Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sauda Musharrat, a Computer Engineering student at AIUB, received the Digital Bangladesh Award for her essay “Vision 2041: An Affordable Real-time Patient Monitoring System for Underprivileged Hospitals.” Organized by a2i, the nationwide competition recognized her innovative idea to strengthen healthcare access for underprivileged communities in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s rollout of 5G faces obstacles such as infrastructure gaps, delays in spectrum allocation, and customer preparedness. Despite challenges, the country’s 5G adoption is expected to drive digital transformation, offering opportunities in sectors like telemedicine, e-commerce, and smart cities. Learning from India’s 5G success can help overcome these hurdles.
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Cairo, January 2026: AXA Egypt has announced the consolidation of its operations under a unified governance model — ONE AXA….
Umniah, a leading Jordanian telecom operator, has launched the pioneering Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) service in Jordan, enhancing communication quality even in areas with poor cellular coverage. Additionally, Umniah has partnered with Intella to integrate AI-driven Arabic speech-to-text technology in customer service centers, aiming to improve efficiency and customer experience.
Pakistan has retained its ITU G5 regulator status with a score of 75.77 in the 2025 benchmark, reflecting progress in regulatory reform, spectrum management, and digital policy alignment. The achievement strengthens the country’s standing in international telecom forums and signals continued advancement toward higher regulatory maturity.
Nepal Telecom has grown its GSM, mobile broadband, and FTTH user base, serving over 15.8 million customers nationwide. Strong 4G adoption, expanding fiber coverage across all districts, and plans for 5G rollout are reinforcing NTC’s leadership in Nepal’s telecom market.
This delivery marks FF’s second delivery following last week’s first delivery to a home-sharing operator, as the Company advances positive…
Egypt’s parliament will meet telecom regulators and Telecom Egypt leadership to address public concerns over internet packages, service quality, and infrastructure development amid rising data demand and subscriber growth.
e& has acquired a controlling stake in PPF Telecom Group, expanding its presence in Central and Eastern Europe. This partnership will enhance services for over 10 million customers and drive digital growth through advanced technologies and innovative solutions in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia.