Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
du has become the exclusive partner for the UAE landing point of the PEACE subsea cable project, connecting France to Singapore. The expanded cable system will enhance low-latency connectivity across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, driving digital transformation and AI growth in the UAE and beyond.
Batelco has partnered with Bahrain Bourse to provide B2B Cloud Solutions for enhanced connectivity and value-added services, particularly for the banking and finance sectors. The innovative SD-WAN service creates a private cloud for Bahrain Bourse members, offering secure, flexible, and efficient connectivity across various media.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Ericsson to enhance its 5G network, deploying advanced RAN and microwave backhaul solutions. This collaboration will expand coverage, especially in remote areas, improve indoor and outdoor capacity, and enable enhanced 5G services, including the use of new spectrum and backhaul technologies.
WorldLink has completed Nepal’s largest data center, “Data World,” in Chandragiri, Kathmandu. With 3.5-megawatt capacity and 520 racks, the facility is Nepal’s first tier-3 and Edge-certified green data center. It aims to improve digital infrastructure and offer data services to businesses, helping position Nepal as a global technology hub.
GBM has partnered with Landmark Hospitality to manage IT services across the GCC for the next three years. This collaboration will streamline IT operations, enabling Landmark to focus on growth and innovation. GBM will provide comprehensive IT infrastructure management and support services aligned with best practices.
Tunisia is set to launch 5G mobile telephony services within ten days, as confirmed by Minister Sofiene Hemissi. The three telecom operators will roll out the service, with pricing details to be disclosed. The 5G rollout is expected to enhance connectivity and support digital transformation in the country.
Zain KSA has partnered with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to enhance the pilgrim experience through the ‘Direct Hajj’ program, providing 100% 5G network coverage and exclusive features via the Nusuk Hajj platform. This collaboration supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for improving services for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
stc Group has become the largest telecom operator in MENA with a market capitalization of $57.7 billion. The company’s growth was driven by a 7.9% rise in mobile subscribers and a 2% increase in net profit. Additionally, stc launched Saudi Arabia’s first licensed digital financial institution, STC Bank.
Huawei will build a $3.5 million data center for Nepal Telecom in Kathmandu and Bhairahawa. The project will modernize Nepal Telecom’s data handling capabilities and improve service efficiency. Huawei will manage the physical infrastructure, with the data center expected to boost the telecom’s income and support its digital transformation.
UM6P and STATION F have launched the NextAfrica program to bridge Europe and Africa, supporting startups in Greentech, Agritech, and Healthtech sectors. The partnership provides mentorship, funding, and scientific expertise to help startups enter the African market, with access to resources from both STATION F and UM6P’s campus in Morocco.