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
Morocco Telecom plans to launch a new share buyback programme worth up to 255 million dirhams, covering 1.5 million shares over 18 months. The initiative aims to enhance liquidity and stabilise trading without altering capital structure, pending shareholder approval at the March 26 AGM.
The Iraqi-UAE World Link project is a US$700 million hybrid subsea and terrestrial fiber network linking Asia and Europe through Iraq and Turkey. Designed for hyperscale traffic with sub-100ms latency, it supports AI workloads and cloud services, diversifies global data routes, and positions Iraq as a key Eurasian connectivity hub.
Egypt’s telecom regulator has instructed mobile operators to grant five free international minutes to subscribers calling six Arab countries, helping families stay connected during regional tensions. The Foreign Ministry has also launched a WhatsApp hotline to assist Egyptians abroad.
UNICEF has launched a continent-wide procurement initiative to connect up to 500,000 schools and child-focused institutions across Africa. The programme will prequalify service providers through a Request for Expression of Interest, with a competitive tender planned for Q2 2026.
Vodafone has partnered with Amazon’s LEO satellite network to expand 4G and 5G coverage in remote areas across Europe and Africa. The deal will improve rural connectivity, strengthen network resilience, and support Vodacom’s long-term growth strategy, with the first sites set to go live in 2026.
Djezzy has launched its 5G network in 18 provinces across Algeria, enhancing connectivity and supporting the country’s digital transformation efforts.
Vodafone Qatar’s shareholders approved a 12% cash dividend after the company posted a 16.8% rise in net profit to QR 702 million in 2025. Revenue increased 8.1% to QR 3.4 billion, and all AGM resolutions, including auditor appointment and board approvals, were passed unanimously.
AWS data centres in Bahrain and the UAE experienced connectivity disruptions after one UAE Availability Zone lost power due to objects striking the facility and causing a fire. Other zones remained operational, with traffic rerouted. AWS reported partial recovery but advised customers to use alternative regions amid ongoing regional tensions.
Bangladesh plans to provide free Wi-Fi at airports, railway stations, and high-speed vehicles to enhance connectivity and support ICT sector growth. The move aligns with the government’s vision for broader internet access, digital modernization, and employment generation in technology fields.
Skynopy and Safran Space have received funding to integrate Kenya Space Agency’s Earth observation antenna into Skynopy’s global ground station network. SkyConnect Kenya optimizes satellite communication, strengthens local space capabilities, and demonstrates a replicable public–private partnership model for underutilized infrastructure.