Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
El Gamal Group and BWH Hotels collaborate to develop a four-star Best Western Plus hotel in Giza, strategically located near the Grand Egyptian Museum. The project combines premium hospitality offerings with a prime cultural tourism destination, marking BWH’s first internationally branded hotel in the area.
Touchnet and Zadara introduce sovereign GPU-powered AI cloud infrastructure at Samrand data centre, empowering South African enterprises with secure, low-latency AI computing while ensuring data sovereignty. This initiative supports local innovation and reduces reliance on offshore cloud platforms.
U Mobile partners with Melaka ICT Holdings to leverage state infrastructure and accelerate 5G deployment in Malacca. The collaboration supports U Mobile’s target of 80% national 5G coverage by mid-2026, with Malacca aiming for full 4G and 5G population coverage by 2027.
Telin launches its second cable landing station in Kalasey, Minahasa, to support the Bifrost subsea cable connecting North America and Southeast Asia. The new station enhances network capacity and regional connectivity, with the Bifrost cable service slated for Q3 2025.
Liberia, ECOWAS, and the World Bank collaborate on a second subsea cable to connect five West African countries, improving network redundancy and digital infrastructure. This initiative aims to ensure more reliable internet access and strengthen regional connectivity beyond the current single ACE cable.
Network International and Blu Penguin partner to integrate mobile money payments on N-Genius terminals in Ghana, enhancing financial inclusion and offering unified, seamless payment solutions for merchants and consumers. This initiative supports the expansion of digital payments across Sub-Saharan Africa.
ACES India will deploy advanced 4G and 5G telecom infrastructure across Bangalore’s Namma Metro, enhancing connectivity for over 300 million annual commuters. The 13-year partnership supports India’s digital mobility goals through a shared infrastructure model that reduces costs and accelerates service rollout.
MEA’s telecom sector posted $149 billion in 2024 spending, led by mobile data growth and infrastructure investment. Operators are transforming into tech firms, driving 5G, fiber, and AI adoption amid ongoing economic and geopolitical risks affecting future expansion.
Algeria’s Sonelgaz and Algérie Poste partnership enables Edahabia cardholders to pay utility bills securely via BaridiMob, boosting digital financial inclusion and e-governance. The initiative supports the government’s modernization agenda focused on efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric public services.
Oman’s telecom sector experiences rapid growth with mobile and IoT subscriptions soaring amid a $441.5 million digital transformation initiative. Vision 2040 targets 80 percent digital government services by 2025, backed by major infrastructure projects and public investments accelerating smart connectivity and innovation.