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’s ICT market is set to reach $10.08 billion by 2030, driven by 5G industrial adoption and hyperscale cloud infrastructure. While cybersecurity and AI integration in the automotive sector are accelerating growth, the industry faces a critical shortage of skilled professionals. National digital strategies now focus on expanding training to meet a rising demand for 40,000 annual graduates.
The UAE’s mobile services market is set for steady, data-driven growth over the remainder of the decade, as widespread 5G adoption reshapes consumer and enterprise usage patterns. New analysis from GlobalData projects mobile service revenue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4% between 2025 and 2030, driven primarily by rising data consumption despite continued declines in traditional voice revenues.
A GSMA report warns Bangladesh’s high spectrum costs and heavy taxation are holding back 5G adoption and network investment. By aligning spectrum prices with regional or global levels, the country could accelerate 5G rollout, raise speeds, and unlock up to $45 billion in economic growth by 2035.
Vodafone Oman has surpassed one million 5G users, supported by the fastest network rollout in the country’s history with over 98% population coverage. The milestone reflects customer trust and Vodafone’s commitment to powering Oman’s digital future with reliable, advanced connectivity.
Jordan’s telecommunications sector experienced significant growth in Q4 2024, driven by a rise in data consumption and the rapid adoption of 5G. Fixed-line subscriptions saw a slight decline, while mobile broadband and 5G subscriptions surged. Data usage and text messaging also saw considerable increases during this period.
Bangladesh’s mobile phone production saw a decline in February 2025, with feature phones losing market share to smartphones and 5G devices. Production of 2G and 4G phones dropped, while 5G production grew modestly. Imports also reflected a shift towards advanced mobile technologies, particularly 4G and 5G smartphones.