Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
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.