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 licensed 5G networks to Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and inwi, enabling commercial launch in November 2025 with MAD 40 billion investment and plans to cover 70% of the population by 2030.
Mozambique has made 5G rollout mandatory in all provinces and scrapped its spectrum auctions, shifting to an administrative model to drive faster, more secure digital inclusion.
Morocco officially licenses 5G networks for Maroc Telecom, Médi Telecom, and Wana Corporate, marking a new era of high-speed connectivity and digital transformation.
Morocco’s Government Council approved wide-ranging reforms in education, social governance, and 5G telecommunications while deepening cooperation with Iraq—marking a new chapter in the nation’s digital and institutional modernization.
e& reported AED 8.8 billion net profit in H1 2025, up 60.7% year-on-year, with strong 5G, AI, and cloud ecosystem expansion. The company launched the UAE Sovereign Cloud Launchpad, partnered with Qualcomm and AWS, and continued driving digital transformation across global markets.
ZTE and e& signed two major MoUs at GITEX Global 2025 to co-develop 5G private networks for smart cities and advance renewable energy innovation. The partnership supports UAE’s sustainability vision through AI-driven telecom infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and next-generation connectivity across industries.
Turkey’s latest 5G auction generated $3.534 billion including VAT, surpassing revenue expectations. Turkcell, Türk Telekom, and Vodafone secured key 700MHz and 3.5GHz frequencies, paving the way for 5G rollout starting April 2026. The tender also extended 2G and 3G authorizations until 2042.
Vietnam’s telecom experts are urging the activation of the remaining 180 MHz C-band spectrum to double 5G speeds, boost connectivity, and position the nation alongside global 5G leaders such as Korea and Qatar, unlocking vast economic and industrial potential.
e& UAE and Siemens have joined forces at GITEX 2025 to drive 5G-enabled industrial automation and smart infrastructure, supporting the UAE’s Industry 4.0 and sustainability goals.
Algeria’s Post and Telecommunications Ministry is moving to integrate eSIM technology as part of its national digital transformation and 5G rollout preparations, signaling the country’s commitment to modern connectivity and advanced mobile services.