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
Ooredoo Qatar will invest more than $500 million to build new terrestrial cable routes linking Iraq, Oman and Turkey. The project is designed to speed up data traffic, increase network resilience and offer alternatives to vulnerable maritime cables. It also supports Qatar’s growing regional role in digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity.
BSCL has signed agreements with hill district councils to deploy Starlink internet in schools across Khagrachhari, Bandarban and Rangamati. The project aims to improve digital learning access in remote areas by providing high-speed, reliable connectivity. With an initial rollout to 100 schools and a goal of 450, the initiative supports the government’s push for inclusive, technology-driven education.
Vodafone Qatar is enhancing the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 fan experience with new in-stadium activations that reward supporters for sharing their match-day moments. Attendees can enter the #FanOfTheMatch and #FamilyOfTheMatch contests by posting selfies before halftime, with winners receiving tech prizes and appearing on stadium screens, reinforcing a community-driven tournament atmosphere.
Hub71 has partnered with Australia-based Entersoft to provide cybersecurity services—including smart contract audits, penetration testing, and threat monitoring—to startups in Abu Dhabi. The partnership strengthens the ecosystem’s security posture and supports early-stage companies in building resilient digital-asset and tech solutions. Entersoft says the UAE’s security-first approach sets a global standard.
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.