Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Viettel High Tech has launched a 5G equipment trial with du at MWC 2025, marking a significant step in their collaboration to deploy advanced 5G solutions in the Middle East. The trial will focus on 5G Open RAN for public networks and 5G solutions for private networks, supporting regional digital transformation.
Qatar’s hosting of MWC 2025 highlights its commitment to digital innovation, supporting its Vision 2030. The event will showcase advancements in AI, 5G, IoT, and cloud computing, enhancing Qatar’s position as a global technology hub. It fosters international collaboration and investment in Qatar’s digital infrastructure and economic diversification.
Telenor Pakistan has signed a strategic deal with Huawei at MWC 2025 to upgrade its Communication Business Support System (CBS), enhancing its billing infrastructure, real-time data processing, and customer experience. The collaboration marks a significant step in Telenor’s digital transformation journey with long-term technological support from Huawei.
Ncell has joined the Internet Service Providers Association of Nepal (ISPAN), marking the first time a telecom operator has become part of the group. The move aligns with Ncell’s interest in entering the ISP business. Alongside Ncell, CG Communication has also joined ISPAN, strengthening the association’s influence.
Huawei has partnered with Telecom Egypt to enhance 5G services in Egypt and North Africa. The collaboration involves deploying advanced solutions, including BladeAAU and Pico Radio, to support 5G networks. This partnership helps Telecom Egypt strengthen its position as a leading ICT operator and accelerate Egypt’s digital transformation.
Orange has partnered with Eutelsat’s Konnect satellite to expand internet access in regions like Jordan, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The satellite offers up to 100 Mb/s speeds, aiming to improve connectivity in remote areas and supporting mobile backhaul and maritime applications across Africa.
Jordan ranked 49th globally in the Government AI Readiness Index 2024, improving from its 2023 position of 55th. The country outperformed Bahrain, Egypt, and Kuwait, reflecting its efforts in enhancing AI integration, including the AI-powered electricity load forecasting project aimed at boosting energy efficiency and accelerating renewable energy adoption.
Starlink has begun discussions with Moroccan authorities to deploy its satellites over the Sahara. Negotiations, which began in the summer of 2024, were further advanced during the Qatar-Africa Business Forum in November 2024. The deployment depends on approval from Morocco’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT).
stc has deployed Juniper 400G routers in its core network and data centres to enhance its 5G network capacity across 75 cities in Saudi Arabia. The upgrade increases bandwidth, reduces energy consumption, and simplifies operations, supporting stc’s goal of expanding 5G services while lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.
VEON and Huawei have partnered to deploy solar power across 1,000 Jazz sites in Pakistan. Using Huawei’s iSolar technology, the initiative will reduce energy costs by up to 96% and contribute to Jazz’s commitment to a net-zero carbon target by 2050. The project aims to offer a scalable model for future expansion.