Jordan’s internet and social media usage have seen significant growth in 2025, with 10.7 million internet users and 6.45 million social media users. YouTube remains the most popular platform, while LinkedIn experienced strong growth. This digital expansion emphasizes the need for enhanced infrastructure to support the national digital economy.
Huawei has partnered with Telecom Egypt to deploy advanced 5G solutions, including BladeAAU technology and the first 5G Digital Indoor System in Northern Africa. This collaboration aims to optimize Telecom Egypt’s network, enhancing broadband services and supporting Egypt’s digital transformation and economic growth with cutting-edge ICT infrastructure.
Women in Bangladesh are underrepresented in STEM fields, comprising only 21% of the workforce in these sectors. Despite making up 42% of the overall workforce, efforts are needed to empower women through education, mentorship, and policy reforms to bridge the gender gap and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Bangladesh faces some of the highest internet taxes in Asia, with a combined rate of 39%. The GSMA report highlights how these high taxes, along with regulatory challenges, hinder the telecom sector’s growth and digital transformation. The report calls for tax reforms, streamlined regulations, and better collaboration for progress.
Batelco has launched enhanced fibre speed plans in Bahrain, offering speeds from 300Mbps to 2Gbps. Existing customers will automatically benefit from speed upgrades, improving download speeds, streaming, and overall internet performance. This upgrade aligns with Batelco’s goal to boost Bahrain’s global speed rankings and improve national connectivity.
WISPAP has submitted recommendations to the PTA for modernizing Pakistan’s Local Loop Licensing Regime. The proposed changes include eliminating mandatory voice service requirements, introducing a broadband-only license, and promoting technology-neutral licensing to accelerate broadband expansion, innovation, and fair competition in the country’s telecom sector.
The registration process for Starlink’s satellite internet service has begun in Pakistan, following discussions between the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Starlink at the Mobile World Congress 2025. The partnership aims to improve broadband access in underserved areas and bridge the digital divide, enhancing Pakistan’s digital infrastructure.
Korek Telecom is struggling with a debt of $1.5 billion owed to Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission, leading to service disruptions across Iraq and the Kurdistan region. Despite requests for installment payments, the CMC has escalated actions, including suspending Korek’s internet services, urging the company to settle its financial obligations.
Saudi Telecom Company (stc) is expanding its 5G services to 75 cities, improving network capacity and performance through Juniper Networks’ 400G routers. The upgrades align with stc’s digital transformation and sustainability goals, offering faster, more efficient services while reducing energy consumption and operational costs.
Ericsson has partnered with Zain Bahrain to expand and modernize its 4G and 5G networks. The deal includes the extension of Managed Services, the deployment of energy-efficient RAN products, and network upgrades to support Bahrain’s digital transformation and sustainability goals. This collaboration aims to enhance network performance and customer experiences.
