Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has introduced stringent 5G security guidelines ahead of nationwide deployment, treating next-generation networks as critical national infrastructure. The framework mandates Zero Trust architecture, advanced encryption, AI-driven monitoring, and strong IoT protections to ensure a secure, resilient, and globally credible 5G rollout.
Vodafone Egypt has expanded its 5G network to over 3,000 urban areas nationwide while renewing its partnership with Mohamed Salah as 5G ambassador. The move strengthens digital connectivity, supports advanced applications across multiple sectors, and reinforces Vodafone’s role in accelerating Egypt’s digital transformation.
Umniah by Beyon has signed a five-year strategic partnership agreement with Ericsson to modernise and expand its Radio Access Network across 3G, 4G, and 5G in Jordan. Under the agreement, Ericsson will act as the exclusive technology provider for Umniah’s network upgrades, supporting national digital transformation goals and preparing Jordan’s connectivity infrastructure for long-term growth.
Nepal Telecom plans to launch 5G in standalone mode through open bidding, potentially ending its long-standing partnership with Huawei for new network deployments. The move reflects security, policy, and technology considerations as Nepal advances its digital transformation agenda and prepares for nationwide 5G rollout.
Zain Kuwait won three major awards at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards in Dubai, recognizing its leadership in 5G-Advanced, network experience, and digital transformation. The accolades highlight Zain’s 4WARD strategy, advanced infrastructure investments, and commitment to delivering human-centric digital innovation across Kuwait.
Pakistan is preparing for a major digital transformation driven by 5G readiness, AI-enabled cloud services, expanded fibre networks, and CPEC-backed connectivity. New submarine cables, blockchain verification, cybersecurity upgrades, and digital corridors position the country for Smart Cities and advanced digital services.
Zain secured two major global awards in Riyadh for pioneering 5G-Advanced service innovation and breakthrough technologies across Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, driven by advancements in VoNR, AI translation, MEC deployments, and 5.5G-A convergence. The wins reinforce the company’s leadership in next-generation digital infrastructure and intelligent connectivity.
du, BubbleRAN, and Khalifa University demonstrated an industry-first Arabic voice-controlled autonomous 5G system that converts spoken intents into validated network actions using O-RAN/AI-RAN APIs. Powered by Arabic-native telecom LLMs and coordinated AI agents, the solution enables zero-touch automation, cultural alignment, and next-generation 5G/6G network intelligence.
Airtel Malawi has launched 5G in ten districts and activated VoLTE nationwide, boosting speeds, voice quality and network resilience as part of a major long-term expansion strategy.
Sri Lanka’s SLT-MOBITEL has set a new national 5G speed record exceeding 10Gbps, expanding trials to 18 districts ahead of commercial deployment and strengthening the country’s digital transformation agenda.