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 will receive its first dedicated MicroGEO satellite by early 2027 under a $200 million partnership between MB Group and Astranis. Launched via SpaceX, the satellite will provide sovereign, secure connectivity supported by local ground stations, strengthening national digital infrastructure and advancing Oman Vision 2040’s goals for resilience, growth, and innovation.
Morocco has renewed satellite communication licenses for nine operators, reinforcing its position as a leading African space and telecom market. The move supports VSAT, GMPCS, and 3RP services, strengthens national infrastructure, and aligns with Morocco’s growing satellite portfolio and Africa’s expanding space ecosystem.
EBRD will provide up to €190 million to modernise Tunisia’s telecom infrastructure, fund 5G and fibre expansion, and connect the country to the MEDUSA submarine cable. Backed by EU guarantees and grants, the development-linked loan supports Tunisie Telecom’s transformation and positions Tunisia as a Mediterranean digital hub.
Omantel has completed Oman’s transition to a full 5G Standalone network, enabling ultra-low latency, network slicing, and advanced IoT services. The seamless upgrade unlocks new enterprise and consumer use cases, from private networks to smarter industry, positioning Oman to compete as a regional digital hub.
NTT Data, Sumitomo, and JA Mitsui Leasing have formed a new joint venture to build the 8,100-km Intra-Asia Marine Cable linking Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore. The US$1 billion system will use advanced WSS and SDM technologies to deliver 320 Tbps capacity and enhance regional digital resilience.
Orange Jordan has expanded its fiber network to Tafila and Aqaba, bringing high-speed internet to over 1.1 million homes nationwide. The rollout supports Jordan’s digital transformation goals, strengthens nationwide connectivity, and reinforces Orange Jordan’s position as the country’s fastest fixed fiber network.
A government white paper has revealed 15 years of corruption, regulatory failures, and policy bottlenecks in Bangladesh’s telecom sector. The report calls for institutional reform, tax restructuring, and regulatory modernization to improve service quality, investment, and digital inclusion.
Summit Group plans to enter Bangladesh’s data centre market by leveraging its gas-based power assets and nationwide fibre network. The group aims to deliver capacity within 18 months, despite sustainability concerns and political risks, as rising data demand and new data protection rules drive local infrastructure growth.
Port Sudan has become Sudan’s primary digital hub as conflict destroys telecom infrastructure elsewhere. By routing data through undersea cables and satellite backups, the city supports government services, banking, media, and humanitarian operations, helping keep the country partially connected despite ongoing war and widespread network damage.
Oman’s telecom subscriptions exceeded 8 million by November 2025, driven by strong growth in mobile, fibre broadband, and IoT connections. The data reflects rising digital adoption, expanding fibre infrastructure, and a clear shift away from legacy fixed technologies.