Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Edotco has deployed 400 shared backup power systems across Sri Lanka to support all mobile operators and improve network resilience during disasters. Following major outages caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the company plans to scale the initiative to 1,000 sites, strengthening national digital and emergency communications infrastructure.
Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon has delivered practical, market-ready cybersecurity solutions focused on the telecom sector. With strong participation from national talent and guidance from regulators and industry experts, the initiative highlighted the country’s growing cybersecurity maturity and the commercial potential of locally developed digital security solutions.
Nepal Telecom has announced a 30% cash dividend, including tax, from last fiscal year’s profits. The payout will be approved at the company’s annual general meeting on January 14, 2026, with the book closure date set for January 4, maintaining last year’s dividend level.
Only 12% of Moroccans use mobile money, ranking the country among Africa’s lowest adopters, according to Afrobarometer. Regulatory hurdles, reliance on traditional banking, and digital divides have slowed uptake, with continued heavy cash usage highlighting challenges to financial inclusion.
Egyptian life sciences startup Nawah Scientific has raised $23 million in Series A funding to expand its digital testing platform. The round will support a new global R&D center, increased lab capacity in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and expansion across North Africa and Europe.
Microsoft has appointed Mohamed Kassem as General Manager of Microsoft Egypt, effective December 1, 2025. With nearly 20 years at Microsoft, Kassem will lead strategy and operations, partnering with government and enterprises to accelerate Egypt’s digital transformation across cloud, AI, and cybersecurity.
Algeria has officially launched 5G services following regulatory approval and technical testing, enabling operators to begin nationwide rollout. The move supports the country’s digital economy strategy, with 5G expected to drive innovation, GDP growth, and advanced services across healthcare, industry, and education.
Algeria has launched construction of a landing station for the Medusa submarine cable in Skikda, strengthening Mediterranean digital connectivity. The 8,700-kilometer system will connect over ten countries, support 5G and cloud services, and enhance network resilience, with full operations expected by early 2027.
e& UAE has become the first operator in the region to commercially deploy four-carrier aggregation on a live 5.5G network, combining FDD and TDD spectrum. The rollout delivers multi-gigabit speeds, improved coverage, and higher capacity, supporting advanced consumer and enterprise use cases with wider expansion planned from 2026.
Oman’s telecommunications sector has launched the Nafadh initiative in North Al Batinah, extending the program beyond Muscat for the first time. The initiative supports telecom and IT freelancers through practical training, real-world projects, and entrepreneurship pathways, strengthening digital skills, employment opportunities, and participation in the national digital economy.