Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Tunisie Telecom marks 30 years as a cornerstone of Tunisia’s national and international connectivity, evolving from traditional telephony to advanced digital infrastructure. Its expansion of fibre networks, data centres, and submarine cables has supported digital inclusion and economic development nationwide.
Zain Omantel International and Zain Kuwait enabled a Guinness World Record remote robotic surgery between Kuwait and Brazil using ultra-low latency connectivity. The 12,000km procedure demonstrated how advanced digital infrastructure can support real-time, life-critical medical applications globally.
Nigeria’s telecom industry is expected to enter a strong expansion phase in 2026 after a year of consolidation, driven by rising data demand, regulatory stability, and new government-led digital infrastructure initiatives, according to ATCON.
Oman Broadband plans to connect one million homes to fiber-optic internet within three years, building on coverage of over 926,000 units by end-2025. The expansion supports Oman’s digital economy, smart city development, and improved public services nationwide.
Algeria has launched construction of a landing station for the Medusa submarine cable in Skikda, strengthening Mediterranean digital connectivity. The 8,700-kilometer system will connect over ten countries, support 5G and cloud services, and enhance network resilience, with full operations expected by early 2027.
STC Group has signed a five-year Master Frame Agreement with Ericsson to accelerate 5G expansion and advanced digital infrastructure deployment in Saudi Arabia. The partnership covers 5G technologies, cloud-native platforms, and managed services, supporting enterprise innovation, digital inclusion, and the Kingdom’s broader digital transformation goals.
Pakistan’s Telecom Roundtable 2025 brought industry leaders together to assess connectivity challenges, regulatory hurdles, and investment prospects. Discussions highlighted the need for stable infrastructure, policy clarity, and collaboration to unlock broadband growth, digital services exports, and long-term economic development across Pakistan’s evolving digital ecosystem.