Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s score in the Digitalization of Work and Training Index increased by 1.9 points to 80.3 in 2025, placing it in the Leading Level category. The progress reflects national initiatives focused on digital skills training, youth empowerment, and workforce readiness for the global digital economy.
Jordan’s mobile subscriptions reached 8.48 million in Q3 2025, driven by rising data consumption and rapid growth in 5G adoption. While mobile and broadband usage continued to expand, fixed-line voice services declined, reflecting a broader shift toward digital-first connectivity and increasing pressure on operators to invest in network capacity.
Egypt improved its Digitalization of Work and Training Index score to 80.3 in 2025, advancing by 1.9 points year on year. The progress reflects successful national initiatives that focus on digital skills training, youth empowerment, and workforce readiness for the global digital economy.
Oman ranked 68th in the Digital Quality of Life Index 2025, down from 56th last year. While the country performed strongly in digital infrastructure and showed improving internet speeds, weaknesses in digital security and overall connectivity contributed to its decline in the global rankings.
Egypt ranked 22nd globally in the World Bank’s 2025 Digital Government Index, jumping 47 places from 2022. Strong gains across automation, service delivery, citizen engagement, and digital enablers reflect the impact of the Digital Egypt strategy and sustained investment in skills, infrastructure, and govtech innovation.
Bangladesh’s internet usage rose to 48.9 percent in 2025, up from 44.5 percent in 2023, according to a BBS survey. While mobile phone access is nearly universal, gaps persist in smartphone ownership, internet use, and gender and urban-rural access, highlighting uneven digital inclusion.
Oman’s mobile subscriptions exceeded 8 million by October 2025, growing 11.3 percent year-on-year as IoT, fiber broadband, and mobile data adoption accelerated. The data reflects the country’s continued digital transformation and shift toward advanced connectivity technologies.
Qatar ranked 35th globally and second in MENA in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2025, driven by strong openness to international talent, high institutional quality, and advanced digital infrastructure. The country continues to position itself as a resilient, future-ready hub for skilled professionals and global learners.
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Oman’s telecommunications sector recorded strong growth through October 2025, with rising mobile, broadband, fiber, and IoT subscriptions driving digital transformation. Rapid expansion in machine-to-machine services and fiber connectivity highlights shifting demand, while declining legacy technologies signal continued network modernisation across the Sultanate.