Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nepal Telecom plans to pioneer the use of leaky feeder technology to provide 4G and 2G mobile network inside the Nagdhunga-Naubise tunnel, improving connectivity for travelers through this critical infrastructure.
South Korea launched the ‘We Mobile App’ in Nepal to support foreign employment with digital tools for skills, finance, and wellbeing. The initiative promotes transparency and safe labor management with Nepali government cooperation.
Kuwait launches 5G Advanced technology with speeds up to 3 Gbps and low latency, positioning itself as a regional leader and preparing for 6G. CITRA supports a regulatory environment to foster digital infrastructure investment.
Orange Jordan advances digital inclusion by collaborating with government and disability advocates to foster accessible ICT workplaces, promote assistive technology, and empower persons with disabilities in Jordan’s tech sector.
Standard Chartered Egypt focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs through tailored accelerator programs and mentorship while driving broader economic growth via strategic sector support and leveraging its global network for investment and trade.
The OECD report underscores fintech’s transformative role in Egypt’s SME sector, highlighting regulatory advances, digital inclusion, and ongoing challenges. It calls for strengthened infrastructure, literacy, and collaborative innovation to sustain fintech’s growth and impact.
Egypt’s mobile subscriptions approached 120 million in 2024, driven by increased internet use and new services like eSIM and Wi-Fi Calling. The country advanced its digital infrastructure with full 5G licensing and phased rollout targeting key urban and economic areas.
Egypt recorded 120 million mobile subscriptions by 2024, ranking second in Africa behind Nigeria. The growth reflects rising mobile internet use and new services like eSIM and Wi-Fi calling, underscoring Egypt’s expanding digital connectivity.
Bangladesh’s interim leader has ordered solar panel installation across all government buildings to tackle power shortages and boost renewable energy generation to 20% by 2030. The initiative will be managed by private companies and complements large-scale solar and nuclear projects.
ISPAB has proposed fixing minimum internet prices, active sharing, and ISPs’ control over customer connections to protect domestic entrepreneurs, presenting these at a TRNB workshop on Bangladesh’s draft telecom reform policy.