Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Egypt’s 5G rollout marks a pivotal step in Egypt’s digital transformation, offering faster speeds and greater connectivity while supporting emerging technologies and positioning the country as a regional technology hub.
e& UAE’s 6G whitepaper outlines an AI-integrated, quantum-secure, and sensing-enabled network poised to redefine connectivity as an intelligent, autonomous ecosystem—advancing digital transformation across industries and nations.
Sheikh Hamdan’s meeting with UAE space startups underscores the country’s strategic focus on innovation-driven public-private partnerships, supporting the growth of a globally competitive space ecosystem that propels economic diversification and technological leadership.
A consortium of four subsea operators—ZOI, PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt—launches AAE-2, a cutting-edge subsea cable system linking Asia, Africa, and Europe, promising enhanced connectivity, bandwidth, and digital growth across emerging markets.
Ericsson partners with Orange Maroc to modernize the network for standalone 5G launch in 2025, integrating cloud-native core and policy control solutions. This supports Morocco’s Digital 2030 goals amid growing North African 5G deployments.
Ericsson emphasizes Egypt’s progress in 5G rollout while urging faster spectrum allocation and SME adoption. With robust infrastructure and innovative models, Egypt is poised to become a regional 5G innovation hub aligned with Vision 2030 goals.
Jazz transfers telecom infrastructure assets to Engro Connect under a long-term lease, strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. The partnership accelerates Jazz’s evolution into a diversified digital services company while ensuring nationwide mobile connectivity.
STADIO enters South Africa’s MVNO market offering affordable data to students nationwide, supporting digital education access. This move aligns with growing regulatory support and increasing competition in the country’s evolving telecom sector.
Pakistan is progressing swiftly on 5G rollout, improving infrastructure, policy frameworks, and spectrum management. Trials are active, and expert guidance is shaping auctions, positioning the country for enhanced connectivity and economic benefits.
UAE’s Ministry of Industry partners with Noventiq and AWS to digitize 20 factories using Industry 4.0 technologies. With AED 3 million in cloud-powered services, the initiative aims to boost efficiency, sustainability, and innovation, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leader in smart manufacturing.