Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Space42 has successfully completed the first public test flight of its ApusNeo18 HAPS aircraft in the UAE, validating stratospheric performance and preparing the platform for commercial-scale geospatial and telecom applications.
Airtel Malawi has launched 5G in ten districts and activated VoLTE nationwide, boosting speeds, voice quality and network resilience as part of a major long-term expansion strategy.
Dialog showcased Sri Lanka’s fastest 5G-ready network at INFOTEL 2025 with interactive demos including smart cities, VR tourism, cloud gaming, and AI-powered creativity. The exhibit highlighted how ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity will enable next-gen services and strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital transformation across industries and public life.
Vodafone Egypt reported 46.1% revenue growth in the first half of 2025, reaching EGP 55 billion and achieving its highest market share. With EGP 7.53 billion invested in network upgrades, the operator continues strengthening coverage, resilience, and readiness for future technologies across Egypt.
Niger has completed 1,031 km of fiber for the Trans-Saharan Backbone, enabling future links to Benin, Nigeria, Chad, Algeria, and Burkina Faso. The project aims to enhance digital access, reduce connectivity costs, and secure international bandwidth via neighboring countries’ submarine cable networks, though interconnection timelines remain unclear.
Etihad Airways will equip its entire fleet with Viasat’s next-gen Amara connectivity platform, enabling high-speed inflight streaming, Live TV, and seamless digital access. Covering Airbus and Boeing aircraft, the upgrade uses multi-orbit satellite networks to deliver consistent, premium Wi-Fi as part of Etihad’s enhanced onboard digital experience.
Google will deploy a new subsea cable called Dhivaru linking Oman, the Maldives, and Australia’s Christmas Island, alongside two regional connectivity hubs. The project will enhance resilience, performance, and regional reach across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Oceania through advanced switching, caching, and colocation capabilities.
Omantel has launched a regional Managed Optical Fibre Network using Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 technology, offering up to 1.6 Tbps per wavelength for hyperscalers and cloud providers. With end-to-end management, automated provisioning, and multi-country reach via Zain and ZOI, the network strengthens Oman’s role as a regional digital connectivity hub.
Sri Lanka’s SLT-MOBITEL has set a new national 5G speed record exceeding 10Gbps, expanding trials to 18 districts ahead of commercial deployment and strengthening the country’s digital transformation agenda.
Ooredoo Qatar has strengthened its IoT leadership with a unified ecosystem enabling secure, scalable and intelligent device connectivity. The enhanced platform supports real-time management and operational efficiency, empowering businesses to accelerate digital transformation across Qatar.