Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman secured a key geostationary orbital slot at 73.5° East by committing to launch a temporary satellite by end-2025 and contract a Ka-band high-throughput satellite for 2028. This move supports the country’s expanding space ambitions and regional broadband coverage goals under Oman Vision 2040.
Ncell VoLTE roaming enables HD voice calls and fast 4G data for travelers abroad and visitors in Nepal, bridging connectivity gaps as legacy networks fade away. The service currently partners with leading operators globally, promising seamless communication for Nepali diaspora and international roamers
AMEA Power is expanding Morocco’s Agadir desalination plant with renewable wind energy, increasing capacity to 400,000 m³/day. The €250 million joint venture with Cox highlights integrated water-energy solutions for North Africa.
DE-CIX Istanbul launched the region’s first AWS Cloud On-Ramp, enabling low-latency, secure, and cost-effective AWS access for enterprises in Türkiye. The exchange recently set a data throughput record and continues to expand its network, strengthening its role as a key digital hub between Europe and the Middle East.
Xtelify launched Airtel Cloud, a sovereign cloud platform for massive telco transaction handling, and AI-powered software platforms that improve telco operations worldwide. Partnerships include Singtel, Globe Telecom, and Airtel Africa to enhance field operations, customer engagement, and fraud protection.
MTN Group and Agility Arabia collaborated on an Agile procurement overhaul, introducing Lean Agile Procurement across 16 African markets. This shift from waterfall to Agile delivery cut RFP cycle times by 55% and doubled stakeholder satisfaction, driven by widespread organisational adoption and targeted coaching.
Ooredoo’s robust H1 2025 financials and strategic investments across data centres, fintech, tower assets, and subsea cables position it as a regional digital transformation leader. The Group continues expanding 5G and AI services while maintaining strong profitability and customer growth.
Cloudflare blocked 190 billion daily cyberthreats in Q2 2025 amid rising internet use. KSA saw a 76% drop in attacks after a Q1 spike; UAE experienced increased threats with 1 billion daily blocks. Web Application Firewall and DDoS mitigations remain key defenses.
Ooredoo Kuwait and Ericsson are upgrading the operator’s charging system using Ericsson’s cloud-native technology to enhance 5G services, enable flexible monetization, and accelerate digital transformation in Kuwait’s telecom sector.
Nokia is supplying technology for the 8,700 km Medusa submarine cable connecting Europe and North Africa with 480 Tbps capacity. The project will boost regional broadband, reduce costs, and enable 5G and AI growth, with service expected by 2026.