Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Google will assemble 600,000 Chromebooks annually in Pakistan through a public-private partnership with NRTC, creating jobs and supporting education. The initiative includes AI training programs and school labs, signaling rising global tech investment and Pakistan’s growing role in the regional digital ecosystem.
WorldLink Communications has launched its 6G Wi-Fi technology in Nepal, offering 40% wider coverage and four times faster speeds than Wi-Fi 5G. Backed by Nokia, the innovation strengthens Nepal’s digital infrastructure and underscores WorldLink’s commitment to technological excellence and community development.
Nepal’s Communications Minister Jagdish Kharel has directed Nepal Telecom to improve service quality, ensure good governance, and prioritize remote regions. Launching the NT Fibre Student Offer, he praised the scheme for empowering students with affordable internet and emphasized aligning telecom operations with transparency and national progress.
Egypt has signed 55 ICT agreements with international and local firms to establish or expand operations, creating 70,000 jobs. The initiative aligns with the Digital Egypt strategy to boost outsourcing and digital innovation, positioning Egypt as a leading global hub for technology services and investment.
Jazz’s Zaheer Mehdi emphasized that telecom remains central to Pakistan’s digital transformation, calling for ethical AI adoption, better connectivity, and human capital investment to ensure inclusive growth.
Zain partnered with the 9th EU-GCC Business Forum to advance Kuwait’s vision of becoming a regional technology and innovation hub. The company highlighted its 4WARD strategy, commitment to digital transformation, and efforts to empower local talent and entrepreneurship.
Pakistan has achieved significant progress in its telecom and digital sectors, emerging as one of Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies, said Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja at the 26th South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-26) meeting.
Omantel is emerging as a central force in Oman’s digital transformation, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 to position the country as a global hub for digital connectivity. During the Middle East Global Carrier Community Meeting (ME GCCM) 2025 in Muscat, the company showcased its evolution from a telecom operator to an integrated technology group focused on cloud, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure.
Islamabad, November 5, 2025 — Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced that Pakistan’s telecom and digital sectors have achieved remarkable growth, positioning the country among Asia’s fastest-emerging digital economies. Speaking at the 26th South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-26) meeting, the minister highlighted key progress under the Digital Nation Pakistan agenda.
Oman has reinforced its status as a global connectivity hub through Omantel and ZOI, integrating subsea cables, data centres, and terrestrial networks. The collaboration strengthens Oman’s digital ecosystem, enabling low-latency routes and hosting hyperscaler services for global partners.