Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Mobily will participate as a Diamond Sponsor at the Capacity Middle East 2025 conference in Dubai, showcasing its telecom solutions, infrastructure investments, and global business expansion plans. This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for digital innovation and attracting international investments.
TAWASOL Group reported an 8.5% revenue increase in 2024, totaling 84.3 million dinars. Despite a 16% drop in local sales due to exiting the optical fiber business, strategic focus on high-value projects and Africa expansion contributed to growth in exports and the Telecom Network and aluminum extrusion divisions.
Trainocate has partnered with Newswire to advance the Sri Lankanization initiative, aiming to equip 10,000 Sri Lankans with expertise in Data Analytics, AI, Cybersecurity, and Business Productivity by 2025. This collaboration will help create a tech-savvy workforce, reduce brain drain, and drive innovation across the nation.
Vodacom’s shares rose 8.6% following a strong revenue report for the December quarter, with Egypt leading performance. Group revenue grew by 1.6%, while service revenue saw an 11.6% increase on a normalised basis. Despite currency challenges, the group remains optimistic about its growth, particularly in digital and financial services.
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.