Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco plans to roll out 5G as part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and 2030 FIFA World Cup. The country aims to achieve 25% 5G coverage by 2026 and 70% by 2030. Additionally, satellite technology and fiber-optic infrastructure will enhance rural and public connectivity.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and IT and Arish University have renewed their partnership to train over 7,000 youth in North Sinai with ICT and freelancing skills. This initiative supports local employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable digital capacity building, advancing regional development and empowering youth without relocation.
Eng. Al-Sadhan, with over 20 years of experience in telecommunications and IT, has played a crucial role at Zain KSA as Chief Business and Wholesale Officer. He has driven B2B growth, developed a digital ecosystem anchored in 5G, and forged strategic partnerships. He also serves on the board of Zain Omantel International.
EMOSIM has partnered with Tata Communications to launch Nigeria’s first travel eSIM, offering seamless connectivity for outbound travelers. By utilizing Tata’s MOVE™ platform, the collaboration aims to enhance network reliability, drive digital adoption, and promote technological advancement in Nigeria’s telecom sector, supporting the country’s vision for innovation.
Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja has urged the Auction Advisory Committee to meet and progress the 5G spectrum auction. The meeting is expected to be chaired by the Finance Minister following the budget. The government also awaits the Competition Commission’s approval on a telecom merger. A finalized 5G report will guide auction decisions, supporting the PM’s goal of $25 billion IT exports and imminent 5G rollout.
The “Monetizing Central Africa’s Natural Gas Potential” technical workshop at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum this March will explore…
Iraq is set to launch Vodafone Iraq, a new state-backed operator introducing 5G services under a 20-year brand license with Vodafone. The operator will rely on Iraqi graduates trained by Vodafone, cover major cities in its first phase, and hold exclusive 5G rights for three years to accelerate adoption.
SonicWall’s Generation 8 launch delivers nine new firewalls combining unified management, embedded Zero Trust, co-managed services, and a $200K cyber warranty.
Pargo aims to expand its network to 7,000 Pickup Points across the region by 2026, partnering with major e-commerce players like Noon.
Banglalink has introduced new value-driven data packages offering up to 20% more data, 22% more voice minutes, and 25% more benefits on mix bundles. Customers can now enjoy unlimited access to popular platforms like Toffee, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. These updates reflect Banglalink’s commitment to digital inclusion and innovation.