Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
CMPak and Huawei have launched the Card-UEN Simplified Private Network Solution in Pakistan, cutting deployment costs and space while enabling 4G/5G convergence and intelligent connectivity. The solution supports Digital Pakistan 2030 and positions Pakistan as a regional leader in industrial digital transformation.
Ooredoo Kuwait has modernized its digital platforms with Liferay’s DXP, unifying web, mobile, and commerce services under a single architecture. The transformation enhances personalization, scalability, and customer engagement for over three million users, strengthening Ooredoo’s position as a leader in digital innovation across the region.
Telecom Egypt has launched a new point of presence at Jordan’s Aqaba Digital Hub, strengthening regional interconnection just weeks after completing the Coral Bridge subsea cable to Jordan. Together, the PoP and cable expand high-capacity routes to support cloud, AI, and international data traffic across the Middle East.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper has partnered with Kazakhtelecom to roll out satellite internet across Kazakhstan, its first Central Asia partnership. Backed by Samruk-Kazyna, the project builds on Kuiper’s 100+ launched satellites and faces competition from China’s SpaceSail and SpaceX’s Starlink, both moving to expand in Kazakhstan’s broadband market.
Loc8 has joined MTC and Telecom Namibia as the third operator licensed for 5G, with a Q1 2026 launch planned. The operator will focus on IoT-driven industries such as mining, supported by fibre routes and subsea cable access to ensure resilient, high-speed connectivity.
Pakistan will launch 5G services in seven cities in the coming months. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja linked the rollout to economic growth, AI training for up to one million youth, and expanded submarine cable capacity, reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to digital transformation under the Digital Pakistan vision.
Airtel Chad has launched a US$90 million investment programme to address service quality issues, expand 4G and fibre connectivity, and modernize its network. The initiative, spanning through mid-2026, includes new site deployments, fibre backbones, and infrastructure upgrades, with monthly reports submitted to regulator ARCEP.
Telecom Egypt has expanded its international footprint with a new PoP at Aqaba Digital Hub in Jordan, paired with the Coral Bridge subsea cable. The initiative strengthens Egypt-Jordan digital links, enhances regional resilience, and provides high-capacity infrastructure to support cloud, AI, and international data transit across the Middle East.
Grameenphone and Rakuten Symphony are rolling out South Asia’s first Open RAN pilot, starting with 4G and 5G NSA sites in Bangladesh. The initiative is expected to pave the way for a nationwide Open RAN deployment, reinforcing Grameenphone’s strategy for a flexible, future-ready network.
du has launched 5G+ in the UAE, delivering up to 2x faster speeds, lower latency, and improved performance through standalone 5G-Advanced infrastructure. The upgrade supports ultra-HD streaming, lag-free gaming, AI-powered apps, and next-generation mobile experiences, reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in digital connectivity.