasizing AI-native networks, integrated sensing, quantum security, and non-terrestrial coverage. Building on 5G success, it aims to power smart cities, autonomous mobility, and Industry 4.0, positioning the UAE as a leader in the future of intelligent, secure connectivity.
Bahrain grants Malaysia full sovereignty over subscriber data hosted in its cloud centers, strengthening bilateral digital cooperation. The move highlights Bahrain’s robust legal and technical framework for cloud services, affirming its role as a trusted regional digital hub committed to data sovereignty and privacy.
Huawei launches four intelligent networking solutions in Bangladesh—Xinghe Intelligent Fabric, Campus, WAN, and Unified Secure Access SASE—targeting core infrastructure challenges in finance, education, manufacturing, and public sectors to drive digital transformation and improve organizational communications.
Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) is collaborating with Starlink to launch satellite internet services, proposing to host Starlink gateways at key ground stations. Following successful terminal tests and regulatory progress, the partnership aims to boost connectivity nationwide, supporting underserved regions and advancing Bangladesh’s digital transformation.
Touch partners with Zain Omantel International to offer preferential roaming rates for Gulf subscribers, supporting Lebanon’s telecom sector revival. The deal expands coverage and improves roaming services, making Lebanon more accessible for regional travelers from multiple Middle Eastern nations.