Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ZTE and GO Telecom have completed Saudi Arabia’s first long-distance 5G-A mmWave trial, achieving 6 km coverage and 1 Gbps speeds on the 26 GHz band. The technology supports enterprise private networks, FWA, and industry applications, advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation goals.
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense has unveiled a cybersecurity-focused roadmap as part of its 2025–2030 vision. The strategy prioritizes infrastructure protection, real-time threat detection, secure communications, and cyber workforce development, backed by partnerships with global technology leaders and oversight from senior MoD officials.
Talabat has celebrated the graduation of Academy X’s second 2025 cohort, empowering Kuwaiti female students with AI, coding, and entrepreneurship skills. The program, run by CODED Academy and sponsored by talabat, aligns with New Kuwait Vision 2035 and strengthens women’s role in the nation’s digital economy.
Cisco, in partnership with MCIT and NTI, has launched Egypt’s first CCIE Mobile Lab in Cairo. The facility allows engineers across the region to pursue one of Cisco’s top global certifications locally, strengthening Egypt’s skilled talent base and supporting digital transformation.
Bangkok is launching Thailand’s first 191 Emergency Location Service (ELS) through a collaboration between AIS, Google, and the police. Using Android’s built-in AML technology, the system securely shares precise caller coordinates with emergency services, improving response times for both residents and tourists without the need for apps or mobile data.
Topnet has launched Smart ADSL+, Tunisia’s first Internet offer without a telephone subscription, delivering speeds up to 20 Mbps with simplified single billing. The new service combines affordability, convenience, and nationwide availability, aligning with Topnet’s strategy to enhance Internet access and enrich customer experience.
e& UAE outperformed rivals in the Opensignal 2025 report, won 12 of 13 national awards, and set a world record 5G uplink speed of 600Mbps. It launched the UAE’s first enterprise 5G slicing, partnered with Ericsson to expand 5G RAN, and continues to power the UAE’s global leadership in digital transformation under Vision 2031.
ZTE and GO Telecom have achieved Saudi Arabia’s first long-distance 5G-A mmWave trial, covering 6 km with nearly 1 Gbps speeds. The trial supports Vision 2030 by enabling enterprise-grade connectivity, smart industries, and FWA solutions, positioning the partners at the forefront of Saudi digital transformation.
Thousands of Pakistani women are leveraging foodpanda’s home chef platform to turn kitchens into businesses, marking a major step for women’s financial inclusion. While commissions remain high, success stories like Lo-Kal Bites and Kausey Extreme show how digital tools are reshaping entrepreneurship and empowering women in Pakistan’s economy.
Bangladesh plans to expand its fibre optic network to 500,000 km, shifting from overhead to underground systems to boost resilience. With Bakshi as a key manufacturer, the government aims to modernise infrastructure, unify networks, and position fibre optics as a growth sector for digital transformation.