Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Tunisie Telecom has launched its nationwide 5G network, offering faster speeds and improved services across the country. The rollout includes a strategic partnership to expand international connectivity with a new submarine cable, part of Tunisia’s digital transformation strategy aimed at strengthening its position as a hub for innovation.
Pakistan’s seminar on 5G technology highlighted plans for 5G spectrum auctions in April-May, aiming to improve connectivity. Key speakers, including PTA Chairman Hafeez Ur Rehman and Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, discussed how 5G deployment and enhanced submarine cable infrastructure will boost digital transformation and IT exports.
Ericsson and stc Group launched the Ericsson Connected Recycling platform in Saudi Arabia at LEAP 2025, with Alshaya Group as the first customer. This platform enables businesses to track and trade circular material flows, helping reduce waste, promote recycling, and minimize environmental impact while enhancing sustainability efforts.
stc Group signed over 75 strategic partnerships at LEAP 2025, showcasing its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. The event highlighted key initiatives like the launch of upsource by solutions and stc.AI, along with collaborations with AWS, Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, and others to enhance cloud, AI, and 5G capabilities.
stc Group and Huawei have launched the region’s first AI-driven 5G network software to enhance connectivity for the gaming and esports industries. The Intelligent Personalized Experience (IPE) 5G-Advanced solution optimizes key network metrics like bandwidth, delay, and jitter in real-time, providing high-quality, uninterrupted gaming experiences for users worldwide.
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in Oman has launched extensive field visits to monitor telecom indicators, including signal strength, data speed, and voice service. The visits will cover multiple governorates and tourist areas, with a focus on improving 4G and 5G coverage, data speed, and voice service quality.
Tunisia’s major telecom operators, Orange Tunisia, Ooredoo Tunisia, and Tunisie Telecom, have all launched 5G services following the receipt of their licenses. The services promise faster speeds, enhanced connectivity, and greater coverage, contributing to the country’s digital transformation and future telecom infrastructure.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Nokia to modernize its core network, integrating AI, machine learning, and 5G standalone capabilities. The deal will enhance network performance, support ultra-low latency services, and enable real-time industrial automation and high-quality gaming experiences. Nokia’s solutions also optimize efficiency, capacity, and energy consumption.
Pakistan’s National Assembly discussed slow internet speeds, expressing frustration over connectivity issues. Sabheen Ghoury, the Parliamentary Secretary for Information Technology, assured improvements by mid-year, along with the rollout of 5G services. Lawmakers emphasized the government’s commitment to resolving the problem, making it a priority for the coming months.
Zain KSA has partnered with Nokia to enhance 5G and 5G-Advanced capabilities through Cloud RAN and AI RAN technologies. This collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation in Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector, supporting next-gen technologies like 6G, IoT, and AI, and contributing to the country’s Vision 2030 goals.