Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Umniah will invest JD300 million over five years to expand 5G, fiber, cloud, and data-center infrastructure in Jordan. CEO Faisal Al-Jalahma highlighted major upgrades, education-sector connectivity, and partnerships with global tech firms. The company’s initiatives support national digital transformation, sustainability goals, and social development across underserved communities.
MTN dominates Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile speed rankings as 5G adoption spreads across key markets. With strong performances in South Africa, Nigeria, and Uganda, MTN leads regional connectivity improvements amid expanding investments in 4G, 5G, and fiber infrastructure.
Zain Jordan has extended its 5G network to Irbid, covering 60% of the governorate, including Irbid city, Bani Ubaid, and Ramtha. The rollout enhances high-speed connectivity for households and businesses, supports digital innovation across sectors, and reinforces Zain’s role in driving Jordan’s digital transformation.
Solutions by stc has signed a SAR 313.39m ($62m) contract with stc to expand networks, upgrade obsolete systems, and develop new data centres in multiple Saudi cities, with financial impact starting Q1 2026.
Zimbabwe’s telecom sector recorded major Q2 2025 gains, with revenues up 9.24%, costs down 5.47%, and capital expenditure surging 261%. Data services dominated with nearly 48% of revenues, supported by a rapid 5G and LTE rollout, while traditional voice services continued to decline due to OTT alternatives.
Zain Bahrain has partnered with Ericsson to deploy advanced RAN solutions, including Massive MIMO radios, to expand network capacity and improve coverage. The upgrade will optimize 4G and 5G performance, enhance customer experiences, and support Bahrain’s digital transformation through modern, sustainable infrastructure.
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain have signed an agreement to expand mobile broadband capacity with advanced RAN products, boosting 4G and 5G performance. The partnership strengthens digital infrastructure in Bahrain, enhancing connectivity, spectrum use, and customer experience across the Kingdom.
Qatar’s network infrastructure market is forecast to reach $132.86m in 2025, led by service provider investments in 5G, data centres, and enterprise connectivity. With a projected 5.51% CAGR through 2030, experts say talent development and regulatory reforms will be key to cementing Qatar’s role as a Gulf digital hub.
Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector reported strong Q2 2025 results with a 17.4% profit increase and 3.7% revenue growth. stc led profits, followed by Mobily and Zain KSA, benefiting from operational efficiency, 5G expansion, and digital demand. The sector’s growth is expected to continue, driven by government initiatives and emerging technologies.
EBRD and Banque Misr provide $80 million loan to Orange Egypt for 5G licence acquisition and network upgrade. The project enhances digital services, reduces CO2 emissions, and supports Egypt’s sustainable telecom growth, reflecting strong international confidence in the country’s digital economy.