Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt’s mobile wallet transactions hit EGP 943.4bn in Q2 2025, up 72% year-on-year, with 717.7 million transactions and 46.3 million active wallets. Vodafone Cash led the market with 81% of transaction value. The NTRA has reinforced security and enabled international remittances to further boost adoption.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Amr Talaat, highlighted the role of 5G in driving sustainable development at the “5G and Beyond” Forum. The event explored 5G’s potential in building smart cities, improving urban services, and enhancing Egypt’s digital infrastructure, with participation from global telecom leaders.
Telecom Egypt has appointed Lobna Helal as its first female Chair of the Board, following Dr. Magued Osman’s resignation after a nine-year tenure. Helal brings over 30 years of experience in the banking sector. Mohamed Nasr has been reappointed as CEO, ensuring continuity in leadership and Telecom Egypt’s strategic goals.
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Jamil Bustami & Sons and Hakaya Group have partnered under a Bridgestone 3M Contract to enhance tyre maintenance and monitoring. The deal includes staff training to boost safety standards, reflecting a joint commitment to secure and professional passenger transport in Jordan.
Generative AI could add up to $35 billion annually to GCC economies, complementing $150 billion from other AI technologies. With strong adoption and data management laws, GCC nations are set to leverage AI’s economic potential while addressing data sovereignty.
Smartphone shipments in Africa have surpassed feature phones, with a 17.9% increase in Q1 2024, reaching 20.2 million units. This growth, driven by South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, is led by Chinese brands and mid-range models. IDC predicts continued growth despite short-term economic uncertainties.
Oman’s postpaid mobile subscriptions rose by 9% in the first half of 2024, reaching 1.89 million, while prepaid subscriptions dropped by 4.5%. Fixed internet subscriptions grew by 6.5%, but fixed-line subscriptions declined by 21.7%. Muscat led in fixed analogue lines, despite a 71.1% drop in this category.
Vox Solutions has partnered with Libyan mobile operator Almadar Aljadid to combat A2P SMS and flash call fraud. The exclusive agreement will see Vox manage international A2P SMS and voice traffic through its Vox-360 platform, which aims to mitigate fraud, protect against messaging bypass, and ensure high security and quality for Almadar’s network.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed telecommunications sector conditions in southern Lebanon during a meeting with the country’s telecommunications minister, highlighting…