Thursday, 30 April 2026

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

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Saudi Arabia’s GO Rebrands as Etihad GO Telecom to Support Vision 2030 Digital Transformation

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Saudi Arabia’s GO has rebranded to Etihad GO Telecom as part of a strategic shift aimed at strengthening its presence in the telecom and technology sectors. Approved by shareholders in October, the new identity aligns with the company’s plans to boost technical capabilities, expand digital services, and support Saudi Vision 2030’s national digital transformation agenda. The company’s Tadawul ticker has now been updated to GO TELECOM.

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Ooredoo Kuwait Launches Exclusive Roaming Packages for Fans Traveling to Qatar for Arab Cup 2025

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Ooredoo Kuwait has launched exclusive roaming offers for fans traveling to Qatar for Arab Cup 2025, including a free one-day 15GB data pass and a 50% discounted roaming pack with 500GB data and 500 minutes. A new permanent 2TB roaming package has also been introduced. The company aims to deliver high-value, seamless connectivity for supporters during the tournament and beyond.

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Africa’s Smartphone Market Surges 24% in Q3 2025, Marking a Strong Rebound After Five-Quarter Slowdown

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Africa’s smartphone market grew 24 percent in Q3 2025, rebounding strongly after five quarters of decline. Transsion, Samsung, and Xiaomi led the market as stabilising currencies, expanded financing, and improved retail activity lifted demand. South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya saw major gains across both entry-level and premium segments. However, Omdia expects a 6 percent decline in 2026 as rising costs and currency pressures strain affordability, particularly in the low-end 4G category.

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Algeria Launches Shared Call Center Hub to Drive $1.2 Billion Telecom Expansion

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Algeria has launched the pilot phase of a shared national call center to support telecom operators and digitize citizen services, aiming to grow the sector to US$1.2 billion by 2029. The hub will centralize customer support, enhance coordination, and create up to 10,000 jobs by 2027. Part of the “Digital Algeria 2030” strategy, the initiative aligns with Africa’s fast-growing BPO market and strengthens Algeria’s ambition to compete regionally and globally.

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Oman Strikes Strategic Partnership to Manufacture Mobile Solar Power Plants

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AB Energy has partnered with China’s Wuxi Longmax Technology to manufacture mobile solar power plants in Oman, marking the country’s first venture into containerised clean-energy system production. The partnership will support regional markets, enable technology transfer, and establish a local assembly line to strengthen Oman’s renewable-energy ecosystem and sustainability goals.

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Telecom Egypt Delays Helios Data Centre Sale to Q1 2026

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Telecom Egypt has postponed the sale of its data centre assets to Helios Investment Partners to Q1 2026, finalising legal steps for the $230–260 million deal. Proceeds will support debt reduction as the company targets a net-cash position. The announcement follows TE’s completion of core infrastructure for the major 2Africa subsea cable project.Telecom Egypt has postponed the sale of its data centre assets to Helios Investment Partners to Q1 2026, finalising legal steps for the $230–260 million deal. Proceeds will support debt reduction as the company targets a net-cash position. The announcement follows TE’s completion of core infrastructure for the major 2Africa subsea cable project.

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Middle East Airlines Roll Out High-Speed Inflight Internet Across Regional Fleets

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Middle Eastern airlines are rapidly expanding high-speed inflight internet, with Emirates, Saudia, Flydubai, Qatar Airways, and Flynas introducing free or enhanced Wi-Fi across their fleets. Using Starlink, SkyFive, and satellite networks, carriers now offer streaming-level connectivity, positioning fast onboard internet as a new standard for regional and long-haul travel.

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