Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco has launched a public tender for 5G licenses to foster adoption of advanced mobile technologies supporting the country’s economic and social development under the Maroc Digital 2030 plan.
Morocco’s ANRT launched a tender to license 5G mobile network operators as part of the Digital 2030 strategy. The move aims to provide faster, reliable 5G services to support key sectors like industry and healthcare, advancing the country’s digital and economic development.
Zain Iraq drives digital transformation with 5G readiness, youth empowerment programs, public-private partnerships, and eSports support, fostering innovation and inclusion across sectors to build a future-ready Iraq.
Turkcell, Beko, and Ericsson finalized the EU-supported VERGE project, demonstrating Turkey’s first remote industrial design using 5G and XR technologies. The project highlights 5G’s role in enabling real-time collaboration, network slicing, and AI-powered network management, accelerating product development and digital transformation.
Turkcell, Beko, and Ericsson completed the EU-backed VERGE project, enabling remote real-time industrial design between Istanbul and Eskişehir using 5G and XR technologies. This innovation enhances Türkiye’s digital production ecosystem by leveraging 5G’s low latency, network slicing, and AI-driven management to boost efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
Vi Vodafone Idea is accelerating its 5G rollout across India by deploying networks in 23 new cities, extending service to all priority circles. With strong user adoption already evident and AI-driven network optimizations underway, Vi is positioning itself to meet growing demand for advanced mobile connectivity nationwide.
PTA Chairman visited Telenor Group in Norway to discuss digital transformation, 5G, AI use cases, and efficient spectrum management models, as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to modernize its telecom sector.
Orange Egypt has launched nationwide 5G services, starting with high-traffic zones and expanding countrywide. The rollout supports Egypt’s digital transformation and positions Orange as a leader in delivering high-speed, AI-ready, and smart city-enabled connectivity.
e& UAE, Nokia, and MediaTek demonstrated the Middle East’s first six-component carrier aggregation in 5G SA, delivering 5.8 Gbps speeds by combining 400 MHz of mid-band spectrum. The breakthrough boosts 5G network performance and supports the UAE’s leadership in next-generation connectivity.
Egypt officially launched its 5G network as part of the “Digital Egypt” vision, highlighting ICT’s role in economic growth and transformation. Vodafone Egypt’s nationwide 5G rollout supports critical sectors and advances the country’s digital economy goals under Vision 2030.