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BTRC has rejected a government plan for partial autonomy, demanding full independence over licensing, enforcement, and market oversight, while the Posts and Telecommunications Division insists on ministry oversight to protect state-owned operators and strategic interests.
Algeria’s TKAWEN Global Certification has surged to 3rd place globally among EdTech certification startups, offering sovereign, blockchain-verified credentials and powering Algeria’s first national digital verification hub.
Nigeria’s NCC warns that telecom disruptions could threaten economic stability and security, urging public support to protect infrastructure while promoting hybrid energy to cut costs and improve resilience.
The UAE’s TDRA is consulting on new “category B” licences that could allow Starlink resellers to operate locally, expanding satellite internet access to sectors from maritime to aviation.
e& has introduced Monitoring-as-a-Service in the UAE, offering real-time infrastructure insights, early fault detection, and industry-tailored solutions to enhance operational resilience and business continuity.
Bahrain’s MyGov app now offers 24 new services across multiple sectors, integrates more apps, and enhances ID card issuance features, reinforcing its role as the country’s unified platform for digital government services.
Pixxel-led consortium will deliver India’s first Earth observation satellite system—12 satellites over 4–5 years—enhancing data sovereignty, reducing foreign dependence, and supporting applications from agriculture to disaster response.
floLIVE has launched a multi-IMSI IoT service offering affordable, always-on video surveillance and tracking for logistics in sub-Saharan Africa, reducing costs by 70% and ensuring seamless cross-border connectivity.
Axiata signed an MoU with Cambodia’s MPTC to enhance cybersecurity readiness, develop local talent, and improve cross-border threat response amid rising cyber incidents and regional tensions.
Sri Lanka will launch nationwide 5G by late 2025, with spectrum in 3.5 GHz and 27 GHz bands auctioned soon under TRCSL’s new framework. The move aims to boost connectivity, economic recovery, and investment appeal.