Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Regulators in Chad and Zambia have criticised poor telecom quality, finding major faults in Moov Africa and Airtel Chad networks and warning Zambian operators to improve coverage, capacity, and sustainability. Both countries are tightening oversight to safeguard digital transformation and enforce higher telecom service standards.
Orange Marine is constructing two new eco-efficient cable ships to replace aging vessels, reinforcing global connectivity resilience across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East while reducing carbon emissions by 20%.
A new UAE–Kenya subsea cable by du and PEACE Cable establishes the first direct digital corridor between East Africa and the Gulf, boosting internet speed, AI collaboration, and cloud connectivity while positioning both nations as emerging hubs in the global digital economy.
AQABA – October 27, 2025: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II inaugurated the Aqaba Digital Hub, Jordan’s first fully integrated digital infrastructure project and one of the largest data and technology facilities in the Middle East.
Syria will soon host its first new subsea cable in over 25 years, as the Medusa system lands in Tartous, strengthening connectivity between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia and marking a major step in Syria’s digital reconstruction.
Sri Lanka has completed procurement for its new government cloud, LGC 2.5, which introduces hybrid multi-cloud capabilities and AI infrastructure. Managed by ICTA, the upgraded platform will enhance digital services, data sovereignty, and national cybersecurity within the country’s digital transformation roadmap.
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.