Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
November 11, 2025: Netflix’s latest ISP Speed Index—which measures prime-time streaming performance—shows a general uptick in global internet speeds, with notable gains by providers in Kuwait and the United States.
Jordan climbed six spots to 44th in the 2025 IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, reflecting national progress in digital transformation, education, and innovation under the Economic Modernization Vision. The achievement strengthens Jordan’s position as a regional hub for technology and entrepreneurship.
MTN dominates Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile speed rankings as 5G adoption spreads across key markets. With strong performances in South Africa, Nigeria, and Uganda, MTN leads regional connectivity improvements amid expanding investments in 4G, 5G, and fiber infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia has risen to 22nd in IMD’s 2025 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, driven by AI innovation, e-government, and data infrastructure growth. The Kingdom’s progress cements its role as a leading digital economy in the Middle East and a rising global technology hub.
Orange Morocco has overtaken rivals to reach 34.7% market share, as Morocco’s telecom sector rebounds with strong fibre and broadband growth.
Jordan rose to 44th globally and 7th among Arab nations in the 2025 Global Digital Competitiveness Index, reflecting steady improvements in digital knowledge, technology, and future readiness.
Maroc Telecom surpassed 81 million customers in Q3 2025, driven by Moov Africa’s growth and rising demand for data, broadband, and mobile money. The Group reported MAD 27.3 billion in revenue and expanded investments for Morocco’s upcoming 5G rollout.
Maroc Telecom surpassed 81 million customers in Q3 2025, with revenue up 1.2% to MAD 27.3bn. Strong growth across Moov Africa subsidiaries, mobile money, and data services underscores its role in driving Africa’s digital transformation and preparing for 5G expansion.
Egypt has risen 40 points in the UN Index for Internet usage, driven by major telecom investments and nationwide service expansion. The country now has over 90 million mobile and 12 million broadband users, marking a decade of strong progress in digital inclusion and infrastructure modernization.
Jordan’s mobile phone imports fell by 21% in value and 19% in volume during the first nine months of 2025, signaling weaker consumer purchasing power and reduced telecom market activity. According to the Jordan Customs Department, 1.34 million devices worth JD123 million were imported, down from 1.7 million worth JD143 million in 2024.