Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Asiacell and LigaData have achieved new milestones in their AI and data partnership, deploying GPU-enabled AI Fabric and the LigaData Data Platform to enhance churn prediction, marketing personalization, network optimization, and real-time analytics. The unified data environment supports Asiacell’s goal of becoming an AI-powered telecom operator with intelligent, data-driven operations.
Grameenphone and BSCL have partnered to introduce Starlink’s satellite internet for enterprise customers in Bangladesh, enabling high-speed connectivity in remote and infrastructure-challenged regions. The collaboration supports mission-critical industries, strengthens national digital resilience, and enhances business continuity with low-latency, high-availability satellite services powered by Starlink’s advanced technology.
Mobi Egypt has signed an agreement to use Ku-band capacity on Es’hail-1, enabling the migration of its VSAT networks to Es’hailSat’s high-powered satellite for improved MENA-wide connectivity. The partnership expands Es’hailSat’s presence in Egypt and supports Mobi Egypt’s mission-critical services through robust satellite infrastructure and a Tier-4 teleport in Doha.
Algeria’s telecom minister Sid Ali Zerrouki attended MWC 2025 in Doha, meeting with Qatar’s ICT minister and major industry players, including Ooredoo Group. Talks focused on developing technology parks, boosting bilateral cooperation, and supporting Algeria’s digital transformation. Zerrouki also joined a high-level ministerial meeting on technological infrastructure and visited global tech pavilions.
Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar completed a PoC for the Automated Energy Saver, achieving a 15% reduction in radio energy consumption while maintaining service quality. The feature uses real-time automation to optimize 5G resources and supports Qatar’s sustainability goals. The project strengthens ongoing collaboration between both organisations on next-generation, efficient network deployments.
Libya’s telecom operator Hatif Libya will gradually shut down outdated exchanges as part of a nationwide modernization plan. The programme includes new fibre networks, expanded 4G/5G coverage, cloud infrastructure, and automated systems, with fixed-line services shifting to LTT. The initiative supports Libya’s long-term goal of building a modern, sustainable digital infrastructure.
Ooredoo and Vodafone Qatar have commercially released GSMA Open Gateway APIs, including Number Verification and SIM Swap, to provide standardized identity tools for developers and enterprises in Qatar to fight the rising tide of digital fraud.
Saudi Arabia’s rapid advancement toward Vision 2030 has placed cybersecurity at the center of national progress. With over $100 billion invested in AI and digital innovation, and 85% of key initiatives completed, the Kingdom is strengthening digital trust through advanced security frameworks, AI-enabled protection, and sector-wide collaboration. Cybersecurity now underpins economic resilience, public services, and long-term digital leadership.
Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector generated nearly $21.5 billion in revenues in the first nine months of 2025, with profits rising 5.72% as digital adoption surged. stc accounted for 80% of total sector profits, while Mobily and Zain KSA delivered strong growth. Demand for 5G, cloud services, IoT and AI continues to drive expansion, supported by Vision 2030’s digital transformation agenda.
Multinet Pakistan has signed an MoU with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry to offer LCCI members a 30% discount on a broad range of cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, and data analytics services, backed by nationwide fiber connectivity. The one-year agreement also includes joint workshops and awareness sessions, aligning with Pakistan’s Digital Pakistan agenda and supporting over 46,000 member businesses in accelerating their digital transformation.