Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Oman Data Park and Asyad Group’s collaboration establishes a milestone for Oman’s logistics transformation, creating a unified, AI-powered Control Tower that enhances visibility, efficiency, and sustainability across the supply chain—aligning national infrastructure with the digital and green priorities of Oman Vision 2040.
BNET has recorded a 99.63% success rate in delivering fibre-based home internet across Bahrain, driven by initiatives such as the One-Stop Shop, 24-hour appointment booking, and the Fast Track programme. The milestone reinforces Bahrain’s ambition to strengthen its digital infrastructure and position itself as a regional connectivity leader.
Bahrain ranked fifth globally for mobile internet speed in 2025, achieving an average download speed of 233.22 Mbps, according to Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index. The result underscores the Kingdom’s strong digital infrastructure investments and its position as a regional leader in connectivity and technological innovation.
Sri Lanka has issued its first Telecom Infrastructure Services License to EDOTCO, allowing independent firms to manage telecom towers. The move will reduce operator costs, expand rural coverage, and advance digital inclusion by promoting shared infrastructure, efficiency, and sustainability across the island’s telecom sector.
Kuwait has become one of the first countries worldwide to complete a nationwide 5G Advanced rollout, with Huawei and Knetco deploying the technology for Ooredoo, Zain, and stc. The upgrade strengthens Vision 2035 goals, supports smart city and industrial applications, and lays the foundation for Kuwait’s future 6G journey.
Salam and Syria’s Ministry of Communications sign MoU to expand Syria’s digital infrastructure with new IP PoPs in Damascus and Aleppo, promoting regional cooperation and supporting Syria’s digital transformation ambitions.
Bangladesh TowerCo Association formed to unify tower companies, advocating for telecom reforms and better infrastructure to accelerate digital inclusion and 5G readiness.
e& and 4iG Group sign MoU to collaborate on subsea and terrestrial networks, data centers, and digital infrastructure projects connecting Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, strengthening regional connectivity and economic growth.
Cisco’s deal to modernize Bahrain’s government networks is part of a $17 billion US-Bahrain investment partnership focusing on technology and infrastructure, reinforcing Bahrain’s drive to become a Gulf tech leader.
U Mobile partners with Melaka ICT Holdings to leverage state infrastructure and accelerate 5G deployment in Malacca. The collaboration supports U Mobile’s target of 80% national 5G coverage by mid-2026, with Malacca aiming for full 4G and 5G population coverage by 2027.