Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Rakuten Symphony and Tejas Networks partner to create integrated Open RAN solutions, targeting India and international markets. The collaboration merges Rakuten’s cloud-native software with Tejas’s radio tech to meet evolving telecom demands and expand 4G/5G deployments.
IHS South Africa and Project Isizwe have launched free public Wi-Fi in KwaMashu to reduce the digital divide, support education, and foster job creation. Complementary digital skills training aims to empower local youth as technology ambassadors.
Airtel Uganda has expanded 4G services to Kassanda District, improving network reliability and speed. The operator’s community engagement includes digital literacy efforts like data management education, supporting nationwide digital inclusion and economic participation.
Nokia, e& UAE, and MediaTek demonstrated the Middle East’s first six-component carrier aggregation on 5G Standalone networks, achieving 5.8 Gbps speeds across multiple mid-band spectrum bands. This breakthrough advances 5G performance in the UAE, enabling ultra-fast connectivity and supporting the region’s digital transformation.
Saudi Arabia’s government ICT contracts grew 18.75% to SR38 billion in 2024, driven by health, military, and infrastructure sectors. Investments focus on AI, cloud, and emerging tech, supporting Vision 2030. The Kingdom leads globally in digital government rankings and ICT spending share.
Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja spotlighted satellite internet’s role in bridging the digital divide, praised key organizations expanding connectivity, and called for unified investor strategies and digital literacy to advance Pakistan’s digital future.
Hesham Mahran will take over as CEO of Orange Egypt on August 1, succeeding Yasser Shaker, who moves to lead Orange’s Middle East and Africa division. This change aligns with the group’s broader strategy on digital transformation and leadership development.
Tecno’s Spark Go 2, launched in Bangladesh and now in India, offers enhanced durability, AI features, a brighter 120Hz display, and solid hardware at an affordable price. The device is expected to enter the Pakistani market soon at a similar price around PKR 23,000.
iXAfrica and EdgeNext have partnered to expand East Africa’s digital infrastructure, combining hyperscale AI-ready data centers with a global edge platform. The collaboration aims to provide low-latency, secure, and scalable solutions to enterprises in finance, media, telecom, and cloud sectors across the region.
Space42 has launched the Thuraya Mobile Broadband Hotspot, a rugged and secure satellite terminal providing reliable broadband connectivity for remote land and maritime users across multiple regions. Compatible with the Thuraya satellite network and upcoming Thuraya-4, the terminal supports mission-critical communications for government and commercial sectors.