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, enhancing network performance with ultra-low latency and resilient connectivity. The initiative will support Industry 4.0 use cases, AI-driven applications, and enterprise digital transformation, reinforcing Bahrain’s ambitions for a future-ready digital economy.
Security experts warn that AI-powered cyberattacks are accelerating, with breaches now occurring in minutes rather than weeks. Speaking at the Oman AI Security Conference, industry leaders highlighted risks from data governance gaps, skills shortages, and post-quantum threats, calling for stronger talent development and adaptive national cybersecurity frameworks.
Turkcell has expanded its international roaming services to cover all of Syria, allowing subscribers to use data, messaging, and voice services nationwide without extra fees. Previously limited to northern regions, the move improves connectivity for travelers and reflects Türkiye’s broader engagement in supporting communication access across Syria.
Ooredoo showcased two live 5G Standalone network slicing use cases at MWC Doha 2025, including remote driving and online SIM racing. The demonstrations highlighted ultra-low latency, reliability, and performance, reinforcing Ooredoo’s role in advancing next-generation connectivity and enabling future digital applications in Qatar.
Sama X has received regulatory approval to launch Starlink satellite internet services across Jordan, marking the first phase of its regional expansion. As an authorised Starlink reseller backed by Alghanim Industries, the company aims to deliver high-speed connectivity to enterprises, public sector entities, and underserved communities nationwide.
The Middle East and Central Asia are facing a growing ICT skills shortage as digital transformation accelerates across governments and enterprises. Huawei’s ICT Academy is addressing this gap by partnering with hundreds of universities, modernising curricula, training faculty, and equipping students with industry-relevant skills in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing to better align education with rapidly evolving market needs.
Batelco has partnered with Cisco to modernize its IP backbone infrastructure, deploying advanced routing, automation, and monitoring technologies. The upgrade will enable AI-driven network operations and support 5G-Advanced, 6G, IoT, and cloud-native services, strengthening service performance and supporting Bahrain’s digital transformation goals.
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Dialog Axiata has partnered with Starlink to deliver high-speed satellite internet across Sri Lanka, targeting underserved and remote regions. As an authorised Starlink agent, Dialog will provide low-latency connectivity alongside enterprise-grade support, strengthening national digital inclusion and expanding access beyond traditional network coverage.
Sri Lanka has launched commercial 5G services after awarding spectrum licences to Dialog Axiata and SLT Mobitel. Dialog has already activated over 220 5G sites, committed $100 million in network expansion, and partnered with Starlink to extend broadband access, strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure and inclusion.