Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Nepal Telecom’s Q1 results reflect persistent revenue pressure caused by OTT adoption and rising operational costs. Profitability remains strained, underscoring the need for aggressive financial and service reforms to restore growth in Nepal’s telecom sector.
Nepal Telecom has been recognized as Nepal’s highest VAT contributor, reflecting its strong financial performance and steady role in national revenue generation. The IRD’s latest awards highlight the telecom industry’s importance to Nepal’s economy and encourage tax compliance across sectors.
Morocco is scaling digital workforce development by expanding JobInTech to Dakhla, strengthening AI and cybersecurity skills while supporting regional growth and national digital transformation under Morocco Digital 2030.
Iran’s mobile connectivity saw measurable improvement in October, rising three spots globally with faster download speeds. However, fixed broadband lags significantly behind global averages, highlighting the need for continued investment to support growing digital service demand.
Kuwait is reinforcing digital transformation as a core pillar of Vision 2035, with strong national indicators in connectivity, 5G leadership, and digital readiness. The conference serves as a key platform connecting policymakers and innovators to drive AI-powered governance, economic diversification, and future-focused public services.
Jordan delivered new entrepreneurship programs, regulatory reforms, and cybersecurity initiatives in October, while boosting international digital cooperation and improving postal and financial services — reinforcing the kingdom’s momentum in digital economy development.
Jordan has accelerated progress in digital transformation with 14 projects completed in October focused on startup support, mobile number portability, cybersecurity awareness, global collaboration, and modern postal services — strengthening the country’s digital economy and service quality nationwide.
Cairo ICT 2025 highlights Egypt’s strengthening digital economy through nationwide digital services, local tech manufacturing, youth skilling programs, and major infrastructure upgrades. The government positions ICT as a key growth engine, accelerating AI-driven transformation and reinforcing Egypt’s standing in global digital readiness rankings.
Egypt Post has unveiled Egypt’s first mobile-based investment platform, enabling simple access to diversified funds and supporting financial inclusion. “Felousy” strengthens Egypt Post’s role in digital transformation while new services such as Easy Pay upgrades and smart parcel lockers expand convenience and modernized service delivery nationwide.
Pakistan has accelerated its digital reform agenda, aiming for nationwide 100 Mbps speeds, major fibre expansion, and leadership in AI and cloud services. The country is pushing digital inclusion, women’s participation, and strong governance reforms, while calling for more investment to ensure universal and affordable connectivity.