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
Nepal marked International Information Security Day with an urgent call to shift from awareness to sustained national cybersecurity action. Government, industry and academic leaders highlighted key vulnerabilities, advocated year-round planning, and emphasized Zero Trust, practical skills and stronger national coordination. The event set a unified mandate for protecting Nepal’s digital future.
Nepal Telecom is preparing to launch 5G in Kathmandu and Pokhara, pending spectrum approval from the NTA. The operator plans selective SA-5G deployment in high-demand zones, with equipment procurement beginning once frequencies are granted. A commercial rollout is expected by FY 2082/83, marking Nepal’s first public 5G service.
Morocco’s cybersecurity market has reached $1.2 billion, driven by rising cyberattacks, government initiatives, and digital transformation. Demand for MDR and SOC services is growing across government, finance, telecom, and industry, though talent shortages and high deployment costs persist. Continued expansion is expected as cybersecurity becomes essential for national and enterprise resilience.
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.