Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
This partnership between Robi and Meta offers Bangladesh users a more enriching social media experience, even without a data balance. While video streaming remains limited, the feature ensures access to vital connectivity and information, contributing to digital inclusion in the country.
The Bangladesh government is expanding digital access to bridge inequality, focusing on women and rural populations. Efforts include enabling mobile access to government services and aligning with SDG Goal 10. Taiyeb calls for media collaboration to raise awareness and empower marginalized groups through digital inclusion.
Orange Jordan has become the first in the country to offer satellite broadband services, using the Eutelsat Konnect satellite. The service provides high-speed internet access, including remote areas, as part of a broader partnership with Eutelsat to expand connectivity across Africa and the Middle East, improving digital inclusion.
Orange Jordan becomes the first in the country to offer satellite broadband, using Eutelsat Konnect. This partnership aims to expand high-speed internet access across Jordan, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with plans for broader regional deployment, enhancing digital inclusion and connectivity.
Jordan has made significant progress in innovation, sustainability, and economic development, according to the first-quarter 2025 report on its Economic Modernisation Vision. The Kingdom has improved its rankings in key areas such as inclusiveness and resilience, with strong initiatives in digital inclusion, innovation, and infrastructure development.
Banglalink has introduced new value-driven data packages offering up to 20% more data, 22% more voice minutes, and 25% more benefits on mix bundles. Customers can now enjoy unlimited access to popular platforms like Toffee, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. These updates reflect Banglalink’s commitment to digital inclusion and innovation.
Jazz celebrated Girls in ICT Day by focusing on digital inclusion and the empowerment of young women through its partnership with Tech Valley. The initiative includes providing digital upskilling to over 50,000 students and 5,000 teachers, while promoting gender equality and fostering digital transformation across Pakistan’s education sector.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) hosted a three-day workshop in Dhaka with South Asian telecommunication regulators. The event covered challenges in broadband regulation, digital inclusion, ICT e-waste management, and consumer protection, bringing together experts and officials from South Asia and key telecom companies.
Ethio telecom, in partnership with Siinqee Bank, has launched new mobile financial services and smartphone financing to enhance Ethiopia’s digital economy. The services include savings accounts, microloans, salary-based loans, and device financing, aimed at empowering underserved communities and improving digital inclusion in both rural and urban areas.
Oman has launched the Digital Accessibility Guideline to promote inclusive e-services, aligning with Vision 2040. The guideline encourages developers to adopt global best practices, ensuring equitable access to digital government services for all citizens, especially persons with disabilities and the elderly, supporting Oman’s digital transformation and sustainable development goals.