Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
e& UAE has upgraded its EMIX IP transit backbone to 400G with Cisco, boosting capacity, reducing latency, and improving network efficiency. The AI-driven, automated upgrade supports fast-growing data traffic, cloud interconnects, and emerging AI workloads, with plans to extend 400G capabilities across international EMIX locations.
Telecom Egypt has launched a new point of presence at Jordan’s Aqaba Digital Hub, strengthening regional interconnection just weeks after completing the Coral Bridge subsea cable to Jordan. Together, the PoP and cable expand high-capacity routes to support cloud, AI, and international data traffic across the Middle East.
Telecom Egypt has expanded its international footprint with a new PoP at Aqaba Digital Hub in Jordan, paired with the Coral Bridge subsea cable. The initiative strengthens Egypt-Jordan digital links, enhances regional resilience, and provides high-capacity infrastructure to support cloud, AI, and international data transit across the Middle East.
Severed Red Sea cables disrupted internet services across the Middle East, India, and Pakistan, affecting providers like Du, Etisalat, and Microsoft Azure. The outages highlight the fragility of subsea cable systems, which carry 97% of global internet traffic, and raise fresh concerns over regional digital security.
Zain Omantel International (ZOI) has secured the highest ASN ranking in the Middle East, becoming the only regional network in the global top 100. This milestone highlights ZOI’s advanced infrastructure and global reach, reinforcing its position as the leading gateway for international connectivity across the Middle East and beyond.
Iraq is emerging as a crucial digital and commercial transit hub, connecting Europe and the Middle East with its new digital corridor. Strategic investments in telecom infrastructure are providing low-latency, resilient routes for global carriers, service providers, and hyperscalers, mitigating risks in the Red Sea and offering diverse connectivity options.
e& has partnered with DE-CIX to expand SmartHub IX in the Middle East, enhancing regional connectivity and driving the digital economy. This collaboration introduces remote peering services and strengthens cross-border connectivity. With infrastructure in Fujairah and Dubai, the partnership positions the UAE as a key digital hub in the region.