Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman’s TRA has intensified field inspections against illegal wireless networks redistributing internet without licenses, citing risks to network security, service quality, and user data. The authority is enforcing legal actions and equipment removals, urging compliance to protect the telecommunications ecosystem.
Bank Nizwa has partnered with Network International to enhance fraud prevention and digital banking security. The collaboration integrates a comprehensive fraud management system to protect customer transactions and ensure operational resilience. This move supports Oman’s digital transformation goals and strengthens Bank Nizwa’s commitment to secure and innovative banking solutions.
MusiqAI, launched by the Saudi Music Commission, is the first self-learn digital platform for music in Saudi Arabia and the Arab region. The platform offers interactive music courses in Arabic and Western instruments, with self-paced learning and accredited certifications. It supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for cultural growth.
Apaya and Telr have formed a strategic partnership to enhance e-commerce in the MENA region. The collaboration integrates Telr’s payment solutions with Apaya’s no-code automation platform, providing merchants with seamless payment experiences, fraud protection, and advanced financial services. This partnership aims to drive digital commerce growth across the region.
Grameenphone launched ‘gpfi unlimited’, a fixed wireless access service providing Wifi-like internet without cables. Customers can choose from routers priced at Tk 4,000 and Tk 7,500, and plans ranging from Tk 1,000 to Tk 1,900 per month. The launch event featured key figures from the telecom industry and Grameenphone executives.
Pakistan, with only 274 MHz of spectrum, has the lowest allocation in the region, far behind Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Bangladesh. To ease congestion and improve services, the government is preparing a 5G auction expected to boost GDP, jobs, FDI, and exports, lifting Pakistan’s regional standing.
e& UAE introduces the GCC’s first dual-band MetaAAU, boosting 5G network efficiency, coverage, and energy savings with a compact, integrated antenna solution.
Rabat Business School and AXA Services Maroc have signed a strategic agreement to deepen ties between academia and industry. The partnership includes internships, co-developing courses, corporate advisory roles, and continuing education, aiming to foster professional integration and innovation for Moroccan youth.
Salam has partnered with CDNetworks to improve internet services in Saudi Arabia, providing low-latency, high-speed International IP Transit services. The collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for digital services, including gaming and video streaming, ensuring a robust digital ecosystem and supporting the Kingdom’s expanding content delivery network market.
China Telecom’s use of 800G/λ and C+L band technologies enables efficient distributed training of a 175B-parameter GPT-3 model over 120 km fiber, demonstrating ultra-high bandwidth, reliability, and dynamic resource orchestration essential for large-scale AI computing interconnection.