Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
A Bahraini delegation visited Egypt’s Nasr City Free Zone to strengthen bilateral investment ties. The visit included a tour of LEONI Egypt’s automotive manufacturing facility and highlighted Bahrain’s competitive investment environment, reinforcing both countries’ commitment to expanding economic cooperation and fostering regional business growth.
TII, VentureOne, and e& have launched QuantumConnect, a UAE-built quantum key distribution solution for secure communications. By embedding quantum encryption into fibre infrastructure, it provides future-proof protection against quantum threats, ensures compliance with UAE regulations, and strengthens security for finance, healthcare, government, and other critical sectors.
Sri Lanka has issued its first Telecom Infrastructure Services License to EDOTCO, allowing independent firms to manage telecom towers. The move will reduce operator costs, expand rural coverage, and advance digital inclusion by promoting shared infrastructure, efficiency, and sustainability across the island’s telecom sector.
Nepal Telecom has suspended its CRBT service due to technical issues, with restoration efforts underway. The company apologized to subscribers, who remain divided on the service’s value, highlighting both its popularity and past criticism as a forced add-on.
Saudi Arabia opened GSR-25 with ITU, uniting 190 nations to address the digital divide. A joint study calls for $2.8 trillion in investment, while Saudi initiatives focus on skills, regulation, and AI-era solutions to achieve universal connectivity.
Egypt is advancing its digital transformation roadmap to attract ICT investment, boost skills training, and support startups. With rapid sector growth, global partnerships, and Vision 2030 alignment, the country is positioning itself as a regional digital leader.
Banglalink has installed an 80kW rooftop solar array at its Gazipur data center, producing 130MWh annually and cutting 60 tons of emissions. The project sets a sustainability benchmark for Bangladesh’s telco sector and reflects a regional shift toward renewable-powered infrastructure.
ZTE and MTN have launched the world’s first 5-band RRU in South Africa, reducing RF modules by 50% and improving energy efficiency by 45.8%. The breakthrough supports MTN’s 97% LTE coverage, boosts sustainability, and sets a new benchmark for Africa’s telecom evolution and digital transformation.
InnoTech, with bp Oman, has launched the fourth cycle of its FabTech Mobile Lab, introducing VR, IoT, and AI to enhance student learning. The program reached 600+ students in Muscat and Ad’Dakhiliyah, expanding lab capacity and aligning with Oman Vision 2040 goals of fostering education and innovation.
Vodafone Oman has launched its exclusive “777” number series, the first of its kind in the country, offering customers and enterprises premium numbers to strengthen personal and business identity. The initiative enhances the BLACK Postpaid portfolio, pairing exclusive numbers with free data and reinforcing Vodafone’s role as a digital-first operator.