Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Over 2,800 Chinese companies have invested more than $8 billion in Egypt, boosting sectors from automotive to textiles. High-level meetings between Egyptian and Guangdong officials highlight growing cooperation, upcoming investment forums, and projects including a $300 million car plant and a dedicated textile city, strengthening the China-Egypt strategic partnership.
Starlink launched satellite broadband in Bangladesh in May 2025, providing high-speed internet to rural and underserved areas via LEO satellites. The service supports digital inclusion, aligns with government ICT goals, and offers an alternative where traditional broadband is limited. This marks a key step in SpaceX’s global connectivity mission.
Summit Group has acquired 2,012 telecom towers from Banglalink for $100 million, expanding its portfolio to over 4,000 towers and strengthening its position as a leading digital infrastructure provider in Bangladesh. This move supports infrastructure sharing, 5G readiness, and the country’s ongoing digital transformation and telecom sector growth.
Ericsson and Zain Jordan are transforming Zain’s BSS into a cloud-native architecture to improve digital services, customer experience, and operational efficiency. The upgrade enhances 5G monetization potential and accelerates Jordan’s telecom digitalization, reinforcing the nation’s role as a regional telecom leader.
AI now tops the list of cybersecurity risks in Morocco, with organizations struggling to govern and train staff on its safe use amid rising sophisticated AI-driven attacks.
Jordan’s Senate President inaugurates a conference focusing on digital transformation’s role in economic empowerment, with emphasis on advancing women’s participation and fostering entrepreneurship in a rapidly changing world.
Orange Jordan pioneers satellite broadband services, extending high-speed internet to remote areas and spearheading regional digital inclusion through its partnership with Eutelsat.
Omantel’s transformation into a digital technology leader underpins Oman’s Vision 2040, with strong growth in AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and sustainability, supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional connectivity.
Telecommunications services at Libya’s Abu Salim station were restored after sabotage caused power outages and operational disruptions, highlighting ongoing risks to critical infrastructure.
Singer Sri Lanka and Hutch’s partnership expands mobile connectivity through Singer’s retail network, offering instant SIM access, smartphone upgrades, and enhanced digital services to promote digital inclusion nationwide.