Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bangladesh’s new three-tier licensing framework aims to modernize the telecom sector and improve regulation, but it faces mixed reactions. While major mobile operators support the move, mid-level domestic firms warn it favors foreign players and threatens local businesses. The government is investigating past corruption, with hopes of greater transparency ahead.
Bangladesh’s central bank has approved Robi’s SmartPay Limited to operate as a licensed digital payment provider, expanding the telecom’s fintech footprint and marking a major step in its financial service diversification strategy.
The demand for cloud computing services in Africa is growing between 25% and 30% annually, according to data firm Xalam…
BENEFIT and ATME have confirmed their sponsorship of Bahrain’s flagship fintech forum, Fintech Forward 2025. BENEFIT joins as a gold sponsor, highlighting its role in modernizing payments and driving inclusion, while ATME, as silver sponsor, brings expertise in digital assets and tokenization to the event.
Jordan’s ICT market is projected to grow from $3.73 billion in 2025 to $5.10 billion by 2030, driven by digitalisation, 5G adoption, and advancements in technologies like AI and robotics. Investments in cloud infrastructure and government initiatives are also fueling growth, especially in the e-commerce sector.
DUBAI, UAE, 4th August 2025: Cloudflare, Inc., the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, has…
Telecom Egypt has clinched an EGP 18 billion syndicated loan led by 13 banks to refine its financial structure and support expansion. This strategic financial maneuver is set to enhance the company’s liquidity and align its long-term growth strategies with improved financial management practices.
Türk Telekom posted record Q2 growth with TL 50.4B in revenue and 2.5M new postpaid subscribers over 12 months. With 54% of LTE sites fiber-connected, it is well-positioned for Türkiye’s 2025 5G spectrum auction and rollout in 2026, while also nearing a 25-year concession renewal.
African startups like Soil Regen Guy, Afrisoul, LiquidGold, Arumloo, and FOST are pioneering affordable, scalable water-saving technologies to tackle the continent’s water scarcity crisis. Their solutions target smallholder farmers, schools, communities, and large farms, combining innovation with local relevance to conserve water, boost agricultural productivity, and improve sanitation.
Omantel’s H1 2025 net profit rose 46% to $417M on royalty fee cuts, with revenue up 9.5% to $4.2B; other Oman telecom providers will also benefit from the reduced levy.