Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Standard Chartered Pakistan has launched the 7th Cohort of its Women in Tech Accelerator, aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs by providing mentorship and funding. Over the past six years, the program has supported over 140 women founders and helped 43 secure seed funding.
Omantel reported a 10.4% increase in sales and a 22.3% rise in net income for Q1 2025, with earnings per share rising to OMR 0.021 from OMR 0.017 in the previous year.
stc Bahrain has attained the CREST Pathway+ recognition, showcasing its commitment to internationally benchmarked cybersecurity services. This achievement highlights the company’s dedication to operational excellence, aligning with global standards, and positioning itself for full CREST accreditation to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions for its clients.
Arabsat and Telesat have agreed to lease multi-gigabit LEO satellite capacity, integrating Telesat’s Lightspeed services into Arabsat’s satellite ecosystem to provide seamless broadband connectivity across key sectors. The collaboration will help enhance digital transformation and offer flexible, cost-effective solutions.
India’s telecom ARPU is projected to rise 10-12% in FY 2025-26, fueled by increased rural data consumption. Telecom companies are enhancing rural connectivity to expand their subscriber base. Rural areas are expected to contribute significantly to ARPU growth through higher data consumption and migration to data plans.
Jazz has partnered with DynaSys Networks to accelerate IoT adoption across key sectors in Pakistan, including agriculture, energy, and mobility. The collaboration will enable real-time data collection, automation, and scalable solutions, laying the foundation for smarter, more efficient systems nationwide and positioning Pakistan for a digital transformation.
G42 has signed an MoU with Cisco to collaborate on advancing AI innovation and infrastructure. This strategic partnership will focus on AI-powered cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and expanding AI adoption globally, aligning with the UAE’s AI leadership ambitions.
Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Group reported a significant profit growth in Q1 2025, with a profit after tax of Rs. 2.00 billion. The company saw a 3.4% revenue increase driven by Mobitel’s strong performance, alongside successful cost-reduction initiatives. SLT aims to continue its digital transformation to drive future growth.
stc Group successfully completed a PoC for network slicing over GPON infrastructure using Nokia’s Altiplano Access Controller. The solution allows dynamic resource allocation, improving service deployment, user experience, and infrastructure efficiency. It is set to accelerate the delivery of digital services, offering scalability and unlocking new revenue opportunities for stc.
Orange Jordan has become the first in the country to offer satellite broadband services, using the Eutelsat Konnect satellite. The service provides high-speed internet access, including remote areas, as part of a broader partnership with Eutelsat to expand connectivity across Africa and the Middle East, improving digital inclusion.