Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have expanded their partnership to deploy advanced 5G edge solutions using Ericsson’s Local Packet Gateway with Edge User Plane technology. The initiative enhances ultra-low latency connectivity, supports Industry 4.0 use cases, and strengthens Bahrain’s digital infrastructure to accelerate enterprise and industrial digital transformation.
Group-IB and VAS have signed an MoU to expand cybersecurity cooperation in Saudi Arabia through joint market development, partner enablement, and awareness initiatives. The partnership leverages advanced threat intelligence and local expertise to strengthen digital resilience aligned with the Kingdom’s digital transformation goals.
Kuwait’s central bank has introduced a new cyber and operational resilience framework to protect banks from rising digital threats. The maturity-based model strengthens governance, third-party risk management, and incident response while aligning the sector with global security and technology standards.
Oman’s Hadatha Hackathon showcased strong national cybersecurity talent, delivering practical, telecom-focused solutions aligned with real industry needs. With support from regulators and operators, many projects demonstrated commercial potential, reinforcing the role of local innovation in strengthening Oman’s digital security ecosystem.
Bangladesh’s mobile operators deployed portable towers, AI-based traffic management, and expanded capacity to maintain uninterrupted connectivity during Tarique Rahman’s reception. Preparations along key corridors helped manage heavy data and voice traffic, ensuring stable network performance despite large crowds.
Group-IB and VAS Integrated Solutions have signed an MoU to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities across Saudi Arabia through channel-led expansion, joint market development, and partner enablement. The partnership will deliver advanced cyber threat and fraud intelligence, support awareness and training initiatives, and enhance national cybersecurity resilience in line with the Kingdom’s digital transformation goals.
India successfully launched its heaviest payload to date using the LVM3-M6 rocket, placing a 6,100kg US-built communications satellite into orbit. The mission strengthens India’s heavy-lift capabilities, supports future human spaceflight plans, and boosts its ambitions in the global commercial satellite launch market.
e& UAE has upgraded its EMIX IP transit backbone to 400G with Cisco, boosting capacity, reducing latency, and improving network efficiency. The AI-driven, automated upgrade supports fast-growing data traffic, cloud interconnects, and emerging AI workloads, with plans to extend 400G capabilities across international EMIX locations.
Nepal Telecom has launched WiFi 6 services for FTTH users, introducing new routers that deliver faster speeds, lower latency, and improved coverage. With bundled internet, telephone, and NT TV packages, the upgrade enhances user experience while helping the state-backed operator remain competitive in Nepal’s broadband market.
e& UAE has enhanced its 5.5G network by deploying four-carrier aggregation, enabling smartphones to access multiple channels simultaneously. The upgrade delivers speeds exceeding 4Gbps in select areas, improves performance in crowded locations, and supports the UAE’s push for advanced digital infrastructure ahead of wider rollout in 2026.