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
Oman’s telecom sector recorded 25 percent revenue growth between 2021 and 2025, supported by 5G expansion, IoT adoption, and broadband infrastructure development. The TRA plans further investments in AI-ready infrastructure, user protection regulations, and digital connectivity initiatives to sustain sector growth.
Oman’s telecom and postal sectors recorded steady growth in 2024, with mobile subscriptions reaching 6.4 million and postal transactions rising to 7.4 million. Increased broadband adoption, higher data consumption, and expanded international internet capacity highlight ongoing digital infrastructure development across the Sultanate.
Al Rustaq Hospital’s performance in 2025 highlights growing healthcare demand in Oman, with expanded surgical capacity, new subspecialties, and international accreditation strengthening service quality. Planned infrastructure upgrades and regional healthcare coordination aim to improve patient access and enhance operational efficiency across the hospital’s expanding medical services.
Oman’s mobile subscriptions rose 7 percent in 2025, driven by strong IoT growth and rising fibre adoption, as the telecom market continues shifting away from legacy technologies toward 5G and advanced connectivity services.
Oman’s telecom market saw mobile subscriptions rise 7% in 2025, driven by IoT growth and increasing fibre adoption, while legacy technologies declined as the sector continued shifting toward advanced connectivity services.
Morocco has climbed 14 places in the Government AI Readiness Index 2025, reflecting progress in AI governance, digital infrastructure and public-sector innovation as the country advances initiatives aimed at strengthening technological capacity and positioning itself as a regional hub for sustainable digital transformation.
Morocco’s mobile subscriptions exceeded 66.1 million by September 2025, pushing penetration to 166%. Internet users rose to 43.4 million with penetration reaching 117.9%. Growth slowed compared to 2024 but continues to reflect strong telecom and internet adoption across the country.
Doha ranked first globally for mobile internet performance among tourist cities, achieving average speeds of 354.5 Mbps. The Holafly study measured real-world usability by download time, highlighting Qatar’s decade-long investment in 5G and digital infrastructure, transforming Doha into a connected, frictionless destination for travelers, business users, and remote workers.
Government says Pakistan’s IT exports hit record monthly high in December
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology exports surged to a record $437 million in December, crossing the $400 million mark for the first time on a monthly basis, Finance Adviser Khurram Schehzad said on Monday.
The milestone underscores the growing importance of the tech sector as Pakistan pivots toward export-led growth while emerging from a prolonged economic crisis that strained foreign exchange reserves, widened balance-of-payments pressures, and weakened the currency.
“December 2025 exports reached $437 million — crossing $400 million in a month for the first time ever,” Schehzad said in a post on X. He added that the figure represents 23 percent month-on-month growth from November and 26 percent year-on-year growth compared with December 2024.
For the first half of the current fiscal year, IT exports reached $2.24 billion, up 20 percent from a year earlier, making the sector the largest and most consistent contributor within services exports.
Pakistan is under pressure to rapidly expand exports as part of broader structural reforms under a $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Earlier this month, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said the country must double exports to $60 billion within four years or risk returning to the IMF.
IT exports have been on a steady upward trajectory, reaching a record $3.8 billion in the 2024–25 financial year, according to official data. The momentum has continued into the current fiscal year, with 19 percent year-on-year growth recorded between July and November, when exports totalled $1.8 billion.
The government views the technology sector as a central pillar for foreign exchange earnings and job creation as Pakistan seeks to consolidate recent macroeconomic gains and attract new investment.
India has crossed 400 million 5G users in just three years, becoming the world’s second-largest 5G market. With 85% population coverage, rapid rural growth, and home-grown network stacks, the country is redefining scale, speed, and digital self-reliance.