Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
ITIDA and NTI have trained over 3,100 graduates in their summer program, with 4,500 trainees currently enrolled and 3,000 more set to join next month. The initiative provides world-class digital training, ensuring quality content and delivery through site visits to prepare Egypt’s youth for future tech careers.
Ericsson and MTN Nigeria have completed the country’s first trial of a triple-band massive MIMO radio, boosting network efficiency, speeds, and sustainability. The AIR 3284 system consolidates 4G mid-bands into one intelligent radio, reducing energy use and preparing MTN’s infrastructure for future 5G deployment.
IBM has supported Bank NXT’s digital transformation with cloud-native observability, automation, and optimisation tools deployed on Red Hat OpenShift. The upgrade enhances operational efficiency, resilience, and service delivery across the bank’s digital platforms.
Mindstream has expanded the infrastructure ecosystem supporting its planned Al-Risha Sovereign AI & Digital Infrastructure Campus in Jordan through separate…
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has recently emphasized the importance of activating voice calling over 4G VoLTE (Voice over LTE)…
Nepal’s telecom regulator NTA has reinforced the importance of using only authorized frequency bands with permission to avoid interference and service disruption. Unauthorized frequency use, including microwave and satellite bands, will be subject to investigation and penalties.
Vodafone Oman has reinforced its 5G network coverage in Dhofar for the Khareef season, expanding tower capacities and installing new sites in high-footfall areas. This effort ensures seamless and high-speed connectivity for residents and visitors, highlighting Vodafone’s commitment to providing exceptional telecommunication services.
Orange has completed the first landing of the Medusa subsea cable in Marseille, marking a key milestone in the 8,700 km Mediterranean system linking Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The project boosts digital resilience, capacity, and sovereignty under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.
TRAI has recommended auctioning mmWave spectrum for 5G services in the 37-40 GHz bands at a 14% lower price than previous auctions. The reserve price is set at INR 59.8 million per MHz. This move aims to encourage more participation from telcos and speed up 5G deployment in India.
This collaboration is set to strengthen the UAE’s burgeoning Web3 ecosystem, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030.