Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
PM Shehbaz Sharif marked International Youth Day by pledging to advance youth skills in modern technology and AI, praising their role in driving Pakistan’s growth and reaffirming government efforts to boost education and professional capacity.
PTA is set to launch satellite internet services with a single national license, replacing multiple permits. Licenses could be issued in 1–2 weeks, attracting firms like Starlink and Chinese operators to expand Pakistan’s connectivity.
Zong CMPak rose to 2nd place in PTA’s 2025 Cyber Security Awards, recognised for robust compliance, attack surface management, threat intelligence sharing, and DNS security, reinforcing its leadership in Pakistan’s telecom cybersecurity.
Oman’s Salalah conference recommended boosting labour governance, training for green and digital skills, investing in digital infrastructure, and applying AI for smart governance to advance sustainable leadership and digital transformation.
Oman’s TRA will suspend mobile number portability from August 18 to upgrade to a new central system, aiming to improve service quality, support digital transformation, and boost competition.
Morocco’s ADD and DWTC are strengthening their partnership to grow GITEX Africa into a premier platform for startups, investors, and innovation, supporting Digital Morocco 2030, 5G rollout, and preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2030.
UNESCO and the EU launched a 2027-targeted TVET reform in Iraq to equip over 5,000 youth, women, and vulnerable groups with green and digital skills, strengthening education, employment, and climate resilience nationwide.
Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged Axiata to roll out 5G in Bangladesh and invest in data centres, with Axiata expressing interest but citing spectrum costs and licensing challenges as hurdles.
Engineer Md Mamunur Rashid, a veteran telecom professional, has been appointed as BTCL’s Managing Director. With decades of service and international exposure, he brings deep technical expertise and leadership experience to the role.
Bahrain is building cloud capacity and enabling cross-border data flows through an adequacy-based model, while Qatar is enforcing a sovereignty-first, centralised governance approach.