Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
IBM has completed an energy-efficient data center for Telecom Egypt, the largest fixed-line telecom provider in the Middle East. The project, part of IBM’s “Big Green” initiative, aims to enhance Telecom Egypt’s capacity while improving energy efficiency and server performance, supporting Egypt’s growing telecommunications demands.
Telesat has partnered with ADN Telecom to deliver LEO connectivity solutions in Bangladesh and South Asia through the Telesat Lightspeed network. ADN Telecom will offer customized services to enterprise, maritime, and government clients, with full services set to begin in late 2027. The collaboration enhances network resilience and service flexibility.
Tunisie Telecom has officially launched its 5G-NSA services, offering enhanced mobile broadband and Fixed Wireless Access to residential users. The launch, supported by Ericsson, marks the first use of the 3.5 GHz band in Tunisia. While Egyptian telecoms are planning 5G, commercial services have not yet begun in Egypt.
Dialog Axiata’s Techliya programme, part of Ideamart for Women, concluded successfully, empowering Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs by enhancing their digital skills. The initiative provided resources, mentoring, and tools for business digitalisation, financial technology, and international expansion, highlighting the importance of ongoing support in the SME sector’s digital transformation.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a registration system for freelancers in the IT sector to register their VPNs using mobile numbers. This move aims to facilitate secure and uninterrupted VPN use, ensuring the growth of Pakistan’s digital economy. Over 31,000 VPNs have already been registered.
Nepal’s communications leadership calls for urgent rollout of 4G and 5G networks nationwide, focusing on public demand, tourism, and digital governance goals ahead of fiscal year 2025/26.
Vodafone Qatar and Nokia have partnered to modernize the nation’s network infrastructure, enabling faster, secure, and flexible 5G services. The upgrade integrates AI-driven automation and network slicing to enhance broadband performance and support smart city and IoT innovations, positioning Qatar for robust digital growth.
Bahrain’s Crown Prince has issued Edict (52) of 2025, announcing transfers and new appointments of directors in the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications. The changes include leadership shifts across aviation, ports, commercial affairs, ship registry, and maritime safety directorates.
Telecom Egypt and Huawei Cloud have launched the first locally based public cloud platform in Egypt and Northern Africa. This collaboration aims to position Egypt as a premier digital hub, offering advanced, secure cloud solutions to businesses, fostering innovation, and creating job opportunities across the region.
Tecno’s Spark Go 2, launched in Bangladesh and now in India, offers enhanced durability, AI features, a brighter 120Hz display, and solid hardware at an affordable price. The device is expected to enter the Pakistani market soon at a similar price around PKR 23,000.