Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
By 2030, 82% of MEA connections will rely on 4G and 5G networks, with the GCC leading at 91% 5G adoption. Nokia’s report highlights FWA growth, rising IoT applications, and 5G’s role in powering digital transformation.
MEA’s telecom sector posted $149 billion in 2024 spending, led by mobile data growth and infrastructure investment. Operators are transforming into tech firms, driving 5G, fiber, and AI adoption amid ongoing economic and geopolitical risks affecting future expansion.
Orange has launched the “My Customer, My Boss” initiative across 17 subsidiaries in the Middle East and Africa, involving over 10,000 employees who directly interacted with 15,000 customers to gather feedback. The initiative, aimed at improving customer satisfaction, will become an annual event supported by AI-driven data analysis.