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
For more than 27 years, Huawei has played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s technology transformation—from reducing telecom costs and expanding 3G/4G access to pioneering 5G, AI, and cloud solutions. Alongside investments in solar energy and talent development, Huawei remains committed to supporting the government’s vision for an intelligent, sustainable, and inclusive Bangladesh.
e& delivered strong H1 2025 financial results with revenue of AED 34.9 billion (+23.3%), net profit of AED 8.8 billion (+60.7%), and 198 million subscribers. Strategic highlights include 5G network slicing, a UAE sovereign cloud partnership, international acquisitions, and major AI, fintech, and cybersecurity initiatives driving its global leadership.
e& UAE has launched RedCap on its 5GSA network, debuting with a smartwatch as the first use case in the UAE. The streamlined 5G technology enables cost-efficient IoT connectivity for both consumer wearables and industrial applications, strengthening the UAE’s position in 5G IoT innovation.
Sri Lanka is preparing to appoint a local IT firm to manage the SL-UDI platform once the MSI contract ends. The domestic MSP will take over in December 2025, ensuring local expertise drives the country’s digital ID system, with biometric data collection expected to begin in late 2026.
Algeria’s Post and Telecommunications Minister Sid Ali Zerrouki has stressed research, innovation, and collaboration as the country prepares to launch 5G services. The initiative is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen local technology industries, expand digital solutions, and safeguard Algeria’s digital sovereignty.
Telecom Egypt has named Tamer El Mahdi as its new CEO, succeeding Mohamed Nasr. Backed by three decades of global telecom and technology leadership, El Mahdi will lead the company’s next phase of growth, focusing on digital transformation, customer experience, and expanding Telecom Egypt’s regional influence.
Turkcell successfully conducted Türkiye’s first high-altitude 5G field test at 1,250 meters in Rize’s Kaçkar Mountains during the UTMB ultramarathon. The event showcased the operator’s technological readiness in extreme conditions and introduced real-time athlete tracking, reinforcing both innovation and sports tourism for the region.
MTN South Africa and Ericsson have completed a landmark 5G core modernisation project, deploying cloud-native solutions to boost network performance, automation, and agility. The upgrade—executed with zero disruption to millions of live sessions—prepares MTN for a seamless transition to a 5G standalone core.
Türkiye will launch nationwide 5G services by April 2026 following a $2.1 billion spectrum allocation. The technology promises faster speeds, ultra-low latency, and massive IoT connectivity. It is expected to revolutionize healthcare, education, logistics, agriculture, and industrial automation, positioning Türkiye as a digital leader in the region.
The Electronic Government Division of the Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) has rolled out Starlink satellite internet kits in Moomba Chiefdom,…