Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Tunisia’s telecommunication companies—Tunisie Telecom, Orange Tunisie, and Ooredo—will begin offering 5G services from mid-February 2025. The companies have completed network upgrades and set up the necessary mechanisms to ensure a smooth transition, in line with ITU standards, marking a significant step in the country’s digital progress.
KIGALI, Rwanda, April 1, 2025/ — Afrik (www.Afrik.info), the economic development platform designed to accelerate Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR),…
Oman is set to become a regional telecommunications hub with its advanced network and rural connectivity initiatives. Significant progress in digital infrastructure and the space industry supports this development, with extensive fibreoptic and 5G network deployments enhancing connectivity nationwide.
With strong market adoption and platform innovation, Qlik continues advancing enterprise AI with discipline and scale Philadelphia and San Francisco,…
Qvantel has secured a major contract with VEON to provide managed services for BSS operations across its digital operators, including Jazz, Banglalink, and Kyivstar. This partnership will enable VEON to rapidly develop and monetize digital services while accelerating their digital transformation with a flexible and scalable BSS platform.
Saudi Arabia’s Humain, led by ex-Rakuten CEO Tareq Amin, is building a high-profile telecom and AI executive team to drive its AI infrastructure ambitions, including powerful Arabic LLMs and global partnerships with tech giants like Nvidia and AWS.
Revibe, a UAE-based marketplace for refurbished electronics, raised $7 million in its Series A round to expand its product offerings and accelerate growth in the MENA region. The company aims to enhance customer experience, reduce CO2 emissions, and continue its expansion in emerging markets with a focus on sustainability.
Omantel and FiberHome have launched a joint R&D centre to advance next-generation fibre networks, successfully trialing 50GPON technology at 50 Gbps speeds. The initiative supports Oman’s digital economy through innovations in smart cities, AI, and Industry 4.0.
ISLAMWEB enhances its platform’s speed, security, and scalability by migrating to Google Cloud with support from Advanced Business Computing. The move strengthens ISLAMWEB’s digital presence across the MENA region, positioning it for future growth.
Pakistan is set to enhance its telecom infrastructure with an upcoming spectrum auction. The government has released 567 MHz of additional spectrum across multiple bands to support 4G and 5G services. The auction aims to meet growing mobile data demand, boost economic growth, and improve broadband coverage nationwide.