Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The Saudi Quantum Network Alliance, launched by KACST with partners including Aramco Digital’s Cybrani, Microsoft, Cisco, and Salam, aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a global hub for quantum communications and cybersecurity innovation while advancing national R&D goals under Saudi Vision 2030.
Omantel Group achieved record revenues of RO 2.49 billion and net profit of RO 243.4 million, up nearly 30% year-on-year, as domestic and Zain Group operations fueled growth. The results highlight Omantel’s evolution into a regional digital and telecom leader under its TechCo transformation strategy.
Zain Group achieved its best performance in 16 years, with KD 1.7 billion in revenue and 31% profit growth, driven by fintech, AI, and enterprise solutions under its 4WARD strategy — reaffirming its position as MENA’s leading digital powerhouse.
Tunisie Telecom’s Medusa cable landing in Bizerte strengthens Tunisia’s digital sovereignty and international connectivity, boosting bandwidth, innovation, and Mediterranean regional integration.
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In a landmark move for regional telecommunications, stc group and AST SpaceMobile have announced a 10-year commercial agreement to bring space-based cellular broadband connectivity directly to standard smartphones across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Algérie Télécom deepens partnerships with academic and business institutions to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation across Algeria.
Tunisie Telecom strengthens Tunisia’s digital sovereignty through decades of investment in submarine cables, driving connectivity, innovation, and national transformation.
Tunisie Telecom’s robust submarine cable network underpins Tunisia’s digital sovereignty, connecting the nation to global hubs and driving national transformation across sectors.
Zong 4G partners with FAST–NUCES and Chinese institutions to launch a pioneering low-carbon intelligent manufacturing lab, accelerating AI, 5G, and green innovation under the CPEC framework.
Nepal Telecom rolls out free Wi-Fi across all airports in Nepal, starting with Tribhuvan International Airport, to enhance passenger convenience and promote nationwide digital inclusion.