Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman has completed the phased shutdown of all 3G networks, reallocating frequencies to enhance 4G and 5G coverage to 99% and 90%, respectively. The transition improves service quality, supports IoT expansion, and delivers significant energy savings, positioning Oman as a leader in telecom modernization.
Ezditek has joined the Gulf Data Centre Association (GDCA) to support the growth of Middle Eastern digital infrastructure. The collaboration aims to enhance data centre standards and innovation across the Gulf region, aligning with GDCA’s mission to establish the GCC as a global digital hub. Ezditek will share expertise and collaborate on emerging technologies.
The Connected Pakistan Conference & Expo is slated for December 1-3 in Islamabad, offering an extensive tech experience with exhibitions, awards, and a cricket league. This conference is part of a long-standing effort to drive technological growth and innovation in Pakistan.
Vietnam’s telecom experts are urging the activation of the remaining 180 MHz C-band spectrum to double 5G speeds, boost connectivity, and position the nation alongside global 5G leaders such as Korea and Qatar, unlocking vast economic and industrial potential.
Egypt has signed MoUs with 55 international and local firms to expand its ICT sector, creating 70,000 new jobs. The agreements, under the Digital Egypt strategy, strengthen Egypt’s role as a global outsourcing hub, leveraging its skilled workforce, infrastructure, and competitive investment incentives.
Trend Micro is enhancing Qatar’s cybersecurity landscape with AI-driven solutions and a new hub focused on talent development and proactive threat intelligence. By addressing the global cybersecurity skills gap, the company is supporting Qatar’s digital transformation efforts and reinforcing the nation’s leadership in secure, innovative digital infrastructure.
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Tunisia is tightening regulations on SIM card usage, mandating telecom operators to deactivate unidentified SIMs to combat cybercrime and fraud. The new measures include identity verification, updates to subscriber registers, and restrictions on SIM card sales, addressing the inflated subscriber numbers and multiple SIM card ownership issues.
Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Mohammed bin Thamer Al Kaabi, met with Sudan’s Minister of Telecommunications, Adel Hassan Mohamed Hussein, during the ITU Forum in Bahrain. They discussed enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in the telecommunications and IT sectors.
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